I’m not remodeling my house, but I want to add some green building features to save money. What are some things I can do?
An easy way to make your home energy-efficient would be to install energy and water efficient appliances and efficient lighting fixtures. You can find such products at the Energy Star website. Please visit the Bay Area Water Supply and Conservation Agency's (BAWSCA) website for water conservation tips. Browse our website, the additional links, and the green building guidelines to see what features you can incorporate into your home or future projects.

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1. Approximately how much can people save by installing green features in their homes? When do people start seeing the payoffs?
2. Are there any national rebates or tax credits for building green homes?
3. Are there any special forms I have to fill out in order to build green in Hillsborough?
4. Are there some green building model homes or showrooms that I can see for inspiration?
5. I want to incorporate green building features into my construction project. What are the building code considerations I must know to proceed?
6. I’m not remodeling my house, but I want to add some green building features to save money. What are some things I can do?
7. Where can I find information about contractors who specialize in green building?