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Energy Efficient Home And Building Companies in the World in Alphabetic Order C

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Total Records: 156

Cedar Creek Energy

1285 114th ave nw, coon rapids, Minnesota 55448, USA
Telephone Number:    763-432-5261
Facsimile Number:     763-432-5283
Business:   Retailer
Services:   Contractors, Engineering
Products:   Batteries and Accessories, Sustainable Homes And Buildings, Energy Efficient Home And Building, LED Lighting
Web Site:     http://cedarcreekenergy.com
What is Lighting Retrofit? It is replacing components in the system with counterparts that make it use energy more efficiently. A lighting upgrade is any strategy that reduces the system’s energy use. Energy savings are realized over time that can be significant enough to not only pay for the new equipment, but produce a return on the investment. To request additional information, or if you have any questions, feel free to call Cedar Creek Energy at (763) 432-5261 . How can lighting retrofit benefit me? You can save by conserving energy when you employ current energy-efficient lighting technology in your lighting and control systems. Utilities bill their customers in a variety of ways, including an energy use charge, demand charge, power factor charge, fuel adjustment charge and other charges. According to the Energy Information Administration and Green Economics research reveal that lighting can consume up to three times the energy as air conditioning.

Cedar Creek Energy

1285 114th ave nw, coon rapids, Minnesota 55448, USA
Telephone Number:    763-432-5261
Facsimile Number:     763-432-5283
Business:   Retailer
Services:   Contractors, Engineering
Products:   Batteries and Accessories, Sustainable Homes And Buildings, Energy Efficient Home And Building, LED Lighting
Web Site:     http://cedarcreekenergy.com
What is Lighting Retrofit? It is replacing components in the system with counterparts that make it use energy more efficiently. A lighting upgrade is any strategy that reduces the system’s energy use. Energy savings are realized over time that can be significant enough to not only pay for the new equipment, but produce a return on the investment. To request additional information, or if you have any questions, feel free to call Cedar Creek Energy at (763) 432-5261 . How can lighting retrofit benefit me? You can save by conserving energy when you employ current energy-efficient lighting technology in your lighting and control systems. Utilities bill their customers in a variety of ways, including an energy use charge, demand charge, power factor charge, fuel adjustment charge and other charges. According to the Energy Information Administration and Green Economics research reveal that lighting can consume up to three times the energy as air conditioning.

Cool Bright

401 East Las Olas Blvd., Ft. Lauderdale, Florida 33301, USA
Telephone Number:    888-747-2525
Business:   Manufacturers
Products:   Energy Efficient Home And Building, Energy Efficient Lighting, LED Lighting, Light Fixtures
Web Site:     http://www.coolbright.com
A leading designer of LED lighting solutions, Cool Bright supplies some of the most advanced illuminated display systems. Specializing in standard and custom LED light panels and shelf display lights, Cool Bright’s LED lighting solutions assist in the creation of dynamic and sustainable designs. Economical and aesthetic, the products offer superior lighting quality and unmatched technology. With an extensive array of applications, the products can be used in numerous markets, including Retail, Convention Centers, Airports, Supermarkets, Malls, Stadiums, Bars and Restaurants, Casinos, Events and Entertainment Venues. Complementing Signage, P.O.P and Cabinet Displays, the LED lighting directly impacts consumer interest, promotes new offerings, and creates the most aesthetically pleasing consumer environment.

C.J. Saunders Land, Timber & Surveying Co.

2315 Mountain Laurel Trail, Morganton, North Carolina 28655, USA
Telephone Number:    828-437-2310, 828-443-0915
Business:   Real Estate Sales | Broker
Services:   Consulting
Products:   Natural Daylightings, Energy Efficient Home And Building, Alternative Home And Building, Solar Combined Heatings, Energy Analysis
Web Site:     http://timberlandspecialist.com
Analysis and procurement of renewable woody fuels
Selection and evaluation of lands for renewable energy facilities

Cachelan

3575 14th Avenue #7, Markham L3R 0H6, Canada
Telephone Number:    905.470.8400
Business:   Manufacturers
Products:   Energy Efficient Home And Building, HVAC, Solar Panels, Solar Photovoltaic Systems, Solar Thermals
Web Site:     http://www.cachelan.com
Cachelan provides smart grid monitoring for renewable energy systems. The SolarVu web energy portal enables owners to maximize performance of their solar PV generation systems.

