Greening your older home need not be difficult or expensive. Here are some recommendations:
- Be Water Wise
- Quick Tips for Energy Savings in Your Home
- A Directory of Useful GREEN Websites
- A Guide to GREEN paints (PDF)
- A Guide to Indoor Air Quality (PDF)
If you live in Berkeley, and you are planning either to buy or sell, here is information about the Building Emissions Savings Ordinance (BESO) as of January 1, 2026. This summary flow chart was prepared by my business partner, Ambrish Chitnis, and either of us would be happy to provide information about how the ordinance applies in your particular situation.