Energy Efficiency Web Sites
Government Sites
http://energystar.gov/ -
Protect our environment for Future Generations - US Environment
Protection Agency, US Department of Energy. Understand the energy
profiles of products, Home Improvement, Buildings and Plants, and New
Homes.
http://www.eren.doe.gov/consumerinfo/forhome.html -
"We have made a lot of progress, thanks to good policies here in
Washington and the strong response of the market. And now even more
dramatic advances are within reach. ...Let us build on the work we have
done and reduce gasoline usage in the United States by 20 percent in
the next ten years."
Energy information
about your state - Department of energy database
RenewableEnergyAccess.com was
started in 1998 by a group of Renewable Energy professionals who wanted
their work to relate to their passion for renewable energy. With this
passion and the desire to create a long term sustainable business, we
have created perhaps the single most recognized and trusted source for
Renewable Energy News and Information on the Internet.
Other Calculators and Tools:
List of Decision-Making Tools from the U.S. Department of Energy
This
list of computer software programs can help you analyze your home's
energy use and the impact of energy-efficient design features.
Database of State Incentives for Renewable Energy (DSIRE)
DSIRE is a comprehensive source of information on state, local, and
selected federal incentives that promote renewable energy.
This online guide can help you make your home more energy efficient.
These tools can help you save money and energy when remodeling, repairing, or improving your home.
Here's
a list of appliances, electronics, and building products that meet
Energy Star's rigorous energy efficiency requirements.
Estimate
the price, savings, and system size of solar energy systems to produce
electricity, heat your water, or heat your spa or pool. From the
American Solar Energy Society, the Solar Electric Power Association,
Energy Matters LLC, and the U.S. Department of Energy
To
use this online do-it-yourself home energy audit tool, all you need is
your zip code. Based on your zip code, the tool can tell you how you
can make your home more energy efficient.
The
RReDC provides information on several types of renewable energy
resources in the United States, in the form of publications, data, and
maps.
This
free software can be used worldwide to evaluate energy production,
life-cycle costs, and reductions in greenhouse gas emissions for
various types of renewable energy technologies.
Consumer Sites
http://www.efficientwindows.org -
Efficient Windows Collaborative (EWC) members have made a commitment to
manufacture and promote energy-efficient windows. This site provides
unbiased information on the benefits of energy-efficient windows,
descriptions of how they work, and recommendations for their selection
and use. Take a look to learn more!
http://www.southface.org/ - Welcome to Southface online,
where you'll find easy ways to save energy, conserve water and preserve
the environment. Whether you're searching for tips, registering for an
educational course or hoping to become more involved in our ongoing
programs, we're glad you're interested in our work.
http://www.eeba.org/
- Welcome to the Energy & Environmental Building Association
(EEBA)™ -To provides education and resources to transform the
residential design, development and construction industries to
profitably deliver energy efficiency and environmentally responsible
buildings and communities.
http://www.homeenergy.org/ -
To read the latest news on energy-efficient, durable, comfortable,
green homes, sign up for a full membership to Home Energy Magazine online.
Calculate the
output of a solar electric system
- Solar calculator allows you to determine the output of your proposed
solar system based on local sunlight statistics, local rates, and solar
panel characteristics
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