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Ethan Sun
4 Corporate Plaza Dr., Ste.100 Newport Beach, CA 92660
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GREEN


                                  
HOMEOWNER GUIDE to GREEN INCENTIVES and RESOURCES
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Did you know the cost of green improvements to your home can be significantly offset through federal, state, local, and utility credits and incentives?
Federal    
Improvements / Purchases made in 2010 will be claimed on your 2010 taxes (filed by April 15, 2011)
        Tax Incentives Assistance Project (TIAP) – Appliances, New Homes, Retrofits to Existing Homes
State
Local
Utility
 
 
Did you know special financing and funding is available for green home purchase and improvements?
Financing and Funding for Green Homes and Improvements
Energy Efficient Mortgages – from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
Energy Efficient Mortgages – from Residential Energy Services Network (RESNET)
Green Financing Programs – from myEnergyLoan
Funding Opportunities – directory from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

  

Other Home Guidelines and Resources

Air Quality at Home - from EPA’s Indoor airPLUS Program
Saving Water at Home - from EPA's Water Program
Waste Reduction at Home - from EPA's Waste Program
 
Home Energy Audits
The first step towards an energy-efficient home is to conduct an energy audit to find out where your home    is losing energy. They range around $500 depending on the size of your home. An audit performed by a Certified Rater can include many different tests. A report is generated with recommendations. Verification of improvements developed from the report can be a major selling point. Remember to check with your local utility to see if they offer free or discounted energy audits for their customers.
Find a Certified Rater – from RESNET
 
 
As an NAR Green Designee I have advanced training in seeking out, understanding, and marketing homes with green features. I can help you separate fact from fiction and make informed decisions regarding green real estate. My training in green industry information and resources equips me to provide you with real green knowledge. Feel free to contact me with any questions about greening your life and home.

 


Press Release


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
 
Contact: Ethan Sun
             19720 Beach Blvd.
             Huntington Beach, CA 92648
 
 
LOCAL REALTOR® ACHIEVES NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® GREEN DESIGNATION
 
 
April 12, 2011
 
Huntington Beach, CAEthan Sun with Coldwell Banker Beachside, Realtors has been awarded the National Association of REALTORS®[NAR’s] Green Designation, the only green real estate professional designation recognized by NAR.
 
 Ethan achieved this prestigious designation after completing 18 hours of course work designed specifically for REALTORS®. The courses were created in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team of industry experts from across the country; ensuring designees gain comprehensive knowledge of green homes and buildings and issues of sustainability in relation to real estate.
 
More specifically, Ethan was trained in understanding what makes a property green, helping clients evaluate the cost/benefits of green building features and practices, distinguishing between industry rating and classification systems, listing and marketing green homes and buildings, discussing the financial grants and incentives available to homeowners, and helping consumers see a property’s green potential.
 
Living green is about making healthy choices that are also easy on your wallet. NAR Green Designees have the necessary resources & relationships to effectively work with you on your next green project.” said Al Medina, Director of NAR’s Green Designation.  NAR’s Green Designation was developed in response to growing consumer awareness of the benefits of resource-efficient homes and buildings. The designation helps consumers who care about energy efficiency and sustainable building practices identify REALTORS® who can help them realize their green real estate and lifestyle goals.
 
As an NAR Green Designee, Ethan has gained the knowledge and the tools necessary to become a trusted green resource for Huntington Beach. For more information about Ethan, please visit EthanSunOnline.com or e-mail Ethan@EthanSunOnline.com.
 
For more information about NAR’s Green Designation, visit www.greenresourcecouncil.org