Build It Green
Build It Green is a professional non-profit membership organization whose mission is to promote healthy, energy and resource-efficient buildings in California. Includes Green Building Guidelines & Checklists. Local resources include finding products, professionals and events in California. Their GreenPoint Rated program rates new home construction on Energy Efficiency, Resource Conservation, Indoor Air Quality, Water Conservation and Community.
www.builditgreen.org
Database of State Incentives for Renewable Energy (DSIRE)
DSIRE is a comprehensive source of information on state, local, utility, and federal incentives that promote renewable energy and energy efficiency.
www.dsireusa.org
Department of Energy - For Consumers
Information for consumers from the U.S. Department of Energy, including energy-saving tips and other resources.
www.doe.gov/forconsumers.htm
Eco-$mart
"Healthy, Efficient, Disaster Resistant Products for Better Living." Products, information and advice for Home Owners, Builders and Developers, and Architects. Includes free documents and presentations on Building a Cost Effective "Green" Home, Earth Friendly Flooring, Solar Energy Options, Hurricane Resistant Building materials, Passive Solar Water Heating, Green Construction Materials, and Green Design & Construction for Commercial applications.
www.ecosmartinc.com
Energy Efficient Mortgages
Energy Efficient Mortgages make it easier for borrowers to qualify for loans to purchase homes with specific energy-efficiency improvements. This is an overview from the Energy Star website.
www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=bldrs_lenders_raters.energy_efficient_mortgage
Energy Star
Learn about energy-efficient products and home improvement.
www.energystar.gov
Green Thinker Network
GreenThinkerNetwork.com features green building products and green architects, LEED consultants and other service providers who utilize innovative building practices and green- based solutions offering alternatives to green thinkers around the world.
www.greenthinkernetwork.com
Green Vaccine
Green Vaccine's intention is to promote green products for sustainable living and raise eco-awareness via green tips and eco-events. Essentially, I am here to inject you with your daily dose of green thinking and green shopping, starting with your home design and decor. Live green and spread the word!
green-vaccine.com
GreenandMore.com - Eco Friendly Products
We pride ourselves on providing you with candidly honest product reviews by experts and customers, as well as describing how environmentally friendly each product is. This way you are fully aware of what we believe are the product's strengths and weaknesses. No nasty surprises and we provide technical follow-up support on everything we sell.
www.greenandmore.com
GreenSwitch
GreenSwitch is a wireless energy control system for the home or office. The system may be retrofitted in an existing home or added during new construction. GreenSwitch can even control buildings and barns over 100 yards away.
www.greenswitch.tv
HGTV Green Home Blog
Updates on HGTV's Green Home projects, and advice about going green in your home.
blogs.hgtv.com/hgtv/greenhome/
Home Energy Tune-uP - energy audits for homeowners and buyers
Save money on your home's heating and cooling costs by getting an energy audit.
www.hometuneup.com/about.asp
Inhabitat
A weblog devoted to the future of design, tracking the innovations in technology, practices and materials that are pushing architecture and home design towards a smarter and more sustainable future.
www.inhabitat.com
Real Goods - Solar and Renewable Energy products
The oldest and largest catalog firm devoted to the sale and service of renewable energy products
www.realgoods.com
Rocky Mountain Institute
Delivers practical information that helps citizens, businesses, governments save energy and natural resources, prevent pollution, strengthen communities.
www.rmi.org
Sierra Club Green Home
Sierra Club Green Home is dedicated to helping you create a more sustainable home environment.
www.sierraclubgreenhome.com
Sustainable Choices - Stanford University
Small choices we make every day affect the health of the planet we share. The Sustainable Choices Web site provides information you can use to make small changes that will have a major positive impact on our environment.
sustainablechoices.stanford.edu