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Below are Links to organizations that provide information on building "Green" High Performance buildings.
Information on Green Homes
Great resource for builders on technology and building systems
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Building America partner, posting great resources under "Journal" and "Fact Sheets."
Great resources on why and how to select high performance windows.
A non-profit program for home environments through consumer and builder education compaigns that model healthy building practices.
Check out the Projects and CARB-News sections.
Info on lowering construction costs while providing innovative ways to meet and exceed energy codes.
Green High Performance Schools
Under the Publications and Resources section of this site you can find the CHPS Best Practices manual, an excellent guidline for your green school.
The LEED for Schools website has comprehensive information on green school design.
The Institute provides information and training for School Administrators, Facility Management, Boards of Education and Building Committees that would like to build and maintain a high performance school.
Commercial Construction
This site features many news stories and articles, as well as detailed LEED credit criteria and energy efficient design and construction tips.
Clearinghouse for whole building design, product information, professional training, consumer education, and analytical tools.
NREL does a wide range of work on energy-efficiency, but this section of their web site is dedicated to excellent technical resources for builders, particularly on renewable energy systems and energy analysis and building evaluation.
Provides objective, high quality information about efficient design and construction.
General Information
This is one of the oldest and best commercial sources of publications, products, and news on resource and energy efficiency.
Good source of product-specific information on high performance and energy star appliances and lighting.
The American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy, a non-profit organization, advancing energy-efficiency as a means of promoting both economic prosperity and environmental protection.
All past issues of this great publication are on-line. Good technical information for both builders and consumers.
An on-line searchable database for information on incentive programs for making energy-efficient improvements. This web site was created and is maintained by North American Insulation Manufacturers Association (NAIMA).
Good information on Building America programs and expert technical advice, particularly under "Additional Resources."
Valuable technical resources for builders covering Building America, Zero Energy Homes, and Existing Buildings programs, plus consumer energy basics.
Complete toolbox to facilitate energy code compliance, development, implementation, and enforcement.
Offers technical resources and advice on improving energy efficiency & environmental compatability of residential and commercial buildings.
Engineering firm seeking improved interior comfort while conserving energy.
Builder case studies, fact sheets, and newsletter.
Excellent technical resources on solar energy.
Key programs with builder resources include "Toolbase", "EnergyValue Housing Award", and "Research."
Great publications, particularly "Building Solutions On-line" and "High Performance Homes."