Energy Efficiency
Energy Efficiency Links
- Heat Pump Water Heaters Energy-saving alternative for home hot water. In-depth article details the technology, provides a case study, and provides a list of suppliers.
- Reduce Swimming Pool Energy Costs Includes pool energy fact sheets, evaporation studies, and a list of manufacturers. Download software program "Energy Smart Pools" a program designed to give pool owners an analysis of their pool's current energy consumption and project the potential savings to be realized by implementing a variety of energy management systems.
- Home Energy Audit Ten step quick appraisal to check household efficiency.
- Guidelines for Incorporating Energy Efficiency U.S. Department of Energy report for rebuilding homes damaged by flood. Useful tips for any large remodel project.
- 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.
- 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.
- Consumer Assistance Handbook: Home Energy Efficiency Ohio Consumers Council provides tips on reading electric and gas meters, understanding appliance ratings, and efficient home heating and lighting.
- Energy Efficiency Appliance usage chart, operating cost calculator, and specific tips on improving efficiency.
- Terminology of Energy Efficiency Economics Definitions and terminology related to energy efficiency, economics, financing, real estate and the mortgage industry.
- U.S. Energy Information Administration Energy Information Administration (U.S. Dept. of Energy) Energy Statistics, Data, and Analysis
- Small Wind Systems - AWEA Industry standards, success stories, mailing list, and equipment providers.
- Residential Wind Energy Brief overview on purchasing and operation of a residential wind turbine.
- Residential Energy Efficiency Database Savings guide; construction; site, solar, and house plans; attics, insulation and vapor barriers.
- Thermostats Detailed fact sheet from U.S. Department of Energy. Covers automatic and programmable models. Description of types, operation and other considerations.
- 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.
- Home Energy, the Magazine of Residential Conservation Archive of past issues, subscription form.
- Styrofoam Insulation Provides tools to select products for new home construction and remodeling.
- 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.
- CertainTeed Corporation In-depth articles on insulation, windows, roofing, siding, and ventilation. Includes analysis, selection, installation, and safety.
- 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, flourescent ballasts and water heaters.
- Energy Advisor Utilizes homeowner zip code to provide charts showing energy costs for average house and energy efficient house. Lists suggested upgrades based on local weather patterns.
- 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.
- Home Energy Library Tips for a wide range of home and office energy improvements.
- Consumer Guide to Home Energy Savings Home energy checklist for action, top rated appliances for 1999, highlights from the publication, and order form.
- Furnace Efficiencies Calculate energy savings utiliziing previous energy costs and efficiency of rating of furnace.
- Simply Insulate Information on fiberglass insulation and links to energy efficiency programs in various states.
- 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.
- Do It Yourself Home Weatherizing Tips Weatherizing audit, caulking, window treatments and weatherstripping.
- Alliance to Save Energy Consumer tips on lowering energy costs. Home energy checkup, power smart, clearing the air, and appliance olympics.
- Southface Energy Institute Technical bulletins focused on energy conservation. Everything from sealing ductwork to choosing a system to blower door and duct-blaster testing.
- Energy Efficient Mortgage Handbook A comprehensive handbook for buyers, lenders and realtors on energy efficient mortgages underwriting and the secondary mortgage market.
- Dulley House Insulation Guide Where to insulate and what materials to use. Calculate R-values for walls, attics and crawl spaces.
- Renters Guide To Saving Energy Energy and water conservation tips for the home and business.
- 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.
- Glurk Provides customized tips based on a simple questionnaire. Pages of tips for household appliances.
- 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.
- Insulation Fact Sheet Detailed information on everything from determining insulation needs, to selecting products, to installation methods.
- Insulation Chart Tips on determining insulation needs along with a map of recommended R-values for new construction houses.
- Consumer Energy Information U.S. Department of Energy site with tips on improving efficiency.
- Consortium for Energy Efficiency Information on energy-saving opportunities for appliances, lighting, air conditioning systems and gas heating.
- 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.
- 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.
- Buy Energy Efficient Provides information about the economic, environmental and health benefits of buying energy efficient products for the home.
- 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.
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