GREEN Overview

The following list of website links offer a wealth of current, applicable green building information from a variety of expert sources.

We also recommend visiting the “What is Green?” section of NAHB’s Green Building Program website for an outstanding set of information.

National Info:

NAHB:
National Green Building Program
Model Green Home Building Guidelines

US Green Building Council:
What Makes a Green Home
Research and Publications
Green Building Fact Sheet (March 2006)

U.S. Department of Energy:
Building America - Resource for Builders

EPA Report:
Buildings and the Environment - A Statistical Summary

California Links:
Go Solar California
Green California

California Building Standards Commission:
Green Building Summary from Executive Director

California Climate Action Team

San Diego Gas & Electric:
Sustainable Communities Program

Orange County Links:
US Green Building Council - Orane County Chapter
Current Green Projects in Irvine

Additional Resources and Information:
Green Updates from Allen Matkins

Green Building Grief: Avoid These Dangers to Green Homebuilders

BuildingGreen.com

What are Carbon Offsets?

The Chicago Climate Exchange