The U.S. Green Building Council is a coalition of leaders from across the building industry working to promote buildings that are environmentally responsible, profitable and healthy places to live and work. Council members work together to develop LEED™ products and resources, the Greenbuild annual International Conference and Expo, policy guidance, and educational and marketing tools that support the adoption of sustainable building.
http://www.usgbc.org/

DOE
U.S. Department of Energy Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) The site offers information about DOE programs and a gateway to hundreds of web site and thousands of documents. You can also e-mail your questions to an energy expert.
http://www.eere.energy.gov/

EPA
The U.S. EPA's Green Building website
http://www.epa.gov/greenbuilding/

Sustainable Buildings Industry Council (SBIC)
SBIC is an independent, nonprofit organization whose mission is to advance the design, affordability, energy performance, and environmental soundness of America's buildings. SBIC not only supports passive solar design, but also building-integrated photovoltaics, energy efficiency, daylighting, healthy indoor environments, and other aspects of sustainable design and construction.
http://www.sbicouncil.org/

Energy Efficient Building Association (EBBA)
EEBA promotes the awareness, education, and development of energy efficient, environmentally responsible buildings, and communities.
http://www.eeba.org/

Steven Winter Associates publishes a timely and concise monthly newsletter on developments in green buildings. Subscriptions are free.
http://www.swinter.com/Services/06Tech_Trans/co_wintergreen.html

The National Association of Energy Service Companies (ESCOs) is a national trade association which has been promoting the benefits of the widespread use of energy efficiency for over 20 years.
http://www.naesco.org/

Energy Star Products and Programs
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of Energy (DOE) are promoting the purchase and use of energy-efficient appliances and equipment by awarding the Energy Star label. Their site includes programs descriptions, product specifications, lists of qualifying products and manufacturers, news and updates.
http://www.energystar.gov/

State Incentives for Renewable Energy
The Database of State Incentives for Renewable Energy (DSIRE) is a comprehensive source of information on state, local, utility, and selected federal incentives that promote renewable energy.
http://www.dsireusa.org/

National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL)
The U.S. Department of Energy's premier laboratory for renewable energy research & development and a lead lab for energy efficiency R&D. NREL provides resources to help small businesses incorporate passive solar heating and daylighting designs into their small offices or commercial buildings.
http://www.nrel.gov/

Interstate Renewable Energy Council (IREC)
IREC is a non-profit consortium of state and local government renewable energy officials. Formed in 1980, IREC offers a range of market-oriented services and products targeted at education, coordination, and procurement.
http://www.irecusa.org/

Building Green
An independent company committed to providing accurate, unbiased, and timely information designed to help building-industry professionals and policy makers improve the environmental performance, and reduce the adverse impacts, of buildings.
http://www.buildinggreen.com/about/bg.cfm

Model legislation for green building tax credits
http://www.apolloalliance.org/regional_projects/model_legislation/greenbuildinglegis.cfm

Tax Incentives Summary
Summary of tax incentives for green building by the State Environmental Resource Center.
http://www.serconline.org/grBldg/stateactivity.html

"Recognition Of Energy Costs and Energy Performance In Commercial Property Valuation"
Mark Chao and Gretchen Parker. 2000
http://www.imt.org/Papers/Appraiser%20Energy%20Guidelines.pdf

American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE)
Advances the arts and sciences of heating, ventilation, air conditioning, refrigeration and related human factors to serve the evolving needs of the public and ASHRAE members.
http://www.ashrae.org/

Alliance to Save Energy
Coalition of business, government, environmental and consumer leaders that promote the efficient and clean use of energy. The Alliance develops and executes programs that bring energy efficiency into homes, schools, and businesses around the world. Their website includes lots of useful information on energy efficiency.
http://www.ase.org/

Justifying Energy Efficiency Projects to Management (C. Russell)
http://www.ase.org/steamingahead/library/justifying.pdf

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Multi-Site National Teleconference/Brown Bag

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