Resources for Home Energy Savings

These Web sites and books offer additional information on energy saving opportunities in existing and new homes.

Existing Homes - Web Sites

Energy Savers - A consumer-oriented guide to home energy savings from the U.S. Department of Energy.
El Ahorro de Energia - Una guia del Departamento de Energía de los EE.UU. Contiene muchas sugerencias para ahorrar energía y dinero en el hogar.
Home Energy Saver - Designed to help consumers identify the best ways to save energy in their homes and find the resources to make the savings happen. Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
Efficient Window Collaborative - Unbiased information on energy-efficient windows, including benefits, how they work and recommendations for their selection and use.
Home Energy On-line - The on-line version of Home Energy, a non-profit magazine covering research into new energy-saving technologies and tips on how to save energy in the home. Written for professionals and homeowners.
Power$mart - Consumer-oriented guide to "save money and the planet" from the Alliance to Save Energy.
A Guide to Energy-Efficient Heating and Cooling - A downloadable 10-page PDF brochure from ENERGY STAR^®

Hogbusters Training Camp - Learn to find and deal with the "energy hogs" in your house on this entertaining web site sponsored by Energy Outreach Colorado and the Colorado Governor's Office of Energy Management and Conservation.

Consumer Guide to Home Energy Savings - A wealth of practical home energy information can be found in this popular book, from the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy.
Insulate and Weatherize - A comprehensive do-it-yourself guide to home insulation and weatherization. It is based on a "house-as-a-system" approach.
Smart Energy Living - A twice-yearly publication addressing home energy issues and solutions. Published by the Colorado Energy Science Center.
Consumer Guide to Energy Efficiency - A guide to products and services available in Colorado's Front Range, compiled by the Colorado Energy Science Center.

Energy and Environmental Building Association - National organization that promotes the awareness, education and development of energy efficient, environmentally responsible buildings and communities.
Building America Program - A federally sponsored program that works with members of the home-building industry to produce quality homes that use less energy without costing more to build.
Efficient Window Collaborative - Unbiased information on energy-efficient windows, including benefits, how they work, and recommendations for their selection and use.

EEBA Builder's Guide / Cold Climate - New guide embodies much of what is now known about building homes that are affordable, durable, energy efficient, healthy, safe, comfortable and environmentally responsible. Includes a wealth of architectural/construction details
The Not-So-Big House - Smaller homes, in general, use less energy than larger homes. A series of books written by Sarah Susanka, published by Taunton Press, describe home design approaches that emphasize quality of design versus large floor areas and volumes.

Energy Conservation: Residential