Resources
At A Comfort Home we are always looking to share our knowledge of Energy conservation and efficiency. Below are a few links to help spread the message of energy conservation. We have found these links useful and hope that you will as well.
www.energystar.gov - Energy Star is a government program sponsored by Department of Energy that defines energy efficiency standards and provides rebates and incentives for homes and businesses that meet their standards.
1000Bulbs.com Advanced Energy Calculator - This is an energy savings calculator created by 1000bulbs.com that will provide you with an accurate account of your energy savings by switching over from conventional light bulbs to CF bulbs.
www.ftc.gov/appliances - This site is is from the Federal Trade Commission that provides excellent tips on everything from appliances and insulation to guides to help consumers understand all types of environmental marketing products and services.
www.18seconds.org – This is excellent resource for the benefits of switching from conventional lights to CF bulbs and how that can create a viable environmental impact.
How do Energy Audits Work? - How Stuff Works provides an excellent breakdown on Energy Audits and how they can be beneficial to home owners by reducing utility cost and providing better comfort.
www.yahoo.com/green - This is a link to Yahoo's green community which provides tips and insight on everything "green" from new products, blogs, and all environmental news.
www.energy.gov – Federal Department of Energy homepage. From here you can navigate to different areas that provide insight on Energy Efficiency programs and projects that are in your area and throughout the country.
Quest for an Energy Efficient House - This is an excellent article from the September 18th, 2008 issue of the Wall Street Journal. It provides valuable insight on different Energy Audits that are available and the varying success of those audits.
How to determine the cooling capacity of Air Conditioning Equipment -This site provides a tutorial and step by step analysis to determine the best heating and cooling unit for your home.
FHA Streamlined 203K Loans - Streamlined 203K - What is a Streamlined 203K – From about.com. This page provides details on the Federal Housing Authority's (FHA) program to provide financing for homeowners looking to make energy efficient improvements on their home.
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