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60L Green Building
60L is the premier green commercial building in Australia, unique in its approach to energy and water consumption, and the use of recycled and re-used materials during construction.
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Advanced Building
A building professional's guide to more than 90 environmentally-appropriate technologies and practices
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Advanced Energy
A resource that focuses on industrial process technologies, motors and drives testing, and applied building science.
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Aerias Air Quality Sciences IAQ Resource Center
The Center offers comprehensive, in-depth, and up-to-date information on indoor air quality available online.
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Affordable Comfort
An organization dedicated to improving the way old and hew homes perform in terms of health, safety, durability, and the reduction of energy use/cost.
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AIA 2004 Top Ten Green Projects
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Air and Waste Management Association
A non-profit and nonpartisan professional organization that provides training, information, and networking opportunities to professionals in 65 countries.
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Alameda County Waste Management Authority and Recycling Board
The Authority offers a wide variety of programs in the areas of waste reduction, market development, technical assistance, and public education.
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Alliance for Sustainable Built Environments
A group of industry leaders dedicated to helping the business community at every level make decisions that preserve natural resources.
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Alternative Fuels Data Center
One-stop shop for alternative fuels and vehicle information.
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American Bioenergy Association
An industry trade association dedicated to developing the entire breadth of the bioenergy industry from power to fuels to bio-based chemicals.
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American Concrete Pavement Association
ACPA is a national association that represents concrete pavement contractors, cement companies, equipment and material manufacturers and suppliers.
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American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy
ACEEE is a non-profit organization dedicated to advancing energy efficiency as a means of promoting both economic prosperity and environmental protection.
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American Farmland Trust
The American Farmland Trust helps win permanent protection for American farmland.
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American Institute of Architects
The American Institute of Architects is the voice of the architecture profession dedicated to serving its members, advancing their value and improving the quality of the built environment.
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American Rainwater Catchment Systems Association
Provides a compilation of publications.
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American Society of Heating, Refrigeration, and Air Conditioning Engineers
ASHRAE aims to advance the air and sciences of heating, ventilation, air conditioning, refrigeration and related human factors.
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American Society of Landscape Architects
A national professional association representing landscape architects.
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American Solar Energy Society
A national organization dedicated to advancing the use of solar energy. ASES promotes the widespread near-and long-term use of solar energy
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American Water Works Association
An international non-profit scientific and educational society dedicated to improve drinking water quality and supply.
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American Wind Energy Association
Advocates in the development of ,GO!,1,resource
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Architects Designers Planners for Social Responsibility
Educating design professionals and the public about critical social and environmental issues.
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Architectural Energy Corporation
They claim themselves to lead the transition to a sustainable high performance built environment based on engineered solutions.
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Architectural Index
Users can search for every periodical online for specific buildings, topics, and etc
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Association of Energy Engineers
The association provides updated information and news.
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ASTM International Standards on Sustainability in Buildings
A source for technical standards for materials, products, systems, and services.
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Bay Area Air Quality Management District
Achieving clean air to protect the public's health and the environment .
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Bay Area Alliance for Sustainable Communities
This multi-stakeholder coalition aims to develop and implement an action plan that will lead to a more sustainable region. They provide forum in which representatives from sustainable communities (prosperous economy, quality environment, and social equity) and government leaders at all levels address major regional challenges.
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Better Bricks
A network of information and services, which its goal is to help business professionals understand the power of energy efficiency to make a real difference in their buildings and business
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Bicycle Civil Liberties Union
The Bicycle Civil Liberties Union (BCLU) champions equal treatment for those who do not drive, especially bicyclists and pedestrians .
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Big Green Discussion Group
An online forum focusing on implementing sustainable design and construction principles on large-scale projects
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Bromine Science and Environmental Forum
BSEF was established by the bromine industry in 1997. It aims at furthering scientific and regulatory understanding of bromine and brominated products.
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Brownfields Non-Profit Network
A collection of non-profit organizations that provide information on brownfields redevelopment.
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Brownfields Technology Support Center
A cooperative effort to provide technical support to federal, state, and local officials on items related to use of technology for site investigation and cleanup.
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Builders Without Borders
An international network of ecological builders who form partnership with communities and organizations around the world to create affordable housing from local materials.
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Building America
A private/public partnership that provides energy solutions for production housing. The program combines knowledge and resources of industry leaders with the U.S. Department of Energy's technical capabilities to act as a catalyst of change in the home building industry.
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Building and Fire Research Laboratory
Studies building materials; computer-integrated construction practices; fire science and fire safety engineering; and structural, mechanical, and environmental engineering.
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Building Commissioning Association
Promotes building commissioning practices that maintain high professional standards and fulfill building owners' expectations.
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Building Energy Codes Program
A comprehensive resource for states and code users, including news, compliance software, code comparisons, and the Status of State energy codes database.
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Building Envelopes
A non-profit consortium of building industry companies, universities, and research centers joined to create an informative and useful web portal for the real estate/ design/ engineering/ construction.
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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.
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Building Industry Professionals for Environmental Responsibility
BIPER USA bridges the gap between disciplines to facilitate quantum shift in design-build education and practices. Their staff offer additional services such as training, essential partnering, marketing strategy, product analysis, publicity, and event production for new market introductions.
