Links
Air quality
The Clean Air Campaign www.cleanaircampaign.com
A not-for-profit organization that offers a variety of voluntary programs and
services.
Envirosense www.envirosense.org
Solutions and strategies to address indoor air quality and related environmental
issues focused on a "Total Systems Approach" Architecture
Building Science Corporation www.buildingscience.com
An architecture and building science consulting firm.
Green Roofs Greenroofs.com is
the international greenroof industry's resource and online
information portal. Building science
Building America online modules www.bestofbuildingscience.com
Featured here are lessons learned from the US-Department of Energy Building America program, delivered by some of the nation's foremost building science professionals. They incorporate content from such sources as the Affordable Comfort conferences, "Home Energy" Magazine articles, and the DOE Building America partner technology reports. Presented in a video-based "in the field" format available 24/7 and specifically designed for builders, sub-contractors and design professionals in the residential construction business.
Building Science Corporation www.buildingscience.com
An architecture and building science consulting firm.
EEBA www.eeba.org
The Energy Efficient Building Association homepage.
NAHB Research Center www.nahbrc.org
Research and development subsidiary of the National Association of Home Builders.
National Institute of Building
sciences www.nibs.org
Improving the building regulatory environment; facilitating the introduction
of new and existing products and technology into the building process; and disseminating
nationally recognized technical and regulatory information.
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory www.pnl.gov
Performs basic and applied research to deliver energy, environmental, and national
security for our Nation.
RESNET www.natresnet.org
The National Residential Energy Services Network (RESNET) is national network
of mortgage lenders, home builders, real estate firms, energy and housing professionals,
home energy rating systems and utilities.
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Construction & building
products information
AEC InfoCenter www.aecinfo.com -
The Business Center for Architecture, Engineering and Construction
The AEC InfoCenter offers construction industry professionals an information
source, which includes interactive venue's and a wide variety of resources.
Atlanta's Construction Information Website www.constructatlanta.com
An information resource serving the entire construction industry of metropolitan
Atlanta. It includes contact information for design and construction professionals
as well as products and services.
BuildingOnline www.BuildingOnline.com
BuildingOnline is a comprehensive web site for homeowners, do-it-yourselfers
and the entire residential building industry.
Building Green www.buildinggreen.com
Environmental Building News online and GreenSpec materials
resource. Fee for service, goldmine of information.
Concrete Change www.concretechange.com
Gives rationale and construction details for creating a basic level of disability access in all new housing, to avoid waste of materials and energy required to retrofit existing homes with widened doors and add-on ramps.
Engineered Wood Association www.apawood.com
The leading resource for information about engineered wood products.
Green Roofs Greenroofs.com is
the international greenroof industry's resource and online
information portal.
Housing Zone www.housingzone.com
Business information for home builders, remodelers, architects, cost estimators,
building products and more.
NAHB Research Center www.nahbrc.org
Research and development subsidiary of the National Association of Home Builders.
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Construction Specifications Institute www.csiatlanta.org
The Atlanta CSI Foundation is a nonprofit corporation established to raise funds
and administer grants for such purposes as scholarships to college students
enrolled in Architecture, Building Construction or related fields of study.
Energy Update Seminars - www.southface-energycode.org
Presented by Southface Energy Institute
Great tool for determining energy codes throughout the Southeast, plus a listing
of upcoming energy training workshops and conferences. Contact information for
your state energy offices.
Ecosa Institute www.ecosainstitute.org
The Ecosa Institute’s mission is to restore health to
the natural environment, and thus the human environment, through
education in design. This is achieved by synthesizing the ethical
and ecological values critical to the health of the environment,
through the vitality and dynamism of the design arts.
National Institute of Building
sciences www.nibs.org
Improving the building regulatory environment; facilitating the introduction
of new and existing products and technology into the building process; and disseminating
nationally recognized technical and regulatory information.
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Energy Update Seminars - www.southface-energycode.org
Presented by Southface Energy Institute
Great tool for determining energy codes throughout the Southeast, plus a listing
of upcoming energy training workshops and conferences. Contact information for
your state energy offices.
