Designing & remodeling

When planning a remodel, consider making energy improvements to your home at the same time.

From heating and cooling to lighting and energy use, consider the expense of every system in the house and the potential cost and energy saving improvements available. www.energysavers.gov/your_home/designing_remodeling/index.cfm/mytopic=10080

Here are a few more things to consider:

High efficiency appliances

Use of sustainable building materials

New, energy efficient windows

Upgrade heating and cooling systems

Water heater

Solar panels

Improved roofing

Add landscaping to create more cooling shade

Additional window information:

King County's Eco Cool Remodel Tool http://your.kingcounty.gov/solidwaste/ecoconsumer/eco-remodel-kitchen.asp

City of Seattle Green Home Remodel Guide --- Remodeling www.seattle.gov/dpd/cms/groups/pan/@pan/@sustainableblding/documents/web_informational/dpds_007582.pdf

Resources for more information

Database of State Incentives for Renewables and Efficiency www.dsireusa.org/incentives/index.cfm?re=1&ee=1&spv=0&st=0&srp=1&state=WA

Washington State University Energy Extension Program www.energy.wsu.edu/

King County Eco-Cool Remodel Tool http://your.kingcounty.gov/solidwaste/ecoconsumer/eco-remodel.asp

Compare Heating Fuel Costs www.seattle.gov/light/conserve/resident/homeheating/cv5_fcc.asp

City of Seattle Green Home Remodel Guide series www.seattle.gov/dpd/GreenBuilding/SingleFamilyResidential/Resources/RemodelingGuides/default.asp

City of Seattle Do It Yourself Energy Audit Guide www.seattle.gov/dpd/static/DIYweb_LatestReleased_DPDP016083.pdf