There has been a huge interest in how real estate is related to the environment and health.  People want to enjoy their property, have a healthy lifestyle and at the same time be environmentally responsible.  Interest ranges from concerns about saving energy and money, to improving the quality of our environment in our communities, to dealing with large issues such as climate change.

This page has links to many sources of information that might be of interest to anyone that wants to improve the energy efficiency of their home, to minimizing the envrionmental impact of home improvements, to tips on shopping for products that provide maximum benefit with minimal environmental impact.

Walkability Scores: www.walkscore.com

ENERGY STAR: www.energystar.gov

Residential Services Network (RESNET) HERS score: www.resnet.us

American Society of Interior Designers, Inc., :REGREEN Guidelines 2008 & case studies”: www.regreenprogram.org

U.S. Dept. of Energy: www.energy.gov

Carbon Footprint calculators: www.earthlab.com, www.conservation.org, www.carbonfund.org

Green Energy Certification: www.green-e.org/energy

American Wind Energy Association Source: www.awea.org

National Wildlife Foundation provides an online water calculator: www.nwf.org/water/watercalculator

U.S. Green Building Council, LEED certification & AP's: www.usgbc.org

Residential Services Network (RESNET) HERS score: www.resnet.us

American Society of Interior Designers, Inc., :REGREEN Guidelines 2008 & case studies”: www.regreenprogram.org

U.S. Dept. of Energy: www.energy.gov

Alameda County Waste Management Authority & Source Reduction and Recycling Board, Home Remodeling Green Guidelines: www.stopwaste.org

Forest Stewardship Council: www.fscus.org

Green Seal: www.greenseal.oeg

Residential Building Diagnostic tools: www.toolbase.org

American Institute of Architects “Walk The Walk” campaign: www.aia.org/walkthewalk

Video, The Story of Stuff: www.storyofstuff.com

Energy Star fact sheet: www.doityourself.com/stry/energy-star-fact-sheet

Fuel Efficiency: www.fueleconomy.gov