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Energy Efficiency:

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/

Graand

Free Classified Ads Portal

www.graand.com

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

Consumer Energy Information

Comprehensive U.S. Department of Energy site, including glossary, fact sheets, and tips for several home systems and appliances.

http://www.eere.energy.gov/consumer/

Consumer Guide to Home Energy Savings

Home energy checklist for action, top rated appliances, highlights from the publication, and an order form for a printed version.

http://aceee.org/consumerguide/

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

Eco House Foot Print

Information on Solar Power, Lights, Waste Water, Recycling, Garden, Green Buildings, Renewable Energy, Green Energy, Saving Water, Environmental Issues and more.

http://www.ecohousefootprint.com

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

Energy Star Home Improvement Toolbox

Tips, statistics, and calculators aiming to help homeowners improve their home's energy performance when repairing, remodeling, or improving their homes.

http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=home_improvement.hm_improvement_index

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

The Home Energy Saver

Determine the energy consumption of a home and find ways to reduce it.

http://hes.lbl.gov/

Home Energy, the Magazine of Residential Conservation

Archive of past issues, subscription form.

http://homeenergy.org/hewebsite/

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

Million Solar Roofs

Initiative to enable businesses and communities to install solar systems on one million rooftops across the United States by 2010. Links to federal and state government incentive plans.

http://www.millionsolarroofs.org/

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 $mart Web Site

Energy saving tips to beat the heat, the Energy Smart University teaches about energy use, energy industry deregulation, and energy efficiency. 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

Energy Information Administration (U.S. Dept. of Energy) Energy Statistics, Data, and Analysis

http://www.eia.doe.gov/

The Weatherization Pages

Resource on using cellulose insulation and moisture barriers in attics, walls, and basements to improve safety, comfort, fuel conservation and environmental health in old and new homes. Principles, practice, solutions, case studies, and do it yourself advice.

http://www.weatherization.com/

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