Historic Preservation & Energy Efficiency

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Historic Preservation & Energy Efficiency

Overview

There are many resources available to help historic property owners incorporate energy efficient measures into a building while preserving its historic character. Among the resources are Connecticut Green Bank's Energy Efficiency in Historic Homes: A Practical Guide for Homeowners and the National Park Service's Illustrated Guidelines on Sustainability for Rehabilitating Historic Buildings.

Additional information on repairing vs. replacing historic windows, adding insulation to historic homes, installing solar panels, and more can be found in the navigation bars to the left.