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Build to Save Energy
The most exciting houses being built today are energy-efficient, sustainable, and thoroughly green. From solar-powered dwellings to homes underground, some of these new homes are entirely "off the grid," generating more power than they actually use. But even if you aren't ready for a radical new house, you can slash your utility bills through energy-efficient design.

Alliance to Save Energy
For teachers, policy makers, and building professionals, the Alliance to Save Energy provides information and resources related to energy conservation.

American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy (ACEEE)
This nonprofit organization lobbies for government programs to promote energy efficiency. You'll find publications, scholarly papers, and other resources related to energy efficiency in the United States. .

American Wind Energy Association (AWEA)
Find news, information, and resources for wind-powered energy systems in the United States and around the world. AWEA

Center for Energy Efficiency & Renewable Technologies (CEERT)
CEERT is a nonprofit public-benefit organization of scientists, environmentalists, and concerned individuals working for a more sustainable energy future in California and beyond.

Envirolink Network
EnviroLink is a non-profit online community that links hundreds of environmental organizations and volunteers. An extensive online encyclopedia offers information on dozens of topics related to energy conservation.

Interstate Renewable Energy Council (IREC)
IREC is a non-profit consortium of state and local government renewable energy officials. You'll find news reports, a calendar of events, and other resources related to energy conservation.

LEED: Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design
The LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Green Building Rating System® is a voluntary, consensus-based national standard for developing high-performance, sustainable buildings. Members of the U.S. Green Building Council representing all segments of the building industry developed LEED and continue to contribute to its evolution.

National Renewable Energy Laboratory
The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) is the United States' primary laboratory for renewable energy and energy efficiency research and development.Its major research facilities include the Solar Energy Research Facility, the National Bioenergy Center, the Alternative Fuels User Facility, the Solar Radiation Research Laboratory, and the National Wind Technology Center.

Sustainable Buildings Industries Council (SBIC)
This nonprofit organization offers helpful publications and CDs, including energy-design simulation software to help building pros evaluate the energy efficiency of proposed construction.

U.S. Department of Energy — Office of Energy Efficiency
The Web site for the U.S. Department of Energy includes links to thousands of online documents on energy efficiency and renewable energy.

Weatherization Technologies
Weatherization technologies include a wide range of energy efficiency measures for retrofitting homes and apartment buildings. Here are lots of how-tow resources from the U.S. Department of Energy.