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Strategy Checklist

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Strategies (95 total)

Sell Electricity to Your Local Utility Company

Use safe and efficient combustion equipment

Cut energy loss by using windows with internal grilles

Choose window frame and sash made from recycled materials

Collect rainwater for use in evaporative coolers

Conduct a blower door test to find air leaks

Conduct a home energy audit

Use an infrared camera to detect heat loss

Conduct room-to-room pressure tests

Choose windows that block sound

Rough in plumbing and wiring for future solar panels

Simplify the HVAC duct system

Design for efficient lighting

Keep soil gases out of the house

Let outdoor air help warm or cool the building

Encapsulate Lead Paint When Removing It Is Not Feasible

Make sure condensate pans can drain

Ensure that exhaust fans and air handlers do not pull contaminants into the house

Include high-efficiency air filters in HVAC systems

Insulate the attic

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