Interesting Facts

The built environment has a profound impact on our natural environment, economy, health, and productivity.

In the United States alone, buildings account for:
•    70% of electricity consumption
•    39% of energy use
•    39% of all carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions
•    40% of raw materials use
•    30% of waste output (136 million tons annually)
•    12% of potable water consumption
(Source: US Green Building Council)

The value of green building construction is projected to increase to $60 billion by 2010. 
(Source: McGraw-Hill Construction Analytics, SmartMarket Trends Report 2008)    

By 2009, 80% of corporate America is expected to be engaged in green at least 16% of the time, and 20% will be engaged in green 60% of the time  (Source: McGraw Hill Construction, Greening of Corporate America SmartMarket Report, 2007). 

The Building Owners & Managers Association (BOMA) has found that a 30% reduction in operating costs is readily achievable simply by improving operating standards.  This equates to $7.2 Billion and 120 Billion pounds less in carbon dioxide emissions (the equivalent of removing 12 million cars from the US roadways). 

The construction market accounts for 14.2% of the $10 trillion U.S. GDP
(Source: 2006 DOE Buildings Energy Data Book). 

The green building products market is projected to be worth $30-$40 billion annually by 2010 (Source: Green Building Alliance). 

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