COMcheck-Web -
http://energycode.pnl.gov/COMcheckWeb/
The
web-based version of COMcheck-EZ desktop software. It performs
just like the desktop
version, but you don't need to download or install any software
on your computer. This version supports envelope and lighting
compliance for ASHRAE Standard 90.1 and IECC. It does have
a few limitations: mechanical compliance is not included,
lighting allowances are not included, and state codes are not
supported.
These features will be added in an update scheduled for September
2005.
Energy efficiency EEBA www.eeba.org
The Energy Efficient Building Association homepage.
Energy Design www.energydesignresources.com
Offers energy design tools and resources that help make it easier to design and
build energy-efficient commercial and industrial buildings in California.
Energy Ideas Clearinghouse www.energy.wsu.edu/ep/eic
Established in 1990, the Energy Ideas Clearinghouse provides fast, centralized
access to comprehensive and objective energy information, education, resources,
and technical assistance for increasing energy efficiency in the commercial
and industrial sectors.
Residential Energy Efficiency Database www.its-canada.com/reed/
The Residential Energy Efficiency Database is designed as an educational tool
to promote the benefits of energy efficiency and is maintained as a free, on-line
information service.
RESNET www.natresnet.org
The National Residential Energy Services Network (RESNET) is national network
of mortgage lenders, home builders, real estate firms, energy and housing professionals,
home energy rating systems and utilities.
Southeastern Energy Society www.seesorg.org
An educational professional energy society that meets six times a year to learn
about regionally-relevant energy topics.
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Greenpeople www.greenpeople.org
The world's largest directory of eco-friendly products.
Green Pages Directory www.greenpagesdirectory.com America's
Leading Guide to All Things Green Government - federal websites
Center for Disease Control www.cdc.gov
The official website of the Center for Disease Control.
U.S. Department of Energy Sites
Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy www.eren.doe.gov
The DOE website for the Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Clearinghouse
(EREC/EREN) encompasses a wide variety of information including Home
Energy magazine, which is accessible by selecting "Energy Information
Resources" then "Home Energy".
Energy Codes - Office of Building
Technology, State and Community Programs
http://www.energycodes.gov/
DOE's Building Energy Codes Program is an
information resource on national model energy
codes. Source for REScheck residential
code compliance software and COMcheck-EZ commercial
code compliance software.
Million Solar Roofs program www.millionsolarroofs.com
Oak Ridge National Laboratory www.ornl.gov/sci/eere
Conducting research and development on sustainable energy resources.
Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy www.eere.energy.gov
Energy Information Administration www.eia.doe.gov
The Energy Information Administration (EIA) is an independent statistical and
analytical agency within the U.S. Department of Energy. EIA maintains a comprehensive
data and information program relevant to energy resources and reserves, energy
production, energy demand, energy technologies, and related financial and statistical
information.
National Renewable Energy Laboratory www.nrel.gov
Energy Partners www.energypartners.gov
A national database of projects and sites that include the Department
of Energy's Office of Building Technology, State and Community Programs.
Rebuild America www.rebuild.org
Schools program helps communities improve K-12 school buildings through
energy efficiency improvements and practices
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ENERGY STAR— www.enerystar.gov
ENERGY STAR is a government-backed program helping businesses and individuals
protect the environment through superior energy efficiency.
Southface works with builders to certify their houses
as ENERGY STAR. In the past year, Southface certified
over 150 homes
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Environmental Protection Agency
Sites Environmental
Protection Agency Global Warming web site
www.epa.gov/globalwarming
Learn about global warming and what it means for you. You will find information
on: Science of Global Warming, Projected Impacts, International and U.S.
Government Policies and Programs, Latest Developments and more.
Renewable Energy Pollution Prevention
www.epa.gov/solar
EPA has developed a new web site that provides information about the
pollution prevention benefits of using renewable energy---solar, wind,
biomass, hydro and geothermal energy. It also advises consumers how to
obtain electricity from green power marketers and utilities providing
green pricing options.
EPA Fact Sheets
Should You Have the Air Ducts In Your Home Cleaned? www.epa.gov/iaq/airduct.html
is intended to help consumers answer this often confusing question. The
guide explains what air duct cleaning is, provides guidance to help consumers
decide whether to have the service performed in their home, and provides
helpful information for choosing a duct cleaner, determining if duct
cleaning was done properly, and how to prevent contamination of air ducts.
