Energy Savers is working to develop new, low cost building technologies and practices to improve the efficiency of the nation's homes and to accelerate market penetration of energy efficiency in both existing and new residential buildings. In many buildings, building managers could save 20-30 percent on the energy bills by implementing energy efficiency improvements. Building managers can achieve remarkable results by choosing rehab options that increase energy efficiency, save time and money, reduce tenant turnover, and increase the durability of the buildings. The following Web links are designed to provide practical information to improve the energy efficiency of their properties to building managers and rental property owners wishing to make improvements.
Federal Energy Management Program
This site provides energy efficiency and renewable resources for federal building managers. By promoting energy efficiency and the use of renewable energy resources at federal sites, the Federal Energy Management Program (FEMP) helps agencies save energy, save taxpayer dollars, and demonstrate leadership with responsible, cleaner energy choices. The FEMP site provides product recommendations, construction and design advice, operations and maintenance strategies, and utility management information.
http://www.eere.energy.gov/femp/index.html
The Energy Efficient Rehab Advisor
Provides preliminary guidelines for energy efficient-renovation of single and multifamily housing. The Advisor's energy efficiency recommendations are based on ENERGY STAR® specifications, where applicable. Get a tailored profile here for your building and generate a preliminary list of energy conservation measures (ECMs) with estimated costs and savings for your rehab project.
http://www.rehabadvisor.com
Energy Action Plan
HUD's Energy Action Plan supports the energy conservation goals of the President's National Energy Policy. Find information here about the Energy Action Plan, HUD's ENERGY STAR partnership with EPA and DOE, HUD's energy e-newsletter, and other resources for HUD customers, partners and grantees.
http://www.hud.gov/offices/cpd/energyenviron/energy/index.cfm
The Public Housing Energy Conservation Clearinghouse
Features news and resources to help public housing authorities manage energy and water costs. The Clearinghouse includes information about Energy Performance Contracting, a financing technique that uses cost savings to repay the cost of installing energy conservation measures, as well as information on buying ENERGY STAR products and appliances.
http://www.hud.gov/offices/pih/programs/ph/phecc/
Energy Savers
The Energy Savers Web site offers information and tips to improve energy efficiency for both buildings and transportation and highlights specific components and practices that contribute to better energy efficiency.
http://www.eere.energy.gov/consumer/
ENERGY STAR
The ENERGY STAR Web site provides information about a voluntary labeling program sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Information helps consumers and businesses easily identify highly efficient products, homes, and buildings that save energy and money, while protecting the environment.
http://www.energystar.gov/
Products that earn the ENERGY STAR
When looking for new household products, look for ones that have earned the ENERGY STAR. They meet strict energy efficiency guidelines set by the EPA and DOE.
http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?fuseaction=find_a_product.
Home Performance with ENERGY STAR
An innovative whole-house approach to improving home comfort and energy efficiency. It depends on qualified contractors who perform a top to bottom energy inspection and make improvements. Find out if it is available in your area.
http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=home_improvement.hm_improvement_hpwes.
The Partnership for Advancing Technology in Housing (PATH)
The Partnership for Advancing Technology in Housing (PATH) is a public-private initiative dedicated to accelerating the development and use of technologies that radically improve the quality, durability, energy efficiency, environmental performance, and affordability of America's housing. Become a PATH partner and take advantage of the latest updates in building technologies.
http://www.pathnet.org
Home Energy Efficiency Mortgages
Energy Efficient Mortgages (EEMs) recognize that reduced utility expenses can permit a homeowner to pay a higher mortgage to cover the cost of the energy improvements on top of the approved mortgage. FHA EEMs provide mortgage insurance for a person to purchase or refinance a principal residence and incorporate the cost of energy-efficient improvements into the mortgage. The borrower does not have to qualify for the additional money and does not make a down payment on it. The mortgage loan is funded by a lending institution, such as a mortgage company, bank, or savings and loan association, and the mortgage is insured by HUD.
http://www.hud.gov/offices/cpd/energyenviron/energy/apply/fha.cfm
Subscribe to HUD's new energy e-newsletter!
It is a quarterly e-Newsletter that presents key issues affecting residential energy efficiency and provides regular updates on progress made in implementing HUD's Energy Action Plan.
http://www.hud.gov/offices/cpd/energyenviron/energy/library/newsletters/index.cfm