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Building Owners and Managers Association
BOMA, a national association, is a source of information on office building development, leasing, building operating costs, energy consumption patterns, local and national building codes, legislation, occupancy statistics and technological developments
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Building Science Corporation
A Boston-based architecture and building science consulting firm that specializes in building technology.
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Building Services Journal
The official journal of the Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE).
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Building Sources
Provides links to sustainable directory, sourcebook, conferences, forums, green building programs, publications and case studies.
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California Department of Water Resources
Managing the water resources of California in cooperation with other agencies, to benefit the State's people, and to protect, restore, and enhance the natural and human environments.
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California Energy Commission
The state's primary energy policy and planning agency.
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California Integrated Waste Management Board
Promotes the management of all materials to their highest and best use, and protecting public health and safety and the environment.
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California Native Plant Society
A statewide non-profit organization of amateurs and professionals with a common interest in California's native plants.
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California Recycles
Extensive recycling programs in the state.
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California Solar Center
Designed to be a prime source of information on solar energy activity in California.
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California Urban Water Conservation Council
The web site focuses on water resource management.
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Canadian Coalition for Green Health Care
A coalition of member groups concerned with and dedicated to minimizing the adverse environmental and human health impact of Canada 's health care system. This site provides information regarding the Coalition and its initiatives. Information and documents will be posted as material is generated through actions and events sponsored by the Coalition and its members.
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Care2 Environmental Network
Network for healthy living and a healthy planet.
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Carpet America Recovery Effort
A voluntary initiative of the carpet industry and government to prevent carpet from burdening landfills. CARE focuses on developing carpet reclamation and recycling products.
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Carpet and Rug Institute
The Carpet and Rug Institute evaluates VOC emissions and other pollutants for carpet products, including carpets, cushions, and adhesives.
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Carpet Health
A virtual library and highlights of health related aspects. This site provides facts and viewable data supporting Carpet and Rug Institute positions.
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Center for Building Performance and Diagnostics
The center conducts research, demonstration, and teaching in building performance and diagnostics.
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Center for Economic and Environmental Partnership Inc.
A non-profit New York corporation that funds and sponsors programs promoting development of an effective and competitive environmental industry.
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Center for Energy and Climate Solutions
The Center for Energy and Climate Solutions promotes clean and efficient energy technologies as a money-saving tool for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and other pollutants.
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Center for Environmental Health
A non-profit organization dedicated to protecting the public from environmental health hazards and toxic exposures by directly influencing corporate behavior.
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Center for Maximum Potential Building Systems
CMPBS uses life cycle design to foster ecological balance within a multi-scalar context and engages in interdisciplinary collaborations with a common vision of healthful environments, economic prosperity, and social equity.
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Center for Renewable Energy and Sustainable Technology
Accelerates 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
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Center for Resourceful Building Technology
CRBT is dedicated to promoting environmentally responsible practices in construction.
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Center for the Built Environment
This University of California Berkeley research center provides information on underfloor air distribution technologies and other topics.
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Center for Watershed Protection
A non-profit corporation that provides local governments, activists, and watershed organizations around the country with the technical tools for protecting some of the nation's most precious natural resources.
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CHPS' Low-Emitting Products Database
The Collaborative for High Performance Schools (CHPS) officially launched a low-emitting products listing to ensure healthy schools for future generations.
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City of Oakland Green Building Resource Center
This website offers help in researching the most appropriate green building strategies for projects. Also, they provide local contacts on demo recycling, solar power, and other links.
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City of Portland 's Office of Sustainable Development
They promote the increase use of renewable energy and resources, reduction of solid waste, energy and natural resources conservation, pollution prevention, and improvement of personal and community health. The website provides four main topics: energy division, solid waste and recycling, green building, and sustainable technologies and practices.
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City of San Jose Ð Environmental Services Department
This website describes what green building is. It provides information for the following categories: sustainable sites, water efficiency, energy and atmosphere, materials and resources, indoor environmental quality, and innovation and design process.
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Cleaner and Greener Environment
A non-profit organization of Leonardo Academy that uses interdisciplinary approach to improve the environment through education, analysis, consumer programs, and the development of innovative approaches to public policy implementation.
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CleanMed
Conferences for Greening Health Care
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Comfort House
The source for products that make your life easier.
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Composite Panels
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Congress of the New Urbanism
This Chicago-based non-profit organization works with architects, developers, planners, and others in creating cities and towns while educating them how to implement the principles of the New Urbanism.
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Consortium on Energy Efficiency
A nonprofit organization that promotes energy-efficient products and services .
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Construction Criteria Base
An extensive electronic library of construction guide specifications, manuals, standards, and many other essential criteria documents, published on the internet and on a set of eight CD-ROM discs or on DVD by the non-profit National Institute of Building Sciences.
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Construction Materials Recycling Association
A non-profit association dedicated to information exchange within the North American construction waste and demolition debris processing and recycling industry.
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Construction Resources
Construction Resources is the British ecological builder's merchant that sells high-performance building materials and systems for both domestic and commercial construction. Their products combine maximum use of safe, healthy, renewable natural materials with minimum use of energy and of non-renewable and non-recyclable resources.
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Construction Specifications Institute
CSI's commission is to continuously improve the process of creating and sustaining the built environment by facilitating communication among all those involved in that process.
