- Building Thermal Envelope
- Space Heating and Cooling
- Lighting and Appliances
- Energy
Audits, Ratings, Green and Energy-Efficient Buildings
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.
Space Heating and Cooling (Top of Page)
Energy Guide Labeling www.eren.doe.gov/buildings/consumer_information/energyguide.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.
American
Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy www.aceee.org/consumerguide/
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.
Building Environmental Science and Technology (BEST) www.nrg-builder.com/top-ten.htm/
BEST
offers Top-Ten Tips for Heating Your Home and Top-Ten Tips for Cooling Your Home.
Gas Appliance Manufacturers Association www.gamanet.org/consumer/consumer.htm/
GAMA
maintains a directory listing the efficiency of all furnaces and water heaters
sold.
American Refrigeration Institute
www.ariprimenet.org/ari-prog/direct.nsf?Open/
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/public/segment/new-residntl.htm/
The
site provides publications, case studies, cost analysis, and a list of geothermal
heat pump manufacturers.
Lighting and Appliances (Top of Page)
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 Network www.eren.doe.gov/EE/buildings.html/
EPA Energy Star® www.energystar.gov/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.
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.
Energy-Efficiency and Renewable Energy Network www.eren.doe.gov/EE/buildings.html/
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.
Heart of America Smart Builders www.kc-smartbuilder.org/
Heart
of America Smart Builder Program sets voluntary performance standards for energy
efficiency, indoor air quality, resource and water conservation, construction
waste minimization, and site design.
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 www.homeenergy.org/
Home Energy magazine provides objective and practical information
on residential energy conservation.