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<br />8A <br />Page 11 <br /> <br />more than 5,614 scheduled to be built. That is far more than any other green building program in <br />California. <br /> <br />The program caught on quickly among California homebuilders. They like CGB because it gives <br />them a competitive edge, enhances sales, and in some cases they also get significant benefits <br />from jurisdictions in entitlement, permitting, plan-checking, and inspections. Many homebuilders <br />are participating in the program and many more are expected to join in the coming months <br />because local governments are making CGB the preferred green building program. <br /> <br />In fact, over the last year local and regional entities have adopted the voluntary California Green <br />Builder program and have included incentives to increase builder participation. The Imperial <br />Irrigation District, the City of Riverside, San Bernardino County and, most recently, the Western <br />Riverside Council of Governments have chosen CGB as the preferred program. These <br />jurisdictions are offering expedited plan checks, guaranteed timelines, priority inspections, or <br />financial incentives to make CGB even more cost-effective. . <br /> <br />CGB utilizes a flexible performance-based approach that allows a homebuilder to utilize the most <br />cost-effective means to meet program standards. As a result, the average CGB home costs a few <br />thousand dollars more to build than a traditional production home. Much of that cost difference <br />can be eliminated with local government and utility incentives and rebates to consumers. <br /> <br />Green building is important to California's future. With continued adoption of the voluntary <br />program by local governments and its straight-forward and flexible compliance, CGB is an <br />excellent program for local governments, builders, and most importantly, California homebuyers. <br /> <br />For more information about California Green Builder visit www.caQreenbuilder.com. <br /> <br />Robert Rivinius is president & CEO of the California Building Industry Association which <br />represents 7,000 companies engaged in the homebUilding business. <br /> <br />Find a Bill, Legislators, Leg Committee, or Ask League Leg Staff <br /> <br />Visit (and bookmark!) the League's Leqislative Resources Web page <br />(www.cacities.oro/leqresources). You'll find a roster and contact information for the League's <br />legislative staff; the online Bill Search program, background materials on lobbying your <br />legislators, and more. <br /> <br />6 <br />