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Some online resources to get you started with home energy and water conservation:
Energy Department’s energy savers: A laundry list of tips to save energy and money. Go to www.eere.energy.gov and click on “Consumers.”
Flex Your Power: California’s energy efficiency marketing and outreach campaign, with links to tips, news, rebates, services, product guides and case studies. www.fypower.org
California Energy Commission’s Consumer Energy Center: Information about energy resource and conservation, including how-to videos for consumers and professionals. www.consumerenergycenter.org
Southern California Edison’s energy rebates and savings: Information for home builders and buyers, an online home energy survey and power-saving tips. Go to www.sce.com and click on “Rebates & Savings.”
U.S. Green Building Council’s LEED for homes: The industry standard guidelines for environmentally responsible new-home construction, with links to “green your current home.” Go to www.usgbc.org and click on “LEED” and “Homes.”
Los Angeles Department of Water and Power: Information and links about energy and water efficiency, tree planting program, rebates and appliance exchanges. Go to www.ladwp.com and click on “Green L.A.”
Home Energy Saver: A glossary, remodeling tips and an online energy “audit,” with energy-saving tips specific to your home. hes.lbl.gov/hes/vh.shtml
Energy Star: A joint project of the Energy Department and the Environmental Protection Agency, with information about Energy Star-rated products and practices, a rebate finder and energy bill tax credits. www.energystar.gov
American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy’s consumer resources: A consumer guide to energy saving and a “Home Energy Checklist for Action.” Go to www.aceee.org and click on “Consumer Resources.”
Be Water Wise: Conservation tips from Southern California water agencies. www.bewaterwise.com
H2OUSE: California Urban Water Conservation Council’s site on residential water conservation, with room-by-room ideas for cutting water use around the house. www.h2ouse.org
Yahoo Green: Links to news, ways to calculate your effect on the environmental and action plans. green.yahoo.com
GreenHomeGuide: Reviews and advice from homeowners and professionals on eco-friendly building and remodeling. www.greenhomeguide.com
TreeHugger’s How to Go Green guides: Information on greening everything, including your water and your cleaning, and links to the site’s other sections, including one on design and architecture. www.treehugger.com
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