

How to be Green
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Reduced lighting loads
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More efficient HVAC equipment
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Energy Star appliances
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Dimming systems
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Occupancy/daylight sensors
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Natural daylight
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Electric power provided by renewable energy sources
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Light color roof materials
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Low Flow plumbing fixtures dual flush
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Imporove air quality:
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Carbon Dioxide monitoring
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No CFC’s in HVAC equipment
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Low VOC’s in adhesives, paints and carpet
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Controllable systems
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Natural daylight
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Recycled content
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Regional materials
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Rapidly renewable
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FSC – certified wood
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Lamps with low mercury
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No Plastice lens in fixture
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Carpet is “cradle to cradle”
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Percent of recycled materials
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Reclaimed wood
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Low chemical content
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GreenSeal/GreenGuard standards
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Composting
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Separation of demo materials