Additionally, The U.S. Green Building Council is a non-profit organization that provides certification for officially 'green' structures. The Environmental Protection Agency and U.S. Department of Energy provide information about Energy Star products in their website, including a list of products that can go into the refurbishment or construction of a greener home, such as energy-efficient windows. The role of the Internet and any global alliances in green home building

The U.S. Department of Energy and Environmental Protection Agency both advocate the use of green improvements, as well as building materials on their websites. The World Green Building Council is an international organization that provides links to green builders and organizations around the world with a commitment to sustainability.

On a more practical level, using the Internet can be an effective tool to segment a target market for...

The Internet can provide extensive educational resources about the environmental and long-term cost savings about going green, and use low-pressure informational sales techniques to draw potential buyers for green buildings. Likely consumers of green building technology are apt to use the Internet as an informational resource, given their age, education level, and forward-thinking attitude.
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Lefkowitz, Marc. (2009, April 6). Rebirth of green building. Green City Blue Lake.

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U.S. Green Building Council. (2009). Official Website. Retrieved April 19, 2009 at http://www.usgbc.org/

World Green Building Council. (2009). Retrieved April 19, 2009 at http://www.worldgbc.org/