Abstract: As consumers demand environmentally friendly ("green," or ResourceSmart) electronics, design engineers must seek new design techniques, standards, and products. This application note lists links to a variety of government, industry, and environmentally focused organizations that are helpful to designers and product definers. This application note lists links to authoritative information (especially from government and green-focused organizations) to help designers become, and remain, expert in green technology. If you discover additional resources, please suggest them using the "Comments" section at the end; or contact our ResourceSmart engineering expert. Background Those who define products and design their electronics need to be current in green technology, because today's customers are asking for products designed with the environment in mind. Green design has become good business. We call green design "ResourceSmart" because the challenge is not just about saving power. ResourceSmart design means products that last longer, consume less power, and use materials that are safe and renewable. Links ResourceSmart Maxim ResourceSmart Green Design General Energy Star (International) Energy Star (U.S.) EPA Database of Environmental Information European Eco-Label Program EU Eco-Design of Energy-Using Products EU Stand-By Initiative International Energy Agency Maxim's ResourceSmart Design U.S. Department of Energy Smart Grid The Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) The Galvin Electricity Initiative GridWise™ Alliance The Modern Grid Strategy at the DOE's (Department of Energy's) National Energy Technology Laboratory The Smart Grids European Technology Platform U.S. Department of Energy Office of Electricity Delivery and Energy Reliability Solid-State Lighting CALiPER Energy Star Lighting Research Center Technical Information Network Solid-State Lighting Design U.S. Department of Energy GridWise is a trademark of GridWise Alliance, Inc. ResourceSmart is a trademark of Maxim Integrated Products, Inc. Automatic Updates Would you like to be automatically notified when new application notes are published in your areas of interest? Sign up for EE-Mail™. We Want Your Feedback!   Download, PDF Format (33kB)  AN4447, AN 4447, APP4447, Appnote4447, Appnote 4447