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	optimize energy performance of building: reduce electricity load by specifying energy star appliances, use energy-efficient lighting and natural lighting wherever possible, reduce phantom loads, optimize heating
	insulation & envelope strategies: use continuous insulation to optimize performance of building envelope, test existing buildings using blower door test, replace leaking windows and doors as required
	passive solar design: optimize the siting of the building to receive as much southern exposure as possible, provide thermal mass and reduce number of openings on the north, east and west elevations
	natural ventilation: consider the site's prevailing summer and winter winds and utilize to optimize natural ventilation through the building
	renwable energy: integrate renewable energy whenever possible including wind and photovoltaic panels to provide electricity and solar thermal panels to provide domestic hot water and radiant heating
	green power: encourage the purchase of green power such as the Cape Light Compacts Green Power program so as to increase demand for renewables in Massachusetts, and beyond