Energy Related Web Site
Government Sites
http://energystar.gov/ - Protect our environment for Future
Generations - US Environment Protection Agency, US Department of Energy.
Understand the energy profiles of products, Home Improvement, Buildings and
Plants, and New Homes.
http://www.eren.doe.gov/consumerinfo/forhome.html - "We have
made a lot of progress, thanks to good policies here in Washington and the
strong response of the market. And now even more dramatic advances are within
reach. ...Let us build on the work we have done and reduce gasoline usage in the
United States by 20 percent in the next ten years."
http://www.consumerenergycenter.org/index.html - -The Consumer
Energy Center went on line in 1995 to offer the public a one-stop site on the
Internet for the latest information about energy resources and how to use them
wisely in our home, work and vehicles. In March 2006, we unveiled our new
website with updated navigation and new features. -During your visit, choose
from any of the major topic areas listed in the pull-down menus at the top. -
You can also connect directly with our sections offering seasonal consumer tips,
"how-to" videos for the consumer and energy professional, and a direct link to
information about incentives and rebates.
http://energyright.com/ - The energy right Program
from your local public power company and TVA is designed to help you save money
and gain efficiency in your home and business energy usage.
Energy information about
your state - Department of energy database
The Northeast Sustainable Energy
Association (NESEA) is the Northeast’s leading organization of
professionals and concerned citizens working in sustainable energy and whole
systems thinking. NESEA facilitates the widespread adoption and use of
sustainable energy by providing support to industry professionals and by
educating and motivating consumers to learn about, ask for, and adopt
sustainable energy and green building practices. NESEA accomplishes this through
its Building Energy conference and trade show, K-12 resources, an advocacy
network, high profile public events such as the Tour de Sol and the Green
Building Open House, its chapters and members, and its Sustainable Green Pages.
RenewableEnergyAccess.com was
started in 1998 by a group of Renewable Energy professionals who wanted their
work to relate to their passion for renewable energy. With this passion and the
desire to create a long term sustainable business, we have created perhaps the
single most recognized and trusted source for Renewable Energy News and
Information on the Internet.
Utilities Sites - Utilities that are involved with
energy and efficiency.
http://www.socalgas.com/ - Southern
California Gas Company - Home Energy and Water Efficiency
Survey
Complete the new Home Energy Efficiency
and Water Survey and you may receive an energy- and water-saving gift!
Rebates Still Available! Take advantage of available
money-saving rebates for your home or business. Sign
Up for Email News & Offers
For the latest information and
special offers on saving energy and money, sign up for our free email update.
http://www.fpl.com/ - Florida Power and Light
http://www.sdge.com/index.shtml - San Diego Gas and Electric
http://www.southerncompany.com/ - To make the river run to the
homes and businesses of the South, Southern Company focuses on customer service,
community development, and environmental responsibility. Our environmental
actions include $3.1 billion in plant controls to further lower emissions of
sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxides, and mercury. We're also undertaking projects to
make coal-based generation more efficient and clean, to add carbon-free nuclear
generation and to champion energy efficiency.
http://www.pge.com/ - Pacific Gas and Electric
Other Calculators
and Tools:
Clean
Power Estimator -
Clean Power EstimatorTM is an economic
evaluation software program the California Energy Commission is licensing for
use from Clean Power Research. The program provides California residential and
commercial electric customers a personalized estimate of the costs and benefits
of investing in a photovoltaic (PV) solar or small wind electric generation
system.
The program takes into consideration customer-specific
information in order to provide the best estimate of a given system's costs and
benefits. This information includes the estimated cost of the particular system
under consideration, the customer's location, electric rate schedules, and other
customer information.
