Conservation

• Energy Efficient Windows - Information on the benefits of energy-efficient windows, descriptions of how they work, and recommendations for their selection and use. Sponsored by the Efficient Windows Collaborative (EWC), U.S. Department of Energy Windows and Glazings Program, and industry members.
• Energy Ideas Clearinghouse - Energy efficiency information and resources applicable to residential, commercial, industrial, and agricultural energy uses. Searchable Energy Solutions Database with comprehensive answers to energy efficiency questions.
• Energy Saving Now - Provide tips and tricks on saving energy resources.
• Energy Saving Products and Management - Provides information on how to save on your utility bills with little or no cost.
• Energy Savings - List of links from the US Department of Energy - Energy Information Administration.
• Focus on Energy - Promotes renewable energy projects and works with eligible Wisconsin residents and businesses to install cost effective energy efficient devices. Its efforts help manage rising energy costs, promote in-state economic development, protect the environment and reduce the state's growing demand for electricity and natural gas.
• Free Literature on Saving Motor Energy - Information from the partners of the United States Dept of Energy Motor Challenge Program.
• Home Energy Magazine - Selected articles from magazine on residential energy conservation.
• The Home Energy Saver - Calculate the best ways to save energy in the home. From Lawrence Berkeley Laboratory (LBL).
• Lighting and Energy Efficiency Links - Links to pages about energy saving lighting. Retrofits, delamping, and other energy saving articles and case studies.
• The Negawatt Revolution - Solving the CO-2 Problem - Keynote address by Amory Lovins at the Green Energy Conference Montreal 1989. Estimated that three quarters of the electricity used in the United States at that time could be eliminated by efficiency improvements, at an average cost less than one cent per kilowatt-hour.
• Northwest Lighting - Lighting Design Lab - A energy efficient lighting design resource for the northwest of the U.S. Offers training classes, demonstrations, consultations, and related services.
• ORNL Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy - Research and development on technologies to reduce energy consumption in homes, industry, transportation, and utilities. Advanced materials, improved insulation, telecommuting, and improved heat pumps. From Oak Ridge National Laboratory.
• Resources for Energy Conservation Education - Data about global energy trends and ways to conserve and generate energy on college campuses.
• Scenarios for a Clean Energy Future - Examined the potential for public policies and programs to foster efficient and clean energy technology solutions. Prepared by the Interlaboratory Working Group on Energy-Efficient and Clean-Energy Technologies for the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy U. S. Department of Energy.
• U.S. EPA Energy Star Program - Information on manufacturers and retailers for energy-efficient electronics, lighting, transformers, appliances, office equipment, and heating/cooling systems.
• Vermont Department of Public Service - Site has information on energy efficiency, wind power, other renewable energy options, and the telecommunications industry.
• Voltage Regulation - Low-cost energy savings can be secured with properly applied conservation voltage regulation equipment such as line-regulators, capacitors, and improved voltage regulation Line Drop Compensation (LDC) controls.

