Benefits of a green home
It is known that eco-friendly housing is costlier than a normal structure because it uses specialized material and more sophisticated technology.
But in long run the savings in terms of power consumption, water consumption and other areas compensate the expenditure incurred to construct a green home.
Use of solar panel for as an alternate source of power will save Rs 12000 to Rs 15000 on electricity bill. Residents can use CFL bulbs to reduce the consumption of power. It is found that in every 100 hrs, a CFL can save up to Rs 30 (25W bulb).
Installation of rain water harvesting will reduce the water bill by 40 percent.
The buyers who are concerned about the carbon footprint they leave behind can opt for eco-friendly green projects in India.
Projects are assessed on a number of parameters, such as the use of energy-efficient electrical fittings, passive architecture that minimizes cooling and heating costs, water conservation systems, optimal use of natural resources, provision of recycling facilities, proximity to public transport and the impact on the site during construction.
Not all eco-friendly measures translate into more money, but there is also the bigger goal of saving the Earth for future generations.
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Source: Economic Times
