Alliance to Save Energy
Consumer tips on lowering energy costs. Home energy checkup, power smart, clearing the air, and appliance olympics.
http://www.ase.org/section/_audience/consumers
Appliance Standards Awareness Project
Report on the latest improvements that increase efficiency in appliances. Current lobbying efforts to enact more efficient standards for central air conditioners, clothes washers, fluorescent ballasts and water heaters.
http://www.standardsasap.org/
Building America Program
U.S. Department of Energy portal to technical resources supporting the construction of energy- and resource-efficient homes.
http://www.eere.energy.gov/buildings/building_america/
The Carbon Count
Provides users with a carbon footprint calculator and presents them with specific tips and advice based on their carbon footprint.
http://www.thecarboncount.com
CFLbulbs.com
Discusses compact fluorescent light bulbs and offers FAQs, news items, disposal information, and recalls.
http://cflbulbs.com/
Consortium for Energy Efficiency
Information on energy-saving opportunities for appliances, lighting, air conditioning systems and gas heating.
http://www.cee1.org/resid/resid-main.php3
Dulley House Insulation Guide
Where to insulate and what materials to use. Calculate R-values for walls, attics and crawl spaces.
http://www.dulley.com/insul/finsul.shtml
Energy Efficiency
Appliance usage chart, operating cost calculator, and specific tips on improving efficiency.
http://www.miltonhydro.com/main.php?section=residential&sub1=res_conservation_info&sub2=res_energy_savings
Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Network
Topics include lighting, appliances, and heating and cooling equipment; insulation and other weatherization materials; high-performance windows; automatic and "smart" controls; solar buildings; community programs; and related codes and standards.
http://www.eere.energy.gov/buildings/
Energy Quest
California Energy Commission's energy and environmental education site for students, parents and teachers. Materials for students from kindergarten through high school. Games, puzzles, science projects on energy and other challenging information.
http://www.energyquest.ca.gov/
Energy Star
Created by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy to help consumers save money and prevent air pollution. Includes list of qualifying products, contractor selection tips, and contacts for low interest loans for upgrading to high efficiency equipment.
http://www.energystar.gov
Energyguide.com
Energy analyzer tool. After answering questions about home construction, occupants, and appliances the analyzer provides breakdown and charts showing energy usage and areas that can be improved.
http://www.energyguide.com/energy/default.asp
ESP Energy
Energy Saving information on all areas of the home. Including Air Conditioning, heating, insulation, windows, appliances, and lighting
http://www.espenergy.com/energy_tips.htm
Fine Homebuilding- Energy Efficiency
Articles on fixing a drafty house, understanding windows, and evaporative cooling.
http://www.taunton.com/finehomebuilding/pages/fh_feat_energyeff.asp
Flex Your Power
Residential energy saving tips.
http://www.fypower.com/res/tools/energy_tips.html
For Your Home - Owens Corning
Everything from new construction to remodeling to insulating projects to efficiency checklist. Personal Project file holds information about different Owens Corning products that can be printed out for purchasing or planning.
http://www.owenscorning.com/foryourhome/
Green Building Concepts
Information exchange on resource and energy efficient home building. Product tips, building hints, and newsletter archive.
http://www.greenconcepts.com
Home Energy
Magazine of residential conservation. Archive of past issues, subscription form.
http://www.homeenergy.org/
The Home Energy Saver
Determine the energy consumption of a home and find ways to reduce it.
http://hes.lbl.gov/
Improving Home Energy Efficiency
Information on energy use in typical Florida homes and how the energy efficiency of Florida homes can be best improved. Includes discussion on typical performance, cooling and heating load sources, windows, and ductwork.
http://www.fsec.ucf.edu/en/
Insulation Fact Sheet
Detailed information on everything from determining insulation needs, to selecting products, to installation methods.
http://www.ornl.gov/sci/roofs+walls/insulation/ins_01.html
Making it Happen
Module to help homeowners capitalize on the energy savings opportunities identified by the Energy Advisor module. No regrets remodeling, no-cost and low-cost measures, installation, financing, and case studies.
http://hes.lbl.gov/hes/makingithappen/mih.html
MetaEfficient
Reviews of tools and techniques to live more simply and self-sufficiently. Incorporating these tools and techniques can decrease dependence on petroleum, electricity, gas for heating and cooling, municipal water and sewage utilities.
http://www.metaefficient.com
National Association of Insulation Manufacturers
Tips on determining insulation needs, installation suggestions, and a map of recommended R-values for new construction houses.
http://www.naima.org/pages/resources/library/index/bi.html
New York Energy Smart
Energy saving tips. Includes tools to conduct a home energy analysis.
http://www.getenergysmart.org/
Northeast Energy Star
Includes energy efficiency tips, online energy savings calculators, dealer locators, and rebate information for Energy Star appliances and lighting.
http://www.myenergystar.com
Ohio Consumers' Counsel: Energy Efficiency
Provides tips on reading electric and gas meters, understanding appliance ratings, and efficient home heating and lighting.
http://www.pickocc.org/publications/factsheets-smart_energy.shtml
Oikos
Methods for designing, installing, and sealing leaking ductwork.
http://oikos.com/esb/42/airdisproj.html
Partnership for Advanced Technologies in Housing
Voluntary initiative that seeks to accelerate the creation and widespread use of advanced technologies to improve the quality, durability, environmental performance, energy efficiency, and affordability of housing.
http://www.pathnet.org/
Renters Guide To Saving Energy
Energy and water conservation tips for the home and business.
http://www.gocolumbiamo.com/WaterandLight/Conservation/r-guide.php
Residential Energy Conservation
Energy conservation tips on insulation, heating, cooling, appliances, and lighting.
http://www.resercon.com
Residential Wind Energy
Brief overview on purchasing and operation of a residential wind turbine.
http://www.awea.org/faq/rsdntqa.html
Sage Farm Solar Home
Virtual tour of energy efficient residence that has evlolved over 20 years to demonstrate several approaches for capturing and using solar energy.
http://www.sagefarm.net/
Simply Insulate
Information on fiberglass insulation and links to energy efficiency programs in various states.
http://www.simplyinsulate.com
Smith Electric Company
The full story of the Smith family's purchase, installation and maintenance of a grid-connected home solar electricity system in Hamilton, NJ.
http://msmith.typepad.com/smithelectricco/
Southface Energy Institute Fact Sheets
Technical bulletins focused on energy conservation. Everything from sealing ductwork to choosing a system to blower door and duct-blaster testing.
http://www.southface.org/web/resources&services/publications/factsheets/sf_factsheet-menu.htm
Southwest Energy Efficiency Project
Provides information on what homeowners and consumers can do to cut energy waste in homes, vehicles, and workplaces.
http://www.swenergy.org
U.S. Energy Information Administration
Provides energy statistics, data, and analysis.
http://www.eia.doe.gov/
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