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Appliances
- Renwes Sales
Specialize in built-in appliances and carry virtually all major brands. They keep a very large inventory in stock for immediate pick-up or delivery and we offer extremely competitive pricing.
Architecture Firms
- Amy Creager of Brion Jeannette Architecture
Amy Creager began her architectural career with Brion Jeannette Architecture as an intern. She has embraced the firm’s environmentally sensitive design philosophies and commitment to social responsibility. - Danielian Associates
Danielian Associates is an award-winning architectural and land planning firm headquartered in Orange County, California. - Headrick & Associates
Architectural Presentations - Jeff Jeannette of Jeannette Architects
A full service custom residential architecture firm based in Long Beach, California. We are committed to designing you a home that fits your style, is sensitive to the environment and will stand the test of time. - Jordan Segraves Architect Inc.
- LPA Inc
Creating sustainable places and spaces that enrich the lives of those who use them. - McGrane Design
McGrane Design is an environmentally focused architectural design practice. Our services include architectural design, sustainable design, and LEED project consulting. - MYD Studio
MYD strives to create healthy living and learning environments, and incorporates sustainable strategies, technologies, and processes into every stage of design and construction. - Studio SA
Studio SA provides comprehensive architecture, engineering, interior design, planning and LEED consulting services for Southern California clients. - William Hezmalhalch Architects Inc.
26 years of progression. The seamless integrations of physical land planning and cutting-edge architectural design that is tailored to the land, environment, community, consumer-market and our client's objectives.
Building Contractors
- Gonterman Construction Corp.
Focused on providing the highest level of personalized customer service, quality craftsmanship and timely delivery, Gonterman Construction has set itself apart as a leader in the construction industry. - John Steed of Maverick Home Builders
High Quality Custom Home Builders. He is a skilled craftsman and advanced building scientist. His company performs all the major trades themselves (no subs) to insure quality and seemless integration of the homes different systems. They are well [...] - Living Green Homes
Our goal is to provide consumers with a greater awareness and understanding of the long term benefits of building green. Together, we can build a safer more prosperous environment for the future. - May Contractors Inc.
- The Building Doctors
The Building Doctors is a licensed California general contractor (CLSB# 932241) specializing in home performance testing (so much more than just an energy audit) and energy efficiency retrofitting.
Building Materials
- Bamboo Living
Bamboo home manufactuerer - Kingspan Insulated Panels
Kingspan Insulated Panels metal composite Architectural Panel cladding features factory-finished metal facings integrally bonded to various panel cores. These panels are available in a wide range of paint systems, colors and textures, including the non-me - Lightopia
We have extensive Architectural Lighting Design experience and ideas for you to create the most prolific residential and commercial projects. The science of LED lighting has emerged from a wild west product to one with excellent color-rendition, light out - TimberSIL Wood
TimberSIL®’s revolutionary process combines two ancient materials, wood and glass, to transform real wood with all its benefits, into extraordinary wood without the drawbacks. - Trex
Trex is the leading brand of alternative decking, railing, fencing, and trim products designed to maximize your outdoor living experience.
Building Organizations
- Building Industry Association of OC
A non-profit trade association representing nearly 1,000 companies employing over 100,000 people affiliated with the home building industry. - Orange County Housing Trust
The Orange County Housing Trust (OCHT) is a non-profit entity focused on providing a regional solution to help meet the growing demand for affordable housing options in Orange County and throughout Southern California. - Urban Land Institute
The mission of the Urban Land Institute is to provide leadership in the responsible use of land and in creating and sustaining thriving communities worldwide.
