Grant Thornton LLP’s National Tax Office and State and Local Tax group have produced a guide to green tax incentives and credits that businesses and individuals can take advantage of at the federal and state level.

The Green tax incentives and credits for businesses and individuals white paper focuses on federal incentives for ordinary businesses, as well as items that specifically benefit the manufacturing, development and energy industries. Information on incentives for consumers and individuals is also provided.

April 22nd marks Earth Day, a yearly reminder that asks all Americans for their civic participation in conservation and green friendly practices. This year, University of Phoenix is offering ten simple tips to help you go green, not just for Earth Day, but all year long!

Teleworking or running a home-based business can save money and help the environment by decreasing carbon emissions from commuting. ComEd recommends several tips for customers to save more money and make a bigger impact on the environment by better managing energy usage in their home offices.

Teleworking is well on its way to becoming a mainstay in today's work environment. According to the U.S. Labor Department, about 14 million workers were telecommuting part-time in 2004 and 7 million were running home-based businesses. Employed Americans working remotely at least one day a month increased by 63 percent from 2004 to 2006, according to a survey by WorldAtWork*. The Society of Human Resource Management's 2007 benefits survey showed that 56 percent of U.S. companies surveyed offered some form of telecommuting in 2007, up 5 percent from 2006.

In today's world, most people are looking for ways to go green. Ace Hardware, with the help of Ace's "Helpful Hardware Man", Lou Manfredini, has developed the following tips to help people make home improvement choices that not only benefit their home, but also the environment. Making small, inexpensive changes, like the ones outlined below, can help save money and truly have an impact on the environment.

Troy Wragg, CEO and Founder of Mantria Corporation, suggests ways to go green while saving some green in his “9 for 2009.” At the foundation is Mantria Green – a set of pioneering principles for developing premium land and real estate with carbon emission offsetting and environmentally conscious design.

Keep America Beautiful believes that each of us has an obligation to preserve and protect our environment. Through our everyday choices and actions, including reducing, reusing and recycling, we collectively have a huge impact on our world. It's a simple concept, but one with far-reaching effects. During this season of giving, it's important to give back to the earth. See our tips below for practical ways to add more 'green' to your holiday season.

OptHome wants homeowners to know its easier to go green than they may think—and a lot less expensive. OptHome research shows that homeowners want to be more eco-conscious but believe it will cost too much money. By incorporating just a few simple and cost–effective tips into every day living, homeowners can turn their home into a more energy-efficient investment.

Like Santa’s elves readying toys for Christmas, farmers in the Pacific Northwest are already preparing another holiday essential – real Christmas trees. Beginning in mid-November, sustainable farmers in the Pacific Northwest – which supplies the majority of real Christmas trees purchased in California, Nevada, New Mexico, Arizona and other Southwestern states – will start harvesting for Christmas by selecting those trees that have reached maturity. Many growers will employ the help of helicopters to ensure the freshness of each tree collected.

Hosting an organic Thanksgiving doesn’t have to mean serving brown rice and tofu stuffed turkey. In fact, it’s easy to turn your traditional meal into a healthy, chemical and pesticide free tasty feast. Many Americans will be going green this Thanksgiving. In fact, according to the Organic Trade Association organic poultry sales, like turkey, are forecasted as the fastest growing category of organic product sales. Gone are the days when organic was hard to find, today there are plenty of simple options and great deals to choose from. Creating the perfect ‘green’ Thanksgiving can be easy and healthy.

Just in time to help the cash-strapped and eco-inclined this holiday season, TreeHugger.com and Planet Green offer an array of affordable, eco-friendly gifts, recommendations and helpful information. TreeHugger.com's annual gift guide returns with "Give Green to Save Green," offering suggestions of more than 100 unique gift options designed to help the planet as well as bottom lines.

You know to turn the lights off when not in use and switch your regular bulbs for those squiggly ones. But how much can you save? And are there still tricks you don't know about?

Save a Little

• Use your curtains. During cold months, leave them open during the day to allow sunlight in; in the summer, keep curtains shut in rooms where the sunlight hits. Monthly Savings*: 95 cents to $3.30.
• Install motion detectors on lights in kids' rooms. The lights will never be left on by accident. Monthly Savings: 36 cents per lightbulb.

Find out more money saving tips after the jump.

Each year, the U.S. Department of Energy dedicates October as Energy Awareness Month. The mission of the DOE is an important one -- to educate consumers on the critical impact energy use has on our lives, our community and our country.

With more than a century of experience in the building products industry, CertainTeed recognizes the continued challenges homeowners face in tackling escalating home heating costs. According to a study conducted by Harvard University, more than 45 million U.S. homes are under-insulated. Coupled with an anticipated 17 percent increase in the costs of natural gas -- the primary heating source used in 58 percent of U.S. homes -- there is no better time for homeowners to evaluate the energy efficiency of their homes.