Helpful Links
Use the following links to find out more about how you can improve the sustainability of your laboratory or other high-performance facility, or to find a job opportunity in this field.
Associations and Organizations
- American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE)
An international membership organization of engineers whose mission is to advance the arts and sciences of heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration for the public's benefit through continuous research and outreach. - American Solar Energy Society (ASES)
A national organization dedicated to advancing the use of solar energy throughout the U.S. - American Wind Energy Association (AWEA)
A national trade association representing members of the wind industry. AWEA provides information on wind energy projects worldwide, as well as new technologies and policy developments related to wind energy. - Tradeline, Inc.
Provides leading-edge resources for facilities planners and managers through its conferences, website, and publications. - U.S. Green Building Council
An organization that promotes buildings that are environmentally responsible, profitable, and healthy places to live and work.
Government Websites
- Climate
Neutral Research Campuses
A website developed by the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) National Renewable Energy Laboratory and Cornell University to help campus-based institutions develop clean energy and carbon-reduction strategies. - EnergyPlus
Architects and engineers can benefit from the enhanced energy modeling software, EnergyPlus, by DOE, which quickly calculates heating, cooling, ventilation, and lighting energy requirements. Download is free of charge. - ENERGY STAR
ENERGY STAR is a joint voluntary labeling program of EPA and DOE designed to identify and promote energy-efficient products to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Read about products for both your home and business. - Greening
EPA
EPA is working to reduce the environmental impact of its facilities and operations, from building new, environmentally sustainable structures to improving the energy efficiency of older buildings. - GSA
Public Buildings Services - Sustainable Design
GSA is committed to incorporating principles of sustainable design and energy efficiency into all of its building projects. - Laboratories for the 21st Century (Labs21®)
The Labs21 program is a voluntary partnership program dedicated to improving the environmental performance of U.S. laboratories.
The Labs21 Tool Kit includes several useful resources.
- WaterSense
WaterSense is a partnership program sponsored by EPA to save water by labeling water-efficient products. Learn about WaterSense products, how to save water, and how businesses and organizations can partner with WaterSense.
Non-government Websites
- Green Seal
Green Seal is an independent, nonprofit organization promoting the manufacture and sale of environmentally responsible consumer products. - U.S.
Green Building Council (USGBC)
USGBC is working to promote buildings that are environmentally responsible, profitable, and healthy places to live and work. - Whole Building Design Guide (WBDG)
The WBDG provides government and industry professionals with information on building-related guidance, criteria, and technology from a 'whole buildings' perspective. - Wind Turbines
This growing Web community is dedicated to wind energy. It aims to be a venue for collaboration, interaction, networking, and promotion.
Job Opportunities
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