Bicycles & Pedestrians:

The City is committed to providing a healthy, walkable, bikeable community and a transportation environment that supports the selection of non-motorized transportation options-such as biking and walking- and the use of public transportation. Visit ../public_works/BikePed.html for more information.

Green Consumers

www.greenbiz.ca.gov
The Green Business program website helps you to "shop green" with a directory of businesses in the Bay Area that operate in an environmentally sound manner.
Businesses can also find out how to receive assistance in becoming more environmentally friendly.

http://www.abag.ca.gov/bayarea/enviro/gbus/AboutUsCCC.html
Learn about the Contra Costa County Green Business Program, and read the most current issue of their periodic newsletter, "Staying Green!"

Green Building:

../planning/greenbuilding.html
The City of El Cerrito's Planning Division's webpage includes information on green buildings, which are designed to be affordable, preserve the health of building occupants, conserve natural resources, and reduce both energy and transportation costs. The City of El Cerrito encourages all owners and builders to consider Green Building in their projects.

http://www.co.contra-costa.ca.us/depart/cd/recycle/greenbuilding.htm
Contra Costa County's webpage on Green Building, a "Whole-Systems" approach for designing and constructing buildings that conserve energy, water, and material resources and are healthier, safer, and more comfortable.

http://www.builditgreen.org/index.cfm
Build It Green is a local professional non-profit membership organization whose mission is to promote healthy, energy and resource-efficient buildings in California. Located in Berkeley, BIG offers free consultations on green building practices to homeowners pursuing additions and renovations through their `Ask An Expert` hotline (888-40-GREEN) as well as in-person meetings.

http://www.ciwmb.ca.gov/ConDemo/
Information from the State of California about recycling construction and demolition (C&D) materials.

http://www.usgbc.org/DisplayPage.aspx?CategoryID=19
LEED Buildings: The Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Building Rating System is the nationally accepted benchmark for the design, construction, and operation of high performance green buildings.

http://pge.com/pec
The Pacific Energy Center offers free educational programs, design tools, advice, and support to create energy efficient buildings and comfortable indoor environments, mostly regarding commercial buildings, also includes advice and information for residential buildings.