Canadians willing to spend more for an environmentally friendly home

Canadians see the value in an environmentally friendly home with 72 per cent of Canadians willing to pay more for a house or condo that includes environmentally friendly features, according to the TD Canada Trust Green Home Poll. Of Canadians who are willing to pay a premium on environmentally friendly homes, 77 per cent say that cost savings on energy bills is a main motivation (compared to 65 per cent in 2008). Canadians who are willing to pay more for
environmentally friendly homes also appreciate the added features of a green home such as the health benefits (43 per cent) and reducing their environmental impact (42 per cent).