User talk:Ginger Oakes

=Green Building Finance=

Green Building Finance is the process of identifying and procuring financing options for new or existing projects in the built environment that include a significant sustainable component. Often these projects are certified by the U.S. Green Building Council in three levels as(Platinum, Gold or Silver) Leadership in Environmental and Energy Design (LEED) buildings. Certifications are based on various aspects including architectural and structural design, construction materials utilized and construction methodologies. For more information on LEED certification visit the U.S. Green Building Council at [www.usgbc.com].

Green Building Finance offers unique funding for such projects to promote and support continued construction of environmentally conscious and energy efficient buildings. Funding opportunities include, but are not limited to: grants, loans and tax incentives.

Because green building finance is an emerging market, opportunities are developing quickly causing many in the construction and real estate management markets to seek consultants specializing in green building finance or traditional lenders offering specific financing incentives for sustainable projects to assist in navigating the process effectively. Project owners tend to focus on triple bottom line results that impact: people, planet and profit. For more information on triple bottom line visit Wikipedia’s page [].

Green Building Finance consultants and lenders may provide one or more of the following services:

Tax Consulting Services

 * Inventory tax planning


 * Cost segregation


 * Identification of available “green” tax deductions


 * Maximize state and federal tax incentives


 * Reduce overall tax obligations

Financing for Sustainable Real Estate Projects

 * Construction financing


 * Joint venture equity


 * Permanent debt


 * Mezzanine debt


 * Identification of incentive options available to specific projects


 * Identification and assistance in filing grants available to specific projects

Real Estate Management Consultation

 * Maximize project return on investment


 * Property eligibility assessment


 * Increase cash flow


 * Education on changing market conditions


 * Education on new underwriting protocols


 * Education on changing in regulatory guidelines


 * Identification of utility rebates


 * Real estate investment advisory


 * Creation of green real estate investment offerings

For more information reference:

 * US Green Building Council	[www.usgbc.com]


 * Urban Land Institute	[www.urbanlandinstitute.com]


 * Galley Eco Capital [www.galleyecocapital.com]

Other words to link:
 * green lending
 * triple bottom line
 * green builing
 * US Green Building Council
 * sustainable architecture

G. Oakes 17:11, 10 June 2009 (UTC)