Building Organizations (Green specific)
- Building Performance Institute
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 [...] - CalCERTS
The company's mission is to fill the growing need in the Energy Efficiency industry for a technically superior, yet customer-oriented HERS Provider. CalCERTS, Inc. is a private organization that provides service, support, training and certification [...] - California 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. - California Building Performance Contractors Association
Teaches Home Performance; how to treat the whole house as a system. Our contractors learn how to diagnose, analyze and remediate energy efficiency improvements that enhance homeowner’s comfort and indoor air quality while lowering their energy bills. - California Energy Efficiency Strategic Planning
The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) adopted California’s first Long Term Energy Efficiency Strategic Plan on September 18th, 2008, as a single roadmap to achieve maximum energy savings across all major groups and sectors in California. [...] - California Home Energy Efficiency Rating Services (CHEERS®)
Founded in 1990, CHEERS® was approved in 1999 by the California Energy Commission as the first home energy rating provider under the Home Energy Rating System Regulations. - California Sustainability Alliance
Designed to help meet the State’s aggressive energy, climate and other resource and environmental goals by increasing and accelerating energy efficiency in combination with complementary green measures and strategies. - Efficiency First
A national nonprofit trade association that unites the Home Performance workforce, building product manufacturers and related businesses and organizations in the escalating fight against global warming and rising energy costs. - ENERGY STAR
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. - Energy Upgrade California
Energy Upgrade California™ is an unprecedented alliance among California counties, cities, non-profit organizations, government agencies, the state's investor-owned utilities (Pacific Gas and Electric, Southern California Edison, SoCal Gas... - U.S. Green Building Council
The Washington, D.C.-based U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) is a 501 c3 non-profit organization committed to a prosperous and sustainable future for our nation through cost-efficient and energy-saving green buildings. - USGBC-OC
The USGBC-OC Chapter’s mission is to engage all Green Building stakeholders to be the conduit of change for a more sustainable Orange County through innovative communication, education, resources and advocacy.
Building Resources & Forums
- Energy Upgrade California
Energy Upgrade California™ is an unprecedented alliance among California counties, cities, non-profit organizations, government agencies, the state's investor-owned utilities (Pacific Gas and Electric, Southern California Edison, SoCal Gas... - Green Home Guide
Green Home Guide is where you find green home expertise, ideas and connections. - ReGreen
The residential remodeling program created by ASID and USGBC. We’ve designed this online platform to provide the information you need to embark on your next remodeling project; from green case study projects to an interactive tool that can identify... - Sustainable Facility
Sustainable Facility is the information source for sustainable facility management, high-performance buildings, and optimal energy and resource management in commercial, educational, governmental, institutional and industrial facilities and data centers.
Cleaning Products & Services
- Eco-Clean Maid Service
We provide you with piece of mind of a clean home or office all while using the safest, most eco-friendly cleaning products on the market. - Fresh as a Daisy
Full service, green home cleaning.
Consultanting Firms
- C & F Consulting
Specializing in green building consulting, LEED® certification, building commissioning, and sustainability programs. - Canopy Energy Consulting
A full service energy management solutions provider. We specialize in helping homeowner’s gauge their home’s efficiency by performing a comprehensive energy assessment, reduce their energy usage and save money on their utility bills through [...] - CTG Energetics Inc
CTG Energetics works with organizations, developers, design & construction teams, facility managers, and many others to integrate sustainable development principles into projects worldwide. - Douglas Beaman Associates LLC
Douglas Beaman Associates LLC is an energy consulting firm based in Modesto, California since 1981. Through-out the years our specific jobs have varied, we have always focused on residential energy conservation. - Ecospire
Specializing in sustainable solutions for your living and working environments. Our goal is to provide our clients the best possible service, solutions and guidance to seamlessly integrate sustainability into their home, business and lifestyle. - Healthy Buildings Solutions
Healthy Buildings Solutions (HBS) understands the complex green building process. We offer a collaborative and transparent approach. Our savvy business minded green building solutions benefit our Clients through increased Asset Value, Tenant Retention, Pr - RBF Consulting
RBF Consulting is a full service firm providing consulting services for planning, design and construction of the built environment. These services are provided to both public and private sector clients, nationally and internationally, in a timely, [...]
Deconstruction Services
- Deconstruction and ReUse Network
Deconstruction & ReUse Network strongly supports the green building movement by advancing the general environmental principal of "reduce, reuse and recycle" within the construction and demolition (C&D) industries. - Habitat for Humanity OC
The DeConstruct Services team salvages good quality, reusable building materials from homes and business that are being remodeled or demolished in Orange County.
Developers & Design Builders
- Better Shelter
A boutique real estate development company who aims to till a void in the SoCal housing market. Specializing in California modernism, sustainable and affordable housing. - Planet Home Living Inc.
A full service real estate and development company that is dedicated to the creation of unparalleled living environments.
Doors & Windows
- Andersen Windows & Doors
As an environmentally responsible citizen of the global community, Andersen Corporation is committed to environmental stewardship.
Expos, Conferences & Tours
- Alt Build Expo
Alternative Building Materials & Design Expo in the City of Santa Monica, CA. - Alt Car Expo
Alternative Energy and Transportation Expo in the City of Santa Monica, CA. - Costa Mesa Solar Tour
The Costa Mesa Solar Tour is the best opportunity for residents and businesses to see, first hand, how solar works.
