A green building saves the occupant money through lower operating costs over the life of the building. The green building approach applies a project life cycle cost analysis for determining the appropriate up-front expenditure.  This analytical method calculates costs over the useful life of the asset. in plain english : when you conserve resources and energy, you also conserve money and by reducing your impact on the environment, you greatly reduce your monthly bills. Lightbulbs that last longer, and better insulation to keep you comfortable, low flow water fixtures and toilets, to tax benefits, its obvious that energy compliance is beneficial to your check book as well as the earth.

According to the U.S Green Building Council, On average, green buildings save:

• 40% in water use
• 39% in energy use and carbon dioxide emissions
• 50-75% of construction and demolition waste going to landfills
• $58 billion of sick time from work annually
• Green buildings add $180 billion in increased worker productivity annually