Green Asset Management Toolkit Index of Resources
Establishing a Foundation and Framework for Green Asset Management Resources
Energy Efficient Rehab Advisor
How to Hire an Energy Services Company
Retro-Commissioning Toolkit
Energy Conservation for Housing
TREAT – Residential Energy Analysis Tools
Professional Home Energy Audit
HUD Rehabilitation Energy Guidelines
RESNET National Standard for Home Energy Audits
Retro-Commissioning Guide for Building Owners
ENERGY STAR Guidelines for Energy Management
EPA Energy Management Tools Green Resources
EPA Facility Energy Assessment Matrix
Residential Data Collection Worksheet
LISC Green Rehabilitation of Multifamily Rental Properties
Enterprise Community Partners
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
USGBC, Greenbuild365
California Integrated Waste Management Board
BuildingGreen.com
Sustainable Buildings Industry Council
Housing California
NAHMA Credential for Green Property Management
ENERGY STAR®: Gather and Track Data
How to Read Your Utility Bills
Key Tips on How to Read Your Utility Bills
ROI Calculator for Energy Efficiency Projects
U.S. HUP Payback Period Evaluation
Sieglinde Fuller, NIST Life-Cycle Cost Analysis
Incremental Cost, Measurable Savings
The Cost of Green Revisited:
Davis Langdon
DoE: Long-Term Investments for Energy Savings
EPA's Environmentally Preferable Purchasing Tool Suite
Behind the Logos: Understanding Green Product Certification
Healthy Buildings Network
Green Vendor and Services Directory
Online GreenSpec Directory
Carpet and Rug Institute's Green Label/Green Label Plus
Cradle-to-Cradle-General: Lifecycle Assesment
EcoLogo: Public Environmental Certification
Forest Stewardship Council
Greenguard: Recycled Content, IAQ, Lifecycle
FloorScore-Flooring
Home Depot Eco Options Program
Green Seal
Engaging an Energy Consultant
Hiring and Working with Green Professionals
Residential Energy Services Network
Green Contractors: Engineering News Record
Hiring an Energy Consultant
Websites for Searching Energy Consultants by Location
(Continued)
National Association of the Remodeling Industry
What is a HERS Rating?
www.rehabadvisor.pathnet.org/calculator.asp
www.energy.ca.gov/reports/efficiency_handbooks/400-00-001D.PDF
www.cacx.org/resources/rcxtools/spreadsheet_tools.html
www.abtassoc.com/reports/D19980034.pdf
www.psdconsulting.com/software/treat
www.energysavers.gov/your_home/energy_audits/index.cfm/mytopic=11180
www.huduser.org/publications/destech/multi.html
www.resnet.us/standards/audit/National_Energy_Audit_Standard.pdf
www.peci.org/documents/EPAguide.pdf
www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=guidelines.guidelines_index
www.energystar.gov/ia/business/guidelines/assessment_matrix.xls
energystar.gov/ia/business/guidelines/Facility_Energy_Assessment_Matrix.xls
www.state.nj.us/treasury/taxation/pdf/pamsvol/datacollectionwrk2.pdf
www.fypower.org/pdf/GreenRehab_MultiFamily.pdf
www.practitionerresources.org/documents.html?c=312
www.epa.gov/greenbuilding/
www.greenbuild365.org/coursecatalog.aspx
www.ciwmb.ca.gov/Greenbuilding/Training/State.htm
www.buildinggreen.com/menus/topics.cfm
www.sbicouncil.org/displaycommon.cfm?an=1&subarticlenbr=3
www.housingca.org/events/
www.nahma.org/content/greencred.html
www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=assess_performance.gather_data
www.ccicenter.org/archives/28
docs.cpuc.ca.gov/published/Report/8526.htm
www.greencommunitiesonline.org/tools/documents/roi_calculator.xls
nhl.gov/offices/cpd/affordablehousing/training/web/energy/cost/calculation.cfm
www.wbdg.org/resources/lcca.php
www.greencommunitiesonline.org
www.davislangdon.com/upload/images/
publications/USA/The%20Cost%20of%20Green%20Revisited.pdf
www.energysavers.gov/seasonal/long_term_investments.html
www.epa.gov/epp/tools/index.htm#b
www.buildinggreen.com/auth/article.cfm?fileName=170101a.xml
www.healthybuilding.net/
www.nerc.org/documents/green_purchasing/adtnlgrnvndrs.html
www.buildinggreen.com/menus/index.cfm
www.carpet-rug.org
www.c2ccertified.com
www.ecologo.org
www.fsc.org
