Green



Want to learn more about the green industry or conduct some research on sustainable real estate practices and policies? We currently put together a series of resources to help!

National Organizations

U.S. Green Building Council
www.usgbc.org

U.S. Green Building Council State Chapters
www.usgbc.org/chapters

USGBC – LEED AP Directory
https://ssl11.cyzap.net/gbcicertonline/onlinedirectory/

National Association of Home Builders – Certified Green Professionals (CGP)
www.nahb.org/directory.aspx?sectionID=1434&directoryID=1415

Residential Energy Services Network – Home Energy Professionals
http://www.resnet.us/directory/search

The American Institute of Architects
http://architectfinder.aia.org/

American Society of Interior Designers
http://www.asid.org/

Federal Tax Credits for Energy Efficiency

http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=products.pr_tax_credits

Funding Opportunities – National, State, & Local Programs

http://www.epa.gov/greenbuilding/tools/funding.htm

State-Specific Information, Incentives, and Credits

US Department of Energy - Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy by state
http://apps1.eere.energy.gov/states

Database for State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency
http://www.dsireusa.org/

State References

Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs
www.mass.gov/envir/ota/resources/energy_conserv

Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection
www.mass.gov/eea/agencies/massdep/

Northeast Sustainable Energy Association (Regional)
www.nesea.org

Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources
www.mass.gov/doer