Sustainability & Solar Energy Resources

Information

BuildingGreen.com - an independent company providing information designed to assist building-industry professionals
Citizenre.com - rent-to-own solar panels
Dobson House - alternative energy tourist lodging
Findsolar.com - solar estimator, find a pro, faq, and more
GoSunSolutions.com - keep up with solar news or check out their "Education Center"
Greenhomebuilding.com - information on sustainable architecture and natural building
Million Solar Roofs - government initiative to have one million solar roofs installed by 2010
Natural Building Methods & Materials - specifically papercrete and cob homes
Rainwater Harvesting Guide - collect your water from the sky instead of paying for it
Source Book for Sustainable Building - info on everything from composting toilets to PV panels to lighting
Straw House Blog - one man's ongoing tale of the construction of his dream home
Sustainable Building Systems, Inc. - assistance for those considering building to be sustainable
Sustainable by Design - shareware tools from a professional sustainable design consultant
Twisted Road - sustainable building design information
US DoE Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy - loads of useful consumer info on everything from water heaters to solar panels

Altair Energy - a developer of turn-key Photovoltaic (PV) systems
Bioshield Paint - eco-friendly paints, stains, and finishes
Concrete at Home - inexpensive, perfect for radiant floor heating, and more
Cool Roofing Materials Database - information on alternative roofing materials
Counter Production - company that uses recycled glass to make beautiful countertops
Durisol - using recycled materials to make a better world
Green Product Listing - list of green building materials and where to find them
Hearthstone and Jotul - makers of fine woodstoves
Masonry Heater Association - loads of info on masonry ovens

Green Home Environment Store - selling everything from clothes to shampoo to pet accessories and more!
Oikos Green Product Gallery - gateway to environment-friendly building materials & products
Real Goods - selling everything from batteries to air filters to wind turbines and more!
SolarOnSale.com - solar energy (PV) materials clearinghouse

Database of State Incentives for Renewable Energy (DSIRE)
Insulation Deduction Information - if you plan to install insulation and live in Indiana, you should check this out
Solar Calculator - determine how many square feet of Sharp solar panels you need to install to produce the amount of electricity you currently use
Solar Estimator - like the Solar Calculator above, but not specific to Sharp panels

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