“In general, green building costs more at the outset, but cuts operating costs through energy conservation. It also reduces the environmental impact of both construction and maintenance.”

I understand the “long range savings”. But, it takes “now” money to create the “long range savings”. I think building green is a luxury that is out of reach for the common home builder, or people like me that has a “now” project to build green on a small budget. My husband and I are building a retreat. We need the “long range savings”. I’m not sure how it is going to happen with our “now” money. I appreciate any comments. Midge