Consumer tips on lowering energy costs. Home energy checkup, power smart, clearing the air, and appliance olympics.

Report on the latest improvements that increase efficiency in appliances. Current lobbying efforts to enact more efficient standards for central air conditioners, clothes washers, fluorescent ballasts and water heaters.

U.S. Department of Energy portal to technical resources supporting the construction of energy- and resource-efficient homes.

Provides information about the economic, environmental and health benefits of buying energy efficient products for the home.

Discusses compact fluorescent light bulbs and offers FAQs, news items, disposal information, and recalls.

Information on energy-saving opportunities for appliances, lighting, air conditioning systems and gas heating.

Comprehensive U.S. Department of Energy site, including glossary, fact sheets, and tips for several home systems and appliances.

Home energy checklist for action, top rated appliances, highlights from the publication, and an order form for a printed version.

Where to insulate and what materials to use. Calculate R-values for walls, attics and crawl spaces.

Topics include lighting, appliances, and heating and cooling equipment; insulation and other weatherization materials; high-performance windows; automatic and 'smart' controls; solar buildings; community programs; and related codes and standards.

California Energy Commission's energy and environmental education site for students, parents and teachers. Materials for students from kindergarten through high school. Games, puzzles, science projects on energy and other challenging information.

Created by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy to help consumers save money and prevent air pollution. Includes list of qualifying products, contractor selection tips, and contacts for low interest loans for upgrading to high efficiency equipment.

Tips, statistics, and calculators aiming to help homeowners improve their home's energy performance when repairing, remodeling, or improving their homes.

Information on the EPA's Energy Star program. How to apply energy efficient standards to a new or existing home. How builders can become involved in Energy Star.

Energy analyzer tool. After answering questions about home construction, occupants, and appliances the analyzer provides breakdown and charts showing energy usage and areas that can be improved.

Energy Saving information on all areas of the home. Including Air Conditioning, heating, insulation, windows, appliances, and lighting

Free Energy Star software that provides a point and click interface for setting monitor power management energy savings features on PCs.

Articles on fixing a drafty house, understanding windows, and evaporative cooling.

Residential energy saving tips.

Everything from new construction to remodeling to insulating projects to efficiency checklist. Personal Project file holds information about different Owens Corning products that can be printed out for purchasing or planning.

information exchange on resource and energy efficient home building. Product tips, building hints, and newsletter archive.

Archive of past issues, subscription form.

Detailed information on everything from determining insulation needs, to selecting products, to installation methods.

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.

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.