Renewable/Alternative Energy and Green Living Guide

The following links were provided by Team Captain Planet and Team Nemo, two groups of high school seniors who are very passionate about helping the environment and educating others on how they can make a difference:

• http://www.builtgreen.org/
• http://www.partsgeek.com/mmparts/auto_resources_air_pollution.html
• http://www.environment.ucla.edu/reportcard/article.asp?parentid=1700
• http://www.bedroomfurniturespot.com/woodcraft-for-kids
• http://www.franklincountync.us/services/health/services/environmental-health
• http://www.clean-air-kids.org.uk/airquality.html

The U.S. Green Building Council is the nation’s foremost coalition of leaders from across the building industry working to promote buildings that are environmentally responsible, profitable and healthy places to live and work.

American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing energy efficiency as a means of promoting both economic prosperity and environmental protection.

Solar Energy International (SEI) works cooperatively with grassroots and development organizations to meet sustainable development goals with renewable energies.

Energy Information Portal is a gateway to hundreds of Web sites and thousands of online documents on energy efficiency and renewable energy.

Everblue are a veteran founded, accredited educational institution (edu), that has an extensive curriculum, including: LEED accreditation, multiple BPI Certifications, Renewable Energy Training, Weatherization Training, RESNET HERS Rater, NABCEP Solar Certification, Corporate Sustainability, and Carbon Accounting.

ENERGY STAR is a government-backed program helping businesses and individuals protect the environment through superior energy efficiency.

Saving energy gives businesses a competitive advantage, saves homeowners money, and protects the environment as well as human health. Check out the resources below to learn about ways you can help reduce energy consumption.

The primary purpose of the South Carolina Energy Office is to develop and implement a well-balanced energy strategy and to increase the efficiency of use of all energy sources throughout South Carolina.

Efficient Windows Collaborative is excited to announce the launch of a new database of efficiency initiatives including tax incentives, building code changes and legislative initiatives.

The mission of the Environmental Protection Agency is to protect human health and the environment. Since 1970, EPA has been working for a cleaner, healthier environment for the American people.

Smart Growth America is working to support citizen-driven planning that coordinates development, transportation, revitalization of older areas and preservation of open space and the environment.