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REBATES

Water Rebates Rebate program for water saving devices. Save Water, Save a Buck.

Building America New Construction, Energy Use Management, Existing Buildings.

California Incentives Green, eco-choice incentive program *constantly changes due to economy

California Rebates California rebates for reduced energy consumption

Casitas Water Casitas Water System incentive program

Consumer Rebates Consumer rebates

Earth Rehab Saving the Planet. Earth Rehab

Energy Star How Energy Star appliances help your home, your budget, & the environment

Energy Upgrade Rebates now available. Green rated homes. Innovative financing.

Gas Company Rebates and energy saving ideas from your gas company

Oxnard Water City of Oxnard Water rebates, incentives, & consumer guidelines

Renewable Incentives State tax incentives for solar and renewable energy

Solar Initiative California Solar Initiative. Solar incentives from CA Public Utilities Commission

Save Energy Southern California Edison Energy & Money Saving tips & rebate programs

Tax Incentives The Tax incentives Assistance Project (TIAP). Information needed to make use of the federal income tax incentives passed by Congress.

Utility Rebates Utility company rebates and incentives

Ventura Savings Green initiative: Saving our environment

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RECYCLE - REDUCE - REUSE - RETHINK

1-800-GOT-JUNK World/s largest junk removal service. Got junk? We'll remove it.

All-Green Recycling Monitor / Computer recycling is a very simple and eco-friendly process. We treat or process used electronics to make the materials more suitable for reuse. Our goal is to turn everything we collect into a reusable stream of components or commodities.

All e Waste Electronic recycling done responsibly. Data destruction & IT Asset Management.

Battery Recycler Provides an easy and convenient way to help keep our drinking water and air clean by keeping spent batteries out of landfills.

Brag About Bag L.A. Plastic Bag recycling effort. Luke Walton of L.A. Lakers.

CA Waste Mgmt California Waste Management

CARPET RECYCLE Connects you with local area carpet recycling center.

CD & DVD Recycle What to do with you 'technotrash'. Recycle CDs and DVDs

Ceiling Recycling Ceiling recycling program: designs for old ceiling materials recycling

CELL PHONE Recycle Recycle a toxic slew of pollutants that contaminate groundwater near landfills.

COMPUTER Recycle Hold manufacturers responsible for recycling and safe disposal of old computers

Consignment W..H.. Treasure hunt every day. Warehouse full of furniture & decor. Westlake Village.

Deconstruction Deconstruction & building materials waste management. Re-use network

Del Norte Recycle Helped usher in a new era of trash collection and recycling in Ventura County

ECW Waste Center Approved recyclers of covered electronic waste. Protecting the environment

Earth Rehab Earth rehab. Let's save the planet together.

ENVIRO LOO A new American-made solar heated evaporative human waste system.

Environmental Gear Recycle. Reuse. Save the Environment.

FLEECE Recycle Common Threads Garment Recycling Program. By Polartec, Teijin, & Patagonia.

FOOD Recycle Turn kitchen scraps into fertilizer by feeding them to earthworms.

Freecycle Network Recycling network with high impact results

How to Recycle How to recycle almost anything

Gold Coast Recycle Still leading the way. Unicycling & Rolloff Recycling. E-waste. Sorting.

Magazine Recycle Give old magazines a new life.

MAIL Recycle U.S. Postal Service provides recyclable tyvek envelopes for priority & express

PAINT Recycle Find a paint recycling center near you on this web site or your hardware store

Plastic Loose Fill Recycle your peanuts/bubble wrap. Plastic Loose Fill Council

Rain Haravesting Bushman Rainwater Harvesting. Above ground tank systems.

ReStore / Habitat Habitat for Humanity Construction Materials Recycle efforts build more homes

Reuse People Changing the way the BUILT environment is RENEWED. A non-profit corp.

Reclaimer Re-harvesting urban timbers. High grade timber, flooring, dimensional lumber

Recycle America Your one-stop recycling resource

S-A-F-E- CENTERS Keep Los Angeles Clean & Healthy. Recycling center locations and what they accept.

