Install maximum insulation in
the area to be remodeled.
Install high-efficiency windows instead of those that just meet the energy
code.
Seal all exterior penetrations in the area being remodeled.
Purchase only Energy Star ®-rated appliances.
Install only low-flow water fixtures.
Upgrade to an Energy Star ®-rated water heater, or better yet a tankless
water heater.
Purchase the highest efficiency HVAC system you can afford.
For more information about
remodeling, visit www.nahb.org/remodel.
