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Energy Efficiency Resources

Our favorite resources for building performance, sustainable living, green building and more.

Welcome to our collection of energy efficiency resources. Let us know if you have a great resource for us to add to the list.

Home Performance Information

Home Performance with Energy Star Videos – A nice series that explain the process of improving your home performance.

Energy Websites:

PowerDown – is an electricity auditing and installation service that helps homeowners in the SF Bay region reduce their electricity bills and carbon footprint using inexpensive smart tools and the latest clean technologies.

Energy Circle – A great home energy resource including great products

Building Performance Organizations:

Building Performance Institute: Information about the most current standards in building science.
California Building Performance Contractors Association: Information about California’s leading building performance training and development association.

Organizations Dedicated to Saving Natural Resources

www.nationalsaveenergycoalition.com

www.efficiencyfirst.org

Home Performance Stories

http://www.ghostvillage.com/resources/2004/resources_10312004.shtml – a family haunted by “ghosts” was actually experiencing a very real and very serious home performance problem.

San Francisco Architect / Green, Sustainable and Resource Efficient Buildings

www.shiftdesignstudio.com – Jane Martin, AIA / ASLA / LEED AP is a licensed architect and principal of Shift Design Studio, specializing in the design of sustainable ‘green’ buildings, interiors and environs since 1997 – including renovations and new construction of residential, commercial, institutional and civic projects.