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comprehensive source of information on state, local, utilitiy and federal incentives that promote renewable energy and energy efficiency.
: the official business link to the U.S. Government, Energy Efficiency Guide. Includes how to caluculate energy savings, assess your savings potential, financial analysis, energy savings calulators from energy Star and also the Indirect Benefits.
: energy statistics, data and analysis.
: energy facts, fun and games, energy history and classroom activities.
: U.S. Department of Energy’s site for information on energy efficiency and renewable energy technologies. Includes a glossary, fact sheets and tips for systems and appliances.
: a government-backed program that helps businesses and individuals protect the environment through energy efficiency.
: EPA's Climate Change site offers comprehensive information for communities, individuals, business, states and localities and governments.
: information and tips on protecting the environment and climate change.
: publishers of environmental building, news and other information resources for practitioners of sustainable design.
: newsletter and recommendations & ratings on greener products & services.
: a business initiative to help meet customer demand for more energy efficient products; reflects GE’s commitment to innovative solutions to environmental challenges.
: provides eco-friendly lighting to help reduce the impact on the environment.
: daily news on green business and a resource of environmental information, tools and data.
: design and construction practice that promotes the economic health for the environment.
: news for design, innovation and publications.
: information about hybrid vehicles, with daily news, blogs and interactive tools including a link that allows users to compare hybrid and non-hybrids.
: nation’s largest volunteer-based community action and education organization that engages individuals to take greater responsibility for improving their community’s environment.
: works to protect wildlife and wild places to ensure a healthy environment.
: provides information, resources and operational assistance to foodservice operators interested in sustainablity.
: science-based environmental marketing firm that helps businesses develop environmental leadership, strategies, communications and positioning.
: coalition of business, government, environmental and consumer leaders who promote the efficient and clean use of energy worldwide; information on energy efficiency and the environment for consumers, educators, media and the energy industry professional.
: provides research, publications and conferences on energy efficiency in buildings, utilities, appliances, office equipment, industry and transportation.
: helps businesses reduce their carbon footprint to zero through carbon offsets and reductions.
: rates corporations on their efforts towards mitigating climate change. Includes news items, scorecards and a message forum.
: consortium of utilities, governments, public-interest groups and the private sector dedicated to transforming markets for energy-efficient products and services. The site includes information on energy-efficiency programs, training and certification, reports, etc.
: seeks to improve opportunities for and the implementation of energy efficient technologies, systems and practices with an emphasis on economically attractive deployment.
: conducts independent research on environmental and natural resource issues including electricity restructuring, sustainable development and cost-benefit analysis.
: dedicated to sustainable building design and construction; developers of the LEED building rating system.