Home Builders Association of Western Ma - Paul LeClerc, Past President of the Home Builders Association of Western Massachusetts said "Green is the future of construction. We want Homebuilders and Remodelers to get ahead of the curve here in Western Massachusetts."
Here is an overview of the specifics of the Green Building Guidelines. There are seven components: Site and Land Use, Building Design, Quality, Durability and Sustainability, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Water Efficiency, Indoor Environmental Quality, Keeping It Green/Homeowner Education
The following HBA of Western Massachusetts members have volunteered and been active on the Green Building Committee:
Ben Hall, Total Electrical and Mechanical, Inc.; Jeremy Toal, Dietz & Company Architects; John Theofane, The Pecoy Companies; Mike Marmo, A.W. Hastings; Paul Leclerc, Leclerc Brothers, Inc.; Paul Huijing,co-chair, Paul Huijing, Inc.; Peggy MacLeod, CET, Center for Environmental Technologies; Pam Howland, Natural Siding Associates, Inc.; Reed Coles, co-chair, Reed Coles Custom Remodeling; and Stuart Fearn, SAFCO Foam.
Please contact John Lilly if you can join the GBC or volunteer your expertise in one or more of the components of the Guidelines at jlilly@hbrawm.com