List of Decision-Making Tools from the U.S. Department of Energy
http://www1.eere.energy.gov/solar/decision_tools.html
FindSolar.Com Solar Estimator - The Solar Estimator is meant only to give you
an idea of price, savings and system size. ttp://www.findsolar.com/
The CECPV
Calculator is a detailed hourly calculation tool based on the
5-parameter model developed by Dr. Beckman's group at the University of
Wisconsin, incorporating detailed inverter performance modeling and uses the
weather data from the 16 climate zones in California
Here are some decision-making tools to aid you in the
process of learning about and using energy-efficient and solar electric
technologies and products. Your home's energy efficiency is very important;
because energy efficiency reduces the costs of energy use, it should be taken
into consideration as you decide on the best solar electric power system for
your needs. In fact, we recommend making your house as energy efficient as
possible before considering a photovoltaic or PV system,
because then you might not need such a large system, especially for heating and
cooling.
This list of computer software
programs can help you analyze your home's energy use and the impact of
energy-efficient design features.
Database of State Incentives for Renewable
Energy (DSIRE)
DSIRE is a comprehensive source of information on state,
local, and selected federal incentives that promote renewable energy.
Here are some resources on installing a solar
pool-heating system, including financing and incentives, solar resources,
orientation of the pool and collector, and state and community codes.
This online guide can
help you make your home more energy efficient.
These tools can help you save money and
energy when remodeling, repairing, or improving your home.
Here's
a list of appliances, electronics, and building products that meet Energy Star's
rigorous energy efficiency requirements.
Estimate the price, savings, and system size of solar energy
systems to produce electricity, heat your water, or heat your spa or pool. From
the American Solar Energy Society, the Solar Electric Power Association, Energy
Matters LLC, and the U.S. Department of Energy
To use this online do-it-yourself home energy audit tool, all you
need is your zip code. Based on your zip code, the tool can tell you how you can
make your home more energy efficient.
This is a renewable energy resource web
site sponsored by NASA's Earth Science Enterprise Program that
contains over 200 satellite-derived meteorological and solar energy parameters,
monthly averaged from 10 years of data, and data tables for a particular
location.
The RReDC provides information on
several types of renewable energy resources in the United States, in the form of
publications, data, and maps.
This free software can be used
worldwide to evaluate energy production, life-cycle costs, and reductions in
greenhouse gas emissions for various types of renewable energy technologies.
The North American Insulation Manufacturers Association provides
information on how to lower your energy usage by properly insulating your home.
Included are calculators to determine your energy savings through home
insulation, and ways to determine the recommended amount of insulation depending
on the state you live in. The site also includes resources on state financial
incentives for installing and purchasing insulation.
Consumer Sites
http://www.efficientwindows.org - Efficient Windows
Collaborative (EWC) members have made a commitment to manufacture and promote
energy-efficient windows. This site provides unbiased information on the
benefits of energy-efficient windows, descriptions of how they work, and
recommendations for their selection and use. Take a look to learn more!
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http://www.ase.org/ - The Alliance to Save
Energy promotes energy efficiency worldwide to achieve a healthier economy, a
cleaner environment, and greater energy security. Energy efficiency is
the quickest, cheapest, cleanest way to extend our world's energy supplies.
Discover Your Own Energy-Saving $uper
Powers With the Energy-Efficiency Tips and Resources on The Alliance to Save
Energy's Consumer Web Site!
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http://www.southface.org/ - Welcome to Southface online, where you'll find easy ways to
save energy, conserve water and preserve the environment. Whether you're
searching for tips, registering for an educational course or hoping to become
more involved in our ongoing programs, we're glad you're interested in our work.
http://www.eeba.org/ - Welcome to the Energy
& Environmental Building Association (EEBA)™ -To provides education and
resources to transform the residential design, development and construction
industries to profitably deliver energy efficiency and environmentally
responsible buildings and communities.
http://www.homeenergy.org/ - To read the
latest news on energy-efficient, durable, comfortable, green homes, sign up for
a full membership to Home Energy Magazine online.
Calculate the output of a solar electric
system - Solar calculator allows you to determine the output of your
proposed solar system based on local sunlight statistics, local rates, and solar
panel characteristics
Wilson TurboPower - Dave Wilson
has commercialized a heat recuperator that dramatically increases the efficiency
of microturbines.
HomepowerMonitoring.com -
Understand the electricity usage of household appliances.
SustainableMedia.net -
Educational video to help Solar Installers educate their prospective customers
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