You are invited to attend the seventh of a series of free, public tours of certified green buildings here in Houston. The tour will take place on Tuesday, October 14, 2008, every 30 minutes from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Delaney Hall of the Emerson Unitarian Universalist Church, 1900 Bering Drive, Houston, Texas 77057. Please go to www.houstontx.gov/mayor/leedtour.pdf for more details and a map. Light refreshments provided.
Green buildings save owners and users money with greater energy efficiency. They are better for our environment with more re-use of material. Ultimately, they foster a happier and healthier workplace for employees. To help us along this path, the City of Houston has put together the Mayor's Green Building Advisory Council in partnership with companies that have led the way in green building and achieved certification of their facilities according to LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) green building rating standards. The objective of this group is to share experiences including cost/benefit business cases and key learning with others to help accelerate green building across the city.
We very much welcome your participation in this event and your interest and support for green building efforts across Houston. For more information on the Green Building Tour, please contact Steve Stelzer at 713-535-7508 or e-mail at steve.stelzer@cityofhouston.net
Energy Conservation and Green Building Links
Information on LEED - Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design
U.S. Energy Star Programs
Includes numerous resources, guidelines for energy management, financial evaluations for becoming and Energy Star building, and training.
U.S. Department of Energy - Information on Tax Breaks
U.S. Department of Energy - State Energy Codes
Users can look up pending energy code information by state in the U.S. Department of Energy's online database of state energy codes.
U.S. Department of Energy - Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
Tools, solutions and resources to help you make smart choices about energy. These publications and links are suitable for property owners, achitects, contractors and building engineers.
U.S. Green Building Council
U.S. Green Building - Greater Houston Area Chapter
National Association of REALTORS – Going Green Section
Kirksey's Guide to A Green Facility
Kirksey's Information on Going Green/ Commissioning of Buildings
Finding Green Building Materials and Services
Basic, No-Cost Green Building Strategies
AIA (American Institute of Architects) Environment/Sustainability
AIA Houston Chapter Committee on the Environment ( COTE)
Houston Advanced Research Center (HARC)
HARC is a local not-for-profit organization dedicated to improving human and ecosystem well-being through the application of sustainability science and principles of sustainable development.
Re-Energize Texas
Re-energize Texas is a diverse and growing coalition of concerned individuals and organizations that together reflect the fast-emerging consensus that Texas can meet its energy needs while spurring the economy, protecting the health of its citizens and helping to combat global warming.
Global Green USA
City of Houston Water Conservation Information
Laundrywise
Laundrywise is a source for information on laundry water and energy conservation opportunities available in multifamily properties.
Electronic Recycling
Find recycling centers and sellers in the Houston-area. Site also includes a free electricity calculator.
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