| Local Policy Description: | Local Energy Efficiency Code-Residential
In an attempt to make residential buildings more efficient, the City should evaluate and pilot a few incentive programs which are aimed at encouraging residents to utilize energy efficient products, particularly Energy Star(r) products in the home. These incentives should apply to those residents who are building or remodeling energy efficient houses. These incentives may consist of reduced costs or priority consideration for permits for energy efficient homes. The City can develop a local
energy efficient building guidebook-detailing the use of insulation, double paned windows, compact fluorescent light bulbs, and other efficiency measures, as well as the use of renewable energy sources. Additionally, the guidebook should include where and how to obtain grant money for undertaking such efficiency upgrades.
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