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Energy Efficiency for Home Owners


Energy Saving Tips for Homeowners

Click on a topic to read tips on how to save energy in your home:

In the Kitchen Appliances Insulation
Dishwashing Water Heating Landscaping
Clothes Washing Windows Driving
Heating and Cooling Lighting  


Energy Star Resources:

Home Energy Audits
http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=home_improvement.hm_improvement_audits
An energy audit of your home is the first step in making your energy consumption more efficient. Audits show how much energy your home uses and evalutes ways to make your home more energy efficient.

Find Stores in your Area that Sell Energy Efficient Appliances
http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?fuseaction=store.store_locator
An energy audit of your home is the first step in making your energy consumption more efficient. Audits show how much energy your home uses and evalutes ways to make your home more energy efficient.

ENERGY STAR Qualified Products
http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?fuseaction=find_a_product.
Learn more about energy-efficient appliances and consider investing in new appliances!

10 Energy Tips for Renters
http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=products.es_at_home_tips_renters10
This site has 10 great tips on how to save energy in your current residence.

Energy Saving Tips
Flex Your Power
Easy, low-price ways to start saving energy in your home.

Upgrade Your Home
Flex Your Power
A simple step-by-step plan to start creating a more energy efficient home.

Think Smart Think Green
National Grid
This website has you enter your zip code in order to find energy efficient programs and incentives in your area. (Rebates and coupons for ENERGY STAR products can be found on this site)

Training Programs
Home Energy Magazine
This website has a listing of training programs all over the country. Sign up for one (or more) in your region to become a energy efficiency pro from the home.

Make a Difference in your Home
Flex Your Power
Great tips, neat facts, and helpful services to help make your home more energy-efficient.

Energy Savers Booklet
U.S. Department of Energy
This online booklet contains easy ways on how to use less energy at home. It provides practical solutions and tips on how to start saving energy and money in your life.

The Profitability of Energy Efficient Upgrades
Home Energy Saver
This page has a diagram showing the profitability of investing in energy-efficient appliances.