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Welcome to your source for greener home choices in Fairfield County, Connecticut! As the jewel in Long Island Sound’s crown, the cities and towns of Fairfield County have long attracted those who want the best out of life—lively cultural attractions, an eclectic population, great schools and a real estate market that offers something for everyone.
While Fairfield County and its many exceptional towns like Fairfield, Southport and Westport offer an amazing blend of Northeastern countryside living and beach town ambiance, our residents are enthusiastically embracing “Green” initiatives. More homeowners and homebuyers are looking to live in a home that not only suits their lifestyle and needs—but one that integrates the cost reduction and natural resource saving concepts of green living.
Green home buyers in Fairfield County realize that an environmentally conscious home can aid in lowering utility and home maintenance costs, provide both a healthier and more comfortable environment for your family, while simultaneously reducing your impact on the environment. If you are one of those home buyers or home owners who want to make sure your largest asset isn’t a pocket-book drain and an environmental liability, you’ve found a resource for some reliable common sense information and advice.
What Makes a Fairfield County Home “Green”?
The U. S. Green Building Council answers that question by saying, “A green home uses less energy, water and natural resources, creates less waste and is healthier for the people living inside compared to a standard home. It’s as simple as that!”
It really is a simple concept. Ancient civilizations either prospered or became extinct based on their ability to adapt their living quarters to their environment. Our grandparents and their grandparents understood the green house concept although they did not define it that way. Those previous generations built homes that were appropriate for the climate they lived in and used the locally available resources wisely. They considered the homes heating and cooling needs in the initial design process. They utilized the land, natural resources and their living space efficiently and used locally available materials as well.
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Who's Buying Green Homes?
Making a green home choice is for everyone. It is all-inclusive. It doesn't matter what part of the world you live in or whether you are a city or country dweller. Nor does it matter if you live in a single-family house, condo, co-op, apartment, mobile home or multi-family dwelling.
Each person's motivation for living a greener life is different. We all see things in different shades of green. For some, the main motivation is saving money on utility costs and home maintenance. Indoor air quality and family health concerns are of the most interest to some. For others, the goal is to reduce our dependence on foreign oil and stop the use of fossil fuels in favor of renewable and sustainable energy generation. And the deep green folks want to live in harmony with the planet they inhabit and "do no harm" to nature. Whether you are looking for a healthier life for your family or you want to help provide for a better world, going green is for you.
What Should I Do If I Want a Green Home?
Green home buyers in Fairfield County can find information on environmentally friendly homes right here at FairfieldCountyGreenHomes.com. You can also find what you are looking for with the assistance of a licensed and qualified real estate professional with expertise in your area. Look for a Realtor® who has earned the EcoBroker® certification or the National Association or Realtors® GREEN designation. Their expertise and training helps them understand what you want and where to look for it.
You can also build a home to be green from the ground up or you can "greenovate" a home all at once or a little bit at a time. Some of the easiest and most inexpensive home improvements can have a huge impact on your pocketbook and the planet. Consider something as simple as adding a programmable thermostat which can pay for itself in savings in as little as 6 months and thereafter save you money EVERY MONTH. Over a 10 year period the savings amount to a 150% return on your investment.
The benefits of owning a green home are many. You save money on your utilities and home maintenance costs. You and your family have increased comfort and health benefits at home. Your home is more valuable to others because of those benefits. Perhaps the greatest benefit is the satisfaction of knowing that you did your part to be the greatest neighbor of all. Green homeowners are neighbors that care about helping their community, town, state, country and PLANET!
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