Green California is a gateway for the latest information about how the state of California is working to reduce energy and resource consumption, while lowering greenhouse gas emissions, and creating healthier environments in which to work, live and learn.

The Department of Energy promotes energy and money-saving opportunities to builders and consumers and works with state and local regulatory groups to improve building codes and appliance standards.

Build It Green is a professional non-profit membership organization whose mission is to promote healthy, energy and resource-efficient buildings in California.

Forest Stewardship Council is a non-profit international organization whose purpose is to promote and reward good management of the world’s forests.

The Sustainable Forestry Initiative program is a North American based program which audits SFI certified companies to ensure compliance with harvesting.

The NAHB has developed a National Green Building Standard along with the International Code Council (ICC).  It will soon be considered for approval by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI). Additionally, the NAHB has a Certifed Green Professional Program for Builders, Remodelers, and Developers.

ENERGY STAR is a joint program of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy helping us all save money and to protect the environment through energy efficient products and practices.

The U.S. Green Building Council created and oversees the LEED standard for homes and commercial buildings.

The California Forest Products Commission seeks to enhance the public's understanding of the benefits of forestry and forest products in California.