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Strategy Checklist

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Strategies (158 total)

Sell Electricity to Your Local Utility Company

Use safe and efficient combustion equipment

Keep Carpet from Becoming a Colony for Bugs and Mold

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

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

Consider a patio instead of a wooden deck

Consider adobe walls

Avoid plastic wall coverings that can trap moisture

Consider lightweight autoclaved aerated concrete (AAC)

Look for flooring that's certified or made with recycled material

Rough in plumbing and wiring for future solar panels

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