'Green' homeowners insurance now available in Georgia

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'Green' homeowners insurance now available in Georgia

Story Published: Sep 30, 2008 at 2:24 PM EDT

Story Updated: Sep 30, 2008 at 5:12 PM EDT

ATLANTA (AP) - Georgia residents who make their houses environmentally friendly with solar panels and recycled building
materials can now get homeowners insurance specially designed for
"green'' homes.

State insurance commissioner John Oxendine announced Tuesday
that his office has approved the first-ever green homeowners insurance policies in Georgia. The program, through the California-based Fireman's Fund Insurance Co., guarantees that a damaged or destroyed home will be rebuilt with green methods and materials.

Georgia joins 26 other states where green insurance is available. Fireman's officials say about two dozen Georgia homeowners have signed on so far.

(Copyright 2008 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)

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