My first blog, to get the green word out

Well this is my first blog, so readers don't be surprised if it takes me a while to zig when i should zag. But I wanted to mention that a few weeks ago myself and another JCM staffer had the pleasure to work the Delaware Home Show for the HBA/DE Green Building Council (GBC). The GBC is new and I am proud to have been elected the first President. Part of our mission is to get the word out to consumers about what is "green" and what to look for when purchasing a "green" home. We had a lot of interested folks stop by our booth and we told them to be sure to look for the NAHB Green Building Logo as a sign their new home is built "green" according to National Guidelines.

As many of you know, JCM Environmental is approved by NAHB to provide builder verification services for the NAHB Green Building Program (as well as the LEED Program).

Many consumers are complaining that everywhere they go they see "green" claims and homebuilders claiming to be "green". Many times, these claims are not backed up with a certification and this constitutes what is known as greenwashing. At least now they can rely on the NAHB Program to provide a certificate and to cut through the green clutter.