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Join the Green Building Movement
Green building is clearly a competitive advantage in today's housing market. But it takes more than just good intentions; today's residents require comfort, beauty, and real savings on which they can rely. All of these desires can be achieved by constructing a home that is independently certified to earn the WaterSense label.
As the first national specification for water-efficient new homes, the WaterSense New Home Specification, sets criteria for indoor and outdoor efficiency, while allowing flexibility for regional landscaping preferences and green add-ons.
- Learn about the indoor and outdoor criteria that give WaterSense labeled homes their savings.
- Follow simple steps to get started on building labeled homes.
- Learn how WaterSense can help a home earn multiple green certifications.
New Homes 101 Webinars
Want to learn more about the WaterSense New Homes program and becoming a partner? Sign up for one of WaterSense’s upcoming "New Homes 101" webinars.
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