trophy mortality: Maricopa County, Arizona Regional MLS, goes Green, Again!

Maricopa County, Arizona Regional MLS, goes Green, Again!

As of today the official news is that the Board of Directors of the Arizona Regional MLS has approved all of the green and energy efficient features on the proposed list submitted for vote! This is a huge victory for Arizona homes and a 5 month project.? Watch for these features to be live in December, 2012.

Our first submission in 2009 contained very basic features such as Solar Panels, 16+ SEER HVAC system, Tankless Hot Water Heater, Gray Water System, Energy Star Appliances, Smart Home System, Sustainable Flooring, R Value (insulation) Upgrades, Energy Audit, and Green/Energy Certification.

Some of these will be integrated into existing fields to better assist real estate agents in recognizing them and including them in the listing of a home for sale on the Arizona Regional MLS.?

But check out this list of new features in bold:

New field Solar Panels ? Leased, Owned, KW ____, On Grid, Off Grid

Pool category to include - Variable Speed Pool Pump, Solar Thermal Pool System,

Insulation ?- Spray Foam, Blown in Cellulose

HERS Rating Yes/No ____ ?Score____ Year ____Certificate uploaded
Energy Audit ? Date Completed _____
HVAC ? Programmable Thermostat

NewPlumbing Category to include 6 types of Water Heaters & Electric Recirculation Pump, Low Flow Fixtures, Gray Water System, Water Sense Faucets?, Dual Flush Toilets

Landscaping category to include Rainwater Capture System

New addition to certifications: ?Home Performance with Energy Star? and Indoor Air Plus Package?

Laundry category to include Energy Star Washer & Energy Star Dryer

Construction category ? to include Insulated Concrete Forms, Strawbale, Rammed Earth Aerated Concrete, and Panelized Construction.

New Window category to include; ?Energy Star, Vinyl, Wood, Dual Pane, Triple Pane, Low e, Tinted, Mechanical Sun Shades and Sun Screens
Light Rail
Low and no VOC paints???????????????????????????????

Roofing ? sub tile roofing
Reflective Coating for roofs

Add Light Rail near bus category (hurray Phoenix)

Add to Green Feature Category ? Fresh Air Mechanical Ventilation System, and
Solar Tubes

Thank you for all your hard work fellow Residential Green Building Committee members and to the Arizona Regional MLS for your forward thinking MLS Committee and Board of Directors!? A huge win for energy efficient homes and raising the bar with values!

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