Linda Reeder considers sustainable solutions in everything she designs. She is the author of the book
Guide to Green Building Rating Systems: Understanding LEED, Green Globes, ENERGY STAR, the National Green Building Standard,
and More and has written numerous articles on sustainable design topics.
Green Building Resources
Energy
Efficient Building Practices
for residential buildings are available on the U.S. Department
of Energy’s Building Technologies Program website.
FindSolar.com offers a solar calculator to estimate the cost and
payback period for installing a solar system, as well as a list
of local solar contractors.
The Connecticut Clean Energy Fund
develops, invests in and promotes clean energy sources for sustainable
energy for the benefit of Connecticut ratepayers. Its website
has information on rebates for installing renewable energy and
educational opportunities. Click here for resources on green
buildings.
The Database of State Incentives for Renewables and Efficiency
is a comprehensive source of information on state, local,
utility, and federal incentives that promote renewable energy
and energy efficiency.
The Connecticut Green Building Council seeks to improve the
quality of life in Connecticut through the promotion of
intelligently designed and constructed high performance energy
efficient buildings.
The U.S. Green Building Council is working to make green
buildings accessible to everyone within a generation. Its
website information includes the Green Home Guide and
information about LEED.
The Cool Cities campaign empowers city residents and local
leaders to join and encourage their cities to implement smart
energy solutions to save money and build a cleaner, safer
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