Green Home Resources
HomeFinder.com
Consumers can get more valuable information about green building and energy-efficient homes from these organizations, companies and agencies:
Alliance for Environmental Sustainability
Provides training to home buyers and builders for environmentally friendly, healthy and energy-efficient building practices and products.
Alliance to Save Energy
Offers consumers information on how to save money, increase comfort and even reduce pollution through energy-efficient practices.
American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy
A nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing energy efficiency as a means of promoting economic prosperity, energy security, and environmental protection. ACEEE fulfills its mission by conducting in-depth technical and policy assessments, advising policymakers and program managers and working collaboratively with businesses public interest groups and other organizations to educate the public on energy issues.
American Solar Energy Society
A nonprofit organization dedicated to increasing the use of solar energy. Find information about renewable resources on this site.
American Wind Energy Association
A one-stop shop for all things wind-powered. Get current news, facts sheets and information about wind energy policies.
Building America
A private/public partnership that develops energy solutions for new and existing homes. The Building America project combines the knowledge and resources of industry leaders with the U.S. Department of Energy's technical capabilities.
Building Green
News and information about green building projects across the country. It also offers tips on how to reduce the environmental impact through various green methods.
Building Materials Reuse Association
An educational organization that facilitates home demolitions and oversees the recycling of building materials.
Building Your Green Home
Answers simple questions on architecture and green building.
Carbon Footprint
An interactive consumer guide that will help you determine the greenness of your home.
The Database of State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency (DSIRE)
Connects you to local, state, federal and utility incentives available for switching to renewable or efficient energy use. It is a nonprofit project funded by the U.S. Department of Energy through the North Carolina Solar Center and the Interstate Renewable Energy Council.
EcoBroker
Resource for real estate opportunities and energy and environmental information. Professionals and consumers use the EcoBroker site to conveniently find green expert information, eco-friendly property listings, real estate agents, and other proven product and service providers.
Eco-Smart
Offers consultation services to homeowners and green building professionals.
Energy Star
Managed by the Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy and certifies products as energy-efficient. On their site you'll find a list of all their products, from battery chargers to washing machines. The site also has helpful information about energy-efficient home improvements and green building.
EPA and Green Building
A government site that provides consumers with information on green building, how to get started and the benefits of an eco-friendly home.
FindSolar.com
Connects homeowners to professionals who install solar panels through a user-friendly forum. Visitors can search by their region and rate the quality of their service after the transaction is complete. There's also a handy 'solar estimator' that figures the costs and benefits of solar-electric and solar-thermal systems for a specific location.
Forest Stewardship Council
Certifies wood so builders will know it has been produced sustainably. Find out more about the certification process, and find vendors that sell the FSC-certified products.
Green Guard Environmental Institute
An accrediting agency for indoor air standards, environments, products and buildings.
The Green Home Guide
Part of the U.S. Green Building Council, this Web site helps consumers locate homebuilders participating in LEED's green residential program in their area.
Green Seal
Works with manufacturers, industry sectors, purchasing groups and governments at all levels to ensure an environmentally friendly production and purchasing chain.
Habitat for Humanity
Nonprofit organization that fights homelessness by building houses. It has recently launched new green initiatives for its building programs.
Health House
A program of the American Lung Association and provides information on how to achieve healthier indoor air quality in your home.
My Beautiful Crawlspace
Connects consumers with contractors who green up attics and crawl spaces for easier breathing and financial savings.
Rate It Green
A user-generated site that lets consumers rate green products. Visitors to the site can read the reviews to make an informed decision about eco-friendly product purchases.
Treehugger
An online magazine following the latest green trends.
U.S. Department of Energy
A consumer guide to energy efficiency, renewable energy and government incentives.
U.S. Green Building Council
A nonprofit organization that works to expand sustainable building practices and provides information about the benefits of green building and home energy ratings. The USGBC also profiles green building projects that inspire ideas for your own home.
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