Strategy of the Month: 9 Steps Toward Green

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This month, we highlight a publication on budget-saving affordable housing retrofits that also incorporate techniques for reducing energy use, lowering utility bills, and improving indoor air quality. Some of the mechanisms outlined in the guide include:

• Replacing incandescent light bulbs with compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs) to lower electricity use and maintenance costs;
• Upgrading plumbing fixtures and performing regular tune-ups of hot water and HVAC systems; and
• Educating affordable housing tenants about energy conservation.

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