Green Links
Mortgages Back to Top
From HUD:
Energy Efficient Mortgages have been around since 1992. You may qualify for relaxed qualifications and lower rates. Check here for Housing and Urban Development’s info on these mortgage products.
From DOE:
Financing an Energy-Efficient Home
From GSA:
Energy Efficient Mortgage Home Owner Guide
Air Quality Back to Top
From the EPA:
A Citizen's Guide to Radon.” This is the official radon primer in HTML And PDF.
Need more info on Radon? Check out the EPA’s "Home Buyer's and Seller's Guide to Radon"
From Other Sources:
Want to go a little deeper in your study of radon? Check out this site from the fine people at Jefferson County, Colorado.
Lead Issues Back to Top
From the EPA:
Protect Your Family from Lead in Your Home
Finding a Qualified Lead Professional for Your Home
Reducing Lead Hazards When Remodeling Your Home
Water Quality Back to Top
From the EPA:
Drinking Water and Health - What You Need to Know!
Other Sources:
Wellowner.org - Informing consumers about ground water and water wells
Mold Issues Back to Top
From the EPA:
A Brief Guide to Mold, Moisture, and Your Home
What About Asbestos? Back to Top
From the EPA:
Indoor Air Quality Back to Top
From the EPA:
Basic Information About Indoor Air Quality (IAQ)
Sources of Indoor Air Pollution - Improving Indoor Air Quality
Indoor Air Quality in Large Buildings
The Inside Story: A Guide to Indoor Air Quality
Soil Contamination Issues Back to Top
From the EPA:
Environmental Indicators Initiative - Better Protected Land
Where You Live - Search Your Community
Targeted Brownfields Assessments
Home and Health Back to Top
From Built Green Colorado:
Benefits of Owning a Built Green Home
Environmental Features and Benefits
From Energy Star:
What are Energy Star Qualified New Homes?
From Consumers Union:
From EPA:
Environmental Marketing Claims
Green Building Materials Back to Top
Windows and Doors
From DOE:
From NFRC:
Window Energy Performance Label
From Energy Star
Windows, Doors, and Skylights Key Product Criteria
From Efficient Windows Collaborative:
Heating and Cooling
From Energy Star:
A Guide to Energy-Efficient Cooling and Heating
Life Cycle Cost Estimate for an ENERGY STAR Qualified Gas Residential Furnace
Life Cycle Cost Estimate for ENERGY STAR Qualified Oil Boilers
From DOE:
Automatic and Programmable Thermostats
Cooling Your Home with Fans and Ventilation
Energy-Efficient Air Conditioning
From Kansas State University:
Selecting a Home Heating System
From ColoradoENERGY.org:
Heating System Efficiency Table
Calculating Savings, Replacing Your Heating System
Replacing Your Air Conditioner
Air Conditioner SEER Value Table
Insulation:
From DOE:
From Energy Star:
Recommended Levels of Insulation
From ColoradoENERGY.org:
Calculating Savings - Adding Insulation
Appliances Back to Top
From DOE:
Buildings for the 21st Century: Energy-Efficient Appliances
Energy Savers: How to Read the EnergyGuide Label
Green Building Techniques Back to Top
Building Orientation
From DOE:
Greening Federal Facilities - Building Placement and Orientation on a Site
Energy Savers: Sunspace Orientation and Glazing Angles
Passive Solar Design for the Home
Solar Technologies
From DOE:
Residential Solar Heating Collectors
Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Office: Photovoltaics
Incentive Programs Back to Top
Database of State Incentives for Renewables and Efficiency
Finding Contractors: Back to Top
Miscellaneous Links Back to Top
Here is a link to This Old House’s web site for their Austin, TX rehab of a craftsman bungalow. Some interesting use of “green” building products.
The DOE’s Glossary of Energy-Related Terms
Green Organizations Back to Top
American Council for Energy-Efficient Economy
American Wind Energy Association
Center for Renewable Energy and Sustainable Technology
Database of State Incentives for Renewable Energy
Electric Drive Transportation Association
National Institute of Building Sciences
National Resources Defense Council
Partnership for Advancing Housing Technology
Residential Energy Services Network
Sustainable Building Industry Council
Alternative Housing Back to Top
fabprefab.com (Container Housing)
Modern Marvels -- Shipping Container Homes by Container City (on YouTube)