Calloway Johnson Moore & West

119 Brookstown Ave., Suite 100, Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27101, USA
Telephone Number:    336 724 1503, 336 210 6977
Services:   Design
Products:   Natural Daylightings, Energy Efficient Home And Building, Alternative Home And Building, Passive Solar Energy Systems, Solar Panels, Solar Photovoltaic Systems, Radiant Heating System, Solar Combined Heatings, Solar Space Heatings/Coolings, Space Heating Systems, Space Heating System Components, Underfloor Heating Products
CJMW provides a complete range of services, including programming, preliminary planning, design, mechanical/electrical engineering, structural engineering, and construction administration. The firm maintains offices in Winston-Salem, North Carolina and Lynchburg, Virginia. CJMW, presently a 70-person firm, is experienced in designing facilities for educational, institutional, cultural, corporate, and government entities.

Calloway Johnson Moore & West, P.A.

119 Brookstown Ave., Suite 100, Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27101, USA
Telephone Number:    336-724-1503
Services:   Architecture
Products:   Energy Efficient Home And Building, Alternative Home And Building, Solar Combined Heatings
Web Site:     http://www.cjmw.com
Calloway Johnson Moore & West, P.A. is a full service architectural, engineering and interior design firm headquarted in Winston-Salem,NC, with additional offices in Asheville, NC, Lexington, SC., and Lynchburg, VA. One of the largest firms in North Carolina, CJMW offers is organized on a vertical studio system. This means the team that begins a project sees it through to completion, offering the advantages of a large firm with the hands-on service of a smaller organization.Smart design has been a major emphasis for CHMW for more than 7 years. Special areas of focus include long-term energy savings, life-cycle cost factors, resource sustainability, and healthy, productive environments for building occupants.Among the Green CJMW projects involving Scott Lahr are the Lowes Companies, Inc., Corporate Campus, Mooresville, NC (eligible for Silver Certification); and Weaver-Cooke Corporate Headquarters, Greensboro, NC (Certification is pending).

Calloway Johnson Moore & West, PA

119 brookstown Ave., Suite 100, Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27101, USA
Telephone Number:    336-724-1503
Services:   Design
Products:   Energy Efficient Home And Building, Alternative Home And Building, Solar Combined Heatings
Web Site:     http://www.cjmw.com
Calloway Johnson Moore & West, P.A. is a full service architectural, engineering and interior design firm headquarted in Winston-Salem,NC, with additional offices in Asheville, NC, Lexington, SC., and Lynchburg, VA. One of the largest firms in North Carolina, CJMW is organized on a vertical studio system. This means the team that begins a project sees it through to completion, offering the advantages of a large firm with the hands-on service of a smaller organization.Smart design has been a major emphasis for CjMW for more than 7 years. Special areas of focus include LEED certification, long-term energy savings, life-cycle cost factors, resource sustainability, and healthy, productive environments for building occupants.

Calvin Davenport, Inc

3540 Hunter Hill Rd, Rocky Mount, North Carolina 27804, USA
Telephone Number:    252-443-0923
Services:   Contractors
Products:   Energy Efficient Home And Building, Alternative Home And Building, Solar Combined Heatings
Web Site:     http://www.calvindavenport.com
Commercial, Residential, Industrial Green building applications. Member of USGBC. We are able to bring a project to the table and get it LEED certified. In business since 1964. Two LEED AP's on staff.

Canada Solar Group - Ottawa Solar Power Installation Company

115-1750 Courtwood Crescent, Ottawa K2C 2B5, Canada
Telephone Number:    613-727-0770
Services:   Construction, Consulting, Contractors, Design, Engineering, Installation, Project Development
Products:   Energy Efficient Home And Building, HVAC, Solar Panels, Solar Photovoltaic Systems, Solar Space Heatings/Coolings, Solar Thermals
Web Site:     http://www.canadasolargroup.com
Canada Solar Group is an Ottawa Solar Power Installation Company that designs, installs, monitors and maintains solar power energy systems for the Ontario MicroFIT program, as well as off-grid solutions. We provide expert solar services for homes, cottages, commercial, industrial and institutional buildings primarily in Ottawa, across Ontario and Canada.

