The purpose of the EasyGreen Audit is to identify your short and long term goals for achieving a sustainable living environment. In the short term, the “low hanging fruit” are more easily achievable and can be implemented with the help of your EasyGreen consultant. However, some aspects of your action plan may be larger in scale, potentially requiring an initial upfront investment and/or collaborating with a certified professional or contractor with expertise in a specific area.
Review our EasyGreen topics below.
What happens once I receive my EasyGreen custom action plan?
Our EasyGreen Consultant will work with you to implement recommended changes from your action plan, as well as help you assess which aspects of your action plan will require a larger scale project-based implementation. Our goal is to guide you on the path to living a more sustainable lifestyle. No matter how big or small your efforts, they all make a difference.
Learn more about our project based implementations through our Sustainability Consulting & Project Management services.
No matter what the size of your living space, we can customize a plan to accommodate your needs. We provide consulting services for individuals residing in condo/apartment complexes, single family homes, multi-use facilities, as well as for commercial spaces including offices, schools, restaurants and other businesses.
Our EasyGreen audit and action plan covers a variety of topics:
- Energy Usage (appliances, electronics, hot water heaters, HVAC)
- Lighting (interior & exterior)
- Indoor Air Quality (HVAC, Building Envelope)
- Chemicals (cleaning products, pesticides, pool cleaners/chlorine, paints)
- Recycling and Waste Disposal/Diversion
- Water Usage (faucets, toilets, shower heads, appliances, landscaping)
- Landscaping & Yard (water reuse, composting, gardens, drought tolerant plants)
- Transportation Options & Commuting
- Renewable Energy Solutions (solar hot water and photovoltaic, wind etc.)
- Rebates and Tax Incentives (available on local, state, and federal levels)
Energy Usage – One of the biggest contributors to high energy bills are simply the way people use it. We can identify areas of potential energy savings and make suggestions on how to take advantage of them. Changing a few habits can save a significant amount of energy.
Appliances -Most people have heard of ENERGY STAR, but have you considered the benefits of
eliminating your old, inefficient appliances with Energy Star products? Energy efficient choices can save families about a third of their energy bill with similar savings of greenhouse gas emissions, without sacrificing features, style or comfort. ENERGY STAR helps you make the energy efficient choice.
We can determine if your major appliances would benefit from replacement and can help you decide the best replacement option by making product recommendations to fit your lifestyle and budget needs and even come shopping with or for you! There are many rebates available to homeowners who choose to purchase efficient Energy Star appliances and we can help identify those and assist you in filling out the necessary forms.
Indoor Air Quality/Chemicals – We can recommend eco-friendly, non-toxic products that are safer for the environment and your family (pets too!). We will also make suggestions on actively and passively improving indoor air quality.
Recycling – Did you know that depending on where you live, the rules of recycling can vary drastically? Our home recycling evaluation and tip sheet will make sure what is already in your bin is recyclable, what’s in your trash is not recyclable, and can answer further questions you may have about what can and cannot be recycled.
In addition, we will also happily remove and properly dispose of any reasonable amount of the following:
- Used CFL bulbs
- Household Batteries
Waste Reduction & Diversion- It may seem overwhelming at first, but we are here to help you make the right purchasing decisions to reduce the amount of garbage you generate as well as recommend reusable products that eliminate the need to produce garbage altogether! We can also help you set up a compost (indoor or outdoor), as well as a food garden. You can create a closed loop between the food you grow, eat, discard, and grow again!
Landscaping – Help keep your water bills down and save the wet stuff for what is important… drinking. We can provide you with tips for minimizing your landscaping water demands. We also work with talented and knowledgeable landscaping professionals who can plan and implement changes to reduce your yard’s dependence on water resources and create a visually pleasing outdoor oasis. A beautiful, natural drought-tolerant landscape design not only saves you a bundle in water and maintenance fees, but it’s diversity invites wildlife instead of poisoning it with chemicals.
Water Reuse & Grey Water Systems - Installing grey water and rain harvesting systems can help you offset the rising cost of water, as well as provide nourishment for your very own food garden, provide erosion control and many other uses. We offer workshops and/or installation of these systems by certified installers. We can also help you set up a compost and food garden to grow your own garden delights.
Transportation – We can help you make informed and educated decisions on commuting and vehicle purchases, including electric bikes, electric scooters, electric and hybrid cars and the rebates that are available for all. We can also show you how to efficiently plan trips with mass transit and explain the most sustainable transportation option
Renewable Energy - Generate clean, renewable energy and watch your electric meter spin backwards! We can provide a no obligation quote and explain the rebates and incentives that you may be eligible for.
Rebates & Tax Incentives – Keeping track of all of the rebates and tax incentives a homeowner or commercial property owner may qualify for can be a daunting task. We’re here to ensure any changes we recommend or questions you have are addressed so that you reap the rewards of these great benefits!
Contact us if you have any questions or would like to set up your EasyGreen Audit.