Minnesota GreenStar

The MN GreenStar certification program takes a whole-systems approach applying these five key principles of green building:

Energy Efficiency - Reducing the amount of energy required to operate the home

Resource Efficiency - Reduce resources used in building, modifying and maintaining the home

Water Conservation - Maximize the efficient use of water both in and around the home

Indoor Environmental Quality - Creating a healthier indoor environment for the occupants

Site and Community Impact - Consider the impact of the materials and the home building process on the land and the immediate community as well as the global community and environment