Saving money through energy conservation and alternative energy sources

Many Maine residents are having trouble meeting their needs for heating, transportation, and food due to rising fuel prices. University of Maine Cooperative Extension has established this Web site to provide research-based information on saving money through energy conservation and alternative energy sources. To the left are links to publications and resources for homeowners, drivers, farmers, and business owners.

• For the homeowner: heating source comparisons, and sections on how to conserve energy through insulation and appliance use.

• For the traveler: information on efficient vehicles and public transportation, as well as cost calculators for hybrid vehicle options.

• For small businesses and farms: energy-saving tips and current research in Maine on producing energy on the farm with biodiesel;  links to information on tax incentives and energy audits.

New publication available at your county extension office: "Energy Saver$...Tips on Saving Energy & Money at Home." Cost is $1.00 and can also be ordered from our online publications catalog. Or download it from the U.S. Department of Energy.

Saving Home Heating Energy: excerpts from "Energy Saver$...Tips on Saving Energy & Money at Home."

Visit the Office of the Governor's Energy site (maine.gov) for a copy of "Do It Yourself Energy Saving Guide."

General Information on Energy

• Governor's Energy Web Site for Maine. Includes links to information and assistance for Homeowners, Businesses, Transportation, and "How to Get Help."

• What You Need to Know About Energy, The National Academies, 2008. [Available upon request. Please e-mail us to request a PDF copy.]

• Energy Myths by the Department of Energy

• Home Energy Saver Answer Desk by the Department of Energy

• Federal Tax Breaks for energy related expenses

Links are provided purely for educational purposes. No responsibility is assumed for any content on the linked sites.