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

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. - Read more

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

Consumer tips on lowering energy costs. Home energy checkup, power smart, clearing the air, and appliance Olympics. - Read more

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. - Read more

Residential energy saving tips. - Read more

Determine the energy consumption of a home and find ways to reduce it. - Read more

Brief overview on purchasing and operation of a residential wind turbine. - Read more

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. - Read more

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

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. - Read more

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. - Read more

Magazine of residential conservation. Archive of past issues, subscription form. - Read more

Information on energy use in typical Florida homes and how the energy efficiency of Florida homes can be best improved. Includes discussion on typical performance, cooling and heating load sources, windows, and ductwork. - Read more

Tips on determining insulation needs, installation suggestions, and a map of recommended R-values for new construction houses. - Read more

Energy saving tips. Includes tools to conduct a home energy analysis. - Read more

Provides tips on reading electric and gas meters, understanding appliance ratings, and efficient home heating and lighting. - Read more

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. - Read more

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

Appliance usage chart, operating cost calculator, and specific tips on improving efficiency. - Read more