Business Actions: Facilities

Green Building Design:

Build and operate your building to make it energy efficient and healthy, saving on your utility bills, protecting your local ecosystem and creating a healthy work place

Build It Green Connects consumers and building professionals with the tools and technical expertise they need to build quality green buildings. (www.builditgreen.org)

Greening Affordable Housing Resourceful site with links to Bay Area green affordable housing sites (www.frontierassoc.net/greenaffordablehousing/index.shtml)

Sustainable Buildings Industry Council Brings together design professionals, corporations, and individuals who are committed to sustainable design (www.sbicouncil.org/)

US Green Building Council Learn how to build a green building and get it certified by the US GBC (www.usgbc.org/)

Sustainable Urban Landscape Information Series Comprehensive site for maximizing landscape functionality, cost effectiveness, and minimizing environmental impacts (www.sustland.umn.edu/)

Energy:

Maximize your energy efficiency and save money

Business Energy Coalition Find out if you qualify for financial payment for conserving energy when energy supplies are tight. www.energycoalition.org/business_services/

Energy Star Small Business Program Helps energy users identify energy efficient products and practices (www.energystar.gov)

Flex Your Power Find incentives/rebates, technical assistance, retailers, product guides, case studies and more for commercial and small businesses, and industry. (www.fypower.org) Join FYP Bay Area

Pacific Gas & Electric Energy Center Offers educational programs, design tools, advice, and support to create energy efficient buildings and comfortable indoor environments. (www.pge.com/pec)

Small Business Energy Alliance Provides assistance for small business owners on how to save energy and money. (www.sbeaonline.com)

Employee Safety:

Make the work place a healthy one

Occupational Health & Safety OSHA's mission is to assure the safety and health of America's workers by setting and enforcing standards; providing training, outreach, and education; establishing partnerships; and encouraging continual improvement in workplace safety and health. (www.osha.gov/)