Efficient Power
Are you looking to improve the energy efficiency of your home?
Try these websites:
The Home Energy Saver
site-operated by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S.
Department of Energy, in conjunction with the Lawrence Berkeley
National Laboratory-is designed to help consumers identify the best
ways to save energy in their homes, and find the resources to make it
happen. Among the topics addressed are energy-efficient homes, heating
and cooling systems, solar power, insulation, windows, water heating,
lighting and appliances.
Nexus Energy offers homeowners an
opportunity to evaluate and purchase energy-efficient products and
services, and explore energy topics. It has interactive tools
consumers can use to become more informed about residential energy
use. It also helps educate users about deregulation of the electric
utility industry. In states where consumers can select their energy
provider, the site allows them to compare offers from competing
suppliers and sign up online.
Mechanical engineer, avid do-it-yourselfer and
syndicated columnist Jim Dulley provides a library of more than 150
topics, access to his bulletins, money-saving tips, a showcase of new
home-related products and a directory of manufacturers.
