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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.
http://www.standardsasap.org/
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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.
http://www.energyquest.ca.gov/
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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.
http://www.energystar.gov
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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.
http://www.energystarhomesamerica.com/
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information exchange on resource and energy efficient home building. Product tips, building hints, and newsletter archive.
http://www.greenconcepts.com
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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.
http://www.millionsolarroofs.org/
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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.
http://www.getenergysmart.org/
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Includes energy efficiency tips, online energy savings calculators, dealer locators, and rebate information for Energy Star appliances and lighting.
http://www.myenergystar.com
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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.
http://www.pathnet.org/
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Energy conservation tips on insulation, heating, cooling, appliances, and lighting.
http://www.resercon.com
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Virtual tour of energy efficient residence that has evlolved over 20 years to demonstrate several approaches for capturing and using solar energy.
http://www.sagefarm.net/
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Information on fiberglass insulation and links to energy efficiency programs in various states.
http://www.simplyinsulate.com
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Energy Information Administration (U.S. Dept. of Energy) Energy Statistics, Data, and Analysis
http://www.eia.doe.gov/
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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 advice.
http://www.weatherization.com/
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