Description
Home renovations: Implement a residential energy conservation education initiative intended to improve efficiency in existing Carmel housing. The initiative will provide residents, especially homes or apartments undergoing renovations, with educational materials that specify energy efficiency improvements; a list of contractors and vendors; and existing state, federal, and utility energy efficiency incentives.
New home construction: Similar to renovators, homebuilders will be provided with educational materials that provide options for renewable energy and sustainable building materials prior to new construction. These education materials will help support solar and other renewable energy companies. This strategy expands upon Strategy 7.1 from the Comprehensive Plan, which calls for the encouragement of durable materials and construction methods that prolong the life of buildings.