GUIDE TO PRODUCTS & SERVICES
In Nevada County, California

"To do more for the world than the world does for you - that is success."
Henry Ford (1863-1947)


Products

Appliances & Lighting

Building Materials & Products

Concrete - Decorative

Earth Construction (Adobe & Rammed Earth)

Electric Power Systems

Foam Panel Construction

Heating and Air Contractors

Compare the operating cost of various heating systems - Great Information!

Insulation

Steel Framing

Space heating and cooling

Sustainable living products

Water Heating

Organic Farming & Gardening

Transportation

Also see:

Energy Solutions
Links to information, products and services

The Grass Valley Union Classified Ads
Practice the "Reuse" of the "3 R's" - Reduce, Reuse

Professional Services

Architects And Designers

Building Department (Nevada Co.)

Construction Assistance

Energy Auditing

Energy Consulting

General Building Contractors

Heating and Air Contractors

Land Use Planning, Surveying

Land fill design, Wastewater Treatment

Plumbing

Real Estate

Solar Energy

Transportation

Also see:

Energy Solutions
Links to information, products and services

Professional Services
- Professional Energy Services
-
The Design Team Approach
- Do-It-Yourself Design Assistance
- Where To Find Professional Assistance
- What To Look For In A Quality
Professional
- Performance Contracting, ESCO's
& Guaranteed Energy Savings

Energy Financing

PRODUCTS SECTION


CONTENTS

Appliances & Lighting

Building Materials & Products

Concrete - Decorative

Earth Construction (Adobe & Rammed Earth)

Electric Power Systems

Foam Panel Construction

Insulation

Space Heating and Cooling

Sustainable Living Products

Water Heating

Organic Farming & Gardening

Transportation


APPLIANCES AND LIGHTING

Big 1 Appliance & TV
A wide variety of high quality, energy efficient appliances to choose from. Ask the for help in selecting appliances with the lowest energy cost and highest reliability.

Hills Flat Lumber Co.
Hills Flat Lumber carries a range of energy-efficient lighting and appliances.  They're also the only lumber store in Western Nevada County that carries FSC certified lumber.

Sierra Solar Systems
Engineered solar electric systems & components, solar water heating, space heaters, instantaneous water heaters, fluorescent lighting, books, and other sustainable living products.

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BUILDING MATERIALS

Concrete - Decorative
Earth Construction (Adobe & Rammed Earth)

Electric Power Systems

Foam Panel Construction
Insulation
Space heating and cooling
Sustainable living products
Water Heating


Concrete - Decorative

AK4 Concrete Solutions
Your local source for concrete finishes of all sorts - floors, counters - the things these guys do are amazing! Check out their web site for details.


Earth Construction

Earth Building Concepts


Electric Power Systems

The Energy Guy (Sustainable Energy Group Inc)
Licensed Mechanical Engineering and Contracting services (license #868816), all building types (residential, commercial, industrial). Specializing in energy efficiency and renewable energy systems. Everything from analysis to design/build, construction supervision and commissioning. Nevada City, CA.
Contact info.

Plan-It Solar
Solar electric systems & components, installation, service, and a wide variety of sustainable living products and services.

Sierra Solar Systems
Solar electric systems & component sales, solar water heating, space heaters, instantaneous water heaters, fluorescent lighting, books, and other sustainable living products.


Foam Panel Construction

Green Building Systems Inc.
Green Building Systems Inc.
provides complete design/contruction services. Their buildings are based on foam panel contruction and they offer some nice plans too!  They serve both residential commercial markets, and offer other (related) services as well.


Insulation

Sierra Insulation Co., Inc.
Locally owned since 1979, Sierra Insulation provides insulation products and services to residential and commercial customers, for new and existing structures. Products include fiberglass, batts & blown, spray-on, acoustical, thermal. Contractor and do-it-yourself, buy direct, volume discounts. Free estimates, delivery available, fully insured and bonded. SCL #444172

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Space heating and cooling

Also See:

Compare the operating cost of various heating systems - Great Information!

