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Energy Efficiency
and Renewable Energy Network (EREN) www.eren.doe.gov/EE/buildings.html/
EREN
is the U.S. DOE’s comprehensive resource for energy efficiency
and renewable energy information.
DOE
Interactive Web-Based Insulation Fact Sheet
www.ornl.gov/~roofs/Zip/ZipHome.html/
This
fact sheet will tell you the most economical insulation level for
your new home.
Insulation-DOE Fact Sheet www.ornl.gov/roofs+walls/insulation/ins_01.html/
This fact sheet helps you determine the
type of insulation, where to insulate, how much insulation
to use.
Energy Star Windows www.energystar.gov/products/windows/index.html/
Energy Star Windows is a program designed to help consumers identify
efficient windows, doors, and skylights.
Loose-Fill Insulation-EREC Fact
Sheet www.eren.doe.gov/erec/factsheets/insulate.html/
This
fact sheet covers in significant detail the properties and applications
of several types of loose-fill insulation.
National Fenestration Rating Council(NFRC)
www.nfrc.org/
NFRC
provides accurate information to compare the energy performance of
window, door, and skylight products.
North American Insulation Manufacturers
Association (NAIMA) www.naima.org/
Visit
to learn more about recommended insulation levels and the application
of fiber glass and rock wool insulation.
Cellulose Insulation Manufacturers
Association (CIMA) www.cellulose.org/
CIMA provides design information and recommendations on the use of
cellulose insulation.
Efficient Windows Collaborative
www.efficientwindows.org/
Efficient Windows Collaborative provides recommendations for energy-efficient
window selection and use.
Energy Guide Labeling www.eere.energy.gov/consumerinfo/energy_savers/label.html
Energy
Guide Labels help consumers compare energy performance and operating
costs of similar products.
Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Network www.eren.doe.gov/EE/buildings.html/
EREN provides guidance on selecting
heating, cooling, and other energy-efficient equipment.
Check
out Energy
Savers – Tips on Saving Energy and Money at Home.
EPA Energy Star® www.energystar.gov/products/
Energy
Star® provides
specifications
for purchasing central and room air conditioners, furnaces, boilers,
air-source and geo-thermal heat pumps, and programmable thermostats.
ACEEE has an on-line list of the most energy-efficient heating and cooling
equipment, including home appliances.
Consortium for Energy Efficiency www.ceeformt.org
CEE
details installation
and maintenance practices for residential HVAC and duct systems.
Gas Appliance Manufacturers Association www.gamanet.org
GAMA maintains
a directory listing the efficiency of all furnaces and water heaters
sold.
American Refrigeration Institute www.ariprimenet.org
ARI’s on-line
directory lists performance of central air conditioners and air-,
water-, and ground-source heat pumps.
Geothermal Heat Pump Consortium www.geoexchange.org
The site provides
publications, case studies, cost analysis, and a list of geothermal
heat pump manufacturers.
Energy Guide Labeling www.eren.doe.gov/buildings/consumer_information/energyguide.html/
This site
explains Energy Guide Labels and provides links to information for
purchasing energy-efficient appliances.
Energy-Efficiency
and Renewable Energy Networkwww.eren.doe.gov/EE/buildings.html/
Provides energy-efficient options for home appliances,
water heating, and lighting.
EPA Energy Star® www.energystar.gov/products/
Energy Star lists
specifications for home appliances, electronics, computers, and a
host of lighting products.
American Council for an Energy-Efficient
Economy www.aceee.org/consumerguide/
ACEEE offers
resources for evaluating water heaters, clothes washers, and dishwashers
and lighting.
Consortium for Energy Efficiency
(CEE) www.ceeformt.org/
CEE's Super-Efficient
Home Appliances Initiative highlights refrigerators, dishwashers,
and clothes washers. Specifications and lists of conforming products
are available.
Energy
Audits, Ratings, Green and Energy-Efficient Buildings (Top
of Page)
Home Energy Checkup www.ase.org/checkup/home/
Home Energy Checkup
provides an on-line guide to saving money and increasing comfort in
your home.
Home Energy Saver hes.lbl.gov/
Home Energy Saver's
Energy Advisor calculates
energy use and savings opportunities.
Residential Energy Services Network http://www.natresnet.org/
RESNET offers
practical information, construction tips, and financial tools to help
build and sell more energy-efficient homes.
U.S. Green Building Council www.usgbc.org/
USGBC has an energy
and environmental rating system for commercial and high-rise residential
buildings.
Energy Star® Homes yosemite1.epa.gov/estar/homebuyers.nsf/HomePage?OpenForm/
Energy Star®
Homes assists builders, buyers, and owners in reducing energy and
environmental impact of homes.
EREN is U.S. DOE’s
comprehensive resource for energy efficiency and renewable energy
information.
Kansas Building Science Institute www.kansasbuildingscience.com/
KBSI conducts
accredited home energy rater certification training.
Building Environmental Science and Technology www.nrg-builder.com/
B.E.S.T.
is an information service for eco-building practices, sustainable
development, and energy efficiency.
Sustainable Sources www.greenbuilder.com/
Sustainable Sources
provides a directory of green builders, experts in solar energy, and
resources on sustainability.
Energy and Environmental Ratings Alliance www.ratingsalliance.org/
EERA is a Home
Energy Ratings Provider organization serving Kansas and 26 other states.
A list of home energy rates is available.
City of Austin’s Green Building Program www.ci.austin.tx.us/greenbuilder/
Austin's Green
Buildings Program encourages sustainable building practices, systems,
and materials in residential and commercial construction.
Home Energy magazine provides objective and practical information
on residential energy conservation.
