Resources

Professional Organizations

• Green Building Certification Institute  A non-profit organization that recognizes excellence in green building practices and performance globally through its third-party certification services and professional credentials.
• U.S. Green Building Council  Non-profit organization dedicated to sustainable building design and construction. Developers of the LEED building rating system.

The resources listed below are third-party sites are not affiliated with USGBC Louisiana.  

energy resources

• Energy Star  A government-backed program helping businesses and individuals protect the environment through superior energy efficiency.
• Solar for All NOLA  Solar for All NOLA offers homeowners and business owners an easy solution with either a no money down, no credit requirement solar lease with energy efficiency upgrades, or traditional financing for eligible homeowners and small businesses who wish to acquire a solar energy system.

Design and technical Resources

• 2030 Palette  An interactive online platform that puts the principles and actions behind low-carbon and resilient built environments at the fingertips of architects, planners and designers worldwide.
• ecomedes   Adatabase of products that meet environmental standards and/or contribute to rating systems. It allows you to create a project and get all the documentation needed for rating submittals.
• A Business Case for Green Building  A Review of the Costs and Benefits for Developers, Investors and Occupants 
• Arc  One platform with tools to measure and score operational performance for any space or building.

Educational Resources

• The Center for Green Schools  The Center for Green Schools at USGBC is engages educators in creating sustainable learning environments for their students and apply solid research to inform leadership—from school boards to college presidents—about the benefits of healthy, high-performing schools.

Incentive Resources

• Database of State Incentives for Renewables and Efficiency  The most comprehensive source of information on incentives and policies that support renewables and energy efficiency in the United States.