Checklists for Greening a Home R Building Envelope Weather stripping $ www.energysavers.gov Caulk window trim $ www.energysavers.gov Repair glazing $ www.energysavers.gov Putty around window panels $ www.energysavers.gov Remove shrubbery around foundation $ www.epa.gov Seal foundation cracks $$ www.energysavers.gov Replace outer doors Reflective exterior paint $$ www.paint.org Attic floor and hatch insulation $$ www.energysavers.gov Insulate floors above crawlspace $$ www.energysavers.gov Install acoustic insulation $$ www.energysavers.gov Draft stopper in fireplace chimney $$ www.energysavers.gov Blow- in insulation in walls $$$ www.energysavers.gov Install double pane windows Energy Star windows Install a cool or green roof $$$ www.greenroofs.org/ 118
200.5 Greening Existing Homes R Water Laminar faucets $ www.toolbase.org Aerators on faucets $ www.toolbase.org Wrap hot water heater and pipes $ Dual flush toilet controls $ www.toolbase.org Fix leaky faucets $ www.thisoldhouse.com Low flow showerhead $ www.toolbase.org Circulating hot water pump $$ High- efficiency (low flow) toilet $$ www.toolbase.org Energy Star water heater Tankless water heater $$ $$$ Install heat recovery system $$ $$$ WaterSense appliances and products $$ $$$ www.epa.gov/watersense Solar water heater $$$ Dual plumbing system for greywater $$$ www.toolbase.org 119
R Energy Efficiency and Lighting Switch to CFL or LED light bulbs $ www.energystar.gov Solar garden lights $ www.solarhome.org Install dimmers $ www.energystar.gov Timers $ www.toolbase.org Sensors, motion and occupancy $ www.toolbase.org Install a clothesline $ www.energysavers.gov Power strips (avoid phantom load) $ www.energysavers.gov Energy- monitoring application $ www.google.com/powermeter Clean refrigerator coils $ www.energysavers.gov Install LED down lights Tubular skylights $$ Energy Star appliances $$ Solar water heater $$ www.solarhome.org Electric car recharging hookup $$ www.electricauto.org Increase glazing for more daylight $$$ www.wbdg.org/resources/daylighting Install insulated airtight skylights Solar PV generating system $$$ www.solarhome.org Solar passive $$$ www.solarhome.org Small wind turbine generator $$$ www.awea.org Net metering $$$ http://apps3.eere.energy.gov/greenpower/ma rkets/netmetering Deep energy retrofit $$$ www.regreenprogram.org 120
200.5 Greening Existing Homes R HVAC Programmable thermostat $ www.energystar.gov Thermal drapes $ www.doityourself.com Air filters $ www.energystar.gov Duct sealing $ www.energystar.gov Cross ventilation upgrade Dehumidifier Awnings $$ www.awninginfo.com Whole house fan Condensing furnace Ceiling fans (dual direction) Exhaust fans Zone control heat and cooling Heat pump Air source pump Energy Star furnace, boiler Radiant heat Radiant floor heat Ground source heat pump, geothermal Trombe wall or window $$$ www.energysavers.gov 121
R Indoor Air Quality HEPA air filters $ www.epa.gov/indoorairplus Low- VOC paint and finishes $$ www.epa.gov Remediate lead based paint $$ www.epa/gov/lead Radon sealing and venting $$$ www.epa.gov/radon Replace offgassing materials $$$ www.epa.gov/indoorairplus Remediate mold $$$ www.epa.gov/mold Remediate asbestos $$$ www.epa.gov/asbestos R Materials Low- VOC paint and wall coverings $- $$ www.paint.org Deconstruct and recycle old material $- $$ http://earth911.com/recycling/ CFI Green Label carpet $$ www.carpet- rug.org FSC - and SFI - certified wood $$ $$$ www.fsc.org, www.sfi.org Formaldehyde- free cabinetry $$ $$$ www.epa.gov Recycled material countertops and flooring Reclaimed or recycled materials $$$ www.epa.gov/mold $$$ www.isfanow.org, www.rfci.com 122
200.5 Greening Existing Homes R Lawn and Garden Drip irrigation $ www.thisoldhouse.com Irrigation timer, rain shutoff device $ www.the- organic- gardener.com Rain barrel or cistern $ www.epa.gov Organic, slow- release fertilizer $ www.the- organic- gardener.com Compost bin $ www.the- organic- gardener.com Mulch $ www.the- organic- gardener.com Native plants, xeriscaping $ Group plants by water needs $ Deep root plants $ Reduce grassed lawn size $ Electric or push mower $ Set mower height at 3 inches $ Pest resistant plants, natural repellant $ Evergreen trees for wind block $ www.arborday.org Leafy trees for shade $ www.arborday.org Bioswale and rain garden $$ www.nrcs.usda.gov/feature/backyard Permeable pavement materials $$ www.perviouspavement.org/ Solar pool heater $$ www.builditsolar.com Outdoor living space upgrade (porch, outdoor kitchen, shaded patio) $$$ Greywater usage, dual plumbing $$$ http://greywateraction.org 123
R Waste Disposal Recycling bins $ http://earth911.com/recycling Compost bins $ www.howtocompost.org Recycle building components $ $$ www.deconstructioninstitute.com Proper appliance disposal $ $$ www.epa.gov/ozone 124