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Remodeling Project Guides

Climate-Friendly Remodeling (pdf) 
The energy used in Wisconsin homes is responsible for about 25% of all CO2 emissions in the state. By reducing energy demand through efficiency and conservation investments, we can keep more money for investment. 

Dreaming of a Green Kitchen (pdf) 
Each decision you can make while renovating your kitchen can reduce energy and maintenance costs, improve indoor air quality and health, safety and comfort and reduce environmental impacts. 

Green Bath and Beyond (pdf) 
Builders, remodelers and homeowners continue to choose environmentally friendly design, technology, materials and practices. This article highlights materials, water-saving fixtures and energy-efficiency equipment to make your new bathroom a healthy, safe and comfortable oasis.

Green Remodeling Becoming Second Nature (pdf) 
The products and materials that go into your home can help save money, improve your family's health, safety and comfort and protect natural resources. By choosing green remodeling, you can ensure that your home has reduced energy and maintenance costs, better indoor air quality, reduced environmental impact, and market distinction for future resale. 

Green is Good Looking. Naturally (pdf) 
When choosing building materials, many things must be taken into account. Budget, personal preferences, health and safety issues and durability are all important factors. This article shows how to add curb appeal with green-building techniques and natural landscaping. 

Light Housework and Home Work (pdf)
Making green sense is something you can do even if you're not carrying out a major building or remodeling project. Smaller projects such as installing lighting, selecting flooring or painting a room can be done in a green way as well. 

Staying Warm and Saving Money (pdf)
WEI’s Executive Director outlines several programs and comprehensive tools to help you make decisions that can save money, improve your family's health, safety and comfort and provide the added benefit of helping protect our precious natural resources.

Remodel

Green Built Home has developed a Remodeling Checklist and remodeling contractors are invited to enroll in the program and certify their remodeling projects.

Directions

Graphics link to PDF Remodeling Checklist. PDF is an active form. Fill out, save to your desktop and go to the Contact form to submit the Checklist PDF.

OR — Print two (2) copies of Verifier Application. Save one copy of the Verifier Application for your records and mail the original to WEI:

WEI
16 North Carroll Street, Suite 840
Madison, WI 53703

      

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