The Energy Guy (Sustainable Energy Group Inc)
Licensed Mechanical Engineering and Contracting services (license #868816), all building types (residential, commercial, industrial). Specializing in energy efficiency and renewable energy systems. Everything from analysis to design/build, construction supervision and commissioning. Nevada City, CA.
Contact info.

Plan-It Solar
Solar electric systems & components, installation, service, and a wide variety of sustainable living products and services.

Sierra Solar Systems
Solar electric systems & component sales, solar water heating, space heaters, instantaneous water heaters, fluorescent lighting, books, and other sustainable living products.


Sustainable living products and services

The Energy Guy (Sustainable Energy Group Inc)
Licensed Mechanical Engineering and Contracting services (license #868816), all building types (residential, commercial, industrial). Specializing in energy efficiency and renewable energy systems. Everything from analysis to design/build, construction supervision and commissioning. Nevada City, CA.
Contact info.

Hills Flat Lumber Co.
Hills Flat Lumber is
the only lumber store in Western Nevada County that carries FSC certified lumber.  They also carry a range of energy-efficient lighting and appliances, insulation and other products.

Sierra Solar Systems
Solar electric systems & component sales, solar water heating, space heaters, instantaneous water heaters, fluorescent lighting, books, and other sustainable living products.

Sons Development
Supplier for American Pride Paint, UltraTouch Cotton Insulation, Porters Paints, American Clay, St. Astier Natural Hydraulic Lime, Murco Wall Products, Bioshield Healthy Living Paints, and Pin Low Impact Foundation Technology.  They also offer consulting services for straw bale and alternative building solutions.



Water Heating

The Energy Guy (Sustainable Energy Group Inc)
Licensed Mechanical Engineering and Contracting services (license #868816), all building types (residential, commercial, industrial). Specializing in energy efficiency and renewable energy systems. Everything from analysis to design/build, construction supervision and commissioning. Nevada City, CA.
Contact info.

Morley Manufacturing
Morley Manufacturing produces the "High Sierra" line of high quality, long life solar heating systems. The High Sierra Model HS-60 is certified by the national SRCC (Solar Rating & Certification Corporation).

Plan-It Solar
Solar electric systems & components, installation, service, and a wide variety of sustainable living products and services.

Sierra Solar Systems
Solar electric systems & component sales, solar water heating, space heaters, instantaneous water heaters, fluorescent lighting, books, and other sustainable living products.

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ORGANIC FARMING AND GARDENING

Food
Food Security, Oil Dependency, Local Land. Information compiled by our local group APPLE-NC.

Local Food
A guide to locally grown food brought to you by our local group APPLE-NC.

Peaceful Valley Farm Supply
Providing tools and supplies for organic farmers and gardeners since 1976.

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TRANSPORTATION

Alliance for People Powered Transportation
APPT promotes cycling and walking as means of transportation in western Nevada County through support, education, and advocacy.

Biodiesel

Bently Biofuels
1350 Buckeye Road
Minden, NV 89423
775.783.8039
All Biodiesel is from regionally collected waste grease. All Biodiesel meets ASTM D6751 specification. Call for pricing and delivery information.

Northstar Gas Station
200 Northstar Drive
Truckee, CA 96106
(530) 562-2496
Open 24 hours
Note: A friend had it independently tested and found it's often B5 when it says B10, and vice versa.

Propel Fuels
This link will give you the latest on biofuel fueling stations

Simple Fuels Biodiesel
93232 Highway 70
Chilcoot, CA 96105
530-993-6000

Blue Sky Motors
Electric vehicle specialists, they are located in Sacramento; contact them at 916-929-7508.

Clean Cars
A "Green Car" guide and other ideas from our local group APPLE-NC.

The Energy Guy (Sustainable Energy Group Inc)
Licensed Mechanical Engineering and Contracting services (license #868816), all building types (residential, commercial, industrial). Specializing in energy efficiency and renewable energy systems. Everything from analysis to design/build, construction supervision and commissioning. Nevada City, CA.
Contact info.

Public Transportation
Taking the bus instead of the car is one of the quickest ways to reduce your petroleum footprint! This link will make your commuting easier, cheaper, and more fun.