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Consumer Energy Center
This web site provides energy consumer tips; rebates, grants, and loans; transportation choices and tax credits; and energy options at home and work.
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Continental Automated Buildings Association
A non-profit industry association that promotes advanced technologies for the automation of homes and buildings in North America.
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Cool Metal Roofing
Their purpose is to educate architects, owners, specifiers, and standards officials about the sustainable energy-related benefits of metal roofing. They participate in any forums that have to do with regulating the manufacture, purchase, specification, and installation of metal.
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Cool Roof Rating Council
Offers methods for evaluating and labeling the solar reflectance and thermal emittance of roofing products and to disseminate the information to all interested parties. They standardize and assure the quality of the rating process.
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Cost Analysis Software
Provide information and products from the developers of DOE-2 and DOE-2 based products including eQUEST, PowerDOE, and COMcheck-plus.
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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.
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Davis Langdon Seah International
The Davis Langdon research group provides analysis and strategic advice on aspects of the economics of project procurement, covering such topics as global commodity prices, local bid market conditions, the cost and benefits of sustainable design.
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Daylighting Collaborative
This site demystifies the why, how, who, and what of the cool daylighting philosophy
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Design Architecture
A Community for the Design Profession.
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Development Center for Appropriate Technology
A non-profit organization that promotes a shift to sustainable construction and development through leadership, strategic relationships, and education.
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DOE Tools Directory
A listing of energy analysis tools for buildings.
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Drinking Water
This site provides information regarding drinking water and the difference between tap water and bottled water.
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E Source
This membership-based organization provides independent analysis on retail energy markets, services, and technologies.
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Earth Council Program
Supports and empowers people in building a more secure, equitable, and sustainable future.
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Earth Pledge
Through demonstration, education, and research, Earth Pledge deliver viable innovative techniques and technology models to government, industry, and communities.
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Earth Policy Institute
Their goal is to raise public awareness on continuing population growth, rising CO2 emissions, the loss of plant and animal species, and the many other trends that are adversely affecting the Earth.
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Earth's 911
Information and education programs on recycling as well as regional links to recyclers.
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East Bay Municipal Utility District
EBMUD aims to manage the natural resources with which the District is entrusted; to provide reliable, high quality water and wastewater services at fair and reasonable rates for the people of the East Bay; and to preserve and protect the environment for future generations.
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Eco Home Network
An on-going living research center that demonstrates ecological living in an urban environment.
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Eco Mall
Your first stop to shop for green products .
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EcoLiving Center
The website that provides earth-friendly living links.
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Ecological Building
This site targets on structural engineers. It first provides environmental considerations of material sources, conversion to a useful product, and transportation of the products. Good practice should reduce the quantity of material used in the building, make effective use of the building, and reuse and recycle materials. They engineer timber product such as glulaminated timber beams, plyweb beams, and I beams.
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EcoSoft
Green bathroom paper product
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Education and Consulting Services
A web site of the Corporate Realty Design and Management Institute that provides seminars.
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Education for Sustainability Western Network
A professional association of individuals, institutions, nonprofits, and businesses that interested in integrating sustainability into higher education in the West. They aim to make sustainability a foundation of all aspects of higher education in the western U.S. and Canada through collaboration among members to share resources and ideas that will assist them in integrating sustainability into teaching, research, campus operations, and community outreach.
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Efficient Windows Collaborative
This site provides unbiased information on the benefits of energy-efficient windows.
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Electric Auto Association
A non-profit education organization that promotes the advancement and widespread adoption of electric vehicles.
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Electric Drive Transportation Association
EDTA is an international association representing the interest of those involved in the development, production and use of battery, hybrid and fuel cell electric drive technologies and supporting infrastructure.
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Electric Power Research Institute
An organization for the energy industry that sponsors research and development of technologies including lighting and control projects. It provides project results and other publications to members.
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Energy and Environmental Building Association
EEBA promotes the awareness, education and development of energy efficient, environmentally responsible buildings and communities.
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Energy Design Resources
A guide to energy efficient design practices
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Energy Directory
The Minnesota Environmental Initiative's free online directory of renewable energy and energy-efficiency.
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Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Office
A gateway to hundreds of Web sites and thousands of online documents on energy efficiency and renewable energy.
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Energy Efficient Mortgage Home Owner Guide
EEM, federally recognized, provides borrower with special benefits when purchasing a home that is energy efficient, or can be made efficient through the installation of energy-saving improvements.
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Energy Ideas
A resource that Pacific Northwest business, industry, government, and utilities use to implement energy technologies and practices.
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Energy Soft
Energy Soft provides software and consulting services with an expertise on the analysis of building energy use.
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Energy Star
A government-backed program helping businesses and individuals protect the environment through superior energy efficiency.
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Energy User News
Energy management news.
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EnvironDesign#
They provide an annual conference that showcases revolutions of advance environmental stewardship and sustainable development in public and private sector.
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Environmental Design and Construction
A magazine dedicated to efficient and sustainable building.
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Environmental Energy Technologies Division
Berkeley Lab's Environmental Energy Technologies Divisions develops technology that uses, converts, and stores energy more efficiently and with less environmental impact.
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Environmental Health Perspectives
A journal of the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences. It serves as a forum for the discussion of the interrelationships between the environment and human health by publishing in a balanced and objective manner the best peer-reviewed research and most current and credible news of the field.
