Government Resources |
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 - 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. |
Short-Term Energy
Outlook - Official Energy Statistics from the U.S. Government |
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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