The GreenHome Institute (GHI) is a nonprofit organization with a mission to empower people to make healthier and more sustainable choices in the renovation and construction of the places we live. We work towards achieving our mission through three primary activities:

Project Management Services. Our services guide consumers and housing professionals through new construction and renovation residential projects by helping to ensure their home/multi-unit dwelling is healthy, energy efficient, and eligible for sustainable certification through LEED, GreenStar, Enterprise Green Communities, and other green programs. GHI has certified thousands of housing units through LEED, GreenStar, and Enterprise Green Communities Programs.
Education and Training. GHI trains persons seeking certification as LEED Green Raters / Green Associates and Accredited Professionals, DOE Home Energy Score Assessors, GHI GreenHome professionals, and Inspectors. We offer weekly free continuing education opportunities that fulfill requirements for many professionals. GHI has educated thousands of professionals and homeowners on residential green building topics, strategies, concepts, and programs through our educational services.
Public Policy. GHI also understands that the promotion of sustainable housing is achievable through legislative and public policy evolution. Therefore, we strive to connect with legislators and policy makers to encourage the adoption of legislation that lead to the development of sustainable housing.

GHI began in 2000 and has since become a LEED for Homes Provider since 2005, Enterprise Green Building Technical Assistance Partners since 2008, USGBC Education Partners, and DOE Home Energy Partners since 2014. Over the last decade, we have worked with multiple cities on home energy programs.

GHI is a small but mighty team, comprised of three staff members and 15 volunteer board members from around the US representing residential housing professionals and industry representatives. Additionally, we have nearly 300 individual and company members around the globe interested in advancing residential green building.

Our work is supported through fees earned through training, project management, and certification services. Additionally, we receive additional funding through donations, memberships, and sponsorships.

We need your support to keep doing this important work! With housing topping the list of the most important community needs throughout the nation and world, it is important to build healthier and safer homes for everyone to live.

GreenHome Institute

Empowering people to build, BETTER!

Mission

Our Team

José Reyna

Brett Little

John Verbrugge

Eliza Searles