Strategies

  • Specify ENERGY STAR® rated appliances
    at minimum.

  • ENERGY STAR® “Most Efficient Products” recommended.

  • 100% LED Lighting.

  • Smart controls.

  • Specify WaterSense® rated plumbing fixtures.

  • Reduce plug loads with smart technology and consider electrification opportunities for aging gas equipment.

Purpose

Space heating and water heating energy consumption decrease with efficiency upgrades to the home’s envelope and mechanical systems. Now the appliances, plug loads, and lighting represent a much larger percentage of overall energy consumption.