SHOES Recycle Nike takes any old sneakers at Nike stores & factory outlets (DRY & NO CLEATS

Socal Recycling Recycling services to businesses and schools in the greater LA area

Standard Industries Industrial Scrap Specialists, Ventura, CA.

Veolia Environmental Our Business is Environmental Services. Our passion is the Environment.

Ventura Recycles Ventura recycles cardboard, paper, glass, plastic, metal, athletic shoes

Ventura Co. Wate Ventura County Waste Management programs and opportunities

Waste Management Using the resources at our disposal to create energy. Think Green.

Wiki-Recycle Info Recycle information for everyone

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RATING SYSTEMS

arts:earth Green certification for cultural facilities, art galleries, performing arts and individual artists

B Corporation A new type of corporation which uses the power of business to solve social and environmental problems

Build it Green Smart Solutions from the ground up. What is a "green" building?

Builder Challenge Government developed 'EnergySmart home Scale' (E-Scale). Evaluate efficiency.

Building Doctors Building performance testing and energy efficiency retrofitting

Building Solutions Home Performance Contracting. Improve home energy efficiency & comfort

Carbon Footprint Your Personal Carbon Footprint Calculator

CHEERS California Home Energy Efficiency Rating Services

Clean Power Estimate energy use and determine your carbon footprint

Climate Earth Analysis of your carbon footprint. Strategy, expertise, support.

E-Scale Builders Challenge: A new measurement for home Energy Efficiency.

evergreen ASSURED Evergreen Earth assured products come from socially responsible companies.

Environments/Living Assists home builders and owners in building energy rated and efficient homes

Green Evaluation Evaluates homes and make more comfortable, sustainable, & use less energy

Green-e Renewable electric certification

GreenBuilding Green Building Resource Center. Resources for building & living green.

GreenPoint A rating system for your home. A starting point to a green lifestyle.

Green Waste Mulches. Tree-incarnation, Tree Care. Certified arborists. Eco-Craft Cabinetry.

HERS Home Energy Rating. RESNET & HERS rating systems for energy efficiency

Home Rating A home energy efficiency rating system

LEED Understanding LEED rating and green building standards.

Listed Green MLS system for sustainable, energy efficient properties worldwide

National Green Books and materials on the National Green Building Standards.

Progressive Going green in the most economical, cost effective manner possible

Quantum Builders Building performance, Testing, and Analysis

RESNET Residential Energy Services Network. Building performance certification

Rugmark Helps overcome international problems of child labor exploitation

Solar Homes California Energy Commission. California Sun Certified Solar Homes.

Sustainable Spaces See your home in a whole new light! How to optimize energy savings.

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AUDITS & GREEN CERTIFICATIONS

What are the benefits of an Energy Audit?

Significantly reduces your energy bills

Makes your home more comfortable

Helps the environment by reducing pollution and greenhouse gases

Improves the indoor air quality in your home

Increases the resale value of your house

Uncovers hidden problems and increases the safety of your home

SYSTEM LINKS

Green Home Certification & Education Programs

There are two kinds of green residential programs: national programs and local programs. National programs (listed below) offer green building certification and/or education nationwide. Local programs are provided by organizations that have a defined geographical focus whether it be a metropolitan area, a county (or counties), statewide or regional. If you have indicated your location, local programs in your area are visible in the right column.

Green-E Energy

The Center for Resource Solutions, a national not-for-profit, started Green-e Energy in 1997 to certify renewable-energy utility programs.

Consumers who know it: 21%

Consumers who use it: 7%

Green-e tracks each megawatt hour of renewable electricity.

Building Performance Institute (BPI)

We are a leading developer of technical standards for home performance and weatherization retrofit work that are recognized across North America. From these standards, we’ve developed training programs,professional credentialing for individuals and company accreditations – including quality assurance programs - that help raise the bar in home performance contracting.

