Additional Resources

Figuring out your carbon footprint and learning about the environmental impact of your energy choices can take a little work and is an ongoing process. Below are some additional resources you may find helpful as you get going:

6° of Energy Efficiency Challenge
With a quiz and plenty of helpful tips, see if you can make through all six degrees of this site.

Energy Savers
U.S. Government web site with plenty of energy-saving solutions for home and business owners.

Energy Star
Web site of this joint program of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy featuring information on energy efficient products and practices.

A Consumer’s Guide to Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
Presented by the U.S. Department of Energy, and features the Energy Savers Booklet.

Home Energy Saver
Billed as the first web-based, do-it-yourself energy audit tool, this site can help you identify the best way to save energy in your home.

NAHB Green Building Program
Thinking about buying or building a house and want it to be ‘green’? Check out this site to learn how to ensure your home is as green as can be.