APPLIANCES
„Ò Energy-efficient appliances
„Ò Energy-efficient clothes dryer
„Ò Energy-efficient dishwasher
„Ò Energy-efficient freezer
„Ò Energy-efficient heating, ventilation, and a/c
„Ò Energy-efficient refrigerator
„Ò Gas clothes dryer with electronic ignition
„Ò Gas cooktop with electronic ignition
„Ò Self-cleaning oven

APPLIANCES - WATER
„Ò Rainwater recovery system
„Ò Water-conserving appliances
„Ò Water-conserving clothes washer
„Ò Water-conserving dishwasher
„Ò Water-conserving shower
„Ò Water-conserving toilet

WINDOWS
„Ò Double-pane windows
„Ò Energy-efficient windows
„Ò Fiberglass Frames (highest insulation)
„Ò Low-e window coating
„Ò Vinyl Frames (moderate to high insulation)
„Ò Wood Frames (high insulation)

CERTIFICATIONS
„Ò Built Green„µƒnHome
„Ò Energy Star„µƒnCertified New Home

ELECTRICITY & GAS
„Ò Alternative energy options
„Ò Natural gas
„Ò Propane
„Ò Solar Panels
„Ò Wind turbine

ORIENTATION
„Ò Southern exposure

SPACE HEATING
„Ò Heating - 90% or higher energy efficiency furnace
„Ò Heating - 90% or higher energy efficiency boiler
„Ò Heating - Active solar heating
„Ò Heating - Air-source heat pump
„Ò Heating - Baseboard hot water heat
„Ò Heating - Geothermal heat pump
„Ò Heating - Passive solar heating
„Ò Heating - Radiant floor heating
„Ò Heating - Solar water heating
„Ò HVAC zones

SPACE COOLING
„Ò Cooling - Air-source heat pump
„Ò Cooling - Geothermal heat pump
„Ò Cooling - Evaporative cooling (swamp cooler)
„Ò Cooling - High SEER air conditioner (13 or higher)
„Ò Cooling - Passive cooling
„Ò Your Planet, Your Nest
VENTILATION
„Ò Smoke-Free
„Ò Ventilation system
„Ò Whole house fan

CONSTRUCTION
„Ò Adobe
„Ò Earthship
„Ò Rammed Earth
„Ò Strawbale

ROOF
„Ò EDPM
„Ò Living roof
„Ò Slate
„Ò Tile

BUILDING MATERIALS
„Ò Bamboo flooring
„Ò Natural Fiber insulation
„Ò Recycled building materials
„Ò Recycled content drywall
„Ò Recycled and natural fiber carpets
„Ò Sustainable forest products

CEILING AND ATTIC INSULATION
„Ò Natural fiber
„Ò R22-R33, warm climate, gas/oil or heat pump heat
„Ò R38-R49, warm climate, electric resistance heat
„Ò R38, moderate climate, gas/oil or heat pump heat
„Ò R49, moderate climate, electric resistance heat
„Ò R38-R49, cold climate, gas/oil heat
„Ò R49, cold climate, heat pump or electric resistance heat

WALL INSULATION
„Ò Natural fiber
„Ò R11-R13, warm climate, gas/oil or heat pump heat
„Ò R13-R25, warm climate, electric resistance heat
„Ò R11-R22, moderate climate, gas/oil or heat pump heat
„Ò R11-R26, moderate climate, electric resistance heat
„Ò R11-R22, cold climate, gas/oil heat
„Ò R11-R28, cold climate, heat pump or electric resistance heat

BASEMENT INSULATION
„Ò Natural fiber
„Ò R11-R19, warm climate, gas/oil or heat pump heat
„Ò R11-R19, warm climate, electric resistance heat
„Ò R11-R19, moderate climate, gas/oil or heat pump heat
„Ò R11-R19, moderate climate, electric resistance heat
„Ò R11-R19, cold climate, gas/oil heat
„Ò R13-R19, cold climate, heat pump or electric resistance heat

LIGHTING
„Ò Automatic control system for lighting
„Ò Natural daylighting
„Ò Skylights
„Ò Solar powered walkway or outdoor lighting area

NATURAL ENVIRONMENT & MISC.
„Ò Cover for wildlife
„Ò Curbside recycling
„Ò Firebreaks
„Ò Native vegetation
„Ò Shade Trees
„Ò Parks and public lands within a few miles
„Ò Radon tested, within acceptable limits
„Ò Recycling facilities nearby
„Ò Shade Trees
„Ò Water conserving landscaping
„Ò Water quality tested, acceptable results
„Ò Water rights
„Ò Wind Breaks

QUESTIONS, COMMENTS, ADDITIONAL FEATURES
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