Resources
Resources for Sustainable Building
What Are Green Homes?
Green homes are designed and constructed to use fewer materials, save energy, conserve water, use sustainable materials, use renewable energy sources, preserve the site’s natural processes, and to create a healthier indoor environment. Often, these homes will help the homeowner save on utility bills, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and achieve better indoor air quality. Some green homes may do this more than others, though, as no two are exactly alike.
What Resources Are Available?
Green resources provide up-to-date information on all things related to green building, from jobs to how-to, to obtaining certifications. This page is constantly updated to add new material. If you don't see something you're looking for, please send us an email and we'll try to find it for you.
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Consumer Resources:
Built Green Buyers Guide providing information for homeowneres
Green Home Remodeling Guide providing tips for remodeling
Builder Resources:
Jayme Tips™ for Builders providing one step tips for "greening" your business
List of top green and sustainable building products
Federal Sites:
US Department of Energy Energy-Efficiency and Renewable Energy
Energy Star program and associated tax credits
Government website with rebate information
Non-profit US Green Building Council
State Sites:
State of Washington Department of Ecology’s website
Washington State Energy Efficiency Programs
Local Government Sites:
City of Seattle’s Green Building
Utilities:
Puget Sound Energy’s site with rebates and other incentives
Seattle City Light’s rebates and other incentives
Pacific Power’s site with rebates and other incentives
Non-Profit/Educational Organizations:
Solar Energy Industry Association
Greener Cars
Energy Tax Incentives
Built Green of Central Washington
American Lung Association, Healthy Homes