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What are the financial benefits to building green? Lower operating Costs A green building may cost more upfront but lowers operating cost from day one and over the life cycle of the structure. In the case of a timberframe home which has been known to last for centuries the savings can be enormous and passed on from generation to generation. Due to their high quality, green homes often require less maintenance. Higher return on your assets More and more homeowners are reporting better resale value because they can demonstrate lower monthly utility bills. A green home does provide this. Inexpensive to introduce * Even on a tight budget many green building techniques can be incorporated into your budget with minimal or zero investment and result in enormous savings. © SMART Timberframes Inc. 2007. All rights reserved.