East Athens Development Corporation

Turner Foundation is a private, independent family foundation that works to prevent damage to the environment. The Foundation has programs in the following areas: safeguarding habitat, growing the movement, healthy planet and healthy communities. The goal of safeguarding habitat is to protect terrestrial and marine habitats and wildlife critical for the preservation of biodiversity. Growing the Movement s main goal is to help fund environmental causes. Healthy Planet, Healthy Communities works to restore clean air and water and several other issues. Turner Foundation is affiliated with numerous organizations including Captain Planet Foundation, United Nations Foundation and Better World Initiative. Ted Turner established the foundation in 1990.

Founded in 1978, Southface Energy Institute is a nonprofit organization, engaged in promoting energy, water and resource-efficient workplaces, homes and communities throughout the Southeast. Located in Atlanta, Ga., it works with the construction and development industry, government agencies and communities, offering various green building services. The institute offers home energy ratings, building certifications, design reviews, energy modeling/calculations, inspection/testing, along with building research and consulting services. Southface Energy Institute also provides various programs, such as EarthCraft and Grants to Green, to assist builders and local government officials.