MLS Improvement Recommendations - A multidisciplinary group of stakeholders developed the MLS recommendations in conjunction with the Colorado Governor's Energy Office Residential Retrofit Working Group.
Energy and Green Features Checklist - Many Colorado homes have energy and green features that are not included on the MLS. The Energy and Green Features Addendum helps homeowners, builders, and realtors market these features to potential buyers.
Energy and Green Features Addendum Glossary - The glossary briefly defines and provides a link to additional resources for every term included on the Energy and Green Features Addendum.
MLS Initiative Press Release - Learn more about Colorado's MLS improvement process and the players that are helping MLS providers throuhgout the state incorporate the recommendations.
Interested in working with us to encourage Colorado MLS providers to make the recommended improvements?
Contact Patti Mason, USGBC Colorado Director of Advocacy.
Helpful educational video:
ENERGY STAR New Homes Program -
In this video, Todd Gamboa of Residential Science Resources, a green building consultant, explains the value of participating in Xcel Energy's ENERGY STAR New Homes program. This program helps home builders differentiate their product in a difficult business climate while reducing energy consumption.