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Environmental Protection Agency
Protecting human health and safeguarding the natural environment.
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Environmental Working Group
This website provides practical information from their research. Their team consists of scientists, engineers, policy experts, lawyers, and computer programmers.
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Environmentally Preferable Product
A database developed by The Department of General Services Division of State Architect.
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Erosion Control Headquarters
Directory on erosion control and associated topics.
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ESRI
This software company creates tools for GIS mapping. Its web site includes an option to make a map of all of the flood areas within a user-defined location.
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European Flame Retardants Association
This site presents the appropriate use of flame retardants for fire safety in these different applications as well as links to other sites concerning fire safety, environmental and health information about flame retardants, and information concerning the EFRA member companies.
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EV World
A web site with current events, product reviews, and other information related to electric vehicles.
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Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems Industry Member Association
EIMA is a national non-profit technical trade association comprised of more than 400 leading manufacturers, suppliers, distributors, and applicators involved in the exterior insulation and finish systems industry.
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Facilities Net
Articles and news about sustainable design
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Federal Emergency Management Agency
To reduce loss of life and property and protect our nation's critical infrastructure from all types of hazards through a comprehensive, risk-based, emergency management program of mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery.
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Florida Solar Energy Center
An active state-supported renewable energy and energy efficiency research, training, testing and certification institute.
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Forest Certification Resource Center
Contains a searchable database of FSC products and a variety of resources, including comparative information on forest certification systems.
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Forest Conservation Portal
Provides vast rainforest, forest and biodiversity conservation News and information.
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Forest Stewardship Council
A non-profit organization devoted to encouraging the responsible management of the world's forests.
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G/Rated
This website is a program of Portland 's Office of Sustainable Development's (OSD) Green Building Division. They provide resources for green building practices and research in the U.S.
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Geothermal Heat Pump Consortium
A resource for anyone wishing to know more about geoexchange technology...can provide technical expertise, marketing research data and insight, and current industry activity status.
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Global Ecovillage Network
An international group that shares ideas, exchanges technologies, develops cultural and educational exchanges, directories, and newsletters, and is dedicated to restoring the land and living "sustainable plus" lives by putting more back into the environment.
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Global Environment & Technology Foundation
GETF promotes new innovations and partnerships which benefit sustainable development and enterprise.
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Global Green
...toward a sustainable and secure world through education, advocacy, partnerships, and programs focused on the safe elimination of weapons of mass destruction, stemming climate change, reducing resource use, and preventing conflicts over fresh water .
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Great Circle Studio
This web site provides solar calculator.
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Greater Cleveland Green Building Coalition
Their purpose is to generate broad support for various individual efforts, build momentum, and advance the green building agenda.
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Green Building Advisor
The Green Building Advisor is a software program designed to help identify actions to reduce the environmental impacts of a building project while ensuring healthy and productive indoor spaces.
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Green Building BC
The web site provides information for new building program and retrofit program.
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Green Building Concepts
This website supplies information exchange on a more resource and energy efficient lifestyle.
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Green Building Pages
A public web resource guide that provides sustainable building database and design tool for the environmentally and socially responsible designers, builders, and clients.
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Green Building Program
The Sustainable Building Sourcebook was developed to complement the efforts of the Green Builder Program to foster the implementation of environmentally responsible practices in homebuilding.
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Green Building Program at Austin
The Austin Energy Green Building Program offers information to help homeowner, renter, or member of the design and building profession build with health, energy-efficiency, and the environment in mind.
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Green Building Resource Guide
Salvaged building materials exchange.
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Green Building Studio
GeoPraxis' web service provides 3D-CAD users building energy use and cost information for their building design alternatives at the early conceptual design stage for free.
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Green Business Network
GreenBiz.com offers a wide variety of resources in sustainable design.
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Green Facts Foundation
An independent and balanced publisher, providing opinion leaders with clear, authoritative scientific information on health and environment matters.
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Green Ground Zero
Green Ground Zero is dedicated to promoting and implementing sustainable solutions in Lower Manhattan . Through their website, literature and events, they seek to address the issues of sustainable design and explain green practices.
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Green Guard
Information on healthy indoor environments.
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Green Guidelines
The purpose of these guidelines is to establish a process for the creation of environmentally responsible residential buildings that are appreciably ahead of current standards and practices for development.
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Green Guidelines for Healthcare Construction
A metric tool for evaluating health and sustainability of building design, construction, maintenance and operations for the healthcare industry.
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Green Marketplace
...destination for green shopping and more.
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Green Resource Center
A network that links consumers with all components of the emerging green building industry and channels market demand into action.
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Green Roofs for Healthy Cities
...diffusion of green roof technologies.
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Green Seal
This non-profit entity focuses on performance and life cycle evaluation of products, including paint, adhesives, compact fluorescent lamps, chillers, photovoltaic modules, windows, and window films.
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Green/High Performance Buildings Ð North Carolina Green Building Technology Database
This is an innovative guide to green design for commercial buildings.
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Greenclips
A summary of news on sustainable building design and related government and business issues published every two weeks by email.
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Green-e
Provides an easy way for consumers to quickly identify environmentally superior electricity products in competitive markets.
