Other Greening Resource Page
1. ENERGY STAR
ENERGY STAR is a joint program of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy helping us all save money and protect the environment through energy efficient products and practices.
http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=lighting.pr_lighting
2. ENERGY STAR
Solid State LuminairesGives information on the requirements for the new Energy Star specifications for solid state luminaires.
http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=new_specs.ssl_luminaires
3. DOE SSL Program
The Department of Energy has a lot of projects and initiatives as well as an abundance of information on LED’s.
http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=new_specs.ssl_luminaires
4. Planet Green Discovery
Communications has put together a “How to Go Green” guide providing information on different ways to be more efficient and green with lighting.
http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=lighting.pr_lighting
5. National Lighting Bureau
The National Lighting Bureau (NLB) is a not-for-profit organization founded in 1976 to educate lighting decision-makers about the benefits of High-Benefit Lighting®. The NLB is sponsored by professional societies, trade associations, manufacturers, utilities, and agencies of the federal government.
6. NREL Energy-Efficient Building Program
The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) is the nation's primary laboratory for renewable energy and energy efficiency research and development (R&D).
http://www.nrel.gov/science_technology/
7. RPI Lighting Research Center
A great resource for LED innovation, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institutes Lighting Resource Center claims to be the leading university-based research organization devoted to lighting.
http://www.lrc.rpi.edu/researchAreas/leds.asp
8. US Green Building Council
The U.S. Green Building Council is a 501(c)(3) non-profit community of leaders working to make green buildings available to everyone within a generation.
9. USGBC LEED Rating System
A third-party certification program and the nationally accepted benchmark for the design, construction and operation of high performance green buildings.10. U.S. DOE Energy Efficiency and Renewal Energy Site
A good resource for information on Green Power, economic impact of renewable energy, and other "Green" initiatives going in Congress.
11. Tree Hugger
A Discovery company site dedicated to Greening initiatives on various products and manufacturing around the world.
12. Green Made Simple
A resource providing information on Green products available and Home Energy rebates and credits available in your area.
