Links to companies or other websites of interest
The United States Green Building
Council (USGBC)
The United States Green Building Council is the most recognized NGO in the country as regards "Green" building. Their mission, of providing a clearing house for information, as well as for managing the LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) process makes the USGBC uniquely qualified to aid homeowners, contractors and builders in facilitating energy efficient and environmentally friendly construction.
Atlantis Energy Systems are manufacturing some of the most innovative Building Integrated Photovoltaic Products (BIPV) in the country. As well, their panels will be featured as the roofing material on the "Green" house being built on the display court at the Bejing 2008 Summer Olympics. The innovative BIPV SS6 (The SolarSlate) is on display here on the "Green" house in the main store.
Pioneer Millworks
Reclaimed and Recycled Lumber
Pioneer reclaims timber, siding and flooring from industrial structures throughout the northern United States. Washington Supply displays samples of their flooring, including Pine, Hickory, Elm, Oak and Maple recovered from structures. See how beautiful aged woods can be!
California Paints (not from California... it's a long story) have been creating great products since 1926. Their exterior house paints (2010 product line) have been recognized by Consumer Reports as their Number 1 pick! Check out their e-VISUALIZER™ color visualization system which allows one to imagine how different colors will look in different room settings, and when the user downloads the software, they can actually use it with their own home photographs!
Smith & Hawken Outdoor Living Products
Many items available in the Smith & Hawken on line catalog are available at Washington Supply! In fact, with the shipping considered, you will find us to be VERY competitive on the items you want the most. See the full product availability here.
Foard Panel - Innovators in SIP Manufacturing
Foard, based in West Chesterfield, New Hampshire are manufacturers of SIP (Structural Insulated Panels) which can create some of the tightest "building envelopes" seen in residential or commercial construction. Washington Supply is proud to have partnered with Foard to offer SIP panels to consumers and building professionals looking to create highly energy efficient structures.
SolarWrights is one of the oldest companies in New England offering numerous alternative energy solutions. Their founder, Bob Chew is a nationally recognized expert in the fields of renewable energy and green building design and construction. Washington Supply is proud to partner with SolarWrights to provide alternative energy solutions to our customers. Our local representative, Ray Furse, is located right here in Warren, so configuring your project should be a relatively straight-forward process. SolarWrights is also working with Washington Supply on the design and installation of our own 16.0 kW Photovoltaic Plant that hopefully will be installed by Spring, 2009.
Dawn Solar provides Solar Hot Water Systems which are integrated into building architecture without compromising design aesthetics. Dawn Solar believes it can help increase the adoption of solar energy systems through the advantages of structural integration into homes and commercial/industrial buildings. We here at Washington Supply will be incorporating the Dawn Solar System into our new roof and photovoltaic display which will be on our pine shed. We hope to have this installed by Spring, 2009. This will provide heat to our Outdoor Living center. A display of the Dawn Solar System is located in the "Green" house in our main retail store.
