Educate owners, architects, inspectors, and others involved in the building trades. Use durable, healthy building materials that come from local sources. Minimize waste on the construction site. Architects Become knowledgeable about design practices that incorporate renewable energy and energy efficiency. Educate clients and builders.
Suppliers Provide energy-efficient, healthy materials.
Work to create a market for recycled products and renewable energy. Promote interest in energy efficiency with educational displays and special incentives. The filament in an incandescent bulb acts as a heater. This causes the bulb to run hot and have a short life. A compact fluorescent bulb produces light through an electrical process.