As an independent, not-for-profit organization, we help to create sustainable, green-collar jobs in local communities – jobs that cannot be exported – while helping to improve the comfort, health, safety, durability and energy efficiency of Americas's         existing houses. We are a leading developer of technical standards for home performance and weatherization retrofit work that are recognized across North America. From these standards, we’ve developed training programs, professional credentialing for individuals and company accreditations – including quality assurance programs – that help raise the bar in home performance home performance contracting.

Energy Star

ENERGY STAR is a joint program of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy helping us all save money and protect the environment through energy efficient products and practices.

When looking for a new home, look for one that has earned the ENERGY STAR. To earn the ENERGY STAR, a home must meet guidelines for energy efficiency set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. These homes are at least 15% more energy efficient than homes built to the 2004 International Residential Code (IRC), and include additional energy-saving features that typically make them 20–30% more efficient than standard homes.

FAIR TRADE CERTIFIED

Fair Trade U.S.A. ensures that farmers are treated and paid fairly. The organization started certifying coffee in 1998 and now certifies more than 100 product categories.

In 2009, the organization helped generate $48 million in additional income for farmers.

LEAPING BUNNY CERTIFIED

The Coalition for Consumer Information on Cosmetics launched the Leaping Bunny Program in 1996 to help consumers choose products made without new animal testing.

Products that say "not tested on animals" may refer only to the end product; Leaping Bunny Certified means that every ingredient is cruelty-free.

LEED for Homes Certification Program

LEED for Homes is a voluntary rating system that promotes the design and construction of high-performance green homes, including affordable housing, mass-production homes, custom designs, stand-alone single-family homes, duplexes and townhouses, suburban and urban apartments and condominiums and lofts in historic buildings

C4 USGBC
CALIFORNIA CENTRAL COAST CHAPTER

California Central Coast Chapter USGBC (C4) is a collaborative effort of San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara and Ventura counties to form a regional U.S. Green Building Council Chapter to address the unique environmental opportunities and challenges specific to that bioregion. This collaboration has emerged from a 15 year history of increasingly overlapping, and shared efforts toward the common goal of creating sustainable communities in the context of our shared scenic landscape of smaller urban areas surrounded by agricultural lands and coastal boundary.

As a regional conduit for sustainable design our mission is to facilitate collaboration and be a unified voice for the tri-county California Central Coast region, to preserve and improve a unique quality of life and to promote a healthy and prosperous environment

BUILD IT GREEN

Build It Green is a membership supported non-profit organization whose mission is to promote healthy, energy- and resource-efficient homes in California. Established in 2003, we offer a comprehensive package of local government support, professional training, collaboration forums, consumer education, and green product marketing to a range of stakeholders. Three strategic objectives guide our work:

Drive policy development—we partner with government to establish credible and accessible green building policies that promote private sector innovation and provide consistent guidelines statewide.

Increase supply of green homes—we train building professionals on latest best practices and connect green product suppliers with consumers.

Stimulate consumer demand—we build awareness of the benefits of green building by providing GreenPoint Rated as a trustworthy, recognized brand for green homes.

USDA ORGANIC

The label launched in 2002 with the National Organic Program, both the result of 1990's Organic Foods Production Act.

Like Energy Star, the government gives this label a trust boost. it took 10 years to write the standards, and now third-party certifiers make sure that the tens of thousands of organic farmers nationwide adhere to them.

Green Irene Makeover for Home or Office

Green Eco-Consultant Services and Green Irene Products. Our flagship service is our $99 Green Home Makeover, conducted in about 60-90 minutes. Our Green Business Makeover with Green Business Bureau Certification is priced according to company size, and takes 2-4 hours.

These comprehensive services cover such topics as energy conservation improvements, energy-efficient lighting replacements, water conservation and water purity, improving indoor air quality and reducing harmful chemicals in use in the home or business, what we call toxic-free living. Green Irene Enzyme Cleaners are designed to be effective, safe, and sustainable. New products, tools, and services are constantly being added to give Points West Group customers a myriad of ways to make homes and businesses more green, save energy, and put you on your way to a toxic free lifestyle.

