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Energy conservation Alliance to Save Energy (ASE) 
 This organization assembles "leaders in the public and private sectors in a unified effort to promote a national commitment" to an efficient, secure energy future. Find here content about energy conservation education, advocacy, and policy formulation, including elementary, middle, and high school lesson plans; sustainable school design; home and business energy check-up tools; and legislative analysis and updates. Many links to other relevant sites are gathered and described. Searchable. http://www.ase.org/ Topics: Energy, K-12 Education, Lesson Plans Last updated Jan 16, 2002 Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE)
"First enacted by Congress in 1975 [following the oil embargo], the purpose of CAFE is to reduce energy consumption by increasing the fuel economy of cars and light trucks. Regulating CAFE is the responsibility of NHTSA and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)." The site provides information about fuel economy programs and domestic, imported (European and Asian), and historical passenger cars and other passenger vehicles. From the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/portal/site/nhtsa/menuitem.d0b5a45b55bfbe582f57529cdba046a0/ Topics: Automobiles, Oil & Gas Last updated Dec 7, 2005 Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
"A gateway to hundreds of Web sites and thousands of online documents on energy efficiency and renewable energy," including information about buildings, transportation, industry, bioenergy, hydrogen, solar, wind, ocean, hydropower, and geothermal power. Features consumer information, an "energy lab" for children, and information about the various other programs of the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). Searchable. http://www.eere.energy.gov/ Topics: Astronomy, Electrical Energy, Energy, Technology Last updated Mar 26, 2005 Energy Hog
Aimed at children, this site about saving energy features games and and interactive house to teach about energy efficiency. Includes sections for teachers and other adults. From the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). http://www.energyhog.org/ Topics: Energy, Environment, Home & Housing Last updated Dec 19, 2008 Glass Industry of the Future
"The Industrial Technologies Program [of the U.S. Department of Energy] implements the Glass Industry of the Future (IOF) effort to promote technology development of more energy-efficient, environmentally sound, glass processing technology." This website features an industry profile, reports, best practices for cost reduction, and other technical publications and resources from the program on energy analysis in the glass industry. http://www1.eere.energy.gov/industry/glass/ Topics: Energy, Technology Last updated Jun 12, 2007 Landscaping for Energy Conservation
This fact sheet provides energy-conserving landscaping ideas, such as planting shade trees and creating windbreaks. Includes explanations of concepts related to heat exchange in the home, and illustrated tips for planning a home landscape. From the Colorado State University Cooperative Extension. http://www.ext.colostate.edu/PUBS/garden/07225.html Topics: Energy, Gardening Last updated May 29, 2009 NW Energy Coalition
This group "is an alliance of more than 100 environmental, civic, and human service organizations, progressive utilities, and businesses in Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana, Alaska and British Columbia. [It promotes] development of renewable energy and energy conservation, consumer protection, low-income energy assistance, and fish and wildlife restoration on the Columbia and Snake rivers." Its site includes fact sheets, reports, news, and related material. http://www.nwenergy.org Topics: Energy Last updated Jul 11, 2006 PG&E: Home Energy-Saving Checklist: Anytime Tips
A list of a dozen energy-saving recommendations, from replacing incandescent bulbs with compact fluorescent lamps to installing energy-saving showerheads to buying Energy Star-labeled appliances. From the Pacific Gas and Electric Company. http://www.pge.com/myhome/saveenergymoney/savingstips/seasonaltips/anytime/ Topics: Energy, Home & Housing, Home & Housing Last updated Feb 26, 2008 Simply Insulate
Information and resources to help learn how to lower your energy usage. You can find the Department of Energy's (DOE) recommended R-values (resistance to heat flow) for insulation in your state, a state-by-state listing of electric and gas utilities that offer rebates and assistance, free publications about home and energy efficiency, and a FAQ on home insulation. From the North American Insulation Manufacturers Association (NAIMA). http://www.simplyinsulate.com/ Topics: Electrical Energy, Energy, Home & Housing Last updated Mar 26, 2005 Use Energy Wisely
Tips for making "your home more energy efficient, thereby reducing your heating and cooling bills, and conserving resources at the same time." Includes suggestions for furnaces and water heaters, insulation, and related items. Also includes tips for conserving fuel when driving and links to related sites. From the American Petroleum Institute, which represents the oil and natural gas industry in the United States. http://www.api.org/aboutoilgas/energywise/ Topics: Energy, Home & Housing Last updated Sep 23, 2006 Winter Wise Tips
"This page provides seasonal tips to help you and your family find ways to reduce pollution and learn about the environment." Features resources on winter heating safety, winter air quality, energy efficiency, heating ducts, radon protection, and related topics. From the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). http://www.epa.gov/region03/winter/ Topics: Energy Last updated Jan 20, 2004 |
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