Canadian Solar Installations

P.O. Box 63056 University Plaza, Dundas L9H 6Y3, Canada
Telephone Number:    905 921-9936
Business:   Wholesale Distributors
Services:   Contractors, Installation
Products:   Solar Building Integrated Photovoltaic (BIPV) Panels, Energy Efficient Home And Building, Evacuated Tube Collectors, HVAC, Solar Panels, Solar Photovoltaic Systems, Roof Integrated Systems, Solar Thermals, Solar Hot Water Heaters, Thin-Film Solar Panels
Web Site:     http://www.solar-installations.ca
Canadian Solar Installations offers "Affordable Solar Solutions" to the residential and commercial sectors. Providing GTA and southwestern Ontario with PV supply, design and installation solutions.

Canadian Solar Installations

P.O. Box 63056 University Plaza, Dundas L9H 6Y3, Canada
Telephone Number:    905 921-9936
Business:   Wholesale Distributors
Services:   Contractors, Installation
Products:   Solar Building Integrated Photovoltaic (BIPV) Panels, Energy Efficient Home And Building, Evacuated Tube Collectors, HVAC, Solar Panels, Solar Photovoltaic Systems, Roof Integrated Systems, Solar Thermals, Solar Hot Water Heaters, Thin-Film Solar Panels
Web Site:     http://www.solar-installations.ca
Canadian Solar Installations offers "Affordable Solar Solutions" to the residential and commercial sectors. Providing GTA and southwestern Ontario with PV supply, design and installation solutions.

Canata Energy

373 Queen St East, Toronto M5A 1T2, Canada
Telephone Number:    416 361 6045
Business:   Manufacturers
Products:   Energy Efficient Home And Building, HVAC, Solar Panels, Solar Photovoltaic Systems, Solar Combined Heatings, Solar Thermals
Web Site:     http://www.canataenergy.ca
We are a Canadian design and manufacturing team based in Toronto, Ontario., Our first goal is to develop BIPV products for commercial and residential buildings. We have worked since 2006 to refine vertical solar energy units. Together with innovators around the world, we have created vertical solar power plants which can be integrated into any structure, making it possible to turn a building into a solar power plant. Solar power is now a possibility for every home & business in Canada. To find out more about how to get started, read about our exciting solar solutions

Cape Fear Solar Systems, LLC

631 N. Stephanie Street, Wilmington, North Carolina 28401, USA
Telephone Number:    910-409-5533
Business:   Specialty Installer
Services:   Consulting, Contractors, Design, Financial Services
Products:   Energy Efficient Home And Building, Evacuated Tube Collectors, Alternative Home And Building, Solar Panels, Solar Photovoltaic Systems, Roof Integrated Systems, Solar Combined Heatings, Solar Pool Heatings, Solar Hot Water Heaters
Web Site:     http://www.capefearsolarsystems.com
Cape Fear Solar Systems, LLC is a solar expert offering a wide range of solar panels for solar water heating (DHW), photovoltaic (PV, solar electric) and solar pool heating for residential and commercial applications. Experience in solar installations and an authorized dealer for the most efficient solar brands makes Cape Fear Solar Systems, LLC the local leader in turnkey solar solutions.

Capital Improvements of North Carolina, LLC.

P.O. Box 751, Oak Island, North Carolina 28465, USA
Telephone Number:    910-278-6199, 910-279-9322
Services:   Contractors
Products:   Energy Efficient Home And Building, Alternative Home And Building, Radiant Heating System, Solar Combined Heatings, Underfloor Heating Products
We are a Residential Custom Home Design/Build Firm. We employ green building and energy star compliant methods in the construction of our homes.