www.greenguard.org
www.rfci.com
www6.homedepot.com/ecooptions
www.greenseal.org
www.practitionerresources.org/cache/documents/670/67081.pdf
practicaconsulting.com/pdfs/HireWorkwithGreenBldgPros_060930.pdf
www.natresnet.org and www.resnet.us/directory/raters.aspx
enr.construction.com/people/topLists/greenCont/topgreenCont_1-50.asp
www.cabec.org/hiringenergyconsultants.php
lowimpactliving.com/providers/Environmental-Energy-Audits-Consulting/21
www.consultantsregistrar.com/industrysearch/energy.html
www.nari.org
www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=bldrs_lenders_raters.nh_HERS
Operations and Maintenance Resources for Green Asset Management
HVAC Maintenance Tips
NISB Sustainable Operations and Management Practices
Water Heater Rescue
Reliability-Centered Maintenance: Alan Pride
Xeriscaping
Mulch Basics
Minimize Impervious Surfaces
All About Composting
Austin Energy Green Building's Sourcebook
PA Green Building Operations and Maintenance Manual
Integrated Pest Management
Nurture the Soil
Xeriscaping
Lawn Care Equipment
PA Green Building Operations and Maintenance Manual
Light Pollution
Composting
A Guide to Green Maintenance and Operations
EPA's Green Cleaning Pollution Prevention Calculator
Multifamily Resident Education Tip Sheets for Pest Control
Green Shield Evaluation Form for Facilities
Integrated Pest Management for Affordable Housing
Related Heathly Homes Resources
GREENGUARD Environmental Institute
Critter Library: Havahart
Green and Clean: The Designer’s Impact on Maintenance
A 10-Step Guide to Green Cleaning Implementation
Water Saving Tips
Residential End Uses of Water
California Considers New Recycling Law
Action on Smoking and Health Press Release
Environmental Tabacco Smoke
Enterprise Green Communities’ Carbon Calculator
Room-by-Room Energy Savings Tips
Flex Your Power
Recycling Guidelines for Multifamily Housing Design
Trolley Square Green Living Guide
Trolley Square Manual Para Vivir Verde
Smoke Free Housing
Recycling: Earth 911
100+ Tips for Reducing Water Use
EPA’s Portfolio Manager
Energy Tracking Card
Database of State Incentives for Renewables and Efficiency
heatingcoolinghelp.com/maintenance-tips.asp
www.wbdg.org/resources/sustainableom.php
www.waterheaterrescue.com/
www.wbdg.org/resources/rcm.php
www.buildingscience.com/glossary/xeriscaping
www.stopwaste.org/home/index.asp?page=147
www.stopwaste.org/docs/protectwaterandair.pdf
www.stopwaste.org/home/index.asp?page=441
www.austinenergy.com/energy%20efficiency/programs
Green%20Building/Sourcebook/index.htm
www.dgs.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt/community
energy/1300/green_building_maintenance_manual/254756
www.stopwaste.org/docs/protectwaterandair.pdf
www.stopwaste.org/521819102005nurturesoil.pdf
xeriscape.sustainablesources.com
www.greenseal.org/resources/reports/CGR=LawnCareEquip.pdf
www.dgs.state.pa.us/dgs/lib/dgs/green_bldg/greenbuildingbook.pdf
www.aae.org.uk/Life_in_the_Universe/light_pollution.htm
www.greenbuilder.com/sourcebook/CompostSystem.html
www.stopwaste.org/docs/gbmg-dec-20-07ltr.pdf
http://204.12.33.69/janitor/index.asp
www.orkincommercial.com/docs/
Orkin_TipSheets_Tip%20Sheets_FINAL_12.4.08.pdf
www.greenshieldcertified.org/standards/facilities.pdf
www.healthyhomestraining.org/ipm/
IPM_MFH_Hand_1_ARC_IPM_Toolkit_9-11-08.pdf
www.healthyhomestraining.org/ipm/training.htm
www.healthyhomestraining.org/ipm/Case_Study_Costs_10-26-07.pdf
www.healthyhomestraining.org/IPM/Vendor.htm
www.healthyhomestraining.org/IPM/contract.htm
www.greenguard.org
www.havahart.com/advice/critter-library
www.ashkingroup.com/pdfs/Architect/AIAPAPER.PDF
www.h2e-online.org/docs/h2e10stepgreenclean-r5.pdf
www.bewaterwise.com/tips01.html
www.waterresearchfoundation.org/research/topicsandprojects/execSum/241.aspx
www.scrippsnews.com/node/25245
ash.org/ashprhud
www.ashrae.org/content/ASHRAE/ASHRAE/
ArticleAltFormat/20058211239_347.pdf
greencommunitiesonline.org/tools/carbon-calculator/calc.asp?page=individual
www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?fuseaction=popuptool.atHome
