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Energy Alternatives - Conservation Section __ "When considering an alternative energy system, the very first thing that must be addressed is conservation. No matter how your energy is produced, it is cheaper to not use it in the first place." Learn how to cut back. - From energyalternatives.ca - http://www.energyalternatives.ca/conservation.asp
Energy Conservation and Energy Efficiency Tips __ "Useful tips for home owners, home buyers, builders and remodelers for improving the energy efficiency of existing homes and new homes." - From toolbase.org - http://www.toolbase.org/tertiaryT.asp?TrackID=&CategoryID=16&DocumentID=2662
Energy conservation in the home __ "When comparing an average house to an energy efficient house, it’s possible to reduce annual energy bills up to 40 percent. Prudent homeowners should consider developing an energy conservation plan for their home. This is both an environmentally friendly and economically sound action." You can learn how. - From Colorado State University - http://www.ext.colostate.edu/pubs/consumer/10610.html
Energy conservation index __ "You can conduct your own Energy Audit Online free of charge. This do-it-yourself program will allow you to get a good picture of your energy consumption at home and offers advice on how to reduce your overall costs. This online audit is geared for Central Florida homes and is very easy to use. Simply click "Run an Energy Audit on your house!" - From sumter-electric.com - http://www.sumter-electric.com/energy/
Heating and Cooling __ "Heating and cooling your home uses more energy and drains more energy dollars than any other system in your home. Typically, 44% of your utility bill goes for heating and cooling. What's more, heating and cooling systems in the United States together emit over a half billion tons of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere each year, adding to global warming. They also generate about 24% of the nation's sulfur dioxide and 12% of the nitrogen oxides, the chief ingredients in acid rain." Learn how to lower your bills and help the environment at the same time. - From pueblo.gsa.gov - http://www.pueblo.gsa.gov/cic_text/housing/energy-savers/heatcool.html
Home Energy Checklist for Action __ "Here's a simple checklist to give you an idea of the things you can learn about in the Consumer Guide to Home Energy Savings." - From aceee.org - http://www.aceee.org/consumerguide/chklst.htm
Home Energy Conservation __ "This section of the Energy Conservation Enhancement Project will present the Home Energy Conservation Activity Guides originaly created for the vocational technical schools in Louisiana, USA. Much of the material contained within is generic in content and may be applied and used by many people throughout the United States and the World." - From Louisiana Energy and Environmental Resource and Information Center - http://www.leeric.lsu.edu/bgbb/7/ecep/home/home.htm
Home Energy Conservation Act 1995 __ This page covers the text of this law in the United Kingdom. - From hmso.gov.uk - http://www.hmso.gov.uk/acts/acts1995/Ukpga_19950010_en_1.htm
Home energy conservation, stairs, fireplace, dryer __ "Imagine leaving a window open all winter long - the heat loss, cold drafts, and wasted energy! Well if your home has a folding attic stair, a fireplace, and/or a clothes dryer, that may be just what is occurring in your home" - From theallineed.com - http://www.theallineed.com/home/04093004.htm
Home Energy Magazine: Features __ You will find online articles about home energy conservation. Full articles are in PDF format, Acrobat Reader needed. Sadly I find no free download for the Acrobat Reader on the website. - From homeenergy.org - http://www.homeenergy.org/
The Home Energy Saver __ Find the best ways to save energy in your home with this do-it-yourself energy audit tool. - From Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory - http://hes.lbl.gov/
Major Appliances Shopping Guide __ "This easy-to-read guide may help you understand how appliances are rated for efficiency, what the ratings mean, and what to look for while shopping for new appliances." - From pueblo.gsa.gov - http://www.pueblo.gsa.gov/cic_text/housing/energy-savers/shoppingguide.html
Ontario Ministry of Energy :: Conservation __ "Demand for electricity continues to grow every year in Ontario. While electricity is an essential part of our daily lives and is in many ways the engine of our economy, it is important that we try to slow this growing demand." You will find tips and helpful information, even a glossary of energy terms. - From energy.gov.on.ca - http://www.energy.gov.on.ca/index.cfm?fuseaction=english.conservation
The Weatherization Pages __ This is contractor Fred's personal page on the philosophy and practice of weatherization. - From weatherization.com - http://www.weatherization.com/
Windows __ "Windows can be one of your home's most attractive features. Windows provide views, daylighting, ventilation, and solar heating in the winter. Unfortunately, they can also account for 10% to 25% of your heating bill. During the summer, sunny windows make your air conditioner work two to three times harder. If you live in the Sun Belt, look into new solar control spectrally selective windows, which can cut the cooling load by more than half." this and much more. - From pueblo.gsa.gov - http://www.pueblo.gsa.gov/cic_text/housing/energy-savers/windows.html
Your Home's Energy Use __ "When you're shopping for appliances, you can think of two price tags. The first one covers the purchase price – think of it as a down payment. The second price tag is the cost of operating the appliance during its lifetime." Learn how to shop for energy efficiency. - From pueblo.gsa.gov - http://www.pueblo.gsa.gov/cic_text/housing/energy-savers/appliances.html
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