Cardinal Building

P.O. Box 746, Brevard, North Carolina 28712, USA
Telephone Number:    828-862-6755
Services:   Contractors
Products:   Natural Daylightings, Energy Efficient Home And Building, Evacuated Tube Collectors, Geothermal Energy Systems, Geothermal Heat Pumps, Alternative Home And Building, Small Hydroelectric (Microhydro) Systems, Passive Solar Energy Systems, Solar Panels, Solar Photovoltaic Systems, Radiant Heating System, Roof Integrated Systems, Small Hydroelectric (Microhydro) Turbines, Small Wind Energy Systems, Small Wind Turbines, Solar Combined Heatings, Solar Pool Heatings, Solar Space Heatings/Coolings, Solar Hot Water Heaters, Space Heating Systems, Space Heating System Components, Underfloor Heating Products, Energy Analysis
Web Site:     http://www.cardinalbuilding.com
Energy Efficiency Expert Builder

CAREarth Inc.

349 Terry Fox Drive, Kanata-Ottawa K2K 2V6, Canada
Telephone Number:    613-276-3326
Business:   Retailer, Wholesale Distributors
Services:   Consulting, Contractors, Design, Engineering, Installation
Products:   Solar Building Integrated Photovoltaic (BIPV) Panels, Energy Efficient Home And Building, Evacuated Tube Collectors, HVAC, Solar Panels, Solar Photovoltaic Systems, Roof Integrated Systems, Solar Combined Heatings, Solar Pool Heatings, Solar Space Heatings/Coolings, Solar Thermals, Solar Hot Water Heaters, Thin-Film Solar Panels
Web Site:     http://www.carearth-intl.com/
CAREarth is an Ottawa based company offering solar thermal energy solutions for domestic hot water, space heating and pool heating applications based on high efficiency vacuum tube collectors. CAREarth collectors are eligible to Federal and Provincial Government grants. CAREarth also offers solar PV systems, wind turbine and LED lights. CAREarth products are available through a network of regional distributors and dealers in Canada and the United States.

CAREarth Inc.

349 Terry Fox Drive, Kanata-Ottawa K2K 2V6, Canada
Telephone Number:    613-276-3326
Business:   Retailer, Wholesale Distributors
Services:   Consulting, Contractors, Design, Engineering, Installation
Products:   Solar Building Integrated Photovoltaic (BIPV) Panels, Energy Efficient Home And Building, Evacuated Tube Collectors, HVAC, Solar Panels, Solar Photovoltaic Systems, Roof Integrated Systems, Solar Combined Heatings, Solar Pool Heatings, Solar Space Heatings/Coolings, Solar Thermals, Solar Hot Water Heaters, Thin-Film Solar Panels
Web Site:     http://www.carearth-intl.com/
CAREarth is an Ottawa based company offering solar thermal energy solutions for domestic hot water, space heating and pool heating applications based on high efficiency vacuum tube collectors. CAREarth collectors are eligible to Federal and Provincial Government grants. CAREarth also offers solar PV systems, wind turbine and LED lights. CAREarth products are available through a network of regional distributors and dealers in Canada and the United States.

Carlton Architecture

1550 Hendersonville Road, Asheville, North Carolina 28803, USA
Telephone Number:    828-274-7554 ext. 311
Services:   Architecture
Products:   Energy Efficient Home And Building, Alternative Home And Building, Solar Combined Heatings
Web Site:     http://www.carltonarchitecture.com
Carlton Architecture is a full service architectural firm located in Western North Carolina. The firm focuses on providing environmentally sensitive, site responsive design solutions.

Carolina Country Builders

1459 Redbud Rd, Pittsboro, North Carolina 27312, USA
Telephone Number:    919-542-5361
Services:   Design
Products:   Energy Efficient Home And Building, Alternative Home And Building, Passive Solar Energy Systems, Radiant Heating System, Solar Combined Heatings, Underfloor Heating Products
Web Site:     http://www.greenhomedesignbuild.com
Since 1985, Carolina Country Builders has designed and built quality passive solar energy/energy efficient projects in a variety of styles, costs, and settings. Design work ranges from complete design services, to refining owner developed plans for optimizing solar and green building capabilities. The designs have utilized a wide variety of styles, including modern, NC vernacular, post and beam, ranch, and cape cod. CCBCCI provides economic solar home design services. We use computer aided design and can provide energy analysis through the Sustainable Building Industries Council's Energy 10 software. Size of in house designed homes has varied from 1000 sq.ft. to under 2500 sq.ft. We build from both in-house designs and architect drawn plans.

