Basic, No-Cost Green Building Strategies
This brief Best Practices document published by the American Institute of Architects outlines a few basic green building strategies that can be implemented with no added construction cost.
The Chicago Standard
Based on the LEED rating system for green buildings, The Chicago Standard was developed to guide the design, construction, renovation and maintenance of municipal buildings in the city of Chicago.
REGREEN Residential Guidelines
A series of green guidelines for the most common types of residential remodeling projects from the American Society of Interior Designers and the U.S. Green Building Council.
Stormwater Management Information
A series of slides containing drawings and information regarding environmentally friendly stormwater management practices.
Costing Green: A Comprehensive Cost Database and Budgeting Methodology
Produced by cost consulting company Davis Langdon, this detailed study draws on a large database of past projects to compare construction costs of green and non-green building projects housing similar programs.
Sustainable Development: Local Resources for Affordable Housing
An extensive list of private and public organizations that provide financial and technical support for sustainable affordable housing projects in the Chicagoland area--compiled by the Chicago Community Loan Fund.
DSIRE (Database of State Incentives for Renewables and Efficiency)
DSIRE is a comprehensive source of information on state, local, utility, and federal incentives that promote renewable energy and energy efficiency.
Illinois Solar Energy Rebate Program
Guidelines and application for fiscal year 2008 for the Solar Energy Rebate program administered by the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity.
Illinois Solar Thermal Incentive Program
Guidelines and application for fiscal year 2008 for the Solar Thermal Energy Incentive program administered by the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity.
Enterprise Green Communities
Enterprise Green Communities provides grants, loans and LIHTC to assist with the development of green or sustainable affordable housing.
Illinois Clean Energy Community Foundation
The Illinois Clean Energy Community Foundation's 2008 Program Priorites and Grant Application Guidelines.
Financial Incentives for Building Green
A table summarizing tax incentives and public and private sources of funding for building green in Chicago and Illinois.
Solar Service Inc.
Solar Service Inc. has installed hundereds of solar systems in the Chicago area since 1977. Visit their site and click on "Grants and Rebates" to view the latest financial incentives they have compiled.