An Office Building Occupants
Guide to Indoor Air Quality www.epa.gov/iaq/occupgd.html
is intended to help people who work in office buildings learn about the
roles of building managers and occupants in maintaining good indoor air
quality.
Green Lights and Energy Star www.epa.gov/greenlights.html
The Environmental Protection Agency's Green Light's and Energy Star programs.
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Pacific Northwest
National Laboratory www.pnl.gov
Performs basic and applied research to deliver energy, environmental, and national
security for our Nation.
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Online Access to Georgia Government www.georgia.gov
Georgia Department of Community Affairs www.dca.state.ga.usa n advocate for local
governments.
Georgia Environmental Facilities Authority www.gefa.org
Provide financing and other support services for infrastructure improvements,
energy programs and fuel storage systems
Georgia Municipal Association www.gmanet.com
Anticipating and influencing the forces shaping
Georgia's communities and providing leadership, tools and services that assist
local governments in becoming more innovative, effective and responsive.
National Association of State Energy Officials www.naseo.org
An organization that reflects of the broad array of issues addressed by the State
and Territory Energy offices it serves.
Pollution Prevention Assistance Division www.p2ad.org
The Pollution Prevention Assistance Division (P2AD) is a non-regulatory division
of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) that provides free, confidential
environmental technical assistance in the areas of pollution prevention, resource
conservation, waste reduction, by-product reuse, and recycling.
Computer Recyclers in Georgia : http://www.p2ad.org/Assets/Documents/escrap_home.html Back
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building and materials
AEC InfoCenter www.aecinfo.com -
The Business Center for Architecture, Engineering and Construction
The AEC InfoCenter offers construction industry professionals an information
source, which includes interactive venue's and a wide variety of resources. User
services include a comprehensive listing of energy efficient building websites,
product details, feature articles, interactive discussions, classifieds, and
event listings. AEC Info's FreeWeb feature provides industry organizations the
opportunity to create their own website, completely free of charge.
Building Green www.buildinggreen.com
Environmental Building News online and GreenSpec materials
resource. Fee for service, goldmine of information.
Community Greenhouse Foundation www.communitygreenhouse.org
Helping to pair forward-thinking organizations who understand the benefits of
retrofitting existing or building new, with every single resource, compliancy,
agency, funding source and manufacturer it takes to design and create your
project in a green, sustainable manner.
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Green Building Blocks is a new online resource for residential design and building professionals that offers a searchable collection of how-to articles and videos, green home case studies, and over 1900 independently-reviewed, sustainable building products.
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Oikos www.oikos.com
Oikos features a searchable database of companies manufacturing energy efficient,
recycled, and low toxicity building products. On-line issues of Energy Source
Newsletter and Energy Code software.
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EEBA www.eeba.org
The Energy Efficient Building Association homepage.
Green Building Services www.greenbuildingservices.com
Dedicated to helping create and maintain high-performance green buildings. Interiors
International Interior Design Association www.iida.org
A professional networking and educational association committed to enhancing
the quality of life through excellence in interior design.
Interiors and Sources Design Magazine
online www.isdesignet.com Online tools BuildingOnline www.BuildingOnline.com
BuildingOnline is a comprehensive web site for homeowners, do-it-yourselfers
and the entire residential building industry.
Building Green www.buildinggreen.com
Environmental Building News online and GreenSpec materials
resource. Fee for service, goldmine of information.
Residential Energy Efficiency Database www.its-canada.com/reed/
The Residential Energy Efficiency Database is designed as an educational tool
to promote the benefits of energy efficiency and is maintained as a free, on-line
information service.
SunAngle www.susdesign.com/sunangle
This is a new release of the SunAngle calculator located at the Solstice website,
which calculates the position of the sun and other terrestrial/solar angles
based on your location and the time of day and year.
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Pollution Prevention Assistance Division www.p2ad.org
The Pollution Prevention Assistance Division (P2AD) is a non-regulatory division
of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) that provides free, confidential
environmental technical assistance in the areas of pollution prevention, resource
conservation, waste reduction, by-product reuse, and recycling.
Computer Recyclers in Georgia : www.p2ad.org/comp_recycle.html Professional organizations
The American Council of Engineering Companies of Georgia www.acecga.org
A non-profit, voluntary, self-governing organization, advancing the profession
of consulting engineers in private practice
American Solar Energy Society (ASES) www.ases.org
The American Solar Energy Society (ASES) is a national organization dedicated
to advancing the use of solar energy for the benefit of U.S. citizens and
the global environment. ASES promotes the widespread near-term and long-term
use of solar energy.