www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=products.es_at_home_tips
www.fypower.org/res/tools/energy_tips.html
www.stopwaste.org/docs/1720381662005mfu-designguidelines.pdf
www.greencommunitiesonline.org/tools/resources
www.greencommunitiesonline.org/tools/resources
www.smokefreeforme.org/landlord.php
www.practitionerresources.org/showdoc.html?id=67279&
topic=7.%20Healthy%20Living%20Environment&doctype=Spreadsheet
earth911.com/recycling
www.wateruseitwisely.com/100-ways-to-conserve/index.php
www.energystar.gov/istar/pmpam
www.energystar.gov/ia/business/downloads/PM_QuickRefGuide.pdf
www.climatewise.net.au/Documents/Energy%20tracking%20card.pdf
www.dsireusa.org/
Resources for Developing a Plan for Building Upgrades
Air Barriers www.energysavers.gov/your_home/insulation_airsealing/index.cfm/mytopic=11300
Radiant Barriers www.toolbase.org/Technology-Inventory/Roofs/radiant-barriers
Residential HVAC www.cee1.org/resid/rs-ac/rs-ac-main.php3
Dishwashers www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=dishwash.pr_dishwashers
Clothes Washers www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=clotheswash.pr_clothes_washers
Operating a Swimming Pool Pump for Energy Efficiency apps1.eere.energy.gov/consumer/your_home/
water_heating/index.cfm/mytopic=13290
Solar: World’s Fastest Growing Energy Technology www.socialfunds.com/news/article.cgi/2639.html
DOE Insulation Calculator www.ornl.gov/sci/roofs%2Bwalls/insulation/ins_16.html
ENERGY STAR® Bulk Purchasing www.quantityquotes.net
A Guide to Energy Efficient Heating and Cooling www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=heat_cool.pr_hvac
CEE-AHRI HVAC Directory www.ceehvacdirectory.org
AHRI Directory of Certified Product Performance www.ahridirectory.org/ahridirectory/pages/home.aspx
Energy Design Resources: HVAC Design www.energydesignresources.com//technology/hvacdesign.aspx
California Lighting Technology Center (CLTC) cltc.ucdavis.edu/
High Efficiency Water Heaters www.energystar.gov/ia/new_homes/features/WaterHtrs_062906.pdf
Understanding Solar Thermal Systems: Home Energy Magazine www.homeenergy.org/article_preview.php
?id=381&article_title=Understanding_Solar-Thermal_Systems
Home Depot Grant Foundation www.homedepotfoundation.org/housing.html
Green Communities Grants www.greencommunitiesonline.org
Energy Consumption Model www.novoco.com/low_income_housing/lihtc/irs_guidance.php
Energy Efficient Commercial Buildings Tax Credit openpub.realread.com/rrserver/browser?
title=/ASHRAE_1/ashrae_90_1_2007_IP_1280
Green Communities Checklist www.greencommunitiesonline.org/tools/criteria/green_criteria_checklist.pdf
The Citi Green Energy Community Investment Fund http://www.heliomu.com/green-energy-community-investment-fund
The Tax Incentives Assistance Project www.energytaxincentives.org
Global Green Tax Incentives www.globalgreen.org/i/file/qap_report_2006.pdf
USGBC LEED Existing Buildings www.usgbc.org/leed/eb
Building Profile Worksheet, REGREEN, guidelines www.regreenprogram.org
Green Rehabilitation of Multifamily Rental Properties www.nw.org/network/green/documents/LISCGreenRehabofMFGuide.pdf
Green Multifamily Checklist: Scottsdale Green Building Program www.scottsdaleaz.gov/Assets/Public+Website/greenbuilding/
GB_Multi-Family_Checklist.pdf
Blueprint for Green Affordable Housing www.globalgreen.org/publications/
LEED Affordable Housing www.greenhomeguide.org/affordable/index.html
HUD Technology Roadmap www.huduser.org/portal/publications/destech/tech_rdEnergy.html
Multifamily Green Building Guidelines recycle.stopwaste.org/mfdown/MultiFam.pdf

Green Asset Management Best Practices and Links

Homeowner’s Rehab www.homeownersrehab.org

Urban Edge Green Housing urbanedge.org/green-housing.php
EPA Links www.epa.gov
Links for New Homes www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=new_homes.hm_index
Home Renovations www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=home_improvement.hm_improvement_index
ENERGY STAR Products www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=bldrs_lenders_raters.pt_bldr
