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Resources & Web LinksAdditional resources and web links to help you learn more about energy efficiency and conservation opportunities.Organizations to Know
American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) - An international not-for-profit organization dedicated to advancing science around the world by serving as an educator, leader, spokesperson and professional association.
American Solar Energy Society (ASES) - Established in 1954; this is the nation's leading nonprofit association of solar professionals & grassroots advocates.
American National Standards Institute (ANSI) - The voice of the US standards and conformity system.
Architecture 2030 - An international not-for-profit organization devoted to improving architectural design to make it more earth-friendly.
Clean Technology and Sustainable Industries Organization (CTSI) - Core purpose is to provide a cross industry community to promote clean technology development, profitable commercialization and global integration of sustainable industry practices, enabling the transformation of businesses, governments and society towards a more sustainable global economy.
EarthWays Center - A division of the Missouri Botanical Gardens. Their mission is to promote sustainability through environmental education and improving the built environment. They offer many classes, events, and tours of their energy efficient remodeled house at 3817 Grandel Square, St. Louis, MO 63108.
Energy Information Administration (EIA) - Provides, official energy statistics from the U.S. Government.
Home Builders Association - The Home Builders Association of Greater St. Louis and Eastern Missouri helps create a region that promotes and protects the viability of the building industry. They have developed standards home construction, the Green Building Initiative (GBI) which verifies homes as “green”.
Missouri Coalition for the Environment - Not-for-profit citizen action organization advocating for clean water, air and open space. Erin Noble (314) 727-0600.
Missouri Votes Conservation (MVC) - A non-partisan statewide organization that advocates for pro-environment legislation and political candidates in Missouri. They represent the broad diversity of conservation interests in the state - from environmentalists, scientists and business owners to hunters, anglers and independent farmers. Their goal is to achieve sound conservation public policy in Missouri. (314) 725-9494.
Passive House Alliance US (PHAUS) - A non-profit organization created to support the Passive House building energy standard through public outreach, education, support of industry professionals and advocacy.
Passive House Institute US (PHIUS) - A 501c(3) nonprofit organization that provides training, education and research to promote implementation of the Passive House Building Energy standard, as well as the design approach and techniques to accomplish that standard.
National Association of Home Builders - A Washington, D.C.-based trade association whose mission is to enhance the climate for housing and the building industry.
Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) - the nation's most effective environmental action group, combining the grassroots power of 1.2 million members and online activists with the courtroom clout and expertise of more than 350 lawyers, scientists and other professionals.
Nature Conservancy - Using science and partnerships to protect Earth's most important natural places - for you and future generations.
Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI) - A not-for-profit organization that works to help business and government move toward a more secure, just, prosperous, and life-sustaining world. This is done mostly through developing energy efficiency projects.
Sustainable Building Industry Council (SBIC) - An independent, not-for-profit organization and a pioneer advocate of the whole building approach to sustainable facilities. US Dept. of Energy: Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (DOE) - A fantastic resource on all matters about Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE). This is a great resource for those just getting started and who want to learn more.
US Green Building Council (USGBC) - The U.S. Green Building Council is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit community of leaders working to make green buildings available to everyone within a generation. Standards and Codes to Know
ANSI National Green Building Standard In collaboration with the International Code Council and the NAHB, this product is the first ANSI standard on sustainable green building.
EnergyStar The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) runs the EnergyStar program. The Energy Star logo can be found on appliances and electronic equipment, and indicates that the product uses energy than other models. EnergyStar also has a program for certifying homes that have low energy use.
IECC 2009 The International Energy Construction Code Version 2009 is the current version.
LEED The US Green Building Council has put out a set of building standards placing it under the banner of Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED). These standards can be used to certify that a home building has achieved both low energy use and high environmental friendliness.
Passive House Standard :-A Passive House is a very well-insulated, virtually air-tight building that is primarily heated by passive solar gain and by internal gains from people, electrical equipment, etc.It must meet three very difficult criteria to be certified as a Passive House - 1)Airtight building shell ≤ 0.6 ACH @ 50 pascal pressure, measured by blower-door test. 2)Annual heat requirement ≤ 15 kWh/m2/year (4.75 kBtu/sf/yr) 3)Primary Energy ≤ 120 kWh/m2/year (38.1 kBtu/sf/yr). Ideas
Biomimicry, Nature as a Model, Measure and Mentor - A new discipline that studies nature’s best ideas and then imitates these designs and processes to solve human problems.
