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Energy
Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EREE) - The EERE mission is to strengthen
America's energy security, environmental quality, and economic vitality in public-private partnerships that: enhance energy
efficiency and productivity; bring clean, reliable and affordable energy technologies to the marketplace; and make a difference
in the everyday lives of Americans by enhancing their energy choices and their quality of life. |
Energy
Efficient Mortgages Internet Links - helps homebuyers or homeowners save money on
utility bills by enabling them to finance the cost of adding energy-efficiency features to new or existing housing as part of their
FHA-insured home purchase or refinancing mortgage. |
Energy Information Administration - is a statistical agency of the U.S. Department of Energy. We provide policy-independent data,
forecasts, and analyses to promote sound policy making, efficient markets, and public understanding regarding energy and its
interaction with the economy and the environment. |
Energy
Information and Your Home - Whether by using compact fluorescent bulbs or installing a
solar water heating system, there are many ways energy-efficient or renewable energy products can help you live more
economically and comfortably. |
Energy Savers: Your Home's Energy Use - The first step to taking a wholehouse energy
efficiency approach is to find out which parts of your house use the most energy. A home energy audit will pinpoint those
areas and suggest the most effective measures for cutting your energy costs. You can conduct a simple home energy audit
yourself, you can contact your local utility, or you can call an independent energy auditor for a more comprehensive
examination. |
Energy Star - offers
businesses and consumers energy efficient solutions -- helping to save money while protecting the environment for future
generations. It offers solutions for the home, business (big or small), government, schools, and more. |
Energy Star - Improve Your Home - This page has sections on which
products carry the energy star label, where you can find energy star products, and how energy star products help the
environment. |
Energy Web Site (Department of Housing and Urban Development) - HUD's Energy web site describes HUD energy initiatives, policies and how federal government
wide energy policies affect HUD programs and assistance. |
Federal Energy Regulatory
Commission - is an agency that regulates the transmission and sale of natural gas for
resale in interstate commerce; regulates the transmission of oil by pipeline in interstate commerce; regulates the
transmission and wholesale sales of electricity in interstate commerce; licenses and inspects private, municipal and state
hydroelectric projects; oversees environmental matters related to natural gas, oil, electricity and hydroelectric projects and
much more. |
FEMA -
Winter Preparedness Safety Tips - Timely preparation is necessary to avoid the impacts
of severe winter weather; it can avert heavy personal, business and government expenditures. Experts agree that the
following measures can be effective in dealing with the challenges of severe winter weather. |
FTC
Offers the 'Inside' Story on Conserving Energy - Whether you're thinking about ways to
reduce your home heating and cooling bills, or trying to save money on gas, the Federal Trade Commission's new website Saving Starts @ Home: The
Insider Story on Conserving Energy has important information that can save you money in every room of your
home. |
Geothermal Heat Pumps Make Sense for
Homeowners - Geothermal heat pumps are one of the most efficient ways to heat and
cool a home and provide hot water. More and more homeowners are discovering the benefits of these systems, which tap the
relatively constant temperature of the Earth a few feet underground, for both new homes and retrofits in existing
houses. |
Heating
and Cooling Your Home - Americans typically spend about 46 cents of every dollar they
pay in utility bills for "space conditioning." You can lower those costs by selecting the most energy-efficient equipment that
meets your needs and fits your budget. |
Home Energy Saver - The
Home Energy Saver is designed to help consumers identify the best ways to save energy in their homes, and find the
resources to make the savings happen. The Home Energy Saver was the first Internet-based tool for calculating energy use in
residential buildings. |
Residential Heating Oil Prices: What Consumers
Should Know - Heating oil is a petroleum product used by many Americans to heat their
homes. Historically, heating oil prices have fluctuated from year to year and month to month, generally being higher during
the winter months when demand is higher. To understand the reasons for these price variations, consumers need to
understand how heating oil is used and how and where it is produced. |
Selecting and Replacing Heating and Cooling
Systems - When replacing an existing heating and cooling system, it's important to first
consider the limitations imposed by your current system. When selecting a heating and cooling system for a new house,
your options are generally much wider, although your builder or developer may place limitations on your
choices. |
Smart Communities Network - We are delighted to offer you this menu of information and services on how your community can
adopt sustainable development as a strategy for well-being. |
U.S. Department of Energy - has a mission to foster a secure and reliable energy system that is environmentally and
economically sustainable, to be a responsible steward of the Nation's nuclear weapons, to clean up our own facilities and to
support continued United States leadership in science and technology. |
Private Resources |
Alliance to
Save Energy Consumer Page - The Alliance to Save Energy offers consumers all the
information they need to save money, increase comfort, and even reduce pollution through energy
efficiency. |
PowerSmart - Easy Tips to Save Money and the Planet -
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Short-Term Energy
Outlook - Official Energy Statistics from the U.S. Government |