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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

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 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.
http://hes.lbl.gov/

U.S. Energy Information Administration

Energy Information Administration (U.S. Dept. of Energy) Energy Statistics, Data, and Analysis
http://www.eia.doe.gov/

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/

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.
http://www.standardsasap.org/

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 adv
http://www.weatherization.com/

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

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/index.html

Residential Energy Efficiency Database

Savings guide; construction; site, solar, and house plans; attics, insulation and vapor barriers.
http://www.its-canada.com/reed/

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/
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Buy Energy Efficient

Provides information about the economic, environmental and health benefits of buying energy efficient products for the home.
http://www.buyenergyefficient.org/index.html

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/consumer/index.htm

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/

Small Wind Systems - AWEA

Industry standards, success stories, mailing list, and equipment providers.
http://www.awea.org/smallwind.html

Residential Energy Conservation

Energy conservation tips on insulation, heating, cooling, appliances, and lighting.
http://www.resercon.com

Simply Insulate

Information on fiberglass insulation and links to energy efficiency programs in various states.
http://www.simplyinsulate.com

Furnace Efficiencies

Calculate energy savings utiliziing previous energy costs and efficiency of rating of furnace.
http://www.homeideas.com/applets/furnace.shtml

Energy Efficiency

Appliance usage chart, operating cost calculator, and specific tips on improving efficiency.
http://www.miltonhydro.com/EnEfficiency.html

Better Way To Save

Includes energy efficiency tips, online energy savings calculators, dealer locators, and rebate information for Energy Star appliances and lighting.
http://www.betterwaytosave.com

Oikos

Methods for designing, installing, and sealing leaking ductwork.
http://oikos.com/esb/42/airdisproj.html

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 Archive

Complete index of articles from 1993 - 2000. Searchable by date or topic.
http://hem.dis.anl.gov/eehem/

EZ Wizard

Free Energy Star software that provides a point and click interface for setting monitor power management energy savings features on PCs.
http://www.microtech.doe.gov/EnergyStar/ez_wizard.html

Save Energy, Save Money

Set of do-it-yourself energy-saving tips that homeowners can implement to realize energy savings.
http://www.saveenergysavemoney.com/

Residential Wind Energy

Brief overview on purchasing and operation of a residential wind turbine.
http://www.awea.org/faq/rsdntqa.html

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

Conserv Products Inc.

Sales representative offering advice in the form of a series of articles which aim to explain the principles behind insulating a home.
http://www.conservproducts.com

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/bldg/fyh/ratings/

Energy Star Homes America

Information on the EPA's Energy Star program. How to apply energy efficient standards to a new or existing home. How builders can become involved in Energy Star.
http://www.energystarhomesamerica.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.com/

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 upgradin
http://www.energystar.gov

Insulation Fact Sheet

Detailed information on everything from determining insulation needs, to selecting products, to installation methods.
http://www.ornl.gov/roofs+walls/insulation/ins_01.html

Renters Guide To Saving Energy

Energy and water conservation tips for the home and business.
http://www.gocolumbiamo.com/WaterandLight/Services/r-guide.html

Consumer Energy Center - California Energy Commission

Advice for saving energy in a variety of home systems, both indoors and outdoors, and in home construction.
http://www.consumerenergycenter.org/homeandwork/homes/

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/

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

Energy Outlet

Tips for air conditioning, lighting, appliances, mortgage tax credits, and ask an expert.
http://www.energyoutlet.com/

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/EE/buildings.html

Home Energy Library

Tips for a wide range of home and office energy improvements.
http://www.fpl.com/savings/contents/home_index.shtml

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/index.jsp

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/efficiency-brochure.shtml

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

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/consumerinfo/

The Home Energy Saver

Determine the energy consumption of a home and find ways to reduce it.
http://homeenergysaver.lbl.gov/

Home Energy, the Magazine of Residential Conservation

Archive of past issues, subscription form.
http://homeenergy.org/hewebsite/

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

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/

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/

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/

Meta-Efficient

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/

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