Checklists for Greening a Home

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1 Checklists for Greening a Home R Building Envelope Weather stripping $ Caulk window trim $ Repair glazing $ Putty around window panels $ Remove shrubbery around foundation $ Seal foundation cracks $$ Replace outer doors Reflective exterior paint $$ Attic floor and hatch insulation $$ Insulate floors above crawlspace $$ Install acoustic insulation $$ Draft stopper in fireplace chimney $$ Blow- in insulation in walls $$$ Install double pane windows Energy Star windows Install a cool or green roof $$$ 118

2 200.5 Greening Existing Homes R Water Laminar faucets $ Aerators on faucets $ Wrap hot water heater and pipes $ Dual flush toilet controls $ Fix leaky faucets $ Low flow showerhead $ Circulating hot water pump $$ High- efficiency (low flow) toilet $$ Energy Star water heater Tankless water heater $$ $$$ Install heat recovery system $$ $$$ WaterSense appliances and products $$ $$$ Solar water heater $$$ Dual plumbing system for greywater $$$ 119

3 R Energy Efficiency and Lighting Switch to CFL or LED light bulbs $ Solar garden lights $ Install dimmers $ Timers $ Sensors, motion and occupancy $ Install a clothesline $ Power strips (avoid phantom load) $ Energy- monitoring application $ Clean refrigerator coils $ Install LED down lights Tubular skylights $$ Energy Star appliances $$ Solar water heater $$ Electric car recharging hookup $$ Increase glazing for more daylight $$$ Install insulated airtight skylights Solar PV generating system $$$ Solar passive $$$ Small wind turbine generator $$$ Net metering $$$ rkets/netmetering Deep energy retrofit $$$ 120

4 200.5 Greening Existing Homes R HVAC Programmable thermostat $ Thermal drapes $ Air filters $ Duct sealing $ Cross ventilation upgrade Dehumidifier Awnings $$ Whole house fan Condensing furnace Ceiling fans (dual direction) Exhaust fans Zone control heat and cooling Heat pump Air source pump Energy Star furnace, boiler Radiant heat Radiant floor heat Ground source heat pump, geothermal Trombe wall or window $$$ 121

5 R Indoor Air Quality HEPA air filters $ Low- VOC paint and finishes $$ Remediate lead based paint $$ Radon sealing and venting $$$ Replace offgassing materials $$$ Remediate mold $$$ Remediate asbestos $$$ R Materials Low- VOC paint and wall coverings $- $$ Deconstruct and recycle old material $- $$ CFI Green Label carpet $$ rug.org FSC - and SFI - certified wood $$ $$$ Formaldehyde- free cabinetry $$ $$$ Recycled material countertops and flooring Reclaimed or recycled materials $$$ $$$

6 200.5 Greening Existing Homes R Lawn and Garden Drip irrigation $ Irrigation timer, rain shutoff device $ organic- gardener.com Rain barrel or cistern $ Organic, slow- release fertilizer $ organic- gardener.com Compost bin $ organic- gardener.com Mulch $ organic- gardener.com Native plants, xeriscaping $ Group plants by water needs $ Deep root plants $ Reduce grassed lawn size $ Electric or push mower $ Set mower height at 3 inches $ Pest resistant plants, natural repellant $ Evergreen trees for wind block $ Leafy trees for shade $ Bioswale and rain garden $$ Permeable pavement materials $$ Solar pool heater $$ Outdoor living space upgrade (porch, outdoor kitchen, shaded patio) $$$ Greywater usage, dual plumbing $$$ 123

7 R Waste Disposal Recycling bins $ Compost bins $ Recycle building components $ $$ Proper appliance disposal $ $$ 124

TIPS ENERGY THE LESS YOU USE, 65 WAYS TO REDUCE HOME ENERGY USE THE MORE YOU SAVE CONSERVATION

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