Want to learn more about the green industry or conduct some research on sustainable real estate practices and policies? We currently put together a series of resources to help!
National Organizations
U.S. Green Building Council
www.usgbc.org
U.S. Green Building Council State Chapters
www.usgbc.org/chapters
USGBC – Various Service Providers with LEED AP
www.usgbc.org/LEED/AP/ViewAll.aspx
National Association of Home Builders – Certified Green Professionals (CGP)
ww.nahb.org/directory.aspx?sectionID=1434&directoryID=1415
Residential Energy Services Network – Energy Auditors
http://www.natresnet.org/directory/raters.aspx
The American Institute of Architects – LEED AP Architects
http://architectfinder.aia.org/
American Society of Interior Designers
https://member.asid.org/asidssa/rflssareferral.advanced_query_page
Federal Tax Credits for Energy Efficiency
http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=products.pr_tax_credits
Funding Opportunities – National, State, & Local Programs
http://www.epa.gov/oppt/greenbuilding/tools/funding.htm
State-Specific Information Incentives and Credits
US Department of Energy - Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy by state
http://apps1.eere.energy.gov/states
U.S. Department of Energy by state
www.energy.gov
Database for State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency
http://www.dsireusa.org/