ASHRAE www.ashrae.org
American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air Conditioning
Engineers.
The Association of Energy Services Professionals www.aesp.org
Dedicated to advancing the professional interests of individuals working to provide
value through energy services and energy efficiency by the sharing of
ideas,
information and experience.
Institute of Electrical and Electronics
Engineers www.ieee.org
A non-profit, technical professional association.
ISES www.ises.org
Organizational site for The International Solar Energy Society.
National Association of State Energy
Officials www.naseo.org
An organization that reflects of the broad array of issues addressed by the State
and Territory Energy offices it serves.
Southeastern Energy Society www.seesorg.org
An educational professional energy society that meets six times a year to learn
about regionally-relevant energy topics.
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A summary of news on sustainable building design and related government and business
issues published every two weeks by email, based in California.
Home Energy Magazine www.homeenergy.org
Information on residential energy efficiency, performance, comfort, and affordability.
Interiors and Sources Design Magazine
online www.isdesignet.com
Refocus Magazine - www.re-focus.net/
Refocus is the official membership magazine of ISES (The International Solar
Energy Society).
SunWorld Magazine is now Refocus magazine www.re-focus.net
Resource efficiency Building Green www.buildinggreen.com
Environmental Building News online and GreenSpec materials
resource. Fee for service, goldmine of information.
Resource Conservation Alliance www.woodconsumption.org
Protecting natural forests through market-based conservation strategies.
Rocky Mountain Institute - www.rmi.org
Rocky Mountain Institute is an entrepreneurial, nonprofit organization
that fosters the efficient and restorative use of resources to create a more
secure, prosperous, and life-sustaining world.
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Green Pages Directory www.greenpagesdirectory.com America's
Leading Guide to All Things Green.
Oikos www.oikos.com
Oikos features a searchable database of companies manufacturing energy efficient,
recycled, and low toxicity building products. On-line issues of Energy Source
Newsletter and Energy Code software. Social responsibility
Architects, Designers and Planners for Social
Responsibility www.adpsr.org/
A national non-profit organization of architects, designers, planners and related
professionals. ADPSR’s efforts are directed towards arms reduction, protection
of the natural and built environment and socially responsible development.
The Center for a New American Dream www.newdream.org
Helping Americans consume responsibly to protect the environment, enhance quality
of life and promote social justice.
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American Solar Energy Society (ASES) www.ases.org
ASES is a national organization dedicated
to advancing the use of solar energy for the benefit of U.S. citizens and the
global environment. ASES promotes the widespread near-term and long-term use
of solar energy.
Building Green www.buildinggreen.com
Environmental Building News online and GreenSpec materials
resource. Fee for service, goldmine of information.
Find Solar www.findsolar.com
"Quick calculators" make preliminary evaluations of costs and benefits of solar energy systems for your particular location and building needs. Find qualified professionals who can design, install and service solar energy systems.
Florida Solar Energy Center www.fsec.ucf.edu
The largest and most active state-supported renewable energy and energy efficiency
research, training, testing and certification institute in the United States.
ISES www.ises.org
Organizational site for The International Solar Energy Society.
Passive Solar Industries Council www.psic.org
PSIC is the only U.S. industry association solely devoted to promoting energy
conscious, solar-enhanced buildings and the products and services that go into
them. Members are committed to high quality design and construction and consider
whole building design --not just the individual building systems.
Solar Electric Power Association (SEPA) www.solarelectricpower.org
A collaboration of utilities, energy service providers, and the photovoltaic industry working together to create and encourage commercial use of new solar electric power business models.
Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) www.seia.org
SEIA has been the national trade group for commercial enterprises involved in
solar energy for over twenty years.
Solar Energy Technologies Program - Department of Energy (DOE), Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE)
www.eere.energy.gov/solar
Research solar technologies such as photovoltaics, solar water heating, solar thermal electric generation, solar lighting, and passive solar design.
