Benchmarking
•Indentify two reasons to track energy use
•Indentify heating and cooling "benchmark" energy targets
•Identify key information needed to track energy use
•Identify two resources and/or websites that can be used for benchmarking
Reducing Energy
•Identify three top areas for energy waste in buildings
•Identify three top energy usage reduction measures
•Understand how to evaluate energy usage information to track energy performance
•Understand how to evaluate the cost effectiveness of energy conservation strategies
•Identify two core mechanical systems maintenance practices
Water Conservation
•Understand the value of tracking water usage
•Identify four significant water usages in buildings
•Identify three actions property managers can take to conserve water
•Understand how to evaluate the cost effectiveness of water conservation strategies
Healthy Living
•Identify three indoors asthma triggers and three responses to reduce triggers
•Identify two ventilation assessment strategies
•Describe two benefits of adopting a Smoke-Free Housing policy
•Identify two building systems that are subject to building codes concerning health and safety
•Identify key steps in implementing Integrated Pest Management (IPM) strategies
•Identify three opportunities to reduce use of contaminants in purchasing and product specifications
Recycling
•Describe two reasons to recycle
•Identify four commonly recyclable items
•Describe three opportunities to reduce waste or recycle during renovation projects
•Understand where to find local recycling regulations
Putting Pieces Together
•Identify three common management practices that could be "greener"
•Identify three green changes in unit turn over practices
•Identify four green changes for vendors specifications/contracts