Building Energy Efficiency

• Building Performance Directive Implementation Advisory Group (DIAG) - Organization with purpose of advising the UK Government upon directive implementation. Includes publications and regulations.
• Buildings Technology Center of Excellence - Research and development of technologies to improve the energy efficiency and environmental compatibility of residential and commercial buildings. Facilities are available to manufacturers, universities, and others for proprietary and nonproprietary research and development. At Oak Ridge National Laboratory.
• City of Chicago: City Hall's Roof Top Garden - An experiment to cut energy costs and reduce pollution. Site includes information about the design and construction, as well as the method of testing its benefits.
• Consortium for Advanced Residential Buildings - A team of designers, home builders, and product manufacturers that has joined the Department of Energy's Building America Program on a cost-shared basis. All CARB projects are Energy-Star homes.
• Construction Engineering Research Laboratory (CERL) - Focuses on research activities of the CERL. Research goals are to provide coordination with communities in regard to military operations in adjacent areas. Also includes information on cultural resources research, land management, seismic engineering, endangered species and environmental restoration.
• Constructive Technologies Group, Inc. - Publications provide information on green buildings and the growing emphasis on building performance and occupant health. Produce Better Buildings Interactive computer based training products designed to improve building performance.
• Cool Roofing Materials Database - Assists with the selection of roofing materials which reflect, or otherwise reject, the sun's radiant energy, before it penetrates into the interior of the building. From the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory .
• DOE's Building Technologies Program - Research and dissemination of information about energy-saving appliance technologies (washers, and refrigerators), energy-efficient building construction, and related topics such as indoor air quality.
• The Energy Conservatory - Manufacture precision diagnostic equipment used to solve comfort, energy use, durability and air quality problems in buildings.
• Energy Efficiency in Industrial, Commercial and Institutional Buildings - Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) information to control operating costs and to preserve profitability and maintain a competitive edge. Information to eliminate inefficient energy use through the implementation of energy efficiency measures.
• Energy Efficient Building Association (EEBA) - Disseminating information and technology for energy efficient, environmentally responsible buildings and communities.
• Energy Office - Offers suggestions for campaigns for more energy consciousness in offices. Includes catalogue of cost-free measures and checklists.
• Environmental Design and Construction - Magazine covering all aspects of environmentally sound building design and construction.
• Guide to the International Energy Conservation Code - Provides the information and resources necessary to implement and enforce the ICC's International Energy Conservation Code.
• High Performance HVAC - Offers information concerning energy efficiency of air conditioning, heating and building automation systems. Includes information on indoor air quality, safety and building energy efficiency tips.
• Pakistan Energy and Environment Management Center - Provides architectural designs to reduce effects from solar radiation and improve energy efficiency, building energy conservation fact sheets, tips, building code information, and other resources.
• Passive Solar Housing - How to build homes that use less than half the energy of conventional homes yet will fit into a typical suburban neighborhood.
• PNL: Building Systems Program (BSP) - Research program of the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNL) to optimize the combined performance of building systems. Includes mission statement and publication.
• Productive Energy Solutions - Interactive site provides information for industrial and commercial facilities to help them understand the cost and savings of operating various pieces of equipment.
• Revival - Project supported by the European Commission in which six buildings have been refurbished using sustainable solutions.
• Sea Water Cooling System for Downtown Vancouver - Proposes to use a sea water cooling system to replace air conditioners used by office buildings. Site is a result of a UBC Mechanical Engineering undergraduate project.
• Stork Energy Efficient Home Technology - Features technologies for energy savings in building a new home in hot and humid Myrtle Beach, SC. Solution to the problems of hurricanes, tornadoes, termites, fire, allergies, and low maintenance. Constructed using Insulated Concrete Forms and steel trusses and steel interior walls.
• University of Massachusetts Building Energy Research Laboratory - Performing research on improving the energy efficiency of building assemblies, materials, heating and energy producing equipment and components.
• Usable Buildings - A large and well organised collection of information, guidance and research findings on the "virtual circle" of good procurement, design, construction and management of buildings to make them pleasant to occupy and manage, energy efficienct in use, and productive for occupants.