Finish Materials
- Interface Flor
InterfaceFLOR has always been about the future. When Ray Anderson staked his career on the idea of modular carpet tile in the ’70s, it was a square idea in a broadloom world but even he didn’t realize how dramatically we would shape the future of [...] - Lightopia
We have extensive Architectural Lighting Design experience and ideas for you to create the most prolific residential and commercial projects. The science of LED lighting has emerged from a wild west product to one with excellent color-rendition, light out - Pacific Coast Teak
Teak is the grandest of tropical hardwoods valued for its sophisticated look and durability. Our plantations are organically grown along Mexico’s Pacific coast with careful attention to environmental and socially responsible forestry practices.
Framers
- Quality Structures Inc.
The mission of Quality Structures, Inc. is to provide excellence in high caliber, competitve framing services to residential and commercial customers building apartments, single and multifamily homes, assisted living facilities and theaters.
Government Agencies
- ENERGY STAR
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. - National Agricultural Library
One of four national libraries of the United States, with locations in Beltsville, Maryland and Washington, D.C. It houses one of the world's largest and most accessible agricultural information collections and serves as the nexus for a national network o
Green Real Estate Resources
- Green Home Finder
Web-site to list green property that's for sale.
Grey Water Products & Services
- American Waste Water Systems
Manufacturer of the world's first domestic gray water reuse system with self cleaning filtration and no holding/buffer tank. This system offers a healthy, clean and fail safe (low liability) way to reuse domestic and commercial gray water in gardens. - Grey Water Action
We are a collaborative group of educators, designers, builders, and artists who educate and empower people to build sustainable water culture and infrastructure. - ReWater Inc
The ReWater® system captures, filters, and reuses shower, tub, bathroom sink, laundry, and other sources of good water (greywater or graywater), 50% of all water used inside a residence.
Home Improvement Contractors, Raters, Consultants
- Canopy Energy Consulting
A full service energy management solutions provider. We specialize in helping homeowner’s gauge their home’s efficiency by performing a comprehensive energy assessment, reduce their energy usage and save money on their utility bills through [...] - Energy Efficient Management
Energy Efficiency Management, Inc. is a proud Orange County, California based Corporation offering green energy efficiency audits, analysis and solutions, to home and business owners throughout our community, the state, the nation, and the world. - Energy Upgrade California
Energy Upgrade California™ is an unprecedented alliance among California counties, cities, non-profit organizations, government agencies, the state's investor-owned utilities (Pacific Gas and Electric, Southern California Edison, SoCal Gas... - Kevin Kelly of greenbuildca
Creating homes that are environmentally friendly, energy efficient, and healthier to live in. - Ponizil Energy
We're a home performance contracting and consulting service. We are to your house what a doctor is to your body: we make sure the parts are working well toward a healthy whole. - Residential Energy Assessment Services
Through comprehensive home performance planning, provides cost saving energy solutions to residential and commercial customers throughout the Los Angeles metro area. - The Building Doctors
The Building Doctors is a licensed California general contractor (CLSB# 932241) specializing in home performance testing (so much more than just an energy audit) and energy efficiency retrofitting.
Hot Water Heating
- Tankless Done Right
Tankless-Done-Right is passionate about protecting you and your home. We know a permit is required to install a tankless heater and many units are being installed without one by other companies, leaving your largest investment (your home) in jeopardy.
Indoor Air Quality
- Aero Environmental Services
Aero Environmental Services offers environmental and engineering services with a focal point on indoor air quality. - AirLab Test Kit
The Airlab Test Kit was developed by Air Toxics Ltd., the world's leading air laboratory. An excellent do-it-yourself indoor air pollution testing kit. - Chemical Sensitivity Foundation
The primary goal of the Chemical Sensitivity Foundation, a 501(c)3 nonprofit corporation, is to raise public awareness about multiple chemical sensitivity. To this end, we are now enabling visitors to this site to play a short documentary produced/directe - Institute for Bau-Biologie & Ecology
To inform and guide the general public and working professionals about how to create healthy, healing homes and workplaces, free of air, water and electromagnetic pollutants.
Inspectors
- Sterling Property Inspections
Perform thorough, impartial and professional property inspections that provide our southern California clients with the comprehensive information they need to make informed real estate decisions.
Interior Design
- Brownson Design Group
Brownson Design Group is a full service Interior Design Firm working in both Residential and Commercial arenas. - Cathy Morehead + Associates
CM+A is committed to design integrity and client service. Starting with a strong design foundation and following through with project management. - Corporate Business Interiors
Corporate Business Interiors (CBI) is a leading contract office furniture resource and is the largest Allsteel dealer in California. - D'Bodinus Eco-Luxury
Interweaving the elements of nature, D'Bodinus Eco-Luxury strives to integrate design principles and environmental solutions as the foundation of its design projects. - Path Design
Our mission is to provide clients with beautiful, healthy, innovative surroundings through a commitment to sustainable design principles, and aesthetically pleasing colors and materials. - Rejoy Interiors Inc.
