ENTERPRISE GREEN COMMUNITIES
Enterprise is a large funder of affordable housing. Their certification requirements include ...
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87 item checklist
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Energy Star Certification
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HERS Rating
In addition to energy efficiency, Enterprise has sustainability criteria, including ...
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Compact development
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Neighborhood connection to the surrounding community
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Water conservation
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Low maintenance
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Indoor air quality
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No light pollution
PROCESS
The Enterprise process is pretty simple. Your project must comply with all the mandatory measures on the checklist and also achieve 35 optional points. You just ...
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Download the checklist
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Confirm you can meet the mandatory items
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Decide which optional points you will go for
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Submit an application before construction starts
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Build the project, documenting items as you go
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Submit documentation on-line within 60 days of completing construction