http://www.dsireusa.org/ - A comprehensive source of information on state, local , utility, and federal incentives and policies that promote renewable energy and energy efficiency.
http://www.buildinggreen.com/ - General resource for green building, both residential and commercial
http://www.nrdc.org/buildinggreen/default.asp - How building green can boost your bottom line
http://www.oregon.gov/ODOT/recovery/stimulus_info.shtml - Lists ODOT projects funded with Stimulus money and how contractors can register with ODOT to qualify for these jobs.
http://www.leg.state.or.us/comm/lfo/ - List of stimulus projects and estimated start dates and other stimulus information.
http://www.deq.state.or.us/recovery/stimulusFunding.htm - Outlines $53 million of DEQ stimulus funding.
http://www.oregon.gov/ENERGY/CONS/BUS/tax/pass-through.shtml - Explains the pass through option for owners that want the benefit of the energy tax credit but have no tax liability and how they can partner with other businesses to get some benefit.
https://www.energystar.gov - Good resource for energy saving products and ideas
http://www.ppi2pass.com/ppi/PPIShop_ct_CIVIL&idx=8 - Provider for LEED certification exam preparation course. Provides on-line practice test.
http://www.usgbc.org/ - US Green Building Council (USGBC) website. Information on Leadership in Energy and Design (LEED) certificationhttp://www.gbci.org/DisplayPage.aspx?CMSPageID=28 - Information on the requirements for LEED professional credentials
http://www.rebuildingcenter.org/ - Good source for used building materials and for deconstruction services
http://www.oregonmetro.gov/index.cfm/go/by.web/id=24684 - Metro’s construction salvaging and recycling toolkit
http://www.greenconstructionatwork.com- ABC national resource guide to green building
http://www.epa.gov/greenbuilding/ - Good source for information on green building Newsroom
Proposed tax credit raises bar for energy efficiency
(October 13, 2009)