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Greenguard
Provides the world's only guide to third-party certified low emitting interior products and building materials.
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Greening of Industry Network Ê
Their mission is to develop knowledge and transform practice to accelerate progress toward a sustainable society. The network mobilizes a community of researchers to stimulate the emergence of a new strategic research area on the greening of industry.
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Greenpeace
...campaigning against environmental degradation.
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GreenPrints
Greenprints attracts practitioners and visionaries committed to changing the way we think about architecture, planning, and the use of natural resources. Their 2004 two-day conference provides an affordable, hands-on opportunity to engage the professionals and policy makers who are transforming the market for sustainable development.
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Greenroofs
Portal to green roof industry resources
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Greensage
Sustainable building materials and furnishings.
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Greenspec
...listings for more than 1,750 green building products with environmental data, manufacturer information, and links to additional resources.
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Greywater
Basics of greywater systems.
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Hardwood Information Center
The center provides information about hardwood, its species, sustainable forestry, and a glossary of hardwood terms.
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Healthcare Without Harm
Campaigning for environmentally responsible healthcare
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Healthy Building Network
A network of green building professionals, environmental and health activists, socially responsible investment advocates and others who are interested in promoting healthier building materials as a means of improving public health and preserving the global environment.
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Healthy Schools Network
This national non-profit organization focuses on children's environmental health through research, information and referral, advocacy, and coalition-building.
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High Performance School Design Online Training
Interactive courses on this site are offered free of charge as a public benefit of design and engineering professionals specializing in sustainable design for K-12 schools. High-performance school design integrates daylighting, indoor air quality, and energy efficiency to build a school that runs efficiently, saves money, protects natural resources, and provides superior visual, acoustical, and thermal comfort.
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Higher Education Network for Sustainability and the Environment
A virtual North American network of individuals and organizations from academia, associations, government, non-profits, community interests and business who support the need for a board-based initiative to promote and expand existing efforts to make sustainability and environmental awareness a foundation of higher education.
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Home Energy: The Magazine of Residential Energy conservation
A magazine that provides practical information on residential energy efficiency, performance, comfort, and affordability.
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Hospitals for a Healthy Environment
...to educate health care professionals about pollution prevention opportunities in hospitals and health care systems.
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HVAC Systems and Energy Solutions
YORK International is an independent supplier of heating, ventilating, air-conditioning, and refrigeration equipment.
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Illuminating Engineering Society of North America
A comprehensive source for lighting information.
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Indoor Air Quality Resource Center
The site's objective is to increase public awareness of poor indoor air quality. Topics include mold, radon, asbestos, lead, bioaerosols, and more.
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Innovative Design
Nicklas and Bailey's 1996 study of three daylit schools in North Carolina .
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International Dark-Sky Association
A non-profit organization dedicated to providing education and solutions for light pollution and light trespass.
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International Ecolodge Guidelines
An ecotourism organization dedicated to generating and disseminating information about ecotourism.
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International Erosion Control Association
A non-profit, member organization that provides education, resource information and business opportunities for professionals in the erosion and sediment control industry.
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International Ground Source Heat Pump Association
Promotes use of GSHP technology through education and communication.
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International Performance Measurement and Verification Protocol
The measurement and verification of energy and water savings resulting from energy/water efficiency projects
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International Society for Industrial Ecology
ISIE is a new society that promotes industrial ecology as a way of finding innovative solutions to complicated environmental problems...
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International Union for the Scientific Study of Population
IUSSP promotes scientific studies of demography and population-related issues.
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Irrigation Association
Covers conservation of quality and quantity of ground water.
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Island Press
A publisher that offers peer-reviewed information to help solve environmental problems.
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Laundrywise
A source of information on laundry water and energy conservation opportunities available in multifamily properties.
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Lawrence Berkeley Laboratory
A leader in science and engineering research.
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LEED Reference Guide
A voluntary, consensus-based national standard for developing high-performance, sustainable buildings.
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Lighting Control Association
A broad consortium of lighting controls manufacturers that promotes education and assisting building designers, specifiers, engineers, and end users in the design of lighting control applications.
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Lighting Research Center
A leading university-based research center devoted to providing objective information about lighting technologies, applications, and products to aid facility managers, utilities, lighting designers, engineers and electrical contractors. The web site includes the National Lighting Product Information Program (NLPIP), which provides free publications about lighting topics (such as light pollution) and products.
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Livable Places
A non-profit development and public policy organization that works to make the Los Angeles region more livable and environmentally sustainable.
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Living Lab
Dharma Living Systems Inc. has designed this living lab in consultation with local and national experts. This building will include two classroom spaces; one for laboratory activities and one for lectures. Living systems surround the laboratory space are an integral component of the outdoor landscaping. The architecture of the living Lab is designed to immerse students in a myriad of interconnected living systems.
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Machado Environmental Corporation
Professionals in indoor air quality.
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Measurement and Verification Documents
A list of M&V resources provided by Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, ranging from implementation guidelines to hands-on checklists
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Microwave News
News and opinions on the health effects of electromagnetic fields (EMFs).
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Mid-Atlantic Precast Association
The association is comprised of 12 prestressed/ precast producer member firms located throughout the Mid-Atlantic States . MAPA is a professional marketing organization committed to the growth and greater profitability of the Precast Industry in the Mid-Atlantic region.
