Green homebuilding and parking lot lighting

The other day I was in a pubic parking lot around 6pm. Because our clocks were recently set back for daylight savings time, the timers for the parking lot lights were not adjusted so it was dark. Reminds me that many people leave their porch lights on at night or if they expect visitors to arrive after dark. Green minded homebuilders, including our clients with NAHB certified green built homes, can avoid this waste of energy and extra profit to the electric company by installing motion sensors on outdoor lights (front porch, patio, garage lamps). It saves energy for the homeowner and the builder earns energy efficiency points toward Green certification by installing them. Another option for builders to earn points is for "inside occupancy sensors for lighting control" - such as in bathrooms. An easy and inexpensive step to take and they all add points for builders to sell certified "green" built homes. More examples of creative methods homebuilders are using to deliver environmentally conscious products while helping sell homes during marginal economic times.