GreenPoint Rated Existing Home is for homes of all vintages and can be
used to rate homes and residential buildings with existing green
features, or to rate a home or building undergoing work. Remodelers
often partner with a third-party GreenPoint Rater, but they can also
become certified as GreenPoint Raters themselves and rate their own
projects.
Single Family Homes
A single family home can receive one of two labels:
- The Elements label recognizes green building best practices for a small remodel or addition. It's a great stepping stone for homeowners making small improvements over time. These GreenPoint Rated homes must meet certain prerequisites, achieve a minimum point requirement in each of the five environmental categories, and score at least 25 total points.
| Elements Label Minimum Requirements 25 total points (capped at 49)
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Some common measures include: Installing a built-in composting and recycling center in the kitchen; water-efficient and native landscaping; using faucet aerators and replacing all water fixtures with high-efficiency versions; installing an Energy Star® bathroom fan.
Multifamily Homes
Multifamily buildings are any residential buildings of two units or more that share the same meters, water, or heating and cooling systems. A multifamily building can receive one of two labels:
- The Elements label recognizes green building best practices for a small remodel or gradual upgrades. It's a great stepping stone for property owners making small improvements over time. These GreenPoint Rated units must meet certain prerequisites, achieve a minimum point requirement in each of the five environmental categories, and score at least 25 total points.
| Elements Label Minimum Requirements 25 total points (capped at 49)
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Some common measures include: Insulated walls, floors and roof; water efficient and native landscaping; high efficiency indoor water fixtures installing an EnergyStar refrigerator; using only low emitting paints; ensuring access to public transit.
- The Whole Building label recognizes green building best practices for a small remodel or gradual upgrades. It's a great stepping stone for property owners making small improvements over time. These GreenPoint Rated units must meet certain prerequisites, achieve a minimum point requirement in each of the five environmental categories, and score at least 50 total points.
| Whole Building Label Minimum Requirements 50 total points
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Some common measures include: Insulated walls, floors and roof; water efficient and native landscaping; high efficiency indoor water fixtures installing an EnergyStar refrigerator; using only low emitting paints; ensuring access to public transit.
