Resources:

-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/