Today's homebuyer asks two questions they didn't ask before: how much will I pay in utility bills each month, and will the bank give me a better rate for a green project? EDGE answers both. In markets like Peru, Colombia, Mexico and Chile, banks offer green mortgages with preferential rates exclusively for projects with recognized green certification. The certification also guarantees a minimum of 20% savings in energy, water and materials, translating into lower bills for the owner. A residential project without certification not only misses out on that preferential financing — it competes on price against projects that already have it.
Initial assessment: We analyze the residential project design and identify the measures needed to achieve EDGE's required 20% savings in energy, water, and materials.
Registration and modeling: We create the project file in the EDGE platform and calculate the efficiency score calibrated for the project's specific climate zone.
Technical audit: An IFC-accredited auditor validates compliance with EDGE criteria before construction and upon project completion.
Certification issued: The project receives the official EDGE seal, enabling green mortgage access for buyers and positioning it as a certified sustainable residential building.
A minimum of 20% in energy and water compared to an equivalent conventional project. In practical terms, that can mean $15 to $40 less per month in bills, depending on the city and apartment size.
In general it applies to any buyer who meets standard mortgage credit requirements. The green preferential rate is activated automatically when the project holds EDGE certification recognized by the bank. Conditions vary by country and institution.
Between 4 and 8 weeks from registration to the issuance of the design certificate. The final construction certification is issued once construction is complete.
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