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		Green Home Certification & Education Programs There are two kinds of green residential programs: national programs and local programs. National programs (listed below) offer green building certification and/or education nationwide. Local programs are provided by organizations that have a defined geographical focus whether it be a metropolitan area, a county (or counties), statewide or regional. If you have indicated your location, local programs in your area are visible in the right column.

		Green-E Energy The Center for Resource Solutions, a national not-for-profit, started Green-e Energy in 1997 to certify renewable-energy utility programs. Consumers who know it: 21% Consumers who use it: 7% Green-e tracks each megawatt hour of renewable electricity.

		Building Performance Institute (BPI) We are a leading developer of technical standards for home performance and weatherization retrofit work that are recognized across North America. From these standards, we’ve developed training programs,professional credentialing for individuals and company accreditations – including quality assurance programs - that help raise the bar in home performance contracting. As an independent, not-for-profit organization, we help to create sustainable, green-collar jobs in local communities – jobs that cannot be exported – while helping to improve the comfort, health, safety, durability and energy efficiency of Americas's existing houses. We are a leading developer of technical standards for home performance and weatherization retrofit work that are recognized across North America. From these standards, we’ve developed training programs, professional credentialing for individuals and company accreditations – including quality assurance programs – that help raise the bar in home performance home performance contracting.

		Energy Star ENERGY STAR is a joint program of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy helping us all save money and protect the environment through energy efficient products and practices. When looking for a new home, look for one that has earned the ENERGY STAR. To earn the ENERGY STAR, a home must meet guidelines for energy efficiency set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. These homes are at least 15% more energy efficient than homes built to the 2004 International Residential Code (IRC), and include additional energy-saving features that typically make them 20–30% more efficient than standard homes.

		FAIR TRADE CERTIFIED Fair Trade U.S.A. ensures that farmers are treated and paid fairly. The organization started certifying coffee in 1998 and now certifies more than 100 product categories. In 2009, the organization helped generate $48 million in additional income for farmers.

		LEAPING BUNNY CERTIFIED The Coalition for Consumer Information on Cosmetics launched the Leaping Bunny Program in 1996 to help consumers choose products made without new animal testing. Products that say "not tested on animals" may refer only to the end product; Leaping Bunny Certified means that every ingredient is cruelty-free.

		LEED for Homes Certification Program LEED for Homes is a voluntary rating system that promotes the design and construction of high-performance green homes, including affordable housing, mass-production homes, custom designs, stand-alone single-family homes, duplexes and townhouses, suburban and urban apartments and condominiums and lofts in historic buildings

C4 USGBC		CALIFORNIA CENTRAL COAST CHAPTER California Central Coast Chapter USGBC (C4) is a collaborative effort of San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara and Ventura counties to form a regional U.S. Green Building Council Chapter to address the unique environmental opportunities and challenges specific to that bioregion. This collaboration has emerged from a 15 year history of increasingly overlapping, and shared efforts toward the common goal of creating sustainable communities in the context of our shared scenic landscape of smaller urban areas surrounded by agricultural lands and coastal boundary. As a regional conduit for sustainable design our mission is to facilitate collaboration and be a unified voice for the tri-county California Central Coast region, to preserve and improve a unique quality of life and to promote a healthy and prosperous environment

		BUILD IT GREEN Build It Green is a membership supported non-profit organization whose mission is to promote healthy, energy- and resource-efficient homes in California. Established in 2003, we offer a comprehensive package of local government support, professional training, collaboration forums, consumer education, and green product marketing to a range of stakeholders. Three strategic objectives guide our work: Drive policy development—we partner with government to establish credible and accessible green building policies that promote private sector innovation and provide consistent guidelines statewide. Increase supply of green homes—we train building professionals on latest best practices and connect green product suppliers with consumers. Stimulate consumer demand—we build awareness of the benefits of green building by providing GreenPoint Rated as a trustworthy, recognized brand for green homes.

