Additional Resources
Looking for more information about energy conservation and renewable energy? Check out these other informative Web sites:
PowerHouse: Home Comfort Tips
More than 250 pages of advice to help you improve the energy efficiency, safety and comfort of your home.
Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Network
This division of the U.S. Department of Energy provides fact sheets, case studies, research and more on everything from air conditioning to wind power.
U.S. Department of Energy – Energy Savers
This site is a comprehensive guide to the world of renewable energy and energy efficiency options.
Iowa Energy Center
The Iowa Energy Center supports projects that help Iowans understand how they can make their homes more comfortable and affordable to own
Energy Center of Wisconsin
The Energy Center of Wisconsin is a private, non-profit organization dedicated to improving energy sustainability including support of energy efficiency, renewable energy, and environmental protection.
Wisconsin Focus on Energy
Focus on Energy is a public-private partnership offering energy information and services to energy utility customers throughout Wisconsin.
Minnesotans for an Energy-Efficient Economy
This nonprofit organization works to ensure significant and sustained progress toward a clean energy future.
Saving energy:
PowerHouse: Home Comfort Tips – 101 Easy Ways to Save Energy
From air conditioning to weatherizing, find everything you need to know about lowering your utility bills.
PowerHouse: Home Comfort Tips – Appliance Operating Costs
Use our interactive calculator or printable worksheet to estimate the cost of running the all those electrical devices in your home.
My Home Comfort Check Up online energy audit
Try Alliant Energy’s easy online energy audit to find out exactly where your electricity dollars are going.
U.S. Department of Energy Home Energy Saver
The this online energy audit was the first Internet-based tool for calculating energy use in residential buildings
Alliance to Save Energy
The Alliance to Save Energy promotes energy efficiency worldwide to achieve a healthier economy, a cleaner environment, and greater energy security.
American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy
The American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing energy efficiency.
Home Energy Magazine
Find in-depth research articles on all things energy-efficient.
Renewable energy:
National Renewable Energy Laboratory
This agency is the U.S. Department of Energy’s main laboratory for renewable energy and energy efficiency research and development.
Renewable Energy Policy Project
REPP's goal is to accelerate the use of renewable energy by providing credible information, insightful policy analysis, and innovative strategies.
American Wind Energy Association
Everything from small-scale residential projects to utility wind farms.
American Bioenergy Association
The facts and benefits of biomass energy.
American Solar Energy Society
News, publications and even a tour of solar homes.
Alliant Energy Geothermal
Learn how to use the natural heat-storing ability of the earth to heat and cool your home.
National Hydropower Association
Facts and examples of hydropower across the U.S.
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