Green Building - Technical Resources for Strategies
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Island Press EcoCompass
Includes feature articles on many topics related to land-use, ecology, and ecosystems. It also includes sample chapters from their books and links to related websites. www.islandpress.com
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Smart Growth Network
A national coalition of developers, planners, government, and lending institutions. The website offers essays and other information on development, buildings, and regional planning, with special attention to alternatives to sprawl. www.smartgrowth.org
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Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Clearinghouse
Provides information on energy efficiency and renewable energy technologies with links to other data bases and internet sources. www.eren.doe.gov
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Energy Star
Provides up-to-date information on the many energy efficiency programs, incentives and products certified under the umbrella of Energy Star. www.energystar.gov
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Green-e Certification Program
Provides information on and a directory of power providers in California that are independently certified as a provider of renewable energy. www.green-e.org
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Home Energy Magazine
Covers issues related to all aspects of residential energy use and efficiency. Website has full text from back issues and articles from current issues. www.homeenergy.org
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Lighting Resource Center
A good resource of technical information relating to the design and specification of energy-efficient lighting. www.lrc.rpi.edu
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Pacific Gas & Electric Smarter Energy
www.pge.com/smarterenergy
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WaterWiser
Provides basic, reliable information on water conservation strategies. www.waterwiser.org
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Certified Forest Products Council
An independent, non-profit, voluntary business initiative. The website contains news items on certified wood and the Certified Forest Products Database. www.certifiedwood.org
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EnCompass Map of Recycled-Content Buildings
Provides a virtual tour of 33 building projects using recycled-content materials and information about these materials. dnr.metrokc.gov/market/encompass/index.htm
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Forestworld
Provides a comprehensive resource on forest certification and certified wood products. www.forestworld.com
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Hayward Lumber
Located in Pacific Grove, CA is a regional supplier of certified sustainably harvested wood and other green building products. www.haywardlumber.com
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IAQ List
An e-mail discussion group on indoor air quality issues. It is quite active and technical. Can be a good resource for professionals. To subscribe, visit www.onelist.com/messages/iaq
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Vermont SIRI Material Safety Data Sheets
A searchable database on health effects of common products and chemicals. hazard.com
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Alameda County Waste Management Authority and Source Reduction and Recycling Board
Initiates innovative recycling programs and facilities to maximize source reduction, resource recovery and economic development opportunities in Alameda County. www.stopwaste.org
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Oakland Recycles
Recycling information in the City of Oakland. www.oaklandrecycles.com
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The Center for Renewable Energy and Sustainable Technology
A clearinghouse for sustainable design organizations and resources. This site has a good list of available green design software at solstice.crest.org/software-central/index.shtml
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