CertainTeed Corporation:
In-depth articles on insulation, windows, roofing, siding, and
ventilation. Includes analysis, selection, installation, and safety.
http://www.certainteed.com/consumer/index.html
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/
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.eren.doe.gov/EE/buildings.html
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/
Southface Energy Institute:
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/home/sfpubs/miscpubs.html
Consumer Energy Information:
Comprehensive U.S. Department of Energy site, including glossary,
fact sheets, and tips for several home systems and appliances.
http://www.eren.doe.gov/consumerinfo/forhome.html
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.
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/
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 for 1999,
highlights from the publication, and order form.
http://aceee.org/consumerguide/
Small Wind Systems - AWEA:
Industry standards, success stories, mailing list, and equipment
providers.
http://www.awea.org/smallwind.html
DoItYourself.com: Energy Conservation, Weatherizing, and Insulation:
Collection of articles, detailed step-by-step instructions, and
diagrams for projects involving weatherstripping, caulking, and
window treatments, as well as direction to assist in conducting a
home weatherizing audit.
http://doityourself.com/energy/
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/
Residential Energy Conservation:
Energy conservation tips on insulation, heating, cooling,
appliances, and lighting.
http://www.resercon.com
Consortium for Energy Efficiency:
Information on energy-saving opportunities for appliances, lighting,
air conditioning systems and gas heating.
http://www.ceeformt.org/resid/resid-main.php3
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
Home Energy Library:
Tips for a wide range of home and office energy improvements.
http://www.fpl.com/savings/hes/contents/hes_overview.shtml
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
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/e_efficiency/index.shtml
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
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.epa.gov/hhiptool
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 upgrading to
high efficiency equipment.
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