		USDA ORGANIC The label launched in 2002 with the National Organic Program, both the result of 1990's Organic Foods Production Act. Like Energy Star, the government gives this label a trust boost. it took 10 years to write the standards, and now third-party certifiers make sure that the tens of thousands of organic farmers nationwide adhere to them.

		Green Irene Makeover for Home or Office Green Eco-Consultant Services and Green Irene Products. Our flagship service is our $99 Green Home Makeover, conducted in about 60-90 minutes. Our Green Business Makeover with Green Business Bureau Certification is priced according to company size, and takes 2-4 hours. These comprehensive services cover such topics as energy conservation improvements, energy-efficient lighting replacements, water conservation and water purity, improving indoor air quality and reducing harmful chemicals in use in the home or business, what we call toxic-free living. Green Irene Enzyme Cleaners are designed to be effective, safe, and sustainable. New products, tools, and services are constantly being added to give Points West Group customers a myriad of ways to make homes and businesses more green, save energy, and put you on your way to a toxic free lifestyle.

Water Rebates	Rebate program for water saving devices. Save Water, Save a Buck.
Building America	New Construction, Energy Use Management, Existing Buildings.
California Incentives	Green, eco-choice incentive program *constantly changes due to economy
California Rebates	California rebates for reduced energy consumption
Casitas Water	Casitas Water System incentive program
Consumer Rebates	Consumer rebates
Earth Rehab	Saving the Planet. Earth Rehab
Energy Star	How Energy Star appliances help your home, your budget, & the environment
Energy Upgrade	Rebates now available. Green rated homes. Innovative financing.
Gas Company	Rebates and energy saving ideas from your gas company
Oxnard Water	City of Oxnard Water rebates, incentives, & consumer guidelines
Renewable Incentives	State tax incentives for solar and renewable energy
Solar Initiative	California Solar Initiative. Solar incentives from CA Public Utilities Commission
Save Energy	Southern California Edison Energy & Money Saving tips & rebate programs
Tax Incentives	The Tax incentives Assistance Project (TIAP). Information needed to make use of the federal income tax incentives passed by Congress.
Utility Rebates	Utility company rebates and incentives
Ventura Savings	Green initiative: Saving our environment

1-800-GOT-JUNK		World/s largest junk removal service. Got junk? We'll remove it.
All-Green Recycling		Monitor / Computer recycling is a very simple and eco-friendly process. We treat or process used electronics to make the materials more suitable for reuse. Our goal is to turn everything we collect into a reusable stream of components or commodities.
All e Waste		Electronic recycling done responsibly. Data destruction & IT Asset Management.
Battery Recycler		Provides an easy and convenient way to help keep our drinking water and air clean by keeping spent batteries out of landfills.
Brag About Bag		L.A. Plastic Bag recycling effort. Luke Walton of L.A. Lakers.
CA Waste Mgmt		California Waste Management
CARPET RECYCLE		Connects you with local area carpet recycling center.
CD & DVD Recycle		What to do with you 'technotrash'. Recycle CDs and DVDs
Ceiling Recycling		Ceiling recycling program: designs for old ceiling materials recycling
CELL PHONE Recycle		Recycle a toxic slew of pollutants that contaminate groundwater near landfills.
COMPUTER Recycle		Hold manufacturers responsible for recycling and safe disposal of old computers
Consignment W..H..		Treasure hunt every day. Warehouse full of furniture & decor. Westlake Village.
Deconstruction		Deconstruction & building materials waste management. Re-use network
Del Norte Recycle		Helped usher in a new era of trash collection and recycling in Ventura County
ECW Waste Center		Approved recyclers of covered electronic waste. Protecting the environment
Earth Rehab		Earth rehab. Let's save the planet together.
ENVIRO LOO		A new American-made solar heated evaporative human waste system.
Environmental Gear		Recycle. Reuse. Save the Environment.
FLEECE Recycle		Common Threads Garment Recycling Program. By Polartec, Teijin, & Patagonia.
FOOD Recycle		Turn kitchen scraps into fertilizer by feeding them to earthworms.
Freecycle Network		Recycling network with high impact results
How to Recycle		How to recycle almost anything
Gold Coast Recycle		Still leading the way. Unicycling & Rolloff Recycling. E-waste. Sorting.
Magazine Recycle		Give old magazines a new life.
MAIL Recycle		U.S. Postal Service provides recyclable tyvek envelopes for priority & express
PAINT Recycle		Find a paint recycling center near you on this web site or your hardware store
Plastic Loose Fill		Recycle your peanuts/bubble wrap. Plastic Loose Fill Council
Rain Haravesting		Bushman Rainwater Harvesting. Above ground tank systems.
ReStore / Habitat		Habitat for Humanity Construction Materials Recycle efforts build more homes
Reuse People		Changing the way the BUILT environment is RENEWED. A non-profit corp.
Reclaimer		Re-harvesting urban timbers. High grade timber, flooring, dimensional lumber
Recycle America		Your one-stop recycling resource
S-A-F-E- CENTERS		Keep Los Angeles Clean & Healthy. Recycling center locations and what they accept.
SHOES Recycle		Nike takes any old sneakers at Nike stores & factory outlets (DRY & NO CLEATS
Socal Recycling		Recycling services to businesses and schools in the greater LA area
Standard Industries		Industrial Scrap Specialists, Ventura, CA.
Veolia Environmental		Our Business is Environmental Services. Our passion is the Environment.
Ventura Recycles		Ventura recycles cardboard, paper, glass, plastic, metal, athletic shoes
Ventura Co. Wate		Ventura County Waste Management programs and opportunities
Waste Management		Using the resources at our disposal to create energy. Think Green.
Wiki-Recycle Info		Recycle information for everyone

