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

Accent Lighting
Accent Lighting is a state of the art lighting source complete with lighting lab, fiber optic technology and "good old fashioned know-how" when it comes to refurbishing antique lighting chandeliers and lamps.

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.

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

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

Better Building Systems (BBS)
BBS provides complete design/contruction services. Their buildings are based on foam panel contruction and they offer pre-manufactured "kits," 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

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.

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

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.

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.

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

Biodiesel
Northstar Gas Station
200 Northstar Drive
Truckee, CA 96106
(530) 562-2496
Open 24 hour

Blue Sky Motors
Located in Sacramento, you may 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.

Pro-Electric Vehicles
Authorized Master Distributor of GE Electric Vehicle Systems. Contact is Craig McCann, 530-432-6431

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

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

Vicky Haden (Designer)
Residential Building Design
226 A Mill Street
Grass Valley, CA 95945

Gary Harr (Architect)
Building designs in Nevada County for over 15 years, including residential and commercial.
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

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.

Energy Auditing

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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 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 heating systems.

Plan-It Solar
Solar electric systems & 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.

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

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.