XtraCycle
Located in North San Juan, Xtracycle is a manufacturer, educator, and vehicle for social change whose products enable an entirely new means of mobility

Very Cool Bikes
Located in Auburn, they have a line of recumbant electric bikes, bike kits, and other related goods.

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PROFESSIONAL ASSISTANCE SECTION

CONTENTS

Architects And Designers

Construction Assistance

Energy Auditing

Energy Consulting

General Building Contractors

Heating and Air Contractors

Land Use Planning, Surveying

Land fill design, Wastewater Treatment

Plumbing

Real Estate

Solar Energy

Transportation



Architects & Designers

Daggett Designs; Brent Daggett (Architect)
14937 Quartz Lane, Nevada City, CA

Gregory J. Wolters (Architect)
Architectural services, experienced in passive solar and energy efficient designs, 3D modeling and visualization. Residential, commercial and remodels. Nevada City, CA

David Wright (Architect)
Architectural services, experienced in passive solar and energy efficient designs. Residential, commercial and remodels. Grass Valley, CA

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Construction Assistance

The Energy Guy (Sustainable Energy Group Inc)
Licensed Mechanical Engineering and Contracting services (license #868816), all building types (residential, commercial, industrial). Specializing in energy efficiency and renewable energy systems. Everything from analysis to design/build, construction supervision and commissioning. Nevada City, CA.
Contact info.

Casa Di Terra/Anderson Construction
Zachi Anderson is a licensed general contractor with over 25 years of experience in all stages of building and architectural landscaping. He is known for high quality, efficient work and visual creativity.

Sons Development
Sons Development offers consulting services for straw bale and alternative building solutions.  They are also suppliers for American Pride Paint, UltraTouch Cotton Insulation, Porters Paints, American Clay, St. Astier Natural Hydraulic Lime, Murco Wall Products, Bioshield Healthy Living Paints, and Pin Low Impact Foundation Technology.


Energy Auditing

Balance Point Home Performance
Licensed general contractor with variety of building performance measurement tools, also providing air sealing, insulation and other energy services.

The Energy Guy (Sustainable Energy Group Inc)
Licensed Mechanical Engineering and Contracting services (license #868816), all building types (residential, commercial, industrial). Specializing in energy efficiency and renewable energy systems. Everything from analysis to design/build, construction supervision and commissioning. Nevada City, CA.
Contact info.

Melas Energy Engineering
Licensed Mechanical Engineering services, residential/commercial buildings, Title-24 Energy Compliance service, cost-effective HVAC design/specification, and other services.

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Energy Consulting

The Energy Guy (Sustainable Energy Group Inc)
Licensed Mechanical Engineering and Contracting services (license #868816), all building types (residential, commercial, industrial). Specializing in energy efficiency and renewable energy systems. Everything from analysis to design/build, construction supervision and commissioning. Nevada City, CA.
Contact info.

Melas Energy Engineering
Licensed Mechanical Engineering services, residential/commercial buildings, Title-24 Energy Compliance service, cost-effective HVAC design/specification, and other services.


General Building Contractors

Nevada County Contractor's Association
Note: It's a full time job to keep up with all the excellent builders we have here in Nevada County and the list of sustainable-building-oriented contractors is growing every week! Please contact NCCA for a current list.

Sierra Green Building Association (SIGBA)
Their vision is to lead the Tahoe, Truckee, and surrounding Sierra communities into a new sustainable era. Through Green Building, we can design and construct our built environment to function symbiotically with nature. SIGBA maintains a list of companies offering green products and services.


Heating & Cooling Contractors

Grass Valley Air Conditioning
Complete Design and Build Services for energy efficient space heating and cooling systems for all types of buildings.
10096 Olympia Park Rd.
Grass Valley, CA
Tel: 530-272-8171

See also:

Plumbing and hydronic heating contractors

Comparative cost of various heating systems in Nevada County

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Land Use Planning and Surveying

Andrew R. Cassano
Land Use Planner, Professional Land Surveyor, and Partner of Nevada City Engineering, Inc.


