We hope that you find the links below helpful and informative as you strive to learn more about sustainable construction and living. In addition to the web links listed below, we have also compiled a list of useful books that will help interested parties increase their understanding of sustainable building practices.
Green Building Information
www.energystar.gov
National Energy Star website with information on Energy Star certified products and the Energy Star Homes© program.
www.natresnet.org
Information on the Home Energy Ratings System (HERS) Index, the basis for the Energy Star Homes Program
www.usgbc.org
National USGBC website with information on the LEED for Homes© program
www.maineusgbc.org
Local chapter of the USGBC, local event and trainings are listed on this site
www.greenbuildingadvisor.com
Sustainable building techniques and advice
www.buildingscience.com
Building best practice and all things building science related
www.buildinggreen.com
Information on the latest green building news and products
www.greenhomeguide.org
Brought to you by USGBC, this site covers all things related to your green home project.
Local Retailers
www.fwhorch.com
Located in Brunswick, Maine
www.mainegreenbuilding.com
Located in Portland, Maine
Online Retailers
www.energyfederation.org
Air sealing, ventilation, and lighting product online retailer
www.conservationtechnology.com
Supplier of Tenoarm© stabilized poly vapor barrier.
Third Party Performance Testing
www.fore-solutions.com
Fore Solutions is Maine’s premier LEED for Homes provider
www.horizonmaine.com
Horizon Residential Energy Services - Home Energy Ratings for the Energy Star and LEED for Homes Programs
www.wydevue.com
Wydevue Residential Energy Services – Home Energy Ratings for the Energy Star and LEED for Homes Programs
www.nfrc.org
Window performance data
www.ahridirectory.org/ahridirectory/pages/home.aspx
Mechanical equipment performance data
Green Product Verifiers
www.fsc.org
Forest Stewardship Council, information on sustainable forestry practices
www.greenseal.org
Learn more about low-VOC products and the GreenSeal© standard
www.greenguard.org
Learn more about low-VOC products and the GreenGuard© standard
www.ecologo.org
Learn more about the Canadian Ecologo© standard
Sustainable Lifestyle Information
portlandmainepermaculture.wordpress.com
Local permaculture resource
www.lowimpactliving.com
Great information on green home products and services
Additional Reference Materials
A Builders Guide to Cold Climates
by Joe Lstiebrik
Insulate and Weatherize
by Bruce Harley
Your Green Home
by Alex Wilson
The Home Energy Diet
by Paul Scheckel
Home Energy Magazine
www.homeenergy.org
Smart Homeowner Magazine
www.smart-homeowner.com
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