RESOURCES
| Solar Control Products Manufacturers of products for controlling solar heat gain, enhancing natural daylight, reducing glare and enhancing privacy. |
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Nysan Solar Control Nysan is an international leader in solar control products and specialty systems. www.nysan.com |
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Hunter Douglas The most recognized name in window treatments continues to expand their product line to include new and innovative solutions for solar control www.hunterdouglas.com |
| Solar Analysis Tools And Resources | |
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SquareOne Founder of ECOTECT, an industry leading building analysis program that allows designers to work easily in 3D and apply all the tools necessary for an energy efficient and sustainable future. Download a free trial at the SquareOne website. www.squ1.com |
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BetterBricks As an initiative of the Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance, which is supported by local electric utilities, BetterBricks helps you and your organization reap the bottom-line benefits of energy management as a financial tool. www.betterbricks.com |
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U.S. Green Building Council LEED Certification www.usgbc.org/LEED |
| What is LEED? Developed by the USGBC, standards for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) rate and certify building projects according to design, construction and operation with the goal of high performance green buildings. The ratings are determined by the degree of environmental effects, profitability, and being a healthy place to live and work. |
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U.S. Department of Energy- Buildings www.energy.gov/energyefficiency |
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Oregon Contractor's Board www.oregon.gov/CCB/ |
| Washington Contractor's Board www.lni.wa.gov/tradeslicensing/contractors/ |
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California Contractor's Board www.cslb.ca.gov/ |