Government Agency Actions: Facilities

Green Building Design:

Build and operate your buildings to make them energy efficient and healthy, saving on your utility bills, protecting your local ecosystem and creating a healthy work environment

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

Tips for healthy indoor air (www.epa.gov/iaq/greenbuilding/index.html)

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

US Green Building Council Learn how to build a green building and get it certified by the US GBC (http://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

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

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)