Green Guide
Articles, Essays & Links about the Green Revolution in building and housing.
Energy Upgrade California is your one-stop-shop for home improvement projects that lower your energy use, conserve water and natural resources, and make your home healthier and more comfortable.
The Sonoma County Energy Independence Program
This program provides financing and assistance for retrofitting homes and commercial property in Sonoma County. It can help with energy efficiency upgrades, renewable power and water conservation improvements.
Sonoma County Regional Climate Protection Authority
The Sonoma County RCPA has a Retrofit Program providing a comprehensive approach to retrofitting homes and businesses while creating good local jobs. This program is taking off in 2011 and will give a property owner a full service assistance in evaluating, implementing, financing and installing retrofits.
Build It Green is a membership supported non-profit organization whose mission is to promote healthy, energy- and resource-efficient homes in California. Everything you may want to know about building energy efficiency, rating, green building professionals and more!
An explosion in green building is underway. Cleverly engineered libraries, office buildings, even public housing projects are popping up across the Bay Area, championed as much by landlords as by environmental groups.
Berkeley-based group that connects consumers and building professionals with the tools and technical expertise they need to build quality green buildings. They also host “Green Home Tours” in the Bay Area.