| 1. | 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.
www.energyguide.com |
| 2. | Dulley House Insulation Guide | | | Where to insulate and what materials to use. Calculate R-values for walls, attics and crawl spaces.
www.dulley.com |
| 3. | 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.
hes.lbl.gov |
| 5. | 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.
www.owenscorning.com |
| 6. | 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.
www.standardsasap.org |
| 7. | 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.
www.weatherization.com |
| 8. | ESP Energy | | | Energy Saving information on all areas of the home. Including Air Conditioning, heating, insulation, windows, appliances, and lighting
www.espenergy.com |
| 9. | 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.
hes.lbl.gov |
| 11. | 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.
www.pathnet.org |
| 12. | Buy Energy Efficient | | | Provides information about the economic, environmental and health benefits of buying energy efficient products for the home.
www.buyenergyefficient.org |
| 17. | Simply Insulate | | | Information on fiberglass insulation and links to energy efficiency programs in various states.
www.simplyinsulate.com |
| 18. | Energy Efficiency | | | Appliance usage chart, operating cost calculator, and specific tips on improving efficiency.
www.miltonhydro.com |
| 19. | Oikos | | | Methods for designing, installing, and sealing leaking ductwork.
oikos.com |
| 20. | Green Building Concepts | | | information exchange on resource and energy efficient home building. Product tips, building hints, and newsletter archive.
www.greenconcepts.com |
| 21. | EZ Wizard | | | Free Energy Star software that provides a point and click interface for setting monitor power management energy savings features on PCs.
www.microtech.doe.gov |
| 22. | Save Energy, Save Money | | | Set of do-it-yourself energy-saving tips that homeowners can implement to realize energy savings.
www.saveenergysavemoney.com |
| 25. | 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.
www.conservproducts.com |
| 26. | 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.
www.epa.gov |
| 27. | 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.
www.fsec.ucf.edu |
| 28. | 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.
www.energystarhomesamerica.com |
| 29. | 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.
www.energystar.gov |
| 30. | Insulation Fact Sheet | | | Detailed information on everything from determining insulation needs, to selecting products, to installation methods.
www.ornl.gov |
| 33. | 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.
www.energyquest.ca.gov |
| 35. | Energy Outlet | | | Tips for air conditioning, lighting, appliances, mortgage tax credits, and ask an expert.
www.energyoutlet.com |
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