Commercial Construction
Environmental Building News
Environmental Building News
This site features many news stories and articles, as well as detailed LEED credit criteria and energy efficient design and construction tips.
Clearinghouse for whole building design, product information, professional training, consumer education, and analytical tools.
NREL does a wide range of work on energy-efficiency, but this section of their web site is dedicated to excellent technical resources for builders, particularly on renewable energy systems and energy analysis and building evaluation.
Provides objective, high quality information about efficient design and construction.
Connecticut Green Building Council
General Information
Iris Communications, Inc
Connecticut Green Building Council
General Information
Iris Communications, Inc
This is one of the oldest and best commercial sources of publications, products, and news on resource and energy efficiency.
EPA's Energy Star
EPA's Energy Star
Good source of product-specific information on high performance and energy star appliances and lighting.
The American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy, a non-profit organization, advancing energy-efficiency as a means of promoting both economic prosperity and environmental protection.
All past issues of this great publication are on-line. Good technical information for both builders and consumers.
An on-line searchable database for information on incentive programs for making energy-efficient improvements. This web site was created and is maintained by North American Insulation Manufacturers Association (NAIMA).
Good information on Building America programs and expert technical advice, particularly under "Additional Resources."
Valuable technical resources for builders covering Building America, Zero Energy Homes, and Existing Buildings programs, plus consumer energy basics.
Complete toolbox to facilitate energy code compliance, development, implementation, and enforcement.
Offers technical resources and advice on improving energy efficiency & environmental compatability of residential and commercial buildings.
Engineering firm seeking improved interior comfort while conserving energy.
Excellent technical resources on solar energy.
Key programs with builder resources include "Toolbase", "EnergyValue Housing Award", and "Research."
Great publications, particularly "Building Solutions On-line" and "High Performance Homes."