How to Get Involved:
Informational Resources

LEED Certification Process
This page of the LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) website explains the process of certifying a green building through LEED.

LEED Green Building Links
This sizable list from LEED directs interested individuals to a wide array of green building-related information, including associations and nonprofit organizations, building resources, economics, and funding opportunities.

U.S. Department of Energy: High Performance Buildings
The U.S. Department of Energy’s High Performance Buildings website contains information on whole-building design, costs and benefits, and technologies, along with energy simulation software and other resources.

Green by Design: 7 Steps to Green Building
This brochure from the City of Austin’s Green Builder program is a comprehensive resource for navigating the green home building process, from start to finish. Its information is relevant to projects in all parts of the country.

Energy Savers
This U.S. Department of Energy website provides helpful energy-saving tips for homeowners, including information on heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning systems; windows and doors; lighting; and energy-efficient appliances.

EPA Green Buildings
This U.S. Environmental Protection Agency website educates home and business owners on the importance of building green from an economic and environmental standpoint. The site also links to other federal agencies, tools, and publications related to green buildings.

Smart Communities Network
This U.S. Department of Energy website contains a wealth of information and statistics about buildings, and resources for integrating sustainability into your community’s housing, businesses, educational curriculum, and transportation, and other local projects.

BuildingGreen.com
The website of this Vermont-based company presents a case for green buildings, and discusses policies, land and material use issues, and other subjects. It also has a message board for readers and a database of green building products.

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