Green Links
Green building and remodeling encompass a wide range of material, design and building disciplines.
To gain a deeper understanding of the perspective and processes, please visit these websites.
Ask An Energy Expert: Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy Clearinghouse (EREC)
Provides free general and technical information to the public on a wide spectrum of topics and technologies pertaining to energy efficiency and renewable energy.
www.eere.energy.gov/
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)
Promotes improvements in designs, techniques, technologies, products and materials that will result in the construction and renovation of housing and communities that are healthier for occupants; more energy-efficient; more resource-efficient; healthier for the global environment in the long-term; and more affordable to create, operate and maintain.
www.cmhc-schl.gc.ca/
Department of Energy Solar Buildings Program
An introduction to various solar technologies and zero energy homes.
www.eere.energy.gov/redirects/portal.html
Department of Energy’s Building Program
Building energy codes, partnership opportunities (including the Building America program), emerging green building technologies, building materials, building systems and wholebuilding design.
www.eere.energy.gov/redirects/portal.html
Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Network
Information on a comprehensive range of energy-related technologies, featured sites and specialized resources.
www.eia.doe.gov/
Energy Information Administration
Information on all forms of energy, including petroleum, natural gas, coal, nuclear, renewables and alternative fuels.Also provides environmental, international and forecast information about electricity.
www.eia.doe.gov/
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory includes research on all aspects of building energy efficiency.
