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Strategy Checklist

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Strategies (202 total)

Sell Electricity to Your Local Utility Company

Use safe and efficient combustion equipment

Keep Carpet from Becoming a Colony for Bugs and Mold

Cut energy loss by using windows with internal grilles

Be careful when installing flooring over green concrete

Look for rebates on water-conserving fixtures, appliances, and landscaping

Choose Energy Star room air conditioners

Choose carpeting and rugs made from natural or recycled materials

Choose flooring made from natural or rapidly renewable materials

Choose window frame and sash made from recycled materials

Use naturally rot-resistant wood outside

Choose recycled wood-plastic composite lumber for decks and railings

Test mechanical systems before occupancy

Conduct a blower door test to find air leaks

Use an infrared camera to detect heat loss

Conduct room-to-room pressure tests

Design with the sun in mind

Consider a patio instead of a wooden deck

Consider adobe walls

Avoid plastic wall coverings that can trap moisture