CHECKLIST: RESIDENT EDUCATION STRATEGIES

• Educate residents on water conservation (offer pamphlets with conservation tips, hold a workshop, etc.)
• Always notify the manager or leasing office regarding plumbing leaks needed repairs to appliances or fixtures
• Don’t use the dishwasher or washing machine for small loads unless the appliance has a load setting
• Use showers instead of tubs for bathing
• Don’t use the toilet as a trash receptacle
• Educate residents about energy efficiency and the property’s goals
• Always use cold water when operating garbage disposals
• Use cold water and warm water cycles more often when washing clothes
• Leave thermostats at a specified temperature rather than constantly adjusting the controls
• Maintain thermostat settings at no less than 75F during the cooling season and no more than 68F degrees during the heating season
• Do not block registers and outlets; allow air-conditioning and/or heat to flow through the unit
• Close fireplace dampers tightly when fireplace is not in use so the chimney doesn’t draw heated or cooled air from the unit
• Adjust drapes, blinds, and shades to act as insulation