My wife and I are building a new home, and have done some research about a green home and energy efficiency for a green home. There are pros and cons for each option. A lot of options have that hybrid car feeling, where the rate of return is poor, but you feel like you are giving your self a pat on the back.
What do you consider a must for a green home? (e.g. VOC free pain, formaldehyde free insulation, etc. )
What things provide a good rate of return? ( e.g. blown in insulation, icynene foam spray insulation, tankless water heater, etc. )
What things are nice, but uneccesary luxury items? ( e.g. radiant heating, air exchanger, etc. )
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My wife and I are building a new home, and have done some research about a green home and energy efficiency for a green home. There are pros and cons for each option. A lot of options have that hybrid car feeling, where the rate of return is poor, but you feel like you are giving your self a pat on the back.
What do you consider a must for a green home? (e.g. VOC free pain, formaldehyde free insulation, etc. )
What things provide a good rate of return? ( e.g. blown in insulation, icynene foam spray insulation, tankless water heater, etc. )
What things are nice, but uneccesary luxury items? ( e.g. radiant heating, air exchanger, etc. )