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Government Sites
  • Argonne National Laboratory's Energy Systems division
  • Austin Energy Green Building Program
  • California Energy Commission
  • Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Clearinghouse
  • Energy Efficient Technology Division at Lawrence Berkeley Lab
  • Energy Star EPA site on energy saving products and vendors
  • Environmental Protection Agency
  • Minnesota Commerce Department Go to Fast Find for a wide variety of information for building information to energy codes.
  • The National Renewable Energy Laboratory
  • U.S. Department of Energy
  • Weatherization Assistance Program Technical Assistance Center Site targets WAP subgrantees with press releases, pictures and ideas for getting the word out about the national weatherization program. Weatherization Works
  • Wisconsin Focus on Energy Project web-site. Energy Star kickoff.


    Educational Resources
  • Average Daily Temperature Archive University of Dayton
  • Energy Quest Energy info for grade schoolers
  • Institute of Environmental Studies University of Wisconsin-Madison
  • The Solar Energy Laboratory University of Wisconsin-Madison
  • The Sun's Joules An online energy encyclopedia
  • The Weatherization Training Center at The Pennsylvania College of Technology


    Organizations
  • Affordable Comfort
  • Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA)
  • American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy
  • American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE)
  • Association of Energy Services Professionals
  • Builders Without Borders An international network of ecological builders who form partnerships with communities and organizations around the world to create affordable housing from local materials and to work together for a sustainable future.
  • California Solar Center A prime source of information on solar energy activity in California. Sign-up on-line for a free copy of e-clips, an on-line weekly newspaper covering news and information about solar issues throughout California.
  • Center for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Technologies
  • Energy Efficient Building Association (EEBA)
  • Energy Rated Homes of Vermont
  • Green Building Information Council
  • Refrigeration Service Engineers Society
  • The Alliance to Save Energy
  • The Biomass Energy Alliance


    Home Performance Specialists
  • Building Performance Network 24/7 online conference and training resource
  • CMC Energy Services Since 1977, CMC has helped over 300,000 residential and commercial customers reduce their energy bills by 15-40%. Presently auditing buildings in PA and NJ.
  • Ecotope A small consulting firm with a strong commitment to energy efficiency and sustainability. Designs innovative building systems and resource conservation programs to further the vision of an environmentally sound and cost-effective building environment.
  • Energy Conservatory's Contractor List
  • Infiltec's List of Blower Door Analysts and Contractors


    Information Clearinghouses
  • Center for Building Science (list of energy efficiency resources on the World Wide Web)
  • DOE Building Energy Codes Resource for tools to facilitate energy code compliance, development,adoption, implementation, and enforcement.
  • Energy Ideas Clearing House
  • Envirolink
  • Environmental Organization WebDirectory
  • Green Building Resource Center comprehensive information on aspects of environmentally friendly design and building, a GEO site
  • Internetwork For Sustainability INSnet was founded to help people and organizations in sustainable development.
  • Northwest Air Pollution Authority Serves Island, Skagit and Watcom Counties in Washington. Check the link page has many resources for mold, asbestos, air quality and more.
  • Public Housing Energy Conservation Clearinghouse
  • Residential Energy Efficiency Database
  • Southface Energy Institute


    Magazines, Newsletters,
    and Books
  • "Understanding and Reducing Your Home Electric Bill"
  • Environmental Building News


    Training for Professionals
    Please see our Contractor Training Guide


    Consumer Resources
  • Building Environmental Science and Technology
  • EcoIQ.com products and services to promote economically and ecologically bencificial community, business, and personal decisions
  • Home Energy Saver, do it yourself energy audit tool
  • LightSite, better lighting products and information, Energy Star products
  • Quick tips to save energy now.
  • Real Good Community Forum Renewable Energy issues, solar, wind, hydro, hydrogen fuel cells New Technologies, your experiences, your questions, your ideas Environmental Issues that you are passionate about Off-The-Grid Living, homesteading, how to live simply and sustainably, share experiences Politics, what political issues are you passionate about?
  • The Weatherization Pages contractor Fred's personal page on the philosophy and practice of weatherization


    Alternative Energy
  • Solar Harvest Advocates expanding the use of alternative energy and sustainable lifestyles in Montana and the mountain west.


    Energy Software
  • Fundamental Objects, Inc. FO specializes in handheld development, including integration with your existing database or web site.
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    Advertiser Links

  • The Energy Conservatory Diagnostic Tools to Measure Building Performance

  • Energy Sentry Solutions Energy Sentry Solutions is dedicated to the creation of innovative and practical solutions for the average homeowner to improve the comfort of their home and save money through energy conservation.

  • Gil Peach & Associates, LLC ScanAmerica's goals are: Excellence in the integration of knowledge, method, and practice. Improvement and learning at all levels. Contextually sound measurement, analysis, and reporting. Anticipate and meet the needs of our clients. Awareness of human relevance and of the ethical core of research. To go further, to find better ways.

  • Insulsure, Inc. The Attic Tent is a specially engineered, patented insulator designed to create an air transfer barrier between your attic and living areas. It is a practical and economical solution to a problem that has existed since homes were first built with overhead attic entries.

  • Kansas Building Science Institute Provides programs for weatherization energy auditors and inspectors, basic building science and systems, blower door operations, air sealing, pressure diagnostics, combustion heating system diagnostics and treatment, mobile home weatherization protocols, and insulation techniques. All attendees perform both classroom and hands-on application of technologies and are tested upon completion before receiving certifications.

  • Lipidex Corporation The AirCycler (TM) is an electronic control that is designed to improve the indoor air quality (IAQ) and comfort of indoor spaces served by a central heating and cooling system.

  • Niagara Conservation Water and Energy Experts

  • Performance System Development Treat Software Treat is the Next Generation of Energy Analysis software.

  • R.E. Williams Contractor Inc. REWCI.COM is the site for the best energy efficient products on the market.

  • Tamarack Technologies, Inc. Tamarack Technologies, Inc. "Ventilation for Life"TM

  • WxWare Diagnostics ZipTestPro Building Diagnostics Software

  • Zerodraft ZERODRAFT offers building performance contractors a complete business opportunity. The package covers everything the entrepreneur needs to manage a successful weatherization business for buildings of all types. Includes top-of-the-line foam sealants, weatherstripping, caulking and air tightness test equipment, training and certification in weatherization techniques, and ongoing sales, marketing and field support.

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