# Green Building CoStar Report: Bottom Line - Link: https://greenlivingguy.com/2007/06/green-building-costar-report-the-bottom-line/ - Published: 2007-06-14T19:37:00-04:00 - Author: greenlivingguy So let’s talk green building costar report. For [IBM’s](http://IBM.com) $1 billion project to cut energy consumption and most importantly in data centers. I mean it is just one of many new market-based initiatives from the business world.  For in this issue of the CoStar Green Report, we show how business is perceiving the rising cost of energy. In addition, IBM’s $1 billion plan to clean up data centers. For this is its new [energy efficiency program](https://greenlivingguy.com/2015/03/illinois-energy-efficiency-program-from-last-to-13th/). One from the man who gave us Energy Star. That’s more green initiatives from the banking world. In addition, a green building proposal you could soon see in your building code. ![Green building costar report](https://i0.wp.com/greenlivingguy.com/wp-content/ uploads/2023/04/IMG_1388.png?resize=293%2C300&quality=50&ssl=1) ####   ####   ####   #### **⏎ Costar Green Report: The Bottom Line More and more individuals and companies focus on sustainability. So the benefits of going green are becoming clearer. For the Costar Green Report. It’s a comprehensive study of more interesting commercial real estate industry. Because this reveals some interesting findings. Especially on the bottom line of going green. ### **Benefits of Green Buildings** Green buildings, which are designed to be environmentally responsible and resource- efficient. For they offer numerous benefits to both the environment and also the economy. According to the Costar Green Report, green buildings have most importantly been shown to: 1. Use less energy and water 2. Produce less waste 3. Improve indoor air quality 4. Command higher rents and sale prices 5. Have lower operating costs #### **⌊green building costar report⌉⌊green building costar report⌉⏎ ROI of Green Buildings One of the main concerns more importantly of going green is the cost. However, the Costar Green Report found that green buildings have a higher return on investment( ROI. That’s an especially higher ROI than non-green buildings. In fact, the report found that [green office buildings](https://greenlivingguy.com/2016/11/do-green-office-buildings-help-retain-staff/) had an average ROI of 6.6%, compared to 5.5%. #### **Growth of Green Buildings** In conclusion, the Costar Green Report also found interesting numbers. For that’s number of green buildings in the US is increasing rapidly. In 2005, there were only 2,300 certified green buildings in the US. By 2007, that number had more than doubled to 5,500. ### Conclusion In many ways, the bottom line is that a green building costs more than a less efficient building. A more efficient building will have lower utility bills. Also, a healthier workplace and a lower carbon footprint. But that can’t be the only thing that gets considered when buying a new home. If we are to be serious about reducing our reliance on fossil fuel. Well, then we need to consider all costs. That’s including the cost of living in an environmentally friendly home. It is important to remember that a green building is not a requirement for low-income customers. While many states require lenders to make loans to borrowers who are qualified to repay the loan based on their ability to pay, not all states offer such protection. In conclusion, the point of this article is not to scare you into spending more of your money on a mortgage or anything else. It is simply to help you make a well- informed decision. Especially about what kind of home you will buy. If you really don’t want to spend more money on a home, there are other ways to make it more energy efficient. Especially and more sustainable. For a more energy efficient home will have lower utility bills. Also a healthier workplace, and a lower carbon footprint. But that can’t be the only thing that gets considered when buying a new home #### **Sources and Citations** 1. Costar Group. (2007). The Costar Green Report. Retrieved from [https://www.costargroup.com/costar-green-report](https://www.costargroup.com/costar-green-report) 2. United States Green Building Council. (n.d.). About USGBC. Retrieved from [https://www.usgbc.org/about](https://www.usgbc.org/about) 3. Environmental Protection Agency. (n.d.). Learn About Sustainability. 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