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Green Resources
Helpful websites about energy efficiency, saving money, and the environment.
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make suggestions about any other websites that we should add.
Energy
Star
Energy Star is the mark of energy-efficient appliances. It's
also a great website created by the Environmental Protection Agency and the
Department of Energy. It has money-saving tips for the home and business, lists
energy-efficient products, and can help you search for rebates and tax credits
connected to buying Energy Star-labeled products. If you have questions, call
the Energy Star Hotline, 1-888-782-7937.
Energy
Policy Act of 2005
Thanks to the Energy Policy Act of 2005,
federal tax credits are available for those purchasing hybrid
vehicles and energy-efficient appliances. Scroll down to the bottom for a handy
chart that breaks down the type of product and the amount of the credit.
Alliance
to Save Energy
The
Alliance to Save Energy (ASE), 202-857-0666, is a
coalition of business, government, environmental and consumer leaders who
promote the efficient and clean use of energy worldwide to benefit consumers,
the environment, economy and national security.
The
American Council for
The American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE), 202-429-8873,
is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing energy efficiency as a means
of promoting both economic prosperity and environmental protection.
an Energy-Efficient Economy The
Consortium for Energy Efficiency
The Consortium for Energy Efficiency, Inc. (CEE),
617-589-3949, is a national, nonprofit organization that promotes energy-efficient products and services. The
Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
The Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) homepage is a
comprehensive source for the Department of Energy’s money-saving
energy-efficiency tips. Call 1-800-363-3732 to get free literature,
English and Spanish, on how to save energy and money at home.
The
Bureau of Energy and Recycling
The Bureau of Energy and Recycling, part of the Illinois
Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO), provides people and
businesses with technical advice and financial assistance to develop and
demonstrate promising technologies in energy conservation, alternative energy,
recycling and waste reduction. To reach the bureau by phone, call
217-782-7500 (Springfield) or 312-814-7179 (Chicago). Midwest
Energy Efficiency Alliance
The
Midwest Energy Efficiency Alliance (MEEA), 312-587-8390,
is a regional network of government agencies, utilities and organizations
collaborating to promote energy efficiency.
Green
Homes for Everyone
Green Homes for Everyone gives tips on how to make your home
more energy efficient. "From Seattle to Des Moines to New York City, anyone can
have a green home," it says. "Rented or owned, affordable or market-rate,
single-family or multi-unit, urban, suburban or rural: If it’s housing, it can
be green."
Keep
Warm Illinois
Keep Warm Illinois provides tips for households and businesses
to save energy and lower their utility bills, including an online tool to
conduct a home energy audit. The Keep Warm Illinois website also provides
information about state energy assistance programs.
The Rocky Mountain Institute
The Rocky Mountain Institute shows businesses, communities and governments how to do far more with resources and to do it more efficiently.
Environment Illinois
Environment Illinois is a statewide, citizen-based environmental advocacy organization.
Illinois Solar Energy Association
Illinois Solar Energy Association provides energy education to the Illinois public and promote the widespread application of solar, renewable and sustainable energy methods and technologies.
Database of State Incentives for Renewables and Efficiency (DSIRE)
DSIRE is a comprehensive source of information on state, local, utility, and federal incentives that promote renewable energy and energy efficiency.
Environmental Law & Policy Center (ELPC)
The Environmental Law & Policy Center is the Midwest's leading public interest environmental advocacy organization working to achieve cleaner energy resources and implement sustainable energy strategies, promote innovative and efficient transportation and land use approaches that produce cleaner air and more jobs, and develop sound environmental management practices that conserve natural resources and improve the quality of life in our communities.
Home Power Magazine
Home Power Magazine is a venue for homeowners, business owners, and renewable energy professionals to exchange equipment, design, installation, and system performance experiences.
Home Energy Magazine
Home Energy Magazine provides practical information on residential energy efficiency, performance, comfort, and affordability.
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