1. The zoning ordinance requirements, including density, lot areas, and setbacks to increase utilizable space in lots, while maintaining health and safety standards.

2. The geographic placement of various uses (commercial, industrial, residential) on the Comprehensive Plan Map to encourage energy-efficient locations.

3. The zoning ordinance and planned development provisions to allow for cluster developments, individually owned, common-wall dwellings, and other design techniques that increase utilizable space and offer energy savings.

4. The subdivision and zoning ordinances to encourage energy-efficient design such as proper landscaping for solar heating and cooling, solar orientation of dwellings and other site design considerations.

5. The building codes to encourage energy-efficient residential, commercial, and industrial building design and construction techniques.