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Minnesota Sustainable Design Guide
Educates and assists architects, building owners, occupants, educators, students, and the general public concerning sustainable building design.
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National Association of Energy Service Companies
NAESCO works to educate end-users and policy makers the implementation of cost effective energy efficiency and demand reduction technologies.
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National Association of Homebuilders Research Center
The Research Center is dedicated to advancing housing technology and enhancing housing affordability for the benefit of all Americans.
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National Association of State Energy Officials
NASEO provides leadership on energy issues, guiding regional, state and federal government officials toward a deeper understanding of energy's pivotal role in the economy and environment, and informing them about the specific energy priorities and concerns of the states and territories.
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National Center for Photovoltaics
A world leader in bringing photovoltaics to its full potential as a global energy source.
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National Clearing House for Educational Facilities
Information resources for people who plan, design, build, and maintain K-12 schools. NCEF is part of the U.S. Department of Education's Education Resources Information Center (ERIC)
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National Climatic Data Center
NCDC is the world's largest active archive of weather data.
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National Electrical Manufacturers Association
NEMA provides a forum for the standardization of electrical equipment, enabling consumers to select from a range of safe, effective, and compatible electrical products.
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National Environmental Services Center
Provides information about drinking water, wastewater, environmental training, and solid waste management in communities.
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National Institute of Building Sciences
NIBS is a non-profit, non-governmental organization bringing together representatives of government, the professions, industry, labor and consumer interests to focus on the problems that hamper the construction of safe, affordable structures for housing, commerce and industry throughout the US. The Institute's mission is to improve the building regulatory environment, facilitate the introduction of new and existing products and technology into the building process, and disseminate nationally recognized technical and regulatory information.
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National Institute of Standards and Technology
...to develop and promote measurement, standards, and technology to enhance productivity, facilitate trade, and improve the quality of life.
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National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
...moving scientifically and operationally, in the same interrelated manner as the environment that we observe and forecast, while recognizing the link between our global economy and our planet's environment.
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National Park Service
Managers of our nation's parklands.
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National Ready Mixed Concrete Association
They work in conjunction through a partnership agreement with state associations on issues such as promotion and regulatory concerns. They also provide information on the latest products, services and programs to help their members expand their markets.
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National Renewable Energy Program
NREL is a leader in the U.S. Department of Energy's effort to secure an energy future for the nation that is environmentally and economically sustainable.
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National Research Council Canada
The National Research Council (NRC) is the Government of Canada's premier organization for research and development.
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National Resources Conservation Service
Provides leadership in a partnership effort to help people conserve, maintain, and improve our natural resources and environment.
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National Safety Council
To educate and influence society to adopt safety, health and environmental policies, practices and procedures that prevent and mitigate human suffering and economic losses arising from preventable causes.
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National Wildlife Federation
NWF provides individuals, organizations, businesses and government with accessible, hands-on conservation education and action opportunities, leadership training and development, educational curriculum, information outreach and networking opportunities.
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Natural Gas Vehicle Association
An organization consisting of natural gas companies, vehicle and equipment manufacturers, service providers, environmental groups, and government organizations to promote the use of natural gas for transportation.
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Natural Resources Defense Council
NRDC uses law, science, and a large membership base for protection of wildlife and wild places to ensure a safe and healthy environment.
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Natural Step
An International advisory and research organization.
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Network for Business Innovation and Sustainability
NBIS helps business meeting the sustainability challenge and prepare for success in the changing global marketplace. NBIS offers a multidisciplinary response that draws upon the technical assistance provided by government and non-profit organizations, the expertise and student talent from member academic institutions, and the collaborative resources of individuals and businesses charting the path to sustainability.
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New Buildings Institute
The New Buildings Institute is a non-profit, public-benefits corporation dedicated to making buildings better for people and the environment. Its mission is to promote energy efficiency in buildings through technology research, guidelines and codes.
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Noise Pollution Clearinghouse
A national non-profit organization with extensive online noise related resources.
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Normas Online Ordering
Online ordering service for industry standards.
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North American Green
Manufacturing quality erosion control blankets is our only business.
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North American Insulation Manufacturers Association
A trade association of North American Manufacturers of fiber glass, rock wool, and slag wool insulation products
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North American Native Plant Society
A non-profit association dedicated to the study, conservation, cultivation and restoration of native plants. Contains links to state/ provincial associations.
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Northeast Sustainable Energy Association
A nation's leading regional membership organization focused on promoting the understanding, development, and adoption of energy conservation and non-polluting, renewable energy technologies.
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Northern Power Systems
Northern Power Systems designs, builds, and installs flexible and reliable on-site and integrated power systems that provide commercial industrial, and government customers with an invaluable asset: power independence.
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Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance
A non-profit corporation supported by electric utilities, public benefits administrators, state governments, public interest groups, and energy efficiency industry representatives. The entities work together to make affordable, energy-efficient products and services available in the marketplace.
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Oak Ridge National Laboratory
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to create scientific knowledge and technological solutions that strengthen the nation's leadership in key areas of science; increase the availability of clean, abundant energy; restore and protect the environment; and contribute to national security.
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Oikos Green Building Source
...devoted to serving professionals whose work promotes sustainable design and construction.
