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Editor’s note
The following abstract describes a publication that is only available as a downloadable PDF.
Developed by Montana State University Extension and the University of Wyoming
Adapted with permission
This guide is one in the Exploring Energy Efficiency and Alternatives (E3A): Understanding Energy series. This one lists numerous green building programs that can help you see the value of not only the purchase price, or first price tag, of a building but also the second price tag, the operation and maintenance costs.
Topics
- Earth Advantage Institute
- Environments for Living
- Incentives
- National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) National Green Building Stand
- The Passive House Institute, U.S. (PHIUS)
- Renewable energy design strategies
- State and local programs
- U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Energy Star Program
- U.S. Green Building Council’s Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) program
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