Green Task Force
Welcome to the online home of GCAAR’s Green Task Force. Here you will find resources and news about environmentally conscious practices. GCAAR’s Green Task Force is comprised of real estate professionals that are committed to environmentally sustainable development, green policy initiatives and bringing buildings up to Leadership in Environmental Design (LEED) standards. REALTORS® engaging and educating their clients in green practices is a valuable investment towards cleaner more prosperous communities.
Taking the LEED in Green Design – Silver Spring: A Leader in our Community
Every day, buildings in the Greater Capital Area are taking steps towards going green. 7981 Eastern Avenue in Silver Spring, Maryland is a perfect example of integrated green living. Read more.
Pollution in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed: How it Affects Your Communities
The Chesapeake Bay Watershed is being polluted by wastewater runoffs at an alarming rate. REALTORS® can help. See what you can do to preserve our waters. Read more.
Make Your Home a Riversmart Home
Riversmart Homes is a district wide program in Washington, DC that helps private property owners reduce stormwater runoffs from their properties by offering grants of up to $1,200 for environmentally conscious landscape enhancements. To find out how you and your clients can get a rainscaping grant, Read more.
A Solar Power Learning Curve
Could your home be the next energy power plant? Mount Pleasant in Washington, DC has turned that dream into a reality. Learn how you can transform your resources into renewable energy. Read more.
Green Gifts for Clients
From a Rain-Forest Goody Basket to a Green Starter Kit, sites like www.eco-express.com have just the right environmentally-friendly gifts for all of your clients. Read more.
American Clean energy and security act
On June 26, the House of Representative approved H.R. 2454, the American Clean Energy and Security Act. Since then, there have been many reports about the bill and NAR's position that are based on incomplete information. Click here for the NAR Info Pack.
Latest Newsletter
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Department of Energy's Energy Savings Tips
Right in your own home, you have the power to reduce energy demand, and when you reduce demand, you cut the amount of resources, like coal and gas, needed to make energy—that means you create less greenhouse gas emissions, which keeps air cleaner for all of us… and saves on your utility bills! Plus, reducing energy use increases our energy security. For more, click here to download the Department of Energy's Energy Savers booklet.
Homeowners in the District of Columbia can get a free home energy audit from the DDOE if their home is:
Access the online application by clicking here.