Energy Efficiency  

• Alliance to Save Energy - Consumer tips on lowering energy costs. Home energy checkup, power smart, clearing the air, and appliance olympics.
• Appliance Standards Awareness Project - Report on the latest improvements that increase efficiency in appliances. Current lobbying efforts to enact more efficient standards for central air conditioners, clothes washers, fluorescent ballasts and water heaters.
• Building America Program - U.S. Department of Energy portal to technical resources supporting the construction of energy- and resource-efficient homes.
• The Carbon Count - Provides users with a carbon footprint calculator and presents them with specific tips and advice based on their carbon footprint.
• CFLbulbs.com - Discusses compact fluorescent light bulbs and offers FAQs, news items, disposal information, and recalls.
• Consortium for Energy Efficiency - Information on energy-saving opportunities for appliances, lighting, air conditioning systems and gas heating.
• Dulley House Insulation Guide - Where to insulate and what materials to use. Calculate R-values for walls, attics and crawl spaces.
• Energy Efficiency - Appliance usage chart, operating cost calculator, and specific tips on improving efficiency.
• Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Network - Topics include lighting, appliances, and heating and cooling equipment; insulation and other weatherization materials; high-performance windows; automatic and "smart" controls; solar buildings; community programs; and related codes and standards.
• Energy Quest - California Energy Commission's energy and environmental education site for students, parents and teachers. Materials for students from kindergarten through high school. Games, puzzles, science projects on energy and other challenging information.
• Energy Star - Created by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy to help consumers save money and prevent air pollution. Includes list of qualifying products, contractor selection tips, and contacts for low interest loans for upgrading to high efficiency equipment.
• Energyguide.com - Energy analyzer tool. After answering questions about home construction, occupants, and appliances the analyzer provides breakdown and charts showing energy usage and areas that can be improved.
• ESP Energy - Energy Saving information on all areas of the home. Including Air Conditioning, heating, insulation, windows, appliances, and lighting
• Fine Homebuilding- Energy Efficiency - Articles on fixing a drafty house, understanding windows, and evaporative cooling.
• Flex Your Power - Residential energy saving tips.
• For Your Home - Owens Corning - Everything from new construction to remodeling to insulating projects to efficiency checklist. Personal Project file holds information about different Owens Corning products that can be printed out for purchasing or planning.
• Green Building Concepts - Information exchange on resource and energy efficient home building. Product tips, building hints, and newsletter archive.
• Home Energy - Magazine of residential conservation. Archive of past issues, subscription form.
• The Home Energy Saver - Determine the energy consumption of a home and find ways to reduce it.
• Improving Home Energy Efficiency - Information on energy use in typical Florida homes and how the energy efficiency of Florida homes can be best improved. Includes discussion on typical performance, cooling and heating load sources, windows, and ductwork.
• Insulation Fact Sheet - Detailed information on everything from determining insulation needs, to selecting products, to installation methods.
• Making it Happen - Module to help homeowners capitalize on the energy savings opportunities identified by the Energy Advisor module. No regrets remodeling, no-cost and low-cost measures, installation, financing, and case studies.
• MetaEfficient - Reviews of tools and techniques to live more simply and self-sufficiently. Incorporating these tools and techniques can decrease dependence on petroleum, electricity, gas for heating and cooling, municipal water and sewage utilities.
• National Association of Insulation Manufacturers - Tips on determining insulation needs, installation suggestions, and a map of recommended R-values for new construction houses.
• New York Energy Smart - Energy saving tips. Includes tools to conduct a home energy analysis.
• Northeast Energy Star - Includes energy efficiency tips, online energy savings calculators, dealer locators, and rebate information for Energy Star appliances and lighting.
• Ohio Consumers' Counsel: Energy Efficiency - Provides tips on reading electric and gas meters, understanding appliance ratings, and efficient home heating and lighting.
• Oikos - Methods for designing, installing, and sealing leaking ductwork.
• Partnership for Advanced Technologies in Housing - Voluntary initiative that seeks to accelerate the creation and widespread use of advanced technologies to improve the quality, durability, environmental performance, energy efficiency, and affordability of housing.
• Renters Guide To Saving Energy - Energy and water conservation tips for the home and business.
• Residential Energy Conservation - Energy conservation tips on insulation, heating, cooling, appliances, and lighting.
• Residential Wind Energy - Brief overview on purchasing and operation of a residential wind turbine.
• Sage Farm Solar Home - Virtual tour of energy efficient residence that has evlolved over 20 years to demonstrate several approaches for capturing and using solar energy.
• Simply Insulate - Information on fiberglass insulation and links to energy efficiency programs in various states.
• Smith Electric Company - The full story of the Smith family's purchase, installation and maintenance of a grid-connected home solar electricity system in Hamilton, NJ.
• Southface Energy Institute Fact Sheets - Technical bulletins focused on energy conservation. Everything from sealing ductwork to choosing a system to blower door and duct-blaster testing.
• Southwest Energy Efficiency Project - Provides information on what homeowners and consumers can do to cut energy waste in homes, vehicles, and workplaces.
• U.S. Energy Information Administration - Provides energy statistics, data, and analysis.

