Energy Efficiency web links

 

·     ENERGY STAR

http://www.energystar.gov

ENERGY STAR is a government-backed program helping businesses and individuals protect the environment through superior energy efficiency.

 o  Improve Your Home

http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=home_improvement.hm_improvement_index

 

·     New York State Energy Research & Development Authority - NYSERDA

http://text.nyserda.org/

The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) is a public benefit corporation created in 1975 by the New York State Legislature.   NYSERDA administers the New York Energy $martSM program, which is designed to support certain public benefit programs during the transition to a more competitive electricity market.

 

o  Sign up for an Energy Tips Email Newsletter

http://www.getenergysmart.org/TipsEmail.asp

 

o  Compare your home's energy use to similar homes using the Home Energy Yardstick

http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=home_energy_yardstick.index

 

o  Common House Problems Cause High Energy Costs and Sacrifice Comfort

http://www.getenergysmart.org/whereyoulive/homeperformance/commonenergyloss.asp

 

o  ENERGY-SAVING TIPS

http://www.getenergysmart.org/WhereYouLive/EnergySmartWinter/energysmartwinter.asp

 

·     U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)

http://www.energy.gov/index.htm

The Department of Energy's overarching mission is to advance the national, economic, and energy security of the United States.

 

o  Consumer Tips

http://www.energy.gov/forconsumers.htm              http://www.energyhog.org/adult/adults.htm

 

o  Interactive site for children - Learning how to save on energy

http://www.energyhog.org/childrens.htm