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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/
Determine the energy consumption of a home and find ways to reduce it.
http://homeenergysaver.lbl.gov/
information exchange on resource and energy efficient home building. Product tips, building hints, and newsletter archive.
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Green Building Concepts Tools to Build a more Energy and Resource Efficient Concepts supplies information exchange on a more resource and energy efficient lifestyle. Take advantage of our two consulting services for your next project: Apple Computer based solutions Green home building ideas How in the world can green building and personal...Provides information about the economic, environmental and health benefits of buying energy efficient products for the home.
http://www.buyenergyefficient.org/index.html
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
Where to insulate and what materials to use. Calculate R-values for walls, attics and crawl spaces.
http://www.dulley.com/insul/finsul.shtml
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.
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The Home Energy Saver Find the best ways to save energy in YOUR home! Enter your zip code Enter previous session Don't know the zip code? Investing in a home on your street could be more profitable than investing on Wall Street. MAKING IT...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/
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/
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
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
Savings guide; construction; site, solar, and house plans; attics, insulation and vapor barriers.
http://www.its-canada.com/reed/
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/
Consumer tips on lowering energy costs. Home energy checkup, power smart, clearing the air, and appliance olympics.
http://www.ase.org/consumer/index.htm
Home energy checklist for action, top rated appliances, highlights from the publication, and an order form for a printed version.
http://aceee.org/consumerguide/
Industry standards, success stories, mailing list, and equipment providers.
http://www.awea.org/smallwind.html
Energy conservation tips on insulation, heating, cooling, appliances, and lighting.
http://www.resercon.com
Information on fiberglass insulation and links to energy efficiency programs in various states.
http://www.simplyinsulate.com
Calculate energy savings utiliziing previous energy costs and efficiency of rating of furnace.
http://www.homeideas.com/applets/furnace.shtml
Appliance usage chart, operating cost calculator, and specific tips on improving efficiency.
http://www.miltonhydro.com/EnEfficiency.html
Includes energy efficiency tips, online energy savings calculators, dealer locators, and rebate information for Energy Star appliances and lighting.
http://www.betterwaytosave.com
Methods for designing, installing, and sealing leaking ductwork.
http://oikos.com/esb/42/airdisproj.html
Complete index of articles from 1993 - 2000. Searchable by date or topic.
http://hem.dis.anl.gov/eehem/
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
Set of do-it-yourself energy-saving tips that homeowners can implement to realize energy savings.
http://www.saveenergysavemoney.com/
Brief overview on purchasing and operation of a residential wind turbine.
http://www.awea.org/faq/rsdntqa.html
Articles on fixing a drafty house, understanding windows, and evaporative cooling.
http://www.taunton.com/finehomeb...ding/pages/fh_feat_energyeff.asp
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
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/
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/
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/
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
Detailed information on everything from determining insulation needs, to selecting products, to installation methods.
http://www.ornl.gov/roofs+walls/insulation/ins_01.html
Energy and water conservation tips for the home and business.
http://www.gocolumbiamo.com/WaterandLight/Services/r-guide.html
Advice for saving energy in a variety of home systems, both indoors and outdoors, and in home construction.
http://www.consumerenergycenter.org/homeandwork/homes/
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
Tips for air conditioning, lighting, appliances, mortgage tax credits, and ask an expert.
http://www.energyoutlet.com/
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
Tips for a wide range of home and office energy improvements.
http://www.fpl.com/savings/contents/home_index.shtml
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
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
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....improvement.hm_improvement_index
Archive of past issues, subscription form.
http://homeenergy.org/hewebsite/
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/res...factsheets/sf_factsheet-menu.htm
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/
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/
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/
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/
Information on energy-saving opportunities for appliances, lighting, air conditioning systems and gas heating.
http://www.cee1.org/resid/resid-main.php3
Residential energy saving tips.
http://www.fypower.com/res/tools/energy_tips.html