Environmentally conscious condo and apartment dwellers can’t be blamed for feeling a bit, well, green over those living in detached homes, free to make just about any Earth-friendly renovations they like.

Unless they live in a building with a homeowners association that has embraced the Earth-friendly way, condo owners are decidedly limited by comparison in the range of upgrades they can make to enhance their energy savings.

And renters – often times they’re just lucky if they can get permission to paint, much less rip out flooring, countertops and cabinets.