Land fill design, Wastewater Treatment

The Energy Guy (Sustainable Energy Group Inc)
Licensed Mechanical Engineering and Contracting services (license #868816), all building types (residential, commercial, industrial). Specializing in energy efficiency and renewable energy systems. Everything from analysis to design/build, construction supervision and commissioning. Nevada City, CA.
Contact info.

Vector Engineering
Vector Engineering, Inc. specializes in the application of civil engineering, hydrogeology, geology, and geotechnical engineering to landfill design and closure, solid and mine waste management, heap leach pad and landfill liner design, construction quality assurance (CQA), and construction management. The company also provides water and wastewater consulting, environmental and planning services and has an extensive geotechnical laboratory.


Plumbing and Hydronic Heating Contractors

The Energy Guy (Sustainable Energy Group Inc)
Licensed Mechanical Engineering and Contracting services (license #868816), all building types (residential, commercial, industrial). Specializing in energy efficiency and renewable energy systems. Everything from analysis to design/build, construction supervision and commissioning. Nevada City, CA.
Contact info.


Pelton's Solar Service
Over 20 years experience in the design, installation, and service of hydronic heating systems as well as solar space, pool, and hot water heating systems.

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REAL ESTATE

Nevada County Real Estate Resources Online
Note: be sure to ask for land with south facing exposure in order to allow better Design With Climate opportunities.

Search For Homes In Nevada County by location(s)

Houses.ca

ListingLink.Com

Realtor.Com

Alta Sierra Real Estate
Barbara Parrott
Diann Helms
California Land & Title Company of Nevada County
Chiappari Real Estate
Coldwell Banker Grass Roots Realty
Cornerstone Realty Group
Endurance Realty
Gamage Realty and Loans
Good & Company Realty
Grass Valley Homes
Karen & Del Lunde
Ken Burgan
Lake Wildwood Real Estate
Mountain Star, Inc.
Network Real Estate
Nevada-West Realty
Paul Law Realty
Ron's Country Homes

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SOLAR ENERGY

Solar Electricity

The Energy Guy (Sustainable Energy Group Inc)
Licensed Mechanical Engineering and Contracting services (license #868816), all building types (residential, commercial, industrial). Specializing in energy efficiency and renewable energy systems. Everything from analysis to design/build, construction supervision and commissioning. Nevada City, CA.
Contact info.

Plan-It Solar
Solar electric systems & components, installation, service, and a wide variety of sustainable living products and services.

Sierra Solar Systems
Solar electric systems & component sales, solar water heating, space heaters, instantaneous water heaters, fluorescent lighting, books, and other sustainable living products.

Solar Wind Works
Located in Truckee, they specialize in solar photovoltaics and wind energy systems.

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Solar Space Heating

The Energy Guy (Sustainable Energy Group Inc)
Licensed Mechanical Engineering and Contracting services (license #868816), all building types (residential, commercial, industrial). Specializing in energy efficiency and renewable energy systems. Everything from analysis to design/build, construction supervision and commissioning. Nevada City, CA.
Contact info.

Pelton's Solar Service
Design, installation, and service of hydronic heating systems as well as Solar space, pool, and hot water components, installation, service, and a wide variety of sustainable living products and services.

Solar Water Heating

The Energy Guy (Sustainable Energy Group Inc)
Licensed Mechanical Engineering and Contracting services (license #868816), all building types (residential, commercial, industrial). Specializing in energy efficiency and renewable energy systems. Everything from analysis to design/build, construction supervision and commissioning. Nevada City, CA.
Contact info.

Frontier Energy Systems
13170 Lincoln Way
Auburn, CA

Pelton's Solar Service
Design, installation, and service of hydronic heating systems as well as Solar space, pool, and hot water heating systems.

Plan-It Solar
Solar electric systems & components, installation, service, and a wide variety of sustainable living products and services.

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TRANSPORTATION

Electric Vehicles

The Energy Guy (Sustainable Energy Group Inc)
Licensed Mechanical Engineering and Contracting services (license #868816), all building types (residential, commercial, industrial). Specializing in energy efficiency and renewable energy systems. Everything from analysis to design/build, construction supervision and commissioning. Nevada City, CA.
Contact info.


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Last revised
    12/02/2010

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