BEST College & Program Directory

These community colleges from around the United States are active members of the BEST Network of Colleges. They offer a variety of building operations/ performance programs including HVACR, Building Automation, Sustainable Facilities Operations, and Building Controls. Check out the list here.

September 14, 2021

Credential Finder For Sustainable Careers

Use this credential finder to look for credentials in the sustainability, clean technology, and renewable energy field! For example, searching for “energy” brings you credentials such as Certified Energy Manager, Energy Management Professional, Energy Auditor, & more. Try your own keyword search and find a credential to further your career: https://credentialfinder.org/

Federal Funding Opportunities for Local Decarbonization (FFOLD)

Many federal funding opportunities exist for advancing local decarbonization efforts. Navigating those opportunities and making strategic decisions on how to best utilize the funds available can be challenging. This tool helps local governments prioritize and leverage existing federal funding to advance system-wide energy transition goals—from block grants and technical assistance to competitive grants, loans, and […]

November 2, 2021

Companies Involved In Renewable Fuels and Biofuels

Check topics and categories on Advanced Biofuels USA for links to articles about these and other companies involved in research, development and distribution of advanced biofuels, to understand their innovative practices. (Some links on this site may be unavailable.)

February 19, 2022

Understanding the Sustainability of Electric Cars

A useful and detailed explanation on electric cars, including: the importance of EVs, impact, guidance on ownership, and useful links. While this resource is from the UK, the information remains relevant. Please keep in mind that the information comes from AutoTrader, so any movement on the site beyond this resource may not be related to […]

Smart Growth and Transportation Strategies

Transportation and land use patterns are inextricably linked. This article from the US EPA covers four transportation and land use strategies that enhance quality of life and protect human health and the environment: Smart and sustainable street design. Transit-oriented development. Parking management. Sustainable transportation planning.

Sustainable Transportation for Campuses

Electric vehicles aren’t the only option to transition college transportation systems away from fossil fuels. Promoting transportation options that use less energy like public transportation, walking and biking will also play a key role in shifting America’s colleges and universities to 100 percent renewable energy. (Article published 2018)

World Energy Transitions Outlook: 1.5°C Pathway

In Paris in 2015, signatories to the United Nations Convention on Climate Change agreed to pursue efforts to try to limit the rise in global temperatures by 2050 to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels. The World Energy Transitions Outlook presents a pathway to that goal, one that decarbonises all end uses, with electrification and energy efficiency as primary […]

June 6, 2022

Ecochallenge Discussion Course Resources

Provides topics and resources to use in discussion-based courses on sustainable living and sustainable systems.

January 3, 2023

YouthForesight – Resources for youth: education and skilling, employment, entrepreneurship, and engagement

YouthForesight is jointly hosted by the Global Initiative on Decent Jobs for Youth (DJY) and Generation Unlimited (GenU). It provides curated tools, publications, databases, and resources to support evidence-based action for supporting young people’s education and skilling, employment, entrepreneurship, and engagement. The platform is divided into three parts: Learn, Engage, and Contribute. The Learn section […]

January 31, 2023