- The Interior Revolution
A blog devoted exclusively to sustainable interior design. Through product reviews, guest blogs by experts in their fields, special features and spirited discussion, the interioRevolution provides new knowledge and expands the dialogue on [...]
Landscaping Organizations
- National Agricultural Library
One of four national libraries of the United States, with locations in Beltsville, Maryland and Washington, D.C. It houses one of the world's largest and most accessible agricultural information collections and serves as the nexus for a national network o
Landscaping Products
- Cyber-Rain Inc
Cyber-Rain is a ground-breaking smart sprinkler control system that gives homeowners an easy way to save 30-70 percent on their landscape watering bills by using the ease and convenience of the personal computer and automatic weather updates from [...]
Landscaping Services
- Back to Natives
Dedicated to the restoration and conservation of Orange County and California wildlands, through education and restoration programs featuring native plants as a centralizing theme. - Backyard Bee
A honeybee removal and relocation service. If you have a honeybee colony that you would wish to have removed, please call us toll free at 1.800.476.6105 - Creations Landscape Design
Reducing your water bill, while increasing your property value through sustainable, earth friendly, organic landscape designs. - Orange County Family Farm
A full-service business that makes it possible for you to have a farm at your home. Our goal is to enable you to provide your family with fresh, highly-nutritious vegetables, fruit, and herbs year round.
Maintenance & Cleaning Services
- Intex Solutions
Intex Solutions is the nation’s leading company in the care of commercial carpet and other interior finishes. We set the standard among small businesses for our environmentally sustainable practices, including a national award for our energy...
Modular & Prefab Home Manufactuerer
- Bamboo Living
Bamboo home manufactuerer - Living Homes
Modern modular home manufactuerer - Modhabitat
Modhabitat delivers the turn key solution for sustainable living. Modhabitat is revolutionizing the building industry with the use of a patented M.H.S. technology, the world's first and only aluminum structural building system.
More Green REALTORS®
- CA, Beverly Hills, Karen Nation
- CA, Glendale, Haik Alexanians
- CA, Los Angeles, Courtney Poulos
- CA, Los Angeles, May Hsu
- CA, Los Angeles, Ron & Tammy Schwolsky
- CA, Marina Del Ray, Colleen McLean
- CA, San Diego, Alessandro Fraschetti
- CA, San Rafael, Cari Gennarelli
- CO, Canon City, Dena Stevens
- CO, Fort Collins, Lara Williams
- CT, Darien, David Popoff
- FL, Jacksonville, Dena Calivas
- GA, Atlanta, Jennifer Spivey
- IL, Elmhurst, Laura Reedy Stukel
- NC, Asheville, JaneAnne
- NM, Taos, Nan Fischer
- Ontario, Hamilton, Joanne Greene
- PA, Philadelphia, Nigel Richards
- TX, Austin, Lee Ann Linder
- TX, San Antonio, Cathy Bureau
- WA, Lynnwood, Gayle Clemens
- WA, Seattle, Adrian Willanger
- WA, Vancouver, Debb Janes
Mortgage Brokers
- Allycyn Bennett of Sandstone Financial
With more than twenty years’ mortgage lending experience, Allycyn Bennett has established herself as a true pioneer in the industry. Her utmost priority is the satisfaction of her customers, as proven by a loyal base of regular clientele. - Dave Schweitzer of Bank of America
Integrity is the cornerstone of my business. I believe a mortgage should be about building relationships, and helping my customers achieve their home financing goals, not just a transaction. As a Bank of America Mortgage Loan Officer, I take a [...]
Mortgage Brokers (Green Specific)
- Go Green Lending
GoGreen Lending™ is the Green Division of Lighthouse Capital Group and the most experienced “As Is” mortgage lender in California. We help home buyers, home sellers and home owners solve energy efficient, home improvement and cosmetic property [...] - Matt Verdi of Prospect Mortgage
Experienced mortgage broker offering 203k renovation loans & Energy Efficient Mortgages (EEM). - Modern Earth Finance
Our mission is to educate individuals and businesses about the positive financial value of ‘going green’ and to facilitate the funding of their projects through any means necessary. - Synergy Homebuyer Service
For over a decade, Synergy Homebuyer Services has provided the real estate industry with knowledgeable and professional expertise that easily and quickly guides real estate professionals and homebuyers from start to finish through the FHA, VA & [...]
