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Use the EPA's energy audit tool to see how your home measures up
American homeowners can see how their home energy use measures up by using EPA's free online energy assessment tool, the Home Energy Yardstick, to compare a home's actual annual energy use to other …
| San Diego Gas & Electric residential and business customers have three new apps that utilize the Green Button Connect My Data platform to manage energy use and find new ways to save energy. In addition to PowerTools, the first Green Button … | |
 | By ANGIE HICKS — www.angieslist.com Dear Angie: I have lived in my 7-year-old house for three years. During the winter months, the master bedroom stays very cold. During the summer, it stays very warm. I don't know why this is. We have a two … |
 | Home improvement contractors have a new energy auditing tool to help homeowners see the value of green upgrades. Snugg Home has released an all-new version of their energy assessment software nationwide. SnuggPro 2.0 is a cloud-based laptop and iPad … |
 | The UK Prime Minister's residence at No. 10 Downing Street, London, has won a sustainable building award for best year-over-year improvements in sustainability. The building, which houses 152 workers in addition to the U.K. prime minister's … |
| Earth Advantage Institute's Home Certification division has launched the new program to encourage the rise of zero energy homes. A net-zero or zero energy home is defined as one that generates as much energy as it consumes, over the course of a year … | |
| The first step to lowering skyrocketing energy costs is knowing how much energy you're using. Monitor your home energy usage with home energy monitors from TED (The Energy Detective). TED systems allow homeowners, energy auditors, HVAC technicians … | |
 | Many state and federal rebates and tax credits end on December 31, so it's exactly the right time to buy energy-efficient appliances and home improvement materials in order to claim them before the deadline. A handy website to review all available … |
| You're probably wasting energy right now. According to a recent study published in the International Journal of Sustainable Energy, most homeowners could make changes to save energy, but don't know which changes would make the biggest difference … | |
| The city of Fresno, Calif. is working to help residents save energy and keep money in their pockets through the city's Home Energy Tune-Up Program, according to The Fresno Bee. "It is something that all of us should take advantage of," said Juan … | |
| Maryland's state government desperately wants you to plug up your leaky house in order to use less electricity. To get homeowners on board, the Empower Maryland program is offering 50 percent rebates of up to $3,150 on retrofit projects that make … | |
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A home energy audit checklist
A home energy audit can assess your home's energy consumption and evaluate what else can be done to reach your highest green potential. Audits pinpoint exactly where you're losing energy, and measure …Type: White PaperSponsored by: ProudGreenHome.com -
Winter Warmth and Safety: Home Energy Tips For Older Adults
Many older Americans will find it a challenge to keep up with home heating bills during the winter. Early planning and preparation can help eliminate some of these challenges.Type: BrochureSource: Environmental Protection Agency -
Top 10 Winter Energy Saving Tips
There are many no-cost, low-cost tips that are easy to implement and can help you save on your energy costs. Investing in additional insulation can conserve energy and save you money on heating and …Type: Fact SheetSource: State of Colorado: DORA -
Change the World, Start with Energy Star Event Toolkit
This white paper highlights the EPA's national Change the World, Start with Energy Star campaign. Learn more about products that have earned the Energy Star label and energy savings practices that …Type: White PaperSource: Energy Star -
36 Ways to Save Energy and Money - Right Now!
The U.S. Department of Energy and the State of Hawaii's Clean Energy Initiative have listed 36 ways to save energy and money at the office, at home and in the car.Type: GuideSource: U.S. Department of Energy
