For Building Professionals

Austin Energy Green Building™ provides free consulting and educational services for building professionals. Our resources include:

Green Building Participation: Forms and Guides
Links to help you learn more about building green with Austin Energy Green Building™

Sustainable Building Sourcebook
The Sourcebook provides pertinent information on sustainable building strategies and practices relevant to the City of Austin and Central Texas. It also includes resources for materials and additional information.

Seminars
Free monthly training seminars for building professionals on a variety of current topics. Continuing education credits are available from the American Institute of Architects (AIA) and Texas Institute of Building Design (TIBD).

Green by Design Workshop Sponsorships
Sponsoring one of our one-day consumer workshops is a great way to promote your building-related business.

Professionals Directory
Free online listing of architects, designers, builders, material suppliers, consultants, and other green building professionals.

Newsletter
Bimonthly electronic newsletter features a variety of current green building topics, case studies, and more.

Tech Talk
Technical links and information for builders and architects.

Manual J Inputs
The 2000 International Energy Conservation Code, adopted by the State of Texas, requires that cooling equipment is sized by a Manual J or other approved calculation. All projects seeking an Austin Energy Green Building rating are required to submit HVAC system sizing calculations. These calculations must be based on actual design, specifications and orientation of a project, appropriate climate data, and other correct inputs. The following documents address common input questions: Manual J Inputs for Single-Family and Manual J Inputs for Multi-Family.