US DOE-Solar Water Heating
http://energy.gov/energysaver/articles/solar-water-heaters The U.S. Department of Energy has developed a site specifically focused on solar water heating. This site provides an overview of…
Go Solar California
http://www.gosolarcalifornia.ca.gov/ The website has everything you ever wanted to know about solar energy for your home or business in California! You will…
Trees
Trees can have far-reaching effects on community air and water quality, residential heating and cooling, property values, community aesthetics, and even public…
Waste Prevention
Rising resource consumption translates into increased waste generation, and local governments are mainly responsible for managing this waste stream. Assisted by state…
Social Equity
Many hope the smart growth movement will help distribute wealth and resources more evenly within communities, to the benefit of low-income and…
Renewable Energy
Coal, nuclear and natural gas plants are the United States’ primary sources of electricity, generating about two-thirds of the nation’s greenhouse gas…
Public Participation
Our society’s civic infrastructure is every bit as important as its physical infrastructure. Winston Churchill was correct: “We shape our buildings; thereafter,…
Local Economies & Economic Development
Livable communities have strong, vibrant economies that encourage local enterprise, meet residents’ needs, and promote stable employment while also furthering social equity…
Green Building
Human health and ecological balance are threatened by certain aspects of conventional construction, which can release any of 1,500 identified bacterial and…
Energy Efficiency
The least costly energy is that which goes unused. Local governments can save substantial amounts of money via energy efficiency strategies, like…