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Partnership for Advancing Housing Technology
PATH is a voluntary partnership in which leaders of the homebuilding, product manufacturing, insurance, and financial industries join forces with representatives of Federal agencies concerned with housing.
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Polyisocyanurate Insulation Manufacturers Association
Promotes cost-effect insulation products cited for their responsible impacts on the environment.
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Portland Cement Association
News, events, groups, and anything that has to do with concrete and cement.
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PVC Alternatives Database
This website intends to help track down alternatives to PVC products.
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Radiance Software
Free daylighting simulation software from Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory.
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Radon Information Center
Testing and technology for detecting radon in the environment.
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Recyclers World
A trading site for information related to recyclable commodities, by-products, used & surplus items.
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Recycling Technology
Recycling Technologies, Inc. has a full line of Industrial Material Waste Grinders.
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Redefining Progress
Redefining Progress works with a broad array of partners to shift the economy and public policy towards sustainability.
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Refrigerant Data Summary
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Renewable Energy Policy Project
REPP supports the advancement of renewable energy technology through policy research.
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Resource Venture
A guidebook on waste prevention in construction from the Business and Industry Resource Venture.
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Reuse Development Organization
A national non-profit located in Indianapolis, Indiana, that promotes reuse as an environmentally sound, socially beneficial and economical means of managing surplus and discarded materials. See the List of ReDO Subscribers for contacts around the U.S.
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Rocky Mountain Institute
An entrepreneurial nonprofit organization that fosters the efficient and restorative use of natural, human and other capital to make the world more secure, just, prosperous, and life sustaining.
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Roof Coatings Manufacturer Association
Their mission is to cultivate an active agenda for this growing product line in the roofing industry. They inform the public what white coatings are, their chemistry, different ways to apply them, and energy savings in hot environments.
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Sandia National Laboratories
...technology solutions to the most challenging problems that threaten peace and freedom for our nation and the globe.
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Saving Water Partnership
A web site that offers information on how to reduce the amount of consumed water at home and work.
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Savings By Design
Savings By Design offers services and incentives to help decision makers raise energy performance to top priority.
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Scientific Certification Systems
Third-party certification of environmental and food safety achievements...
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SF Green
Provides information on showcases.
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Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors National Association
Provides products, services, and representation...
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Shuksan Energy Consulting
Their mission is to make Green Power mainstream. They offer consultations with no obligation.
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Smart Growth
...recognizes connections between development and quality of life.
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Smart Wood
...improve the effectiveness of sustainable forestry in conserving bio-diversity and providing equity for local communities, fair treatment to workers, and creating incentives for businesses so that they can benefit economically from responsible forestry practices.
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Society for College and University Planning
An association that focuses on the promotion, advancement, and application of effective planning in higher education.
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Society of Building Science Educators
An Association of university educators and practitioners in architecture and related disciplines who support excellence in the teaching of environmental science and building technologies.
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Society of the Plastics Industry
A resource for information about the industrial chemical known as perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA)
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Soil and Water Conservation Society
...fosters the science and the art of soil, water and related natural resource management to achieve sustainability.
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Southface Energy Institute
Southface promotes sustainable homes, workplaces, and communities through education, research, advocacy, and technical assistance.
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Storm Water Managers Resource Center
Designed specifically for stormwater practitioners, local government officials and others that need technical assistance on stormwater management issues.
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Sustainable Architecture Building and Culture
Web site devoted to exploring the relationship between ecology and sustainability.
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Sustainable Building Sourcebook
Information on water, energy, building materials, and solid waste.
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Sustainable Building Technical Manual
This site provides a sustainable building technical manual on PDF format for downloading. It is produced jointly by the U.S. Department of Energy and Public Technology, Inc.
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Sustainable Buildings Industry Council
An independent non-profit organization whose mission is to advance the design, affordability, energy performance, and environmental soundness of America 's buildings.
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Sustainable Business Alliance
The Sustainable Business Alliance is a membership organization for companies who are committed to greater sustainability in their business policies and practices.
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Sustainable by Design
...business providing scientific, design, multimedia, and communications services to the environmental community.
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Sustainable Community Builders
Passive Solar Residence is a model for how to design, build, and operate the sustainable desert home. With objectives that include affordability, low energy and water use, indigenous materials, and smart operation, the home demonstrates the key elements of sustainable architecture and community design.
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Sustainable Design Sourcebook
Green design guidelines.
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Sustainable Hospitals
...technical support for healthcare industry that reduce occupational and environmental hazards.
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Sustainable Product Corporation
The corporation provides consulting services, training, and sustainable product development, and marketing and sales.
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Sustainable Schools Ð Division of the State Architect
This website provides a diverse collection of sustainable building resources including the numerous benefits, guidelines, programs, case studies, relevant publications, funding options/incentives, and more. The site is geared toward those interested and involved in designing developing and constructing high performance schools.
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Sustainable Sources
...guide to information sources.
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Tectonic
Resource library for commercial interior finishes.
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Temple-Inland Forest Product Corporation
A product website that advertises their certified products such as wood siding, gypsum wallboard, MDF, particle board, cornice system, and lumber & studs.
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Ten Shades of Green
The web site offers ten key issues that need to be considered to create a fully green architecture.
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Terry Love's Consumer Toilet Reports
This web site offers a plumber's perspective on many of the major toilets used in commercial and residential applications.
