A "Green" certified home has a realistic value of between 12-15% more than it's contemporary counterpart and sells, based on current data, 23% faster than the exact home without a recognized "Green" certification.
Sustainable Design Inspection and Certification
Sustainable Design Inspection and Certification
Through our proprietary certification process, which includes product recognition, built environment, energy usage analysis and projections, we have taken multiple recognized certification protocols and incorporated what is at times a very confusing system of conflicting and fragmented special interest requirements and systematically organized a comprehensive certification analysis recognized nationally on its own merits, utilizing some of the more important requirements of our multiple organizational affiliations.
A "Green" certified home has a realistic value of between 12-15% more than it's contemporary counterpart, and sells, based on current data, at 23% faster than the exact home without a recognized "Green" certification. The return on investment on an SDC Certified Home is calculated using nationally recognized industry appreciation criteria. An SDC certification guarantees your commitment to a healthy home and environment and a financially sound investment.
Our Certification Process
Our certification criteria is based on years of experience in the green design and construction arena. We are the Nations only independent comprehensive, bonded and insured certification and energy audit organization in the United States.
Save money initially, save money long term, resale higher. Basic.
A "Green" Certification through SDC insures compliance with every recognized major rating system available.
Our qualified inspectors and associates will certify your home or small business based on your particular requirements, whether addressing the needs of your local bank, City agency or governmental jurisdictional needs.
Certified by LEED, Build it Green, Resnet Rating, Energy Star and multiple national rating organizations, makes SDC the place to go for your "Green" certification. Every specific project within each specific geographic region varies on the rating certification requirements, we can certify to any standard required. Weather it is a 179d tax break or a local jurisdictional rebate, our certification procedure will help get you your absolute best return on investment.
Through SDC and our member affiliations, we off the most comprehensive "Green" ratings available. Period.
Merit
As a product of our knowledge and experiences, we have put together multiple practical components to certify under any or all of the following protocols.
- ICC
- USGBC LEED
- NAHB Green
- Energy Star
- Build It GREEN
- US EPA
- California Energy Commission
- RESNET/HERS
- AIGA
Offering 5 independent inspection and certification categories:
- New Home
- Existing home/remodel
- Small business/Commercial
- Retail
- Restaurant
Main categories for all 5 certifications:
- International Code Council/CalGreen compliance
- Site, Materials and Building Envelope
- Energy and IAQ (Indoor air quality)
- Water Efficiency
- Waste and Resource Management
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