Re-Build it Green

Date: July 8, 2008 | Category: Green Building, The Home

Homeowner’s insurance is not exactly ecofabulous - nor are the circumstances under which one needs it. However, we thought it was worthy to mention that Fireman’s Fund introduced the first green insurance coverage plan in the country. Their Green Upgrade allows policy holders to rebuild according to LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) specifications, should their home be damaged. They pay for a LEED accredited consultant, replace all appliances with Energy Star rated ones, use sustainable materials and provide energy-efficient upgrades, among other things. And in the event of a total loss, the plan pays for eco-sensitive demolition and debris removal. While we certainly hope our homes are never destroyed, we feel better knowing an insurance company would go the extra mile to build it back better (the premium is higher, though: $70 per $1 million in insured value). Interested? Check it out here.

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