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.
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.
Energy Advisor -- http://hes.lbl.gov/
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.
U.S. Energy Information Administration -- http://www.eia.doe.gov/
Energy Information Administration (U.S. Dept. of Energy) Energy Statistics, Data, and Analysis
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.
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, flourescent ballasts and water heaters.
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.
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
Making it Happen -- http://hes.lbl.gov/hes/makingithappen/index.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.
Buy Energy Efficient -- http://www.buyenergyefficient.org/index.html
Provides information about the economic, environmental and health benefits of buying energy efficient products for the home.
Consumer Guide to Home Energy Savings -- http://aceee.org/consumerguide/
Home energy checklist for action, top rated appliances, highlights from the publication, and an order form for a printed version.
Small Wind Systems - AWEA -- http://www.awea.org/smallwind.html
Industry standards, success stories, mailing list, and equipment providers.
Residential Energy Conservation -- http://www.resercon.com
Energy conservation tips on insulation, heating, cooling, appliances, and lighting.
Simply Insulate -- http://www.simplyinsulate.com
Information on fiberglass insulation and links to energy efficiency programs in various states.
Furnace Efficiencies -- http://www.homeideas.com/applets/furnace.shtml
Calculate energy savings utiliziing previous energy costs and efficiency of rating of furnace.
Energy Efficiency -- http://www.miltonhydro.com/enefficiency.html
Appliance usage chart, operating cost calculator, and specific tips on improving efficiency.
Green Building Concepts -- http://www.greenconcepts.com
information exchange on resource and energy efficient home building. Product tips, building hints, and newsletter archive.
Save Energy, Save Money -- http://www.saveenergysavemoney.com/
Set of do-it-yourself energy-saving tips that homeowners can implement to realize energy savings.
Conserv Products Inc. -- http://www.conservproducts.com
Sales representative offering advice in the form of a series of articles which aim to explain the principles behind insulating a home.
Million Solar Roofs -- http://www.millionsolarroofs.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.
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.
Insulation Fact Sheet -- http://www.ornl.gov/roofs+walls/insulation/ins_01.html
Detailed information on everything from determining insulation needs, to selecting products, to installation methods.
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.
Home Energy Library -- http://www.fpl.com/savings/contents/home_index.shtml
Tips for a wide range of home and office energy improvements.
Energy Star Home Improvement Toolbox -- http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=home_improvement.hm_improvement_index
Tips, statistics, and calculators aiming to help homeowners improve their home's energy performance when repairing, remodeling, or improving their homes.
Home Energy, the Magazine of Residential Conservation -- http://homeenergy.org/hewebsite/
Archive of past issues, subscription form.
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.
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.
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.
Meta-Efficient -- 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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