This page provides information about energy efficiency measures implemented for commercial, industrial, public and residential buildings with focus on building envelop improvements.
Building energy improvement measures cut down energy use and reduces greenhouse gas emissions.
The following links provide additional information:
Building Envelope
Center for Environmental Innovation in Roofing
The Center for Environmental Innovation in Roofing is a not-for-profit 501(c)(6) organization whose mission is to promote the development and use of environmentally responsible, high performance roof systems and technologies. Headquartered in Washington, D.C., the Center serves as a forum to raise public awareness and inform policy makers of the strategic value of our nation's roofs in improving energy performance, mitigating environmental impact and enhancing the quality of the buildings in which we live and work. Combining the resources of manufacturers, contractors, design professionals, academics and other stakeholders, the Center uses the strength of one collective voice to create economic and political support to foster the growth of the high performance roof industry.
State of California LEED Certified Buildings
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification is overseen by the U.S. Green Building Council.
Demand Response and Smart Grid Coalition
The Demand Response and Smart Grid Coalition (DRSG), is the trade association for companies that provide products and services in the areas of demand response and smart grid technologies. DRSG is dedicated to educating and providing information to policymakers, utilities, the media, the financial community and stakeholders on how demand response and smart grid technologies can help modernize our electricity system and provide customers with new information and options for managing their electricity use.
DRSG focuses its efforts in five areas: (1) Advocating on behalf of the DR/SG industry; (2) Gathering and providing its members with intelligence, news, and other information; and (3) Working with the trade, financial and general media to raise awareness about this area; (4) Give members of DRSG greater visibility, and (5) Providing opportunities for networking and partnering among demand response and smart grid companies.
U.S. Green Building Council - Northern California
The U.S. Green Building Council - Northern California Chapter is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit, voluntary organization that educates, motivates, provides resources and advocates for industry transformation to build and maintain sustainable communities.
North American Insulation Manufacturers Association
The North American Insulation Manufacturers Association (NAIMA) is a trade association of North American manufacturers of fiber glass, rock wool, and slag wool insulation products. NAIMA members manufacture the vast majority insulation produced and used in North America. NAIMA continues to expand its role and concentrates its efforts on promoting energy efficiency and environmental preservation while encouraging safe production and use of these products.
The U.S. Green Building Council
The U.S. Green Building Council is committed to a prosperous and sustainable future through cost-efficient and energy-saving green buildings. Our community of leaders is working to make green buildings available to everyone within a generation.
Polyisocyanurate Insulation Manufacturers Association
The Polyisocyanurate Insulation Manufacturers Association (PIMA) is the national trade association that advances the use of polyisocyanurate (polyiso) insulation and is one of the foremost advocates for energy efficient practices and policies in the country. Polyiso is one of the nation's most widely used and cost-effective insulation products and has been recognized by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency as an important product in sustainable construction.