Renewable Energy Policy Project and Center for Renewable Energy and Sustainable Technology www.crest.org
REPP's goal is to accelerate the use of renewable energy by providing credible information, insightful policy analysis, and innovative strategies amid changing energy markets and mounting environmental needs by researching, publishing, and disseminating information, creating policy tools, and hosting highly active, on-line, renewable energy discussion groups.
Sunrayce www.sunrayce.com/sunrayce/
Sunrayce is a biennial intercollegiate solar car race across America; sponsored
by General Motors, EDS, and the Department of Energy.
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Georgia Environmental Facilities Authority www.gefa.org
Provide financing and other support services for infrastructure improvements,
energy programs and fuel storage systems.
South Carolina Energy Office http://www.state.sc.us/energy/sitemap.htm
The official website for the South Carolina Energy Office, with
supporting links on Commercial/ Industrial Sector,Public Sector, Utility Sector,
Residential Sector, Transportation Sector, K-12 Education Sector, Public Information,
Sustainability/Renewable Energy, Radioactive Waste Disposal Program and General
Information.
Important Publication: Passive Solar Home Designs
for South Carolina jointly produced with Southface Energy Institute.
On March 19, 2002 the SCEO received an award for Passive Solar Home Designs
for South Carolina from the State Library. The book was named one of the
state's Most Notable Documents for 2001. More on this publication: http://www.state.sc.us/energy/Residential/solar.htm
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Sustainable design and communities
Building Green www.buildinggreen.com
Environmental Building News online and GreenSpec materials
resource. Fee for service, goldmine of information.
Environsense www.envirosense.org
Solutions and strategies to address indoor air quality and related environmental
issues focused on a "Total Systems Approach" .
Global Environmental Options www.geonetwork.org
Founded in 1994, GEO: Global Environmental Options, is a non-profit organization
which seeks to restore a balance between the built and natural environments
through the sustainable design of buildings, communities and national parks.
Livable Communities Coalition www.livablecommunitiescoalition.org
A coalition of businesses and organizations in the Atlanta area working to improve the quality of life in the Atlanta region.
The Global Environmental Facility www.gefweb.org
Helps developing countries fund programs and projects to protect the global environment.
Rocky Mountain Institute - www.rmi.org
Rocky Mountain Institute is an entrepreneurial,
nonprofit organization that fosters the efficient and restorative
use of resources to create a more secure, prosperous, and life-sustaining
world.
Solstice (CREST) www.solstice.crest.org
Solstice is the Internet information service of the Center for Renewable Energy
and Sustainable Technology (CREST), and is your site for Sustainable Energy
and Development Information.
Sustainable Communities Network www.sustainable.org
Linking citizens to resources and to one another to create healthy, vital, sustainable
communities.
Sustainable-USA Network www.sustainableausa.org
Showing that economic growth, environmental protection, and increased opportunity
for all Americans go hand-in-hand.
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Southern Coalition for Advanced Transportation (SCAT) www.advtrans.org
SCAT is a coalition of over 50 businesses, universities, and government entities
developing advanced transportation technologies for global markets. The non-profit
consortium provides mechanisms to pool resources for electric and hybrid electric
transportation R & D, public education and direct market stimulation. Urban planning and living
Cool Communities www.coolcommunities.org
Our mission is to help improve Georgia's air and water quality and to promote
healthy and livable communities by advocating urban heat island mitigation
using sustainable cost-effective strategies for development, construction and
existing structure retro-fitting Water issues
Georgia Drought http://www.georgiadrought.org
A special information site from the University of Georgia College of Agricultural
and Environmental Sciences.
Georgia River Network www.garivers.org
The only statewide environmental non-profit organization solely dedicated to
the conservation of Georgia's waters.
Georgia Water and Pollution Control Association www.gwpca.org
Dedicated to education, dissemination of technical and scientific information,
increased public understanding, and promotion of sound public laws and programs
in the water resources and related environmental fields.
Georgia Water Coalition www.georgiawater.com
The official website of the Georgia Water Coalition Workplace giving
Earth Share of Georgia www.earthsharega.org
Formerly Environmental Fund for Georgia. Earth Share of Georgia is an alliance
of 64 leading environmental organizations dedicated to protecting our environment
and quality of life - locally, nationally and internationally. Earth Share
partners with Georgia businesses to encourage employees to give green at work
through payroll giving campaigns, volunteer projects and involvement in Earth
Day.
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