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				<div class="et_pb_text_inner">The Manual supports the greening of existing commercial buildings, which continue to represent untapped potential in common green building areas such as energy efficiency, environmental performance, indoor air quality, and occupant comfort.<br />
The Manual organizes existing commercial building upgrade strategies by focus areas such as “energy &amp; resilience” or “environment &amp; health.” Each strategy includes a short explanation or definition, implementation recommendations, New Jersey specific examples (when available), and sections on strategy benefits, costs, resiliency (if applicable), and additional resources.</div>
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Composting<br />
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Daylighting<br />
Exterior Wall Systems<br />
Glare and Heat Gain Reduction<br />
Roof Replacement and Upgrades<br />
Windows and Skylights</div>
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Demand Control Ventilation (DCV)<br />
High-Performance HVAC Equipment and Controls<br />
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Green Power<br />
Thermal Energy Storage<br />
On-site Renewable Energy and Geothermal Systems</div>
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Emergency Water Supply and Storage<br />
Storm Preparation and Emergency Planning</div>
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High-Efficiency Water Heaters<br />
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Biophilic Design<br />
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Views and Operable Windows</div>
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