More sources of "Green" Information Online
Stimulus A to Z - Lots of information is out there about how to grow your remodeling business with the help of the Federal Stimulus Act. We recommend that remodeling contractors read the online article Stimulus A to Z from Hanley Wood's Remodeling magazine website. »
FreeGreen Green Home Project: Needham, MA - Blog for "Green" house project in which Jessica Williamson, one of our Kitchen Views designers, is participating. Look for a link to Jessica's profile on the Kitchen Views website. You'll also notice the National Lumber logo on the Tyvek housewrap.
FreeGreen - Get free, energy efficient, healthy home plans »
My Energy Tips - Calculators - Make use of these quick and easy energy calculators to estimate energy savings and calculate cost savings under various scenarios such as upgrading your heating system or replacing appliances. »
Energy Star - Interactive Home Guide - A basic but fun way to learn about easy energy saving methods for every room in your home. This could be a good way to involve your children in the process of making your home more green. »
EPA Green Homes - Whether you are a homeowner or a renter, in the market for a new home, or making home improvements, this Web site identifies the key environmental and energy issues at hand, and suggests solutions that will add value to your home, reduce energy use and energy costs, fight climate change, and help protect your health. »
epa.gov/greenbuilding/tools/funding.htm - Funding
LEED for Homes Point Categories - The LEED for Homes voluntary rating system awards certification based on point totals in eight categories. »
Green Building in Massachusetts - Massachusetts Technology Collaborative
energystar.gov - U.S. Department of Energy federal ENERGY STAR® Website
energystarhomes.com - Massachusetts ENERGY STAR® Homes
usgbc.org - U.S. Green Building Council
usgbcri.org - Rhode Island Green Building Council, good regional info
Top 10 Green Building News Stories of 2008 - USGBC In the News Details
certifiedgreendealer.com - LBM Online Training University
dealer.org - NLBMDA What is Green Building?
greenhome.com - Green Home Environmental Products
earth911.com - Making Every Day Earth DayT
buildinggreen.com - for GreenSpec Directory
greenbuildingsupply.com - for non-toxic supplies
greenseal.org - look for their seal on products
greenhomeguide.org - Green Home Design and Building
gogreenwebdirectory.com - Go Green Web Directory for Massachusetts
nahbgreen.com - National Green Building Program, NAHB green site and certification
greenbuildervisionhouse.com - The Green Builder Vision House Series is a group of demonstration projects around the country that showcase the NAHB's Model Green Building Guidelines.
energystar.gov - U.S. Department of Energy
housingzone.com - Housing Zone asks, "Are You Smarter Than the Average Green Builder?" Visit their site to test your knowledge »
greenbuildingtalk.com - Green Building Forums/Blogs
csgrp.com - Conservation Services Group
greenglobes.com - Green Globes assessment and rating system
dsireusa.org - DSIRE™ stands for Database of State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency
greenbuildingadvisor.com - Technical details and advice
inhabitat.com - Certification and products explained
conservationservicesgroup.com - Wise energy uses
