Resources:

-Energy Star is a government-backed program helping businesses and individuals protect the environment through superior energy efficiency. If you purchase an energy-efficient product or renewable energy system for your home, you may be eligible for a federal tax credit. The link below will give you an overview of the federal tax credits for energy efficiency.
http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=tax_credits.tx_index

-U.S. Green Building Council's (USGBC) LEED Green Building Rating System is the nationally recognized benchmark for green building.
www.usgbc.org

-Build It Green is a professional non-profit membership organization whose mission is to promote healthy, energy and resource-efficient buildings in California.
www.builditgreen.org

-The California Energy Commission
The California Energy Commission is the state's primary energy policy and planning agency. Created by the Legislature in 1974 and located in Sacramento, the Commission responsibilities include:
www.energy.ca.gov

-Environmental Protection Agency
EPA leads the nation's environmental science, research, education and assessment efforts. The mission of the Environmental Protection Agency is to protect human health and the environment.
www.epa.gov

-Water Sense, a partnership program sponsored by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), makes it easy for Americans to save water and protect the environment. Look for the Water Sense label to choose quality, water-efficient products.
http://www.epa.gov/watersense/index.htm

Humboldt Independent Business Alliance, is a coalition of locally-owned independent businesses, citizens and community organizations united to support hometown businesses in Humboldt County.
http://www.humiba.org/

Redwood Coast Energy Authority, is assisting Humboldt County's Community Services Development Department in the preparation of an "Energy Element" as part of the County's current general plan update process. http://www.redwoodenergy.org/

Established in 1995, the Database of State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency (DSIRE) is an ongoing project of the North Carolina Solar Center and the Interstate Renewable Energy Council (IREC). It is funded by the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE), primarily through the Office of Planning, Budget and Analysis (PBA). The site is administered by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), which is operated for DOE by the Alliance for Sustainable Energy, LLC.
www.dsireusa.org

Energy Upgrade California helps homeowners or renters make home improvements that increase the energy efficiency and comfort of their homes. Learn about incentive programs in your community.
www.energyupgradeca.org