When it comes to building green, we know the many environmental benefits of, say, tight envelopes, green roofs and thermal heating—not to mention commissioning it all to make sure it’s up to spec.
A select but growing number of insurers are recognizing it, too, offering discounted premiums on property insurance for green certified commercial and residential properties. It’s also become more common to find policies that offer green upgrades in the event of a loss, albeit at a slightly increased price to reflect the higher upfront cost of building green. Read more at Mother Nature Network.