Carolina Crawlspace Solutions

356 Bay Run, Newport, North Carolina 28570, USA
Telephone Number:    252-727-5884
Business:   Specialty Installer
Services:   Contractors
Products:   Energy Efficient Home And Building, Geothermal Energy Systems, Geothermal Heat Pumps, Alternative Home And Building, Small Wind Energy Systems, Small Wind Turbines, Solar Combined Heatings
Sealing and climate controlling of crawlspaces based on guidelines set by Advanced Energy Technologies. Also offered are mold remediation and moisture eliminating techniques. Using a .45mm rubber vapor barrier on ground-cover, insulating the parameter walls and using existing duct-work, these techniques help to eliminate all humid outside air from entering into crawlspaces. We offer lifetime warranty on labor and product.

Carolina Foam Solutions

PO Box 4590, Mooresville, North Carolina 28117, USA
Telephone Number:    704-401-8026
Business:   Manufacturers, Wholesale Distributors, Specialty Installer, Energy Rater
Products:   Energy Efficient Home And Building, Alternative Home And Building, Solar Combined Heatings, Energy Analysis
Web Site:     http://www.carolinafoamsolutions.com
Icynene insulation system, Home Energy Rating Services, HVAC consulting

Carolina Green Building

1608 Queen St., Wilmington, North Carolina 28401, USA
Telephone Number:    (910) 375-9463
Services:   Contractors
Products:   Natural Daylightings, Energy Efficient Home And Building, Evacuated Tube Collectors, Alternative Home And Building, Passive Solar Energy Systems, Solar Panels, Solar Photovoltaic Systems, Radiant Heating System, Roof Integrated Systems, Small Wind Energy Systems, Small Wind Turbines, Solar Combined Heatings, Solar Pool Heatings, Solar Space Heatings/Coolings, Solar Hot Water Heaters, Space Heating Systems, Space Heating System Components, Underfloor Heating Products, Energy Analysis
Web Site:     http://www.carolina-green.com

Carolina Green Building offers full design and installation services for renewable energy and energy efficiency. With Carolina Green Building, you can find the perfect custom system for your home or business at the best value, guaranteed.

Our products and services feature industry-leading technologies like high efficiency micro-inverters, wireless programming for solar thermal, and self-furling wind turbines. Additionally, our advanced installation methods and certified System Designer will ensure that your new equipment performs in all conditions. Together, the technology and industry expertise will increase the life of your system - and your bottom line.

Free consultation site assessments are also available from our on-site specialist. We will analyze your energy consumption and recommend energy-saving products and techniques to ensure your renewable resource is powering efficient loads.

Carolina Greenworks

2700 Jackson Drive, Greenville, North Carolina 27858, USA
Telephone Number:    252-341-4235, 252-341-7868
Business:   Specialty Installer
Services:   Installation
Products:   Energy Efficient Home And Building, Geothermal Energy Systems, Geothermal Heat Pumps, Alternative Home And Building, Solar Combined Heatings
Green building services for residential and commercial sectors. Rainwater harvesting and rain barrel distribution.
Received Diploma from the NCSU Green Building Diploma Series.

Carolina Home Performance, Inc.

3005 Cedar Creek Dr., Kernersville, North Carolina 27284, USA
Telephone Number:    3365018882
Business:   Energy Rater
Services:   Consulting
Products:   Energy Efficient Home And Building, Alternative Home And Building, Solar Combined Heatings, Energy Analysis
Web Site:     http://www.carolinahomeperformanceinc.com
Carolina Home Performance Inc. assists homeowners and builders retrofit and build their homes sustainably, efficiently, and affordably. For existing homes our process of evaluating, recommending cost effective improvements, and assisting with the implementation of the recommendations, is the most efficient way to improve your homes comfort, efficiency, and safety. For new homes we work with the builder from the design phase to the time the keys are turned over to the homeowner. We'll help you plan to meet energy efficient and/or green building guidelines. Give us a call!

Carolina Stalite

P.O. Box 186, Gold Hill, North Carolina 28071, USA
Telephone Number:    704-279-8614
Business:   Manufacturers, Wholesale Distributors
Products:   Energy Efficient Home And Building, Alternative Home And Building, Solar Combined Heatings
Web Site:     http://www.stalite.com
Carolina Stalite Company is the producer of expanded slate lightweight aggregate used for Green Roofs, lightweight concrete masory, and lightweight structural concrete. Carolina Stalite's lightweight aggregate and the products produced with the aggregate contribute to many aspects of green building and sustainable construction. We can assist with development of project specific applications with lightweight aggregates that enhance the green building design.

