Consumer Information
Eco-Cool Remodel Tool
Tips and resources ranging from selecting healthy paint products, to what you should consider when replacing your furnace, upgrading your kitchen or landscaping your yard.Green Home Guide
The US Green Building Council's Green Home Guide provides reviews, articles, insights and tips for green remodeling and living.DSIRE
The Database of State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency (DSIRE) is a comprehensive source of information on state, local, utility and federal incentives and policies that promote renewable energy and energy efficiency.Energy Savers
Learn ways to save energy and use clean, renewable technologies at home, while driving, and at work. Sponsored by the Office of Energy Efficiency Renewable Energy.Healthy House Institute
HHI treats the home like an ecosystem with many interrelated parts, providing in-depth and easily digestible consumer information on healthy home topics such as air and water quality, cleaning and housekeeping, and much more.ENERGY STAR
Product-specific information on high performance appliances and lighting for the home. Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.Green Home Remodel Guides
The Green Home Remodel Guide series covers common remodeling topics, giving helpful hints on materials and strategies to create a home that's healthy, saves money, and is easy on the environment.Renewable Energy for Homeowners
Information provided by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory on geothermal heating, photovoltaic & solar hot water systems, wind energy and more.
-------Also see our Green Home Books collection, culled from the best authors on building & remodeling sustainable, healthy and energy-efficient homes and buildings.
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