Green Investment Fund aims to help three Portland housing projects

The city of Portland and Multnomah County plan to start providing low-cost financing to homeowners this summer for energy efficiency and weatherization improvements.

Review these resources to help local goverments access program funding through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act

The streetlight is being re-imagined in bold ways, with devices that use less energy and enhance urban landscapes.

The streetlight is being re-imagined in bold ways, with devices that use less energy and enhance urban landscapes.

Internet-based tool lets residents track their personal carbon footprint and gauge how green their neighborhood is compared with the rest of the city

New program to provide 5,000 home-energy audits to Seattle City Light customers over the next 18 months for $95 apiece -- a $505 discount.

Comprehensive package of legislation would help reduce greenhouse gas emissions from existing government, commercial, and residential buildings.

New $25 million building is first in city to feature mounted wind turbines

Part 2 of an analysis of economic and environmental impacts of the Maryland Historic Tax Credit Program

Program helps 11 partner municipalities increase affordable housing, take cars off the roads and foster a sense of community

Funding for SF Energy Watch to increase by nearly $4 million

State-of-the-art Shoreline facility is first to be built to achieve LEED certification

The EPA has recognized four communities for innovative approaches to development that expand economic opportunity and protect public health and the environment.

The EPA has recognized four communities for innovative approaches to development that expand economic opportunity and protect public health and the environment.

DeSoto and Ferguson will build and maintain streets to accommodate safe travel for all users, not just motorists

Report on “bright” green buildings that leverage intelligent technologies to support environmental sustainability while providing a significant return on investment.

Study that reveals why green buildings make economic sense

The Oakland Green Jobs Corp will train at-risk youth in green construction, solar installation, and other green job skills

A step-by-step workbook to show schools and districts how to generate electricity on-site in order to cut energy costs.

Communities looking toward transit-oriented development can learn from the California capital region

This special report highlights Local Initiatives Support Corporation’s green projects