ECOBROKER®
"Green" Checklist for Properties

APPLIANCES                                                    

Energy-efficient appliances
Energy-efficient clothes dryer
Energy-efficient dishwasher
Energy-efficient freezer
Energy-efficient heating, ventilation, and a/c
Energy-efficient refrigerator
Gas clothes dryer with electronic ignition
Gas cooktop with electronic ignition
Self-cleaning oven

APPLIANCES - WATER

Rainwater recovery system
Water-conserving appliances
Water-conserving clothes washer
Water-conserving dishwasher
Water-conserving shower
Water-conserving toilet

WINDOWS

Double-pane windows
Energy-efficient windows
Fiberglass Frames (highest insulation)
Low-e window coating
Vinyl Frames (moderate to high insulation)
Wood Frames (high insulation)

ELECTRICITY & GAS
Alternative energy options
Natural gas
Propane
Solar Panels
Wind turbine
 
ORIENTATION
Southern exposure

SPACE HEATING
Heating - 90% or higher energy efficiency furnace
Heating - 90% or higher energy efficiency boiler
Heating - Active solar heating
Heating - Air-source heat pump
Heating - Baseboard hot water heat
Heating - Geothermal heat pump
Heating - Passive solar heating
Heating - Radiant floor heating
Heating - Solar water heating
HVAC zones

SPACE COOLING
Cooling - Air-source heat pump
Cooling - Geothermal heat pump
Cooling - Evaporative cooling (swamp cooler)
Cooling - High SEER air conditioner (13 or higher)
Cooling - Passive cooling

VENTILATION
Smoke-Free
Ventilation system
Whole house fan

CONSTRUCTION
Adobe
Earthship
Rammed Earth
Strawbale

WALL INSULATION
Natural fiber
R11-R13, warm climate, gas/oil or heat pump heat
R13-R25, warm climate, electric resistance heat
R11-R22, moderate climate, gas/oil or heat pump heat
R11-R26, moderate climate, electric resistance heat
R11-R22, cold climate, gas/oil heat
R11-R28, cold climate, heat pump or electric resistance heat
 
BASEMENT INSULATION
Natural fiber
R11-R19, warm climate, gas/oil or Heat pump heat
R11-R19, warm climate, electric resistance heat
R11-R19, moderate climate, gas/oil or heat pump heat
R11-R19, moderate climate, electric resistance heat
R11-R19, cold climate, gas/oil heat
R13-R19, cold climate, heat pump or electric resistance heat

LIGHTING
Automatic control system for lighting
Natural daylighting
Skylights
Solar powered walkway or outdoor lighting area

NATURAL ENVIRONMENT & MISC.
Cover for wildlife
Curbside recycling
Firebreaks
Native vegetation
Shade Trees
Parks and public lands within a few miles
Radon tested, within acceptable limits
Recycling facilities nearby
Shade Trees
Water conserving landscaping
Water quality tested, acceptable results
Water rights
Wind Breaks