Moving Companies
- Go Green Moving
We are the only eco-friendly moving company based in Southern California utilizing the newest low-impact business solutions to assist you with your local or intra-state moves. - Rent a Green Box
Rent-a-Green box is America’s first, comprehensive, zero-waste pack and move solution made entirely from post consumer recycled trash mined from local landfills.
Plant Nurseries
- Tree of Life Nursery
Today, the nursery supplies a high quality line of over 500 species and varieties for landscaping and ecological restoration at the wholesale level. Located on 40 acres of the historic Rancho Mission Viejo in San Juan Capistrano [...]
Plumbing & Fixtures
- Kohler
Because Kohler is committed to product development and ongoing research, we are able to offer the largest selection of water-conserving products for both residential and commercial settings. - Scott Harrsion Plumbing
Full-service plumbing and heating company, established in 1985 by Scott Harrison. Scott believes there is a great demand for high quality service at a fair price, along with a need for services geared toward complete customer satisfaction.
REALTOR® Associations
- Laguna Beach Board of REALTORS®
The Laguna Board of REALTORS is a professional trade association and was chartered by the National Association of REALTORS as a local Board in 1924, even before Laguna Beach became a city. It has grown from a handful of real estate agents sharing [...] - Newport Beach Association of REALTORS®
The Newport Beach Assoc of REALTORS® objectives are to unite those engaged in the recognized branches of the real estate profession for the purpose of exerting a beneficial influence upon the profession and related interests. - Orange County Association of REALTORS®
We are among the largest real estate Association in California, serving over 10,000 Orange County real estate professionals. We are dedicated to providing our members with the resources they need to successfully represent their clients. - Pacific West Association of REALTORS®
Active in the Orange County and South Los Angeles communities, PWR serves as an industry advocate and resource for its 15,000 members. PWR also assists members in gaining new knowledge and skills to advance their careers.
Recycling Centers & Services
- e-Recycling of California
e-Recycling of California (ERC) is part of a larger group of companies with roots in the recycling and solid waste disposal industries since 1954. The family of companies include: municipal disposal and hauling services, a material recycling [...] - Mission Recycling
The company is run by owner and founder Al Solis. Mr. Solis, with over 25 years of experience in the recycling industry, is an innovative and experienced entrepreneur who introduced the single stream market concept to the industry.
Solar Power
- Acro Energy
Acro Energy has more than 25 years of experience in delivering solar power to Californians who care as much about the environment as they do about controlling energy costs. - Akeena Solar
Akeena Solar is a proven leader in the design and integration of solar power systems for residential and commercial customers in California and Colorado. - AMECO Solar
Ameco is a licensed solar energy contractor operating principally in Los Angeles and Orange Counties. Ameco designs, installs and repairs solar energy systems for homes and businesses in Southern California. - Go Green Solar
A global group of professionals dedicated to improve the distribution of renewable energy products, services and financing for people everywhere. - Helio Power
Engineering, consulting and installation of green energy technology, with a focus on solar power (photovoltaic) systems to a diverse roster of residential, commercial and large systems. - Mitsubishi Electric
With over 35 years of experience in the photovoltaic industry, Mitsubishi Electric’s PV systems are designed and built for optimal efficiency and reliability. - REC Solar
REC Solar, Inc. specializes in grid-tied solar electric design and installation, offering the latest technology, state of the art equipment, and financing opportunities for all commercial and residential customers. - Revco Solar
REVCO Solar Engineering, Inc is a well established, full service solar energy contractor located in its headquarters in Orange County Laguna Hills, Southern California and another office in the Palm Desert Area. - Sharp Electronics Corp
It's been nearly a half-century since Sharp's first reliable solar-power solution was used in a lighthouse. It's also when our vision for a clean, solar-powered world led us to develop solar systems for a broad range of applications. - Solar City
SolarCity is the nation's leading solar provider for homeowners, businesses and government organizations. - Sunpower
Without SunPower, the story of solar could not be written. The fact is, we’ve been responsible for major industry milestones since our inception in 1985, and we continue to break all records and every rule. - Sunshine Solar Energy
To provide education, information, products and solutions to provide the best practices to reduce or eliminate the carbon footprint.
Water Purification Systems
- Pure Elements Inc.
Dedicated to providing better health for humankind and the earth by enhancing water quality through green, environmentally sound technologies.