Professionals to KnowFix-Up Contractors
J. Mark Construction – Post audit sealing, caulking, and repairs, plus window replacement, painting, and carpentry, Johnny Eagleston 314.704.5175
Architects
Answers Inc., Thomas A. Tyler, 636.368.6707
Jeff Day and Associates, Jeff Day, 314.644.2775
Gunn & Smith Architects, Haden D. Smith,314.644.3150
TMA Architects, Tim Montgomery, 314.535.2656
Robert Brauch 314.481.1920
Green Builders/Contractors
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, Jason Walters, (314) 308-4870 Trumpet LLC, Paul Henckler, 636.933.4700
Blue Brick Renovation and Construction, LLC, Brad Roell, 314.772.3644
Renewable Energy
The Energy Savings Store, Complete solar and wind solutions for homes and businesses. Bob Solger 636.675.7887, 913.221.6253
Missouri Solar Living - Primarily solar hot water, Dan Glueck, 314.541.3744
Mid America Advanced Power Solutions, Jason Hark, 618.540.9313
Fireplaces
Empire Comfort Systems, The first and only condensing vented gas fireplace system certified for use in the United States
Aaron’s Unlimited Alternative Energy, Custom masonry fireplaces, Gary Hart, 800.952.5411
Insulation and Air Sealing
Energy Conservation Products - Foam, cellulose, air sealing, 636.937.6596
Gateway Foam Insulation - soy foam insulation, David and Debbie Harter, 1.888.2.FOAM.IT
Foam Engineers, David McClure, www.foamengineersllc.com 573.821.2808
Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning (HVAC) Installers
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, Glen Christeson, or Phil Greco, Ground source heat pumps (geothermal) systems, (636) 916-1122,
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Sigman Heating and Cooling, Joel Sigman, Ground source heat pumps (geothermal) systems, 618.234.4343
Duct Inspections
ASER USA, Gary Fries, 314.894.2300
ResCom, Jeff Robson, 314.769.9668
Roofing
Ferguson Roofing, Jason Shupp - Roofing, siding and windows, 314.521.6917.
Reger Roofing, 314.965.6203
Old World Roofing - Specialized roofing materials, 314.966.7916
Financing
The Private Bank, Bob Link, 636.736.2200
Electric Contractors with Green Experience
M & M Electric, Residential, Commercial, Industrial and Renewable Energy
Systems, Paul Metzger, 314.941.7584
Electrical Connection, Jim Curran, 314.781.0755
Alternate and Sustainable Building Materials, Equipment and Hardware Vendors
Ecos Materials,–Structural Insulated Panels (SIPS) and other green building materials, Tyler Morgan 314.961.5577
All-Terior Systems, Creator of Jamb-IT-All, a metal framing system for windows and doors that adds strength, saves time and reduces labor costs in the installation of Insulated Concrete Forms (ICF) and other concrete construction processes. Geoff Meese, 314.322.6337
Home Eco – Green General Store, environmentally friendly home products, flooring, recycling bins, composting supplies, rain barrels, solar ovens and more, Phil Judd, 314.351.2000
Thermal Vision, “EasySnap Screens” for the outside of windows and skylights in order to block solar heat gain; fireplace pillows to block air leakage into flues, Tom Ochsner, 636.978.1689
Newberry Furniture and Kitchen Accessories – Custom woodworkers using a variety of local trees and reclaimed lumber. Porches and trim for new homes frequently using the wood harvested from the lot on which the house is built. Bill and Julie Newberry, 314.647.6090
River des Peres Watershed Coalition – Not-for-profit organization focused on improving the River des Peres and its tributaries. "The Rain Barrel Incentive” sells rain barrels for $60.00 as a fundraiser. 314.680.2575 Planned Sustainable Communities
Rock Hill Trails: A high quality, sustainable community created in harmony with natural and social systems. Chris Schroeder 217.352.1190
Green Friends
OurGreenChoices, Stories and events focused on the environment and health. Created by our favorite intern, Sabine McDowell, LEED AP, 314.306.5923
St.LouisGreen.com - Online source for local, sustainable products, businesses, events, and jobs opportunities
Green Drinks – An international organization of people who work in the environmental field who meet for informal networking sessions and educational programs. In St. Louis they meet monthly at the Schlafly Bottleworks. http://www.stlgreendrinks.org/
Herb ‘n Maid, A conscientious green cleaning company that makes their own green cleaning products, Richoelle White, 314.371.1071
Just Friends You Should Know
Big Wheel – The marketing company who designed this website and all of Butterfly’s print material and event graphics, Jeff Stein, 314.354.3475
Healthy Planet Newspaper, Heidi Schoen, 314.962.7748
Steve McReynolds Photography – Just a great photographer, Steve McReynolds, 636.677.6790,
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Prescription Management, Coaching, Organization development and training, Mary D’Amato, 314.569.0402
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