Green Links
City of Chicago: Green Building - Chicago's Department of Environment provides summaries of and links to sustainable resources online. The site also shares news of some of Chicago's green initiatives.
Green Building Source - A web site dedicated to sustainable and energy efficient construction, Green Building News, Product Database, Product Gallery, Energy Source Builder Newsletter, and more.
U.S. Department of Energy - A consumer's guide to energy efficiency and renewable energy.
U.S. Green Building Council - A guide to green building for consumers and professionals.
U.S. Green Building Council (LEED) - Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED®) Green Building Rating System.
ReGreen - A web site dedicated to a collaborative effort by the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) and the United States Green Building Council (USGBC); to develop best practice guidelines and targeted educational resources for sustainable residential improvement projects. Includes case studies, green product checklists, and public testimonies.
Energy Star: Federal Tax Credits for Energy Efficiency - Homeowner Federal Incentive for Energy Efficiency
Energy Star: Energy Efficiency and Home Improvements - a source of tools to evaluate the efficiency levels of your home and products that can help to increase energy efficiency.
Commonwealth Edison (ComED) - An electricity energy provider committed to helping their customers use less energy so as to create a positive effect on the environment.
U.S. E.P.A.: Environmental Protection - Environmental public record resource including air, water, soil, and industrial studies. Also includes sections on environmental law and regulations.
U.S. E.P.A.: Green Building - Explaining the sustainable approach toward Green Building
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