What’s in Your Energy/Water Efficiency Kit?

LED lightbulbs? Low-flow showerheads?

Our sustainability experts recently discussed what items they provide to homeowners and renters as part of their community sustainability efforts as well as which items had an impact and what items just weren’t effective. These kits help community members try out items they might not otherwise purchase so they can see first-hand how helpful energy efficiency can be to lowering their utility bills and more (some saved more than $40/light bill and Casey McCabe in Sarasota said users have saved up to $150 by installing the items in their kit). What items would you find useful, and which would you not. Check out the images in the comments to see some of our community’s efficiency kit programs.

Common items:

Thermal cameras (to figure out where there might be temperature differences in your home)
Weatherstripping
Window insulation kits
Lights that go on your faucet and let you know when it has been left running
Glow in the dark stars (to replace night lights)
LED lightbulbs
Low-flow aerators for faucets
Low-flow showerheads
Smart power strips
Smart thermostats
LED flashlight
Toilet leak detection dye tablets
Smoke & carbon monoxide alarm