USGBC

The US Green Building Council promotes buildings that are environmentally responsible, profitable and healthy places to live and work. http://www.usgbc.org

ASHRAE

The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers advances the arts and sciences of heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration to serve humanity and promote a sustainable world. http://www.ashrae.org

Center for the Built Environment

CBE is a place where prominent industry leaders and internationally recognized researchers cooperate to produce substantial, holistic, and far-sighted research on buildings. There mission is to improve the design, operation, and environmental quality of buildings by providing timely, unbiased information on building technologies and design techniques. http://www.cbe.berkeley.edu

Energy Star

The familiar Energy Star logo represents a government-backed program that encourages the design and use of energy efficient systems by businesses and individuals. As an Energy Star Partner, Larson Binkley explores new technology and recommends energy-efficient solutions for commercial buildings. http://www.energystar.gov

Rebuild America

Rebuild America is a network of community partnerships that promotes energy efficiency in commercial, government and public housing projects. The program's goals are to conserve energy, increase the use of better technologies, reduce air pollution, save money, and help revitalize aging neighborhoods. http://www.eere.energy.gov/buildings/program_areas/rebuild.html

EnergySmart Schools

The Rebuild America EnergySmart Schools program helps communities improve K-12 school buildings through energy efficiency improvements and practices. http://www.eere.energy.gov/buildings/energysmartschools