Greentential
Realizing the potential for homes & Realtors to become GREEN certified
Web Sites
Green Building/Remodel
Passive House - U.S.
passivehouse.us/passiveHouse/PHIUSHome.html
Conterpart to the German Passive Haus
Florida Green Building Coalition (FGBC)
U.S. Green Building Council
REGREEN USGBC & ASID
Case studies of REGREEN homes, programs resources, etc.
EPA
epa.gov/greenbuilding/index.htm
Greater Atlanta Home Builders Assoc.
new and renovation
Whole Building Design Guide
integrated design
National Trust for Historic Preservation
preservationnation.org/issues/sustainability/
Tool Base Services
Comprehensive technical building resource including green techniques
National Association of Home Builders
National green building program
Efficiency First
retrofitting
National Fenestration Rating Council
independent rating and labeling system for the energy performance of windows, doors, skylights
American Society of Heating Refrigerating and A/C Engineers
Building America U.S. DOE
baihp.org/overview/quicklinks.htm
Green and Save
Return on Investment for various green remodel/retrofit
online community for and resource for green remodeling
Community Green Building Initiatives
Green Building/Retrofit Incentives
Database of State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency
Also includes federal incentives
National state and local funding for green Building
epa.gov/greenbuilding/tools/funding.htm
PACE - Property Assessed Clean Energy
www.renewfund.com/about-us/company
EEM
U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development
hud.gov/offices/hsg/sfh/eem/energy-r.cfm
Energy
U.S. Department of Energy
Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy - residential
U.S. EPA & DOE
Appliances, Homes, Energy Calculators
Energy Information Administration
Official Energy Statistics from U.S. Government
Residential Energy Services Network
Home Energy Rating System, Energy Rater Directory
U.S. Department of Energy
Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy - technologies
Florida Institute for Sustainable Energy
Alliance to Save Energy
efficientwindows.org/index.cfm
Water
South West FL Water Management Dist.
FL Water Star, Conservation, Low Impact Development
Florida Department of Environmental Protection
dep.state.fl.us/water/nonpoint/pubs.htm
Florida friendly landscape guidance models for ordinances, HOA covenants
Voluntary certification for water Conservation home and landscape
Environmental Protection Agency
non-point source water pollution
Environmental Protection Agency
Video - storm water mgmt. - Low Impact Development
National Wildlife Federation
nwf.org/water/watercalculator.cfm
NEST (Neighborhood Environmental Stewardship Team)
Smart Growth
Smart Growth Network
latest news, events, resources
Center for Neighborhood Technology
promotion of urban sustainability
Walk Score
type in an address to get score, neighborhood rankings
Dockside Green
docksidegreen.com/community/overview/overview.html
PBS - Frontline
pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/poisonedwaters/themes/sprawl.html
Sustainable Living
Sustain Lane
discussion groups, food, health, home, environment
National Geographic
buying guides, a plethora of information
Sarasota County Extension Florida House Learning Center
sarasota.extension.ufl.edu/fhlc/flahousehome.shtml
take a virtual tour of the house
Our Neighborhood Earth
a vast number of resources from investing to alternative energy
Reduce-Reuse-Recycle
EPA
epa.gov/osw/conserve/materials/ecycling/donate.htm
EPA Guide to proper disposal of E-waste
Environment
United States Global Change Research Program
Yale and Columbia University
Environmental Performance Index for 132 countries
National Geographic
The Story of Stuff
Movie about our production and consumption patterns - resources
Movement to encourage world Leaders at this Decembers UN summit to reduce our GHG emmissions to 350 ppm
Follow the Algalita as it tracks plastic waste floating in oceanic gyres-learn how to help
Health and Eco-Labeling
REACH
ec.europa.eu/environment/chemicals/index.htm
REACH is a new European Community Regulation on chemicals and their safe use
Forest Stewardship Council U.S.
MBDC Cradle to Cradle Certification
Green Seal
Open Trace
Beta Site based on mfg. Inputs of products
Good Guide
Food
Independent third party evaluation for product health and safety
Health and Safety Information Database for Household Product
Underwriters Laboratory
ulenvironment.com/ulenvironment/eng/pages/offerings/services/
Sustainable Product Certification
National Science Foundation
nsf.org/business/eco_efficiency/index.asp?program=EcoEff
Sustainable Product Certification
U.S. Dept. of Health & Human Services - Information and programs in toxicology, environmental health, chemistry
Landscaping
University of Florida IFAS Extension
plant database, nine principles of Florida Friendly Landscaping, etc.
Florida Exotic Pest Plant Council
Lists invasive plant species
American Society of Landscaping Architects
voluntary national guidelines for sustainable land design, construction
Green Real Estate
Green Homes for Sale
List or find a green home - U.S.
Green Homes for Sale
List or find a green home - U.S. & International
Green Government
ICLEI - Local Governments for Sustainability
international association that have made a commitment to sustainable development.
Florida Green Building Coalition (FGBC)
listing of FGBC certified Florida city and county governments
Solar
Florida Solar Energy Center
Sun Belt Solar Energy
Education
Florida Solar Energy Center
fsec.ucf.edu/en/education/cont_ed
Sarasota County Extension Florida House Learning Center
sarasota.extension.ufl.edu/fhlc/flahousehome.shtml
classes offered through extension
Porter Works
Designation programs: GreenLending Specialist, GreenValuation Specialist and GreenInsurance Specialist.
Green Product Directories
Green Home Guide
green products for the interior of the home
Good to be Green
green products and services
Green 2 Green
Debra's List
Green Roofs
Green Networking
Green Drinks
organic self organizing network - monthly get togethers
U.S. Green Building Council
usgbc.org/DisplayPage.aspx?CMSPageID=191
Find your local USGBC Chapter
Government
Online Sunshine
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State of Florida database of statutes, solar, xeriscaping etc.
Sarasota County Sustainability Dept.
Sarasota County Resource Protection
www.scgov.net/environmentalservices/resourceprotection/BaldEagle.asp
Broward County Climate Change Initiatives
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Broward County Climate Change Initiatives
www.broward.org/climatechange/welcome.htm
State of Florida Building Energy Code
www.dca.state.fl.us/FBC/index.htm
Florida Department of Environmental Protection
Governor Crist Century Commission for a Sustainable Florida
centurycommission.org/home.asp
Get Out & Enjoy
Sarasota County
Comprehensive Updated Directory of Sarasota county natural parks and attractions
Cool Sites
Sarasota County
www.scgov.net/GreenMap/default.asp
online interactive map that provides a fun, easy way to find locally available green activities, organizations and facilities.
Investing
Dow Jones Sustainability Index
www.sustainability-indexes.com
Green Eateries
healthy carbon lite eatery in NYC & London