The ENERGY STAR label is on many energy saving applicances and also designates superior energy performance in homes and buildings. See ENERGY STAR

For details on requirements of National Home Builders Green program, which certifies homes to the National Green Building Standard, see this site.

A organization made up of building professionals which promotes green building in Utah by holding training programs and networking events is Build Green Utah.

A strong national green-buildings program that has very high standards and wide recognition and respect is USGBC's LEED for Homes

Real estate professionals trained and certified in green homes are EcoBrokers. A good source of info is Utah Green Homes

Home certification programs, such as ENERGY STAR, Built-Green, and LEED for Homes, all require third party verification including a HERS rating. The national organization the sets the standards and licenses energy raters is RESNET

Radon is an invisible cancer-causing gas that causes more deaths per year than drunk driving, and is present in many homes. Homes should be tested, and if high levels of Radon found mitigation measures taken. For more information go to Radon in you home

To order an inexpensive in-home Radon test kit go to the Utah Safety Council

The Department of Energy's EERE has a good description of Professional Home Energy Audits

Some good informaton how one can finance energy features in homes using Energy-Efficient Mortgages

A great article from This Old House on a Home Energy Audit.

An article from the Wall Street Journal on home energy audits: A Quest for an Energy-Efficient House.

Comfort Institute's Tips and Secrets to Buying a New Heating and Cooling System

An excellent non-profit non-partisan movement with over 1.5 million members: We Can Solve It

A great reference for Utah, a sustainable living business directory and resource guide: The ReDirect Guide