- Orientation – widest expanse of wall or roof facing south
- Envelope (the roof and walls) – well sealed, plenty of insulation in wall, floors, attic, foundation
- Properly sized heating and cooling equipment – no bigger than needed
- Efficient water heating – solar water heating, on-demand water heating, or efficient standard water heater
- Energy efficient appliances – Energy Star® certified washing machine, dishwasher, refrigerator, and computer
- Duct sealing – ducts in sealed envelope
- Efficient windows – double paned, low-e (allows light but not heat to pass)
- Lighting – compact fluorescent, LED, and day lighting (using natural sunlight)
- Building materials - local building materials, recycled materials, and non-toxic materials
- Efficient water use – water efficient faucets, shower heads, toilets, dishwasher, and washing machine
- Indoor air quality – low- or no-VOC paints, finishes, adhesives and cleaners
- Landscaping – use native plants that don’t require watering or mowing, strategically planted shade trees, water absorbing plants that reduce the load on storm sewers
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