Organizations  

• American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy - Sponsors an international conference on energy efficiency in buildings. Publishes reports on technical and policy issues relating to energy efficiency.
• Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL) Simulation Research Group - Specializes in creating building energy simulation software.
• California Institute for Energy Efficiency - An innovative University of California partnership of energy agencies, utilities, building industry, non-profits, and research entities designed to advance energy efficiency science and technology for the benefit of California and other energy consumers environment.
• Center for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy - CEERE provides technological and economic solutions to environmental problems resulting from energy production, industrial, manufacturing, and commercial activities, and land use practices.
• Center for Resource Solutions - Promote clean and efficient energy through six programs that focus on national and international renewable energy issues. Encourage the transfer of sustainable technologies and development of sustainable energy practices.
• Clean Energy States Alliance - Eleven states across the U.S. have established funds to promote renewable energy and clean energy technologies. CESA provides information and technical services on these funds to build and expand clean energy markets in the U.S. Provides publications, meetings, program and membership information.
• Consortium for Energy Efficiency (CEE) - A nonprofit public benefits corporation, which works to create national initiatives to promote energy-efficient products for residential, commercial, and industrial use. Page includes database of surveys, fact sheets, staff and events calendar.
• EE 21 Energy Efficiency - Information on program assisting UN ECE to promote and implement greenhouse gas mitigation strategies and develop energy efficiency projects in demonstration zones in Belarus, Bulgaria, Kazakhstan, Ukraine and Russia.
• Energiesparverband OÖ - Homepage of the energy conservation association of Upper Austria. Detailed information of energy efficiency measures and possibilities for their funding.
• Energy Center of Wisconsin - ECW's energy-efficiency information clearinghouse offers publications, projects-at-a-glance, training opportunities, information packages, and library services to residents, businesses, industry, and government.
• Energy Conservation Center Japan - Provides information and resources for efficient use of energy, protection of the Global environment and sustainable development.
• Energy Efficiency Alliance - Coalition of governments and non governmental organizations to promote energy Efficiency in China.
• Energy Efficiency Conservation Authority - EECA works to implement New Zealand Government strategies for energy efficiency, conservation and renewable energy in both the private and public sectors.
• Energy Saving Trust - EST, based in the UK, leads in the field of delivering energy efficiency to domestic, business, local government and trade sectors. Provides publications, news and resources.
• Environmental Energy Technologies Division - Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory research and development leading to better energy technologies and reduction of adverse energy-related environmental impacts.
• European GreenLight Programme - Initiative encouraging non-residential electricity consumers to install energy-efficient lighting. Includes recommendations and case studies.
• European Institute for Energy Research (EIfER) - Institute with mission of developing innovative clean energy technologies. Includes research information, collaborations and patents.
• Export Council for Energy Efficiency - Energy efficient export opportunities, links to the energy efficiency community, market assessments and financing resource guides.
• Federal Energy Management Program - FEMP helps federal agencies reduce building energy costs, increase energy efficiency, use renewable energy, and conserve water.
• International Association for Energy-Efficient Lighting - IAEEL is a global high-quality, energy-efficient lighting network and information resource. Resource index and listing of events.
• International Institute for Energy Conservation (IIEC) - Non-profit environmental organization working globally to accelerate the adoption of energy-efficient policies, technologies, and practices in developing countries to enable economically and environmentally sustainable development.
• International Network for Sustainable Energy - INFORSE provide news and information on the implementation of sustainable energy solutions. Worldwide NGO network formed at the Global Forum in Rio in 1992 with 200 member organizations worldwide.
• Iowa Energy Center - A source for energy efficiency and renewable energy research and information.
• Massachusetts Division of Energy Resources - Provides information on programs, resources and consumer tips.
• Midwest Renewable Energy Association - The Midwests non-profit organization for promoting a sustainable future through renewable energy and energy efficiency
• Municipal Energy Efficiency Network (MUNEE) - Program that helps municipalities and cities from the former Soviet Union to design and implement energy efficiency policies.
• Natural Resource Canada Office of Energy Efficiency - Resources, publications and information on how to save energy and on alternative energy sources for consumers and businesses. Regulations and program information including R-2000 and Energy-Star. Site in English and French.
• Natural Resources Canada: Building Group - Group of the Canadian Energy Technology Centre (CETC) that develops and deploys energy efficient building technology. Includes project overview and publications. [English, French]
• Northeast Energy Efficiency Partnerships - NEEP is a regional non-profit, that increases and coordinates energy efficiency and market transformation efforts in the US Northeast.
• Northeast Sustainable Energy Association - Promotes the understanding, development, and adoption of energy conservation and non-polluting, renewable energy technologies. Programs and activities focus on the northeastern United States (from Washington, DC to Maine).
• Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance - Non-profit consortium in the U.S. Pacific Northwest working to transform markets for energy-efficient products and services. Online reports on products and technologies for industry, agriculture, homes, and other applications.
• South Carolina Energy Office - Develops, implements energy efficiency and conservation projects throughout the state; provides SC-specific energy data, information.
• Southeast Energy Assistance (SEA) - Nonprofit organization provides energy related repairs to low-income families in the metro Atlanta, Georgia area. Also provides minor plumbing repairs and water conservation devices. Services free to low-income households.
• Southface Energy Institute - Promoting sustainable energy and environmental technologies. Technical bulletins focused on energy conservation including the Southface Journal of Sustainable Building.
• Southwest Research Institute Fuel Economy Testing - SwRI offers test fuel economy evaluations of long-haul truck fleets, and for fuel consumption of bus, pick-up and delivery, and refuse operations. Provides information services, brochures and test procedures.
• Sustainable Energy Coalition - News and information on renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies.
• Tennessee Energy Institute - Promotes energy saving programs to small businesses, municipalities, schools and households throughout the state.
• TNO Environment, Energy and Process Innovation - TNO-MEP is a Netherlands knowledge institute committed to quality living conditions, competitive production processes and sustainable use of energy. Provides description of services, research projects, news and publications.
• UK Energy Systems Trade Association - Giving a useful overview of the industry, and specific business addresses, ESTA is the primary trade association for UK "energy conservation" service providers (also known as demand-side management or energy management).
• U.S. DOE Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) - U.S. Department of Energy Web site for information on energy efficiency and renewable energy technologies.
• Wisconsin Energy Conservation Corporation - WECC works with utilities, municipalities, regulators and consumer groups across the U.S. and Canada in the design and implementation of energy savings programs.