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Tetra Tech
An environmental consulting firm that can help a project team strategize.
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The American Society of Safety Engineers
ASSE is the oldest and largest professional safety organization. Its member manage, supervise, and consult on safety, health, and environmental issues in industry, insurance, government and education.
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The Austin Energy Green Building Program
Provides information that focuses on health, energy-efficiency, and environment. They are known as expertise on green residential and commercial construction.
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The Global Directory for Environmental Technology
A comprehensive guide to the full spectrum of environmental products and services. Information about organizations, conferences, and publications is complemented by editorial contributions from distinguished experts in their respective fields.
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The Last Straw
An international journal of straw bale and natural building.
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The Nature Conservancy
To preserve the plants, animals and natural communities that represent the diversity of life on Earth by protecting the lands and waters they need to survive.
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The Nobel Prize for Sustainable Development
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The Sustainable Design Resource Guide
The main body of this guide is organized according to the 16 divisions of the Construction Specifications Institute. Each division is prefaced by an introduction of concerns related to products and systems in that division, which is followed by product listings.
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The Vinyl Institute
The Vinyl Institute advocates the responsible manufacture of vinyl resins, life cycle management of vinyl products, and promotion of the value of vinyl to society. They represent manufacturers of vinyl, vinyl chloride monomer, vinyl additives and modifiers, and vinyl packaging materials.
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Therapeutic Landscapes Database
The organization provides information about restorative landscapes, healing landscapes, therapeutic gardens, healing gardens, wellness gardens, and other research-based healthcare design. They also provide web-based information and create a forum for discussion about therapeutic landscapes.
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ToolBase Services
Toolbase Services is the housing industry's resource for technical information on building products, materials, new technologies, business management, and housing systems.
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Toxic Use Reduction Institute
The institute provides resources and tools to help industries, communities, and institutions implement toxic use reduction.
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Turfgrass Producers International
The web site offers information for professionals and clients looking for a professional, including current events, handbook, and publications
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U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
An informational document from the consumer Product Safety Commission.
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U.S. Department of Agriculture
The country's largest conservation agency, encouraging voluntary efforts to protect soil, water, and wildlife on the 70 percent of America's lands that are in private hands.
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U.S. Department of Energy
...to advance national, economic, and energy security and promote technological and scientific innovation...
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U.S. Green Building Council
...foremost coalition of leaders from across the building industry working to promote buildings that are environmentally responsible, profitable and healthy places to live and work. Also the keepers of LEED.
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U.S. Water News
Information on water and waste water.
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UC Berkeley Environmental Design Library
A resource for green design/ sustainable architecture.
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Union of Concerned Scientists
UCS is an independent non-profit that analyzes and advocates energy solutions that are sustainable both environmentally and economically. The site provides news and information on research and public policy.
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University Leaders for Sustainable Future
ULSF assists colleges and universities in making sustainability an integral part of curriculum, research, operations, and outreach
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Urban Forests Ecosystem Institute
This institute at Cal Poly is a center for applied research, extension and technology transfer, community service and outreach programs assisting landowners and public agencies in improving the management of urban forests.
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Urban Land Institute
...facilitates the open exchange of ideas, information and experience among local, national and international industry leaders and policy makers dedicated to creating better places.
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Used Building Materials Association
UBMA is a non-profit, membership-based organization that represents companies and organizations involved in the acquisition and/or redistribution of used building materials.
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Used Building materials Exchange
A free marketplace for buying and selling recyclables and salvaged materials
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Vital Systems
An enterprise that exists to create and implement business practices which are holistic, sustainable, and aligned with true needs.
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Washington State University Energy Program
The WSU Energy Program is a self-supported department within the university's extension service. They receive project funding from federal government agencies, federal power marketing agencies, the non-profit Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance, and several other sources. Their customers range from industrial plants to private consulting firms, businesses, government agencies, and utilities.
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Waste at Work
An online document from Inform, Inc., and the Council on the Environment of New York City on strategies and case studies to reduce workplace waste generation.
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Waste Management and Research Center Library and Clearinghouse
Reference guide for green building/ sustainable building. This reference guide includes links to both popular materials and more technical information.
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Water and Wastewater
Resources for water and wastewater management.
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Water Education Foundation
A resource for information about water resource issues.
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Water Quality Association
A non-profit international trade association representing the household, commercial, industrial, and small community water treatment industry. The web site offers information on tools, resources, research, certification, and education.
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Water Wiser
An international nonprofit scientific and educational society dedicated to the improvement of drinking water quality and supply.
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Western Regional Pollution Prevention Network
A governmental and non-profit project that researches issues and provides fact sheets, tools, and links.
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Whole Building Design Guide
This web site gives an overview of topics, concepts, and practices associated with good whole building design. They offer access to commercial and government guides and also standards and criteria for creating quality, high-performance buildings.
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Wood For Building Green
This hands-on workshop for architects, designers, general contractors, developers, and other interested parties will offer tools and resources for achieving certification from any of the recognized Ôgreen' building programs.
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World Green Building Council
The World Green Building Council is a not-for-profit organization working to transform the property industry towards sustainability, believing that a sustainable property industry will balance environmental, social, and economic issues to ensure a viable and valuable industry for future generations.
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