GreenPoint Rated Single Family


18,967 GreenPoint Rated single family homes in California

GreenPoint Rated homes are at least 10% more energy efficient than standard built homes

Approximately 39,830 total GHG emissions have been prevented, the equivalent to taking 8,662 cars off the road for a year.
Features of a GreenPoint Rated Single Family Home
No chimney / fireplace promotes better indoor air quality
Shade Tree
High-efficiency LED lighting
Zero-VOC paint on interior finishes
Rapid renewable bamboo or cork
Peephole to view callers for safety
Sizable overhangs for sun shading and to protect siding

Water efficient landscaping, ideally with California natives and minimal to no grass lawns

Above is an example of what a GreenPoint Rated home might look like, and the features that helped it earn points towards a GreenPoint Rated label.
What is a single family home?
For the GreenPoint Rated system, single family homes are defined as a residential building legally defined as a single family residence
OR a residential building < 5 units composed of 2+ units that have separate utility meters (e.g. townhomes). To learn more about the
multifamily go 在这里.
Which single family system should I use?

Action Steps You Can Take Today
- See where your home currently stands by using the Green Home Calculator.
- See an example of the Existing Home Single Family checklist PDF or Excel.
- Interested in DIY? Deep dive and purchase a EHMF Manual to start learning what options you have and ways to meet proven and scientifically backed sustainability standards.
- Connect with a GreenPoint Rater to start the rating process, and/or get guidance for how you can make the biggest impact with your home given your goals and budget.

Action Steps You Can Take Today
- See where your home currently stands by using the Green Home Calculator.
- See an example of the Existing Home Single Family checklist PDF or Excel.
- Interested in DIY? Deep dive and purchase a EHMF Manual to start learning what options you have and ways to meet proven and scientifically backed sustainability standards.
- Connect with a GreenPoint Rater to start the rating process, and/or get guidance for how you can make the biggest impact with your home given your goals and budget.


Action Steps You Can Take Today
- See where your home currently stands by using the Green Home Calculator.
- See an example of the Existing Home Single Family checklist PDF or Excel.
- Interested in DIY? Deep dive and purchase a EHMF Manual to start learning what options you have and ways to meet proven and scientifically backed sustainability standards.
- Connect with a GreenPoint Rater to start the rating process, and/or get guidance for how you can make the biggest impact with your home given your goals and budget.
Get Your Home Rated
For more detailed information on the process
and associated fees go 在这里.

GreenPoint Rated Home Spotlight