arts:earth		Green certification for cultural facilities, art galleries, performing arts and individual artists
B Corporation		A new type of corporation which uses the power of business to solve social and environmental problems
Build it Green		Smart Solutions from the ground up. What is a "green" building?
Builder Challenge		Government developed 'EnergySmart home Scale' (E-Scale). Evaluate efficiency.
Building Doctors		Building performance testing and energy efficiency retrofitting
Building Solutions		Home Performance Contracting. Improve home energy efficiency & comfort
Carbon Footprint		Your Personal Carbon Footprint Calculator
CHEERS		California Home Energy Efficiency Rating Services
Clean Power		Estimate energy use and determine your carbon footprint
Climate Earth		Analysis of your carbon footprint. Strategy, expertise, support.
E-Scale		Builders Challenge: A new measurement for home Energy Efficiency.
evergreen ASSURED		Evergreen Earth assured products come from socially responsible companies.
Environments/Living		Assists home builders and owners in building energy rated and efficient homes
Green Evaluation		Evaluates homes and make more comfortable, sustainable, & use less energy
Green-e		Renewable electric certification
GreenBuilding		Green Building Resource Center. Resources for building & living green.
GreenPoint		A rating system for your home. A starting point to a green lifestyle.
Green Waste		Mulches. Tree-incarnation, Tree Care. Certified arborists. Eco-Craft Cabinetry.
HERS		Home Energy Rating. RESNET & HERS rating systems for energy efficiency
Home Rating		A home energy efficiency rating system
LEED		Understanding LEED rating and green building standards.
Listed Green		MLS system for sustainable, energy efficient properties worldwide
National Green		Books and materials on the National Green Building Standards.
Progressive		Going green in the most economical, cost effective manner possible
Quantum Builders		Building performance, Testing, and Analysis
RESNET		Residential Energy Services Network. Building performance certification
Rugmark		Helps overcome international problems of child labor exploitation
Solar Homes		California Energy Commission. California Sun Certified Solar Homes.
Sustainable Spaces		See your home in a whole new light! How to optimize energy savings.

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REBATES

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RECYCLE - REDUCE - REUSE - RETHINK

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RATING SYSTEMS

Green Home Certification & Education Programs

LEED for Homes Certification Program

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