Top Energy Saving Resources
What's next?
What can you do to save even more money and learn about other easy energy efficiency steps after you've used the ReCharge America Home Energy Savings Kit in your own home and Spread the Savings?
Check out the ReCharge America team's top energy saving online resources:
EPA's Energy Star Home Improvement Resources
EPA's Energy Star Home Improvement hub has a great set of resources on how to reduce your energy bills whether you are renovating, fixing common problems, or hiring someone to do it for you. There's also a product guide for every type of product that carries an Energy Star label.
Google.org's Powermeter site has a great list of tips on everthing home energy related. From heating and cooling, to water, to electronics and other appliances, the site links you to a breadth of resources and tools. Google.org will be officially launching Google Powermeter (a tool that receives information directly from the utilities to allow people to track their home energy consumption) later this year, so keep an eye out for that.
treehugger's Video Review of Home Energy Monitors
Treehugger always does a really great job of reviewing the coolest green gadgets. Check out this series of videos if you're in the market for a home energy monitor. They'll help you pick out the type or product that's best for you and your home and soon you'll be on your way to tracking and reducing your energy!
4.5 things I learned at my energy audit
Have you completed the ReCharge America Checklist and Guide? Are you thinking about following it up with a home energy audit? A Grist contributor is kind enough to break down what to consider before getting, and paying (she got hers for FREE) for a home energy audit, as well as the key things she learned during the process.
Earth Aid is a new FREE tool that allows you to sign up and measure your monthly energy use. The program conencts you directly to your utility and provides tips and incentives for reducing your monthly energy use. It is built to help you find local resources and opportunities.