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Energy Star - http://www.energystar.gov
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. |
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U.S. Energy Information Administration - http://www.eia.doe.gov/
Provides energy statistics, data, and analysis. |
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The Home Energy Saver - http://hes.lbl.gov/
Determine the energy consumption of a home and find ways to reduce it. |
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Energy Quest - http://www.energyquest.ca.gov/
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. |
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Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Network - http://www.eere.energy.gov/buildings/
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. |
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Partnership for Advanced Technologies in Housing - http://www.pathnet.org/
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. |
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Building America Program - http://www.eere.energy.gov/buildings/building_america/
U.S. Department of Energy portal to technical resources supporting the construction of energy- and resource-efficient homes. |
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Making it Happen - http://hes.lbl.gov/hes/makingithappen/mih.html
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. |
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Improving Home Energy Efficiency - http://www.fsec.ucf.edu/en/
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. |
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Home Energy - http://www.homeenergy.org/
Magazine of residential conservation. Archive of past issues, subscription form. |
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New York Energy Smart - http://www.getenergysmart.org/
Energy saving tips. Includes tools to conduct a home energy analysis. |
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Insulation Fact Sheet - http://www.ornl.gov/sci/roofs+walls/insulation/ins_01.html
Detailed information on everything from determining insulation needs, to selecting products, to installation methods. |
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Flex Your Power - http://www.fypower.com/res/tools/energy_tips.html
Residential energy saving tips. |
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Appliance Standards Awareness Project - http://www.standardsasap.org/
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. |
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Southwest Energy Efficiency Project - http://www.swenergy.org
Provides information on what homeowners and consumers can do to cut energy waste in homes, vehicles, and workplaces. |
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Consortium for Energy Efficiency - http://www.cee1.org/resid/resid-main.php3
Information on energy-saving opportunities for appliances, lighting, air conditioning systems and gas heating. |
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Alliance to Save Energy - http://www.ase.org/section/_audience/consumers
Consumer tips on lowering energy costs. Home energy checkup, power smart, clearing the air, and appliance olympics. |
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Simply Insulate - http://www.simplyinsulate.com
Information on fiberglass insulation and links to energy efficiency programs in various states. |
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For Your Home - Owens Corning - http://www.owenscorning.com/foryourhome/
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. |
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Residential Wind Energy - http://www.awea.org/faq/rsdntqa.html
Brief overview on purchasing and operation of a residential wind turbine. |
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Northeast Energy Star - http://www.myenergystar.com
Includes energy efficiency tips, online energy savings calculators, dealer locators, and rebate information for Energy Star appliances and lighting. |
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CFLbulbs.com - http://cflbulbs.com/
Discusses compact fluorescent light bulbs and offers FAQs, news items, disposal information, and recalls. |
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Ohio Consumers' Counsel: Energy Efficiency - http://www.pickocc.org/publications/factsheets-smart_energy.shtml
Provides tips on reading electric and gas meters, understanding appliance ratings, and efficient home heating and lighting. |
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Residential Energy Conservation - http://www.resercon.com
Energy conservation tips on insulation, heating, cooling, appliances, and lighting. |
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The Carbon Count - http://www.thecarboncount.com
Provides users with a carbon footprint calculator and presents them with specific tips and advice based on their carbon footprint. |
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Renters Guide To Saving Energy - http://www.gocolumbiamo.com/WaterandLight/Conservation/r-guide.php
Energy and water conservation tips for the home and business. |
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Sage Farm Solar Home - http://www.sagefarm.net/
Virtual tour of energy efficient residence that has evlolved over 20 years to demonstrate several approaches for capturing and using solar energy. |
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Smith Electric Company - http://msmith.typepad.com/smithelectricco/
The full story of the Smith family's purchase, installation and maintenance of a grid-connected home solar electricity system in Hamilton, NJ. |
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Fine Homebuilding- Energy Efficiency - http://www.taunton.com/finehomebuilding/pages/fh_feat_energyeff.asp
Articles on fixing a drafty house, understanding windows, and evaporative cooling. |
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Oikos - http://oikos.com/esb/42/airdisproj.html
Methods for designing, installing, and sealing leaking ductwork. |
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ESP Energy - http://www.espenergy.com/energy_tips.htm
Energy Saving information on all areas of the home. Including Air Conditioning, heating, insulation, windows, appliances, and lighting |
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Dulley House Insulation Guide - http://www.dulley.com/insul/finsul.shtml
Where to insulate and what materials to use. Calculate R-values for walls, attics and crawl spaces. |
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Energyguide.com - http://www.energyguide.com/energy/default.asp
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. |
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Green Building Concepts - http://www.greenconcepts.com
Information exchange on resource and energy efficient home building. Product tips, building hints, and newsletter archive. |
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MetaEfficient - http://www.metaefficient.com
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. |
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Million Solar Roofs - http://www.millionsolarroofs.org/
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. |
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Southface Energy Institute Fact Sheets - http://www.southface.org/web/resources&services/publications/factsheets/sf_factsheet-menu.htm
Technical bulletins focused on energy conservation. Everything from sealing ductwork to choosing a system to blower door and duct-blaster testing. |
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National Association of Insulation Manufacturers - http://www.naima.org/pages/resources/library/index/bi.html
Tips on determining insulation needs, installation suggestions, and a map of recommended R-values for new construction houses. |
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Energy Efficiency - http://www.miltonhydro.com/main.php?section=residential&sub1=res_conservation_info&sub2=res_energy_savings
Appliance usage chart, operating cost calculator, and specific tips on improving efficiency. |
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The Weatherization Pages - http://www.weatherization.com/
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. |