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Resources
Here are some resources to help you learn more about
improving the comfort, efficiency, durability, indoor air quality, and safety of
your home.
Energy Advice
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Home Performance with ENERGY STAR. This site discusses a whole-house
approach to improving energy efficiency and comfort.
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ENERGY STAR. A joint program of the U.S. Department of Energy and the
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, ENERGY STAR helps consumers save money
and protect the environment through energy-efficient products and practices.
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GreenZag.com. Green living advice for residents of the
Baltimore/Washington area.
The Hard Lessons of an Energy Audit tells you what we found in our home.
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Consumer’s Guide to Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy. This
excellent site from the U.S. Department of Energy will walk you through an
array of energy-efficiency and renewable energy choices.
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Partnership for Advancing Technology in Housing (PATH). A program of the
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, PATH promotes the use of
advanced technologies in housing. There are special sections for builders,
remodelers, designers, realtors, and homeowners.
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Toolbase. Produced by PATH and the National Association of Home Builders
Research Center, this site is geared toward builders, but is very helpful to
consumers interested in understanding building concepts. Be sure to visit
the
Technology Inventory, which provides detailed descriptions of over 180
green technologies.
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SimplyInsulate.com. Insulation basics, including how-to’s and
energy-saving calculators.
Tax Incentives
Rebates on ENERGY STAR Qualified Products
ENERGY STAR’s
Rebate Finder lists special offers on ENERGY STAR qualified products.
Federal Assistance for Low-Income Homes
Weatherization Assistance Program. A program of the U.S. Department of
Energy, Weatherization helps low-income families permanently reduce their
energy bills by making their homes more energy efficient.
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