Carolina Timberworks, LLC

1172 Highland Hall Road, Boone, North Carolina 28607, USA
Telephone Number:    828-266-9663
Business:   Manufacturers, Wholesale Distributors
Services:   Contractors
Products:   Energy Efficient Home And Building, Evacuated Tube Collectors, Alternative Home And Building, Solar Panels, Solar Photovoltaic Systems, Roof Integrated Systems, Solar Combined Heatings, Solar Hot Water Heaters, Energy Analysis
Web Site:     http://www.carolinatimberworks.com

Carolina Timberworks is an established and well-regarded timber frame manufacturer and General Contractor in Boone, NC. We recognize, and are excited by the potential of solar photovoltaic systems to change the way we live...for the better.

We have recently completed NABCEP (North American Board of Certified Energy Practioners) training, Sharp Solar training, and are committed to continuing to learn, and to becoming the number one solar pv company in our area. We intend to accomplish this one client at a time--just as we have in the timber frame industry--by doing what we said we'd do, when we said we'd do it, by being transparently honest, and by trying to give our clients even more than they expect. We appreciate the confidence reposed in our company, and mean to build a very well-run solar division.

Carolina Timberworks, LLC

1172 Highland Hall Road, Boone, North Carolina 28607, USA
Telephone Number:    828-266-9663
Business:   Manufacturers, Wholesale Distributors
Services:   Contractors
Products:   Energy Efficient Home And Building, Evacuated Tube Collectors, Alternative Home And Building, Solar Panels, Solar Photovoltaic Systems, Roof Integrated Systems, Solar Combined Heatings, Solar Hot Water Heaters, Energy Analysis
Web Site:     http://www.carolinatimberworks.com

Carolina Timberworks is an established and well-regarded timber frame manufacturer and General Contractor in Boone, NC. We recognize, and are excited by the potential of solar photovoltaic systems to change the way we live...for the better.

We have recently completed NABCEP (North American Board of Certified Energy Practioners) training, Sharp Solar training, and are committed to continuing to learn, and to becoming the number one solar pv company in our area. We intend to accomplish this one client at a time--just as we have in the timber frame industry--by doing what we said we'd do, when we said we'd do it, by being transparently honest, and by trying to give our clients even more than they expect. We appreciate the confidence reposed in our company, and mean to build a very well-run solar division.

Carolina's Eco-Unit

12730 Wetherburn ln, Charlotte, North Carolina 28262, USA
Telephone Number:    704-707-4950
Business:   Specialty Installer
Services:   Consulting
Products:   Energy Efficient Home And Building, Alternative Home And Building, Passive Solar Energy Systems, Solar Combined Heatings
Web Site:     http://www.eco-unit.org
To retrofit residential and commercial properties to increased Energy Star performance levels by using methods that are simple enough to apply quickly and effectively such as sealing gaps in structures and mechanical units, adding radiant barriers, window films, weather stripping, etc.

Carrboro Solar Works, LLC

420 Britton Drive, Chapel Hill, North Carolina 27516, USA
Telephone Number:    919 357 7683, 919 357 7683
Business:   Specialty Installer
Services:   Consulting, Design
Products:   Natural Daylightings, Energy Efficient Home And Building, Alternative Home And Building, Small Hydroelectric (Microhydro) Systems, Passive Solar Energy Systems, Solar Panels, Solar Photovoltaic Systems, Small Hydroelectric (Microhydro) Turbines, Small Wind Energy Systems, Small Wind Turbines, Solar Combined Heatings, Solar Pool Heatings, Energy Analysis
Carrboro Solar Works, LLC is owned by Ed Witkin who has been designing and installing photovoltaic systems since 1989. Ed built and lived in an off the grid solar electric/passive solar house in CT with his family for 12 years, before they moved to NC in 2002. In addition to the installation of PV systems, Ed teaches photovoltaic design courses, leads workshops, and provides renewable energy educational displays at fairs and festivals.
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