Information for Home builders, Lenders, and Raters www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=bldrs_lenders_raters.pt_bldr
U.S. EPA ENERGY STAR® Program www.energystar.gov
New ENERGY STAR® Home Guidelines www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=
bldrs_lenders_raters.homes_guidelns
ENERGY STAR® New Homes Partners in California www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?fuseaction=
new_homes_partners.showStateResults&s_code=CA
Resources for ENERGY STAR® Partners www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=
bldrs_lenders_raters.nh_partner_resources
U.S. Dept. of Energy (DOE) Rebuild America www.rebuild.org
U.S. DOE Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy www.eere.energy.gov/
U.S. Housing and Urban Development (HUD) www.hud.gov
Green Asset Management Best Practices and Links
Listing of HUD Resources www.hudclips.org/cgi/index.cgi
U.S. HUD Multifamily Clearinghouse www.hud.gov/offices/hsg/mfh/hc/mfhc.cfm
American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy www.aceee.org
The Top-rated, Energy-Efficient Appliances aceee.org/consumerguide/index.htm
Alliance to Save Energy www.ase.org
Resources for Homebuilders ase.org/section/_audience/eprofessionals/builders
Policy Document Library ase.org/section/_audience/policy/library
American Solar Energy Society www.ases.org
Consortium for Energy Efficiency www.cee1.org/home.html
The Residential Section www.cee1.org/resid/resid-main.php3
Clothes Washers www.cee1.org/resid/seha/rwsh/rwsh-main.php3
Home Appliances www.cee1.org/resid/seha/seha-main.php3
Lighting www.cee1.org/resid/rs-lt/rs-lt-main.php3
Whole House www.cee1.org/resid/hp/hp-main.php3
HVAC www.cee1.org/resid/rs-ac/rs-ac-main.php3
Cool Roof Rating Council www.coolroofs.org
Enercom’s Energy Depot www.energydepot.com
Energy Library www.energydepot.com/epcorcom/library/library.asp
EnergyGuy www.theenergyguy.com
Florida Solar Energy Center www.fsec.ucf.edu
Building Science Basics www.fsec.ucf.edu/en/consumer/buildings/basics/index.htm
Building Research Publications List www.fsec.ucf.edu/en/publications/publist.php?dept=br
Home Designs www.fsec.ucf.edu/en/consumer/buildings/homes/designs/index.htm
Southface www.southface.org
Global Green USA www.globalgreen.org
Integrated Building and Construction Solutions www.ibacos.com
Iris Communications www.irisinc.com
Green Building Source oikos.com/index.php
Iris Catalog of Energy-Efficient Products oikos.com/green_products/index.php
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory www.lbl.gov
Home Energy Saver Calculator hes.lbl.gov
Low-Income Housing Rehabilitation for Sustainability www.serapdx.com/resource/publ/Low%20Income%20Housing.pdf
National Fenestration Rating Council www.nfrc.org
National Resources Defense Council www.nrdc.org
Affordable Green Housing www.nrdc.org/cities/building/fhousing.asp
Green Communities www.greencommunitiesonline.org
Partnership for Advancing Technology in Housing www.pathnet.org
Rebuild America www.rebuild.org/index.asp
The Sustainable Building Sourcebook www.austinenergy.com/Energy%20Efficiency/
Programs/Green%20Building/Sourcebook/index.htm
U.S. Green Building Council www.usgbc.org
BuildingGreen.com and GreenBuildingAdvisor.com www.greenbuildingadvisor.com
www.buildinggreen.com/ecommerce/ebn.cfm?
www.buildinggreen.com/ecommerce/gs.cfm?
www.buildinggreen.com/ecommerce/bgsuite.cfm?
Home Energy Magazine www.homeenergy.org
A review of the most efficient boilers homeenergy.org/archive/hem.dis.anl.gov/eehem/95/950909.html
A review of the benefits of radiant barriers in attics homeenergy.org/archive/hem.dis.anl.gov/eehem/92/920704.html
Fuel use in multifamily buildings homeenergy.org/archive/hem.dis.anl.gov/eehem/99/991112.html
New guidelines for multifamily water heating homeenergy.org/archive/hem.dis.anl.gov/eehem/96/960713.html
Allocation of Energy Costs homeenergy.org/archive/hem.dis.anl.gov/eehem/99/990714.html
Green Products for Multifamily Rehab homeenergy.org/archive/hem.dis.anl.gov/eehem/00/001114.html
Housing Zone www.housingzone.com