Additional Resources

There are many resources that exist to support our community-wide sustainability goals than can be listed on this page, however below are a select few:


Title

Source 

Topics Addressed

Biomimicry – Finding Solutions in Nature


Building Better Places to Live, Work and PlayNational Association of Home Builders
  • Building Green
  • Land Development
Building Codes Assistance Project - This project is dedicated to assisting states and local jurisdictions in the adoption, implementation, and advancement of building energy codes. 
  • Building Green
  • Energy
Carbon Disclosure Project


Carbon Footprint Calculator - computes an individual’s impact on the planet based on travel habits and home/office fuel usage.
  • Energy
  • Environment
  • Transportation
Center for Ecoliteracy
  • Ecoliteracy
  • Green Consumption
DSIRE: Database of State Incentives for Renewables & EfficiencyNorth Carolina State University
  • Energy
Energy Star WebsiteU.S. Environmental Protection Agency
  • Building Green
  • Energy
Funder’s Network for Smart Growth and Livable Communities
  • Building Green
  • Housing
  • Land Development
  • Neighborhood Development
  • Transportation
ICLEI Local Governments for Sustainability
  • Building Green
  • Environment
  • Land Development
Iowa Market Maker: Linking Agricultural Markets - interactive mapping system that locates businesses and markets of agricultural products in Iowa, providing an important link between producers and consumers
  • Sustainable Food
Local Government Environmental Assistance NetworkICMA
Iowa Office of Energy Independence

  • Energy
Rentlab
  • Energy
Smartgrowth America
  • Building Green
  • Energy
  • Historic Preservation
  • Housing
  • Land Development
  • Neighborhood Development
  • Open Space & Farmland
The Green Office
  • Green Consumption
U.S. Green Building Council - administers the Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design (LEED) program
  • Building Green
  • Energy