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Climate change can be overwhelming. It can be intimidating. How can I make a difference? is probably the first question someone asks, closely followed by, Where do I start? 

If you are in the market to buy a house, you can reduce your impact on the climate without having to take major steps such as a retrofit. 

To make an educated decision based on energy consumption, a prospective buyer should look for a house with a Home Energy Rating System [HERS] score. This score reflects a rating based on a thorough inspection of air barriers, insulation and other factors that determine energy performance. A house with a HERS score will give you a simple breakdown of its energy usage, allowing you to consider its effect on the climate before purchasing.

If you plan on renovating your home or office, think about retrofitting it with high-performance principles in mind: pursuing net-zero goals, upgrading insulation for airtightness and weatherization, and keeping sustainability in mind for each design choice you make.