Home Energy Conservation

General Energy Conservation Information

• New publication available at your county extension office: "Energy Saver$...Tips on Saving Energy & Money at Home." Cost is $1.00 and can also be ordered from our online publications catalog. Or download it from the U.S. Department of Energy.

• Tips to Save Energy Today -- Easy low-cost and no-cost ways to save energy

• Your Home Energy Use by US Department of Energy

• Energy Savers... Tips for Saving Energy & Money at Home by US Department of Energy. (Also available in pdf.)

• Home Energy Saving Tips by Efficiency Maine

• Saving Energy in Apartments
  Apartment dwellers often feel limited in their ability to make energy-saving modifications that can lower their utility bills. Learn some simple ways that you can cut costs and increase your comfort in winter and summer.

Energy Audit

• Energy Audit Tips

• Evaluation Checklist for Home Energy Use

• Maine Certified Residential Energy Auditors: MaineHousing trains and certifies Residential Energy Auditors. They also maintain a list of certified energy auditors that you can hire to do an energy audit of your home.

• Maine Home Performance with Energy Star^® (MaineHP) Program links Maine homeowners with qualified, certified Evaluators who provide one-stop-shop access to a whole-house approach to home improvements.
  Home Energy Loan Program: The Home Energy Loan Program (HELP) provides very low interest rate loans to low- and moderate-income homeowners to finance improvements to make their homes more energy efficient. Income eligible homeowners may borrow up to $30,000 at 3.95% interest.

• Do Your Own Energy Audit: Georgia Home Energy and Environment Fact Sheet [Available upon request. Please e-mail us to request a PDF copy.]

Insulation

• Insulation and Sealing Air Leaks

• Types of Insulation by US Department of Energy

• Estimating the Payback Period of Additional Insulation by US Department of Energy

• Insulation Factsheet by University of Alaska Fairbanks Cooperative Extension Service

• Caulks and Sealants Factsheet by University of Alaska Fairbanks Cooperative Extension Service

• Tips on Insulating an Existing House by University of Alaska Fairbanks Cooperative Extension Service

Windows

• Cold-Climate Window Tips

• Stop Window Drafts With Homemade Indoor Shutters: Reduce nighttime heat loss from your windows with these removable shutters, which are made from common household materials.

• Weatherstripping Windows and Doors: The appropriate type of weather stripping can effectively stop expensive energy leaks around doors and windows. Basic overview of different types of weatherstripping.

• Fix Up Those Older Windows to Enhance the Beauty of Your Home...And Save Money by Cornell Extension, Tompkins County.

Appliances

• Home Office Tips

• Estimating Appliance and Home Electronics Use by US Department of Energy: Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy

Lighting

• Indoor Lighting Tips

• Have and Energy Smart Holiday: holiday lighting ideas from Cornell

Water Heating and Use

• Water Heating Tips

• Conserving Water at Home: These water conservation tips can save you money, preserve your septic system and help reduce water pollution. 2 pages. Item #7083 from UMaine Extension.

• Water Heating by American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy.

• Water Heating by US Department of Energy.

• (Residential) Solar Water Heaters by US Department of Energy.

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