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MNCBIA GOING GREEN
The Maryland-National Capital Building Industry Association (MNCBIA) endorses the concept of environmental friendly and energy efficient green construction and the stewardship of our natural resources. Builders and developers in Maryland counties are building houses using more environmentally responsible and energy-efficient construction methods and materials than just a few years ago. They comply with building regulations, stormwater management requirements, landscape guidelines and green space/open space set asides that far exceed the national baseline for environmental requirements.
To further green building practices, the MNCBIA established a green building committee and offers education and training programs and Internet links to best practices and technical information to its members. The Association’s Annual Environmental Awards recognizes excellence in green building and projects that excel at helping the environment.
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Marylanders Plant Trees. Plant and be Counted! The Maryland-National Capital Building Industry Association' continued work with Maryland’s Tributary Strategy Commissions and the Department of Natural Resources to promote the health of the Chesapeake Bay and green building in general is proud to support the State of Maryland's Department of Natural Resources Plant a Tree program. This effort, which is part of Maryland's 10-point program to help improve the health of the Chesapeake Bay, offers a $25 coupon toward the purchase of one tree at retail value at participating company’s listed on the Marylanders Plant Trees Recommended Tree List. Governor O'Malley has committed the state agencies to plant one million new trees by 2011 and he is asking private citizens to plant another 50,000 trees by 2010. We urge the citizens of Maryland to join the building industry in participating in this program. For additional details click on this brochure or you may also visit www.trees.maryland.gov.
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The MNCBIA is an ENERGY STAR® Partner and an affiliate of the National Green Building ProgramTM of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). For information on these programs please click on the logos above.
An ENERGY STAR home must meet guidelines for energy efficiency set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. These homes are at least 15% more energy efficient than homes built to the 2004 International Residential Code (IRC). Click here to find out more.
The NAHB National Green Building Program or NAHBGreen is a package of green building guidance, rating systems and certification, and educational tools for helping builders adopt green building techniques across the country. These are provided by the National Association of Home Builders with assistance from state and local home building associations.
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