The Home Energy Saver
Determine the energy consumption of a home and find ways to reduce it.
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Insulation Fact Sheet
Detailed information on everything from determining insulation needs, to selecting products, to installation methods.
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Making it Happen
Module to help homeowners capitalize on the energy savings opportunities identified by the Energy Advisor module. No regrets remodeling, no-cost and low-cost measures, installation, financing, and case studies.
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Meta-Efficient
Reviews of tools and techniques to live more simply and self-sufficiently. Incorporating these tools and techniques can decrease dependence on petroleum, electricity, gas for heating and cooling, municipal water and sewage utilities.
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Million Solar Roofs
Initiative to enable businesses and communities to install solar systems on one million rooftops across the United States by 2010. Links to federal and state government incentive plans.
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National Association of Insulation Manufacturers
Tips on determining insulation needs, installation suggestions, and a map of recommended R-values for new construction houses.
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New York Energy $mart Web Site
Energy saving tips to beat the heat, the Energy Smart University teaches about energy use, energy industry deregulation, and energy efficiency. Tools to conduct a home Energy Analysis.
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Northeast Energy Star
Includes energy efficiency tips, online energy savings calculators, dealer locators, and rebate information for Energy Star appliances and lighting.
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Ohio Consumers' Counsel: Energy Efficiency
Provides tips on reading electric and gas meters, understanding appliance ratings, and efficient home heating and lighting.
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Oikos
Methods for designing, installing, and sealing leaking ductwork.
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Partnership for Advanced Technologies in Housing
Voluntary initiative that seeks to accelerate the creation and widespread use of advanced technologies to improve the quality, durability, environmental performance, energy efficiency, and affordability of housing.
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Residential Energy Conservation
Energy conservation tips on insulation, heating, cooling, appliances, and lighting.
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Residential Wind Energy
Brief overview on purchasing and operation of a residential wind turbine.
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Sage Farm Solar Home
Virtual tour of energy efficient residence that has evlolved over 20 years to demonstrate several approaches for capturing and using solar energy.
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Simply Insulate
Information on fiberglass insulation and links to energy efficiency programs in various states.
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Smith Electric Company
The full story of the Smith family's purchase, installation and maintenance of a grid-connected home solar electricity system in Hamilton, NJ.
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Southface Energy Institute Fact Sheets
Technical bulletins focused on energy conservation. Everything from sealing ductwork to choosing a system to blower door and duct-blaster testing.
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U.S. Energy Information Administration
Energy Information Administration (U.S. Dept. of Energy) Energy Statistics, Data, and Analysis
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The Weatherization Pages
Resource on using cellulose insulation and moisture barriers in attics, walls, and basements to improve safety, comfort, fuel conservation and environmental health in old and new homes. Principles, practice, solutions, case studies, and do it yourself adv
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AC-Pal
Software allows input of data from instrument readings and gives solution to the problem. Definition and help section provides additional information about concepts and functions. Demonstration version available.
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Air Conditioning for Home Owners
Interactive manual includes basic troubleshooting and maintenance tips for do-it-yourselfers. Feedback form provided for technical questions.
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Air Conditioning Information and Diagnosis
Diagnostics chart for troubleshooting. Tips on air filters, refrigerant charging, thermostats, and operation.
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Allexperts Repair Q and A
Volunteer mechanics answer questions via e-mail. Volunteers can be evaluated based on credentials and user ratings.
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Appliance411.com
List of do's and don'ts for maintenance and repair.
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