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This list of websites includes resources and information around climate change. Some sites provide background, some explain government policies, some are focused on a particular topic, for example air sealing or green building. We hope you will find these helpful.

If you're up early on Sunday mornings, listen to "Living on Earth".  It's on WBUR at 7:00 am and provides environmental news.  Its web site is loe.org. 

Another great resource is "Environmental Health News".

 

Information Sources by Subject Matter | Multipurpose Organizational Resources

Information Sources by Subject Matter

Energy Efficiency | Appliances | Heating Systems | Air Sealing and Insulation | Solar Hot Water 
General Green Building - Residential | General Green Building - Commercial

Energy Efficiency

EERE (Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy), part of DOE (US Dept. of Energy) 

www.eere.energy.gov 
Works to strengthen the United States' energy security, environmental quality, and economic vitality in partnership with the private sector, state and local government, DOE national laboratories, and universities.

Home Energy Audits

www.masssave.com
Provides free energy audits. They will tell you what energy upgrades are useful and will analyze your home for improvements. They provide a list of certified contractors so that homeowners can get competitive pricing for any work they plan to do.

Solar Shopping

www.energysage.com
Provides a way to learn about solar and to get multiple quotes from qualified installers.

DSIRE (Database of State Incentive for Renewables & Efficiency) 

www.dsireusa.org 
Comprehensive source of information on state, local, utility, and federal incentives that promote renewable energy and energy efficiency.

Milken School of Public Health at George Washington University
https://publichealthonline.gwu.edu/how-to-reduce-climate-change/
  
A good resource of tips for everyone interested in reducing their personal carbon footprint.

Appliances

Energy Star

www.energystar.gov 
Joint program of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy

Heating Systems

HeatingHelp.Com

www.heatinghelp.com 
Info about heating systems and problems, particularly steam

Air Sealing and Insulation

Energy Star - Air Sealing and Insulation

www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=home_sealing.hm_improvement_sealing 
Background on air sealing and insulation, and "how to"

United States Department of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy - Blower Door Tests

www.energysavers.gov/your_home/energy_audits/index.cfm/mytopic=11190 
Blower-door tests

United States Department of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy - Weatherstripping

apps1.eere.energy.gov/consumer/your_home/insulation_airsealing/index.cfm/mytopic=11260 
Weatherstripping background, and "how to"

Energy Star Home Improvement

www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=diy.diy_index 
Do-itself-yourself guide to sealing and insulating

Caulking and Weatherstripping

www.state.mn.us/mn/externalDocs/Commerce/
Caulking__Weatherstripping_110802035458_CaulkandWeather.pdf
 
Techniques, tactics, and tips for caulking and weatherstripping

Solar Hot Water

An article on Solar Hot Water and its benefits:
http://environment.about.com/od/renewableenergy/a/solar_water_hea.htm

Link to the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center's rebate program for Solar Hot Water:
http://www.masscec.com/index.cfm/page/Commonwealth-Solar-Hot-Water/cdid/11766/pid/11159

General Green Building - Residential

Energy and Envirnmental Affairs

www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=home_improvement.hm_improvement_index 
Within EERE, select Energy Efficiency / Residential and Business Energy Efficiency / Energy Efficiency for Your Home

Energy Star - Home Improvement

www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=new_homes.hm_index

United States Green Building Council

www.usgbc.org

Residential Energy Services Network (RESNET)

www.resnet.us

Home Energy

www.homeenergy.org

BuildingGreen.Com

www.BuildingGreen.com

GreenBuilding.Com

www.greenbuilding.com

360Chestnut

www.360chestnut.com 
A resource for information about residential energy efficiency

General Green Building - Commercial

Energy and Environmental Affairs - Business 

Within EERE, select Energy Efficiency / Residential and Business Energy Efficiency / Energy Efficiency for Your Home / Assistance for Business

Energy Star - Building and Plants 

www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=business.bus_index

Amazon Books - Energy Conservation in Small Business 

www.amazon.com/Energy-Conservation-Small-Business-Pearson/dp/081913659X

Center for Small Business and the Environment 

www.aboutcsbe.org 

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Multipurpose Organizational Resources

ASES (American Solar Energy Society)

www.ases.org 
Nonprofit organization dedicated to increasing the use of solar energy, energy efficiency, and other sustainable technologies in the U.S.

BuildingGreen, LLC 

www.BuildingGreen.com 
Independent company providing accurate, unbiased, and timely information for building-industry professionals and policy makers to improve the environmental performance, and reduce the adverse impacts of buildings.

CSBE (Center for Small Business and the Environment) 

www.aboutcsbe.org

  • Mobilizes the economic and political powerhouse known as small business on behalf of environmental protection

DSIRE (Database of State Incentive for Renewables & Efficiency) 

www.dsireusa.org 
Comprehensive source of information on state, local, utility, and federal incentives that promote renewable energy and energy efficiency.

EERE (Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy), part of DOE (US Dept. of Energy) 

www.eere.energy.gov 
Works to strengthen the United States' energy security, environmental quality, and economic vitality in partnership with the private sector, state and local government, DOE national laboratories, and universities.

EFI store 

www.energyfederation.org/greenstart 
Online store.

  • Offers energy saving products for members of New England GreenStart
  • Sponsored by Center for Ecological Technology, Mass Energy Consumers Alliance, and People's Power & Light

ENERGY STAR 

www.energystar.gov 
Joint program of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy.

  • Helps save money and protect the environment through energy efficient products and practices

EEA (Official Website of the MA Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs) 

www.mass.gov/?pageID=eoeeahomepage&L=1&L0=Home&sid=Eoeea 
Massachusetts Cabinet-level office that oversees both environmental and energy state agencies (Dept of Conservation and Recreation, Dept of Energy Resources, Dept of Environmental Protection, Dept of Food and Agriculture, Dept of Fish and Game, Dept of Public Utilities).

GRT (The Green Roundtable, Inc.) 

www.greenroundtable.org 
Independent non-profit organization whose mission is to mainstream green building and sustainable design and become obsolete.

Home Energy 

www.homeenergy.org 
Online magazine which disseminates objective and practical information on residential energy efficiency, performance, comfort, and affordability.

Web site of author, David Johnston (Green Remodeling) 

www.greenbuilding.com 
Source of information and expertise on green building.

Mass Energy

www.massenergy.com 
Non-profit organization that both advocates and acts in the marketplace on behalf of consumers and the environment.

  • Offers discount heating oil and renewable energy options

MTC (Massachusetts Technology Collaborative) 

www.masstech.org 
Massachusetts's development agency for renewable energy and the innovation economy

  • Works to stimulate economic activity in communities throughout the Commonwealth

NESEA (Northeast Sustainable Energy Association)

nesea.org 
Advances the adoption and practical application of sustainable, low carbon energy practices through a number ongoing programs and annual events.

  • Chapter of the American Solar Energy Society (ASES)

Rate It Green 

www.RateItGreen.com 
User-driven directory, ratings site, and community portal for the green building industry.

  • Provides a directory of service providers and ratings

RESNET (Residential Energy Services Network) 

www.resnet.us 
Industry not-for-profit membership corporation formed to develop a national market for home energy rating systems and energy efficient mortgages.

  • Sets national standards for building energy efficiency rating systems

SEBANE 

www.sebane.org 
Business association of solar energy companies based, or doing business, in New England.

  • Provides a source of solar professional 

U.S. Green Building Council 

www.usgbc.org 
501(c)(3) non-profit community of leaders working to make green buildings available to everyone.

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