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	DOE: Energy Information Administration (EIA) URL: http://www.eia.doe.gov/ ODP description: Section of the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) providing statistics, data, analysis on resources, supply, production, consumption for all energy sources. Page title: Energy Information Administration - EIA - Official Energy Statistics from the U.S. Government Page description: Energy Information Administration - EIA - Official Energy Statistics from the U.S. Government
	Residential Wind Energy URL: http://www.awea.org/faq/rsdntqa