Recommendations

What you can do if you’re a
State Policymaker
City Policymaker
Homeowner
Builder

State policymaker

• Adopt a statewide Greenbuilding Program
  
  
• Use Energy Star appliances in all state buildings
  
  
• Reduce the Urban Heat Island Effect
  
  
• Require building tune-ups every ten years
  
  
• Require continuing education on greenbuilding and energy efficiency for building and HVAC professionals

City Policymaker

• Use Energy Star appliances in all state buildings and local political subdivisions
  
  
• Reduce the Urban Heat Island Effect
  
  
• Require building tune-ups every ten years
  
  
• Require continuing education on greenbuilding and energy efficiency for building and HVAC professionals

Homeowner

• Use energy star appliances in your home
  
  
• Use compact florescent light bulbs
  
  
• Take advantage of low-interest loan programs to build or retrofit your home to maximum energy efficiency standards

Builder

• Stay up-to-date on the latest developments in energy efficiency/green building techniques
  
  
• Become certified to install solar hot water heaters and photovoltaic panels
  
  
• Reduce waste to the greatest extent possible