Green Remodeling Idea Book

Region promotes "green" remodeling

Several communities in the Kansas City region have joined together to form the Regional Energy Efficiency Conservation Strategy initiative, with the sole purpose of combining efforts and sharing ideas for energy efficiency throughout the region.

Now in its third edition, the Green Remodeling Idea Book, originally published by the First Suburbs Coalition, is part of that mission. This book is intended to help area residents make cost-effective remodeling decisions to conserve energy and other resources.

Remodeling itself is a green practice. It reuses older residences rather than building new, and it allows homeowners to stay in the homes and neighborhoods they love, while still giving them the modern conveniences of a new home.

This book provides practical ideas to make any remodeling project a green project — from a fresh coat of paint to a brand new room addition. Green remodeling is better for you, your family, your community and the planet — and you may be surprised to find it can save money, too.

Limited quantities of the book are available through many city offices and this PDF version is available online.

Download the Green Remodeling Idea Book (2010 version, 1.3MB)
Thank you to Piper-Wind Architects, Inc., for its work on the book.
Eco-Cool Remodel Tool - another resource from King County, Wash., that will help you identify green improvements you can make while renovating your home

For more information, contact MARC.

600 Broadway, Suite 200
Kansas City, MO 64105-1659
816/474-4240
Fax: 816/421-7758

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