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Utility & Natural Resource Conservation Programs & Rebates

• Database of State Incentives for Renewables & Energy (DSIRE™) DSIRE is the most comprehensive source of information on incentives and policies that support renewables and energy efficiency in the United States. Established in 1995, DSIRE is currently operated by the N.C. Solar Center at N.C. State University, with support from the Interstate Renewable Energy Council, Inc. DSIRE is funded by the U.S. Department of Energy. This is in no way an exhaustive list; it is intended to augment any research you might do. Please note that website information is subject to change.
• Cascade Natural Gas
• Puget Sound Energy
• Community Energy Program – WA State
• Whatcom Land Trust

Green Building Professionals

• Master Builders Association King/Snohomish Built Green Program
• National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Green Building Program
• Skagit/Island Counties Builders Association (SICBA) Built Green Program
• Northwest Eco Building Guild
• NW Energy Star Homes
• US Green Building Council (USGBC)

Energy Efficiency & Design

• Andgar Corp
• Arlington Electric
• Barron Heating
• Right Way
• Skagit Community Energy Challenge
• Whidbey Sun and Wind

Recycling & Composting

• Cedar Grove Compost
• Lautenbach Inc: Waste & Facilities Management 
• Waste Management Think Green®
• Calgary.com

Landscaping & Design

• Bullock’s Permaculture Homestead
• City of Bellingham Natural Yard Care

Asbestos Information

• Puget Sound Clean Air Agency

Asthma & Allergies

• American Lung Association
• American Lung Association of Washington
• Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America
• Whatcom County Hazardous Waste

Indoor Air Quality

• American Lung Association (ALA of Washington)
• Environmental Protection Agency

Lead Information

• EPA National Lead Information Center
• Center for Disease Control

Federal & State Incentive Programs

Linda can help you find incentives and rebates available through regional utilities and state or federal programs. Ask Linda about the following programs that could increase your business or home’s performance:

• HomePrint™
  Puget Sound Energy, a comprehensive evaluation of your everyday energy use
• The Conservation Incentive Program
  Cascade Natural Gas, cash incentives towards energy-efficient home improvements

Other Resources

King County Green Tools hosts a web site designed to serve King County residents in green building initiatives. GreenTools helps residents address issues such as sustainable development, energy efficiency, critical habitat restoration, and solid waste reduction. Residents benefit from GreenTools’ resources, including technical assistance, grants and incentives, and hands-on training for green building projects.

Even though the site is addressed to King County residents, it offers a wealth of resources for anyone desiring to undertake a green building project. A sampling of the topics includes listings of commercial and residential green building incentives, a do-it-yourself home energy audit guide, and links to the GreenTools blog and newsletter. The Eco-Cool Remodel Tool demonstrates ways to “green up” your remodeling project via an interactive virtual house.

Explore the resources offered at GreenTools.