Month: November 1999
Design and Construction – Landscape Contractors –
Design and Construction – Landscape Architects –
Sustainable Urban Landscape Information Series – providing sustainable landscape information to the public and to the horticulture/landscape industry.
Ecological Engineering Group – water-reuse systems, water and energy conservation, septic system alternatives, landscape design
Landscaping for Energy Efficiency – U.S. Department of Energy fact sheet detailing ways to save energy through landscaping.
LessLawn.com – Landscaping for gardeners and nature lovers – articles and resources for alternatives to grass lawns.
Design and Construction – Architects –
Architects –this listing is by no means comprehensive–to be included, please send us your information.
Listing of International Sustainable Architects – listing compiled by Wallace Research Group, a provider of information and research services for architects. See also Wallace Research Group’s listing of sustainable designers and consultants.
Amacher and Associates – Commercial and Residential Architecture, Home Design, Interior Design, Sustainable Development, Green Building
Cambridge, MA
617-354-8707
Kraus Fitch Architects, Inc. – Environmentally Inspired Design
110 Pulpit Hill Road
Amherst MA 01002
Telephone: 413-549-5799
William McDonough, FAIA – renowned designer, recipient of the Presidential Award for Sustainable Development, the nation’s highest environmental honor.
410 East Water Street
Charlottesville, Virginia 22902
Telephone: 434 979 1111
Loken Builders – Energy & Resource Efficient Construction & Consulting – Montana-based firm specializing in personalized remodeling and new construction.
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Design and Construction
Sustainable Sources – Green Building Professionals Directory, Green Real Estate (buy or sell your sustainably built house), bookstore, sourcebook, web services.
ENERGY STAR Homes – a program in several New England states to promote energy-efficient practices in new homes. Services include experts who will assess and rate your home construction project, make recommendations for efficiency improvements and financing.
Comfort Home Corporation – the Comfort Home Program offers energy-efficiency services through utility sponsorship to builders and home buyers of single family and multifamily housing.
Miscellaneous Design and Construction
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Miscellaneous Alternative Energy
Green-e – Renewable Electricity Certification Program administered by the non-profit Center for Resource Solutions. Its goal is to help consumers find environmentally sensitive energy providers in their areas and ensure that providers are providing the type of energy they claim.
Real Goods – “Products for an Ecologically Sustainable Future” – power production, distribution and storage, appliances, heating, cooling and lighting, more.
Plug Power — Fuel cells for home electricity generation. Based in NY.
ClearSolar — many solar-powered products for the home user.
Renewable Technologies — designs, engineers, installs, and services energy systems including fuel cells, wind turbines, solar, thermal. Based in California.
Alternative Energy – Selling Power to the Grid –
Selling Power to the Grid
Plug Power — Fuel cells for home electricity generation. Based in New York.
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Energy Efficient Appliances
ENERGY STAR – efficiency rating systems for appliances and buildings. Listings of approved products, including appliances, consumer electronics, office equipment, heating and cooling systems, lighting and more.
Top-Rated Appliances – list from the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy. Includes refrigerators, dishwashers, clothes washers and dryers, air conditioners, furnaces, and more.
Appliance Calculators – tools from the Pacific Gas and Electric Company for help calculating your energy savings with new appliances.
Appliances available from Eco-$mart Homes and Buildings Program, a program providing a number of services to facilitate sustainable living.
Alternative Energy – Use Reduction –
Noli Control Systems – compact fluorescent lightbulbs
Robert Rosen & Associates – energy reduction consultation for businesses
NSTAR Energy Efficiency Programs — offered to NSTAR customers (eastern Massachusetts)
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Alternative Energy – Vehicles –
Fleets & Fuels – “Business Intelligence on Alternative Technology Vehicles” – newsletter for businesses using alternative-energy vehicles in their fleets
Greasecar — convert your diesel automobile to run on vegetable oil
Vehicle Buyers Guide for Consumers – assistance in locating vehicle dealers, alternative fuel sources and filling stations, technology information.
CALSTART: Advanced Transportation Website – a non-profit organization, dedicated to the creation of an advanced transportation technologies industry and related markets.
DOER Vehicle Alternative Fuel Programs – Massachusetts Division of Energy Resources (DOER) guides and programs.
Veggie Van, Biodiesel, and Vegetable Oil Fuel – Information about making and using biodiesel. Discussion forums and the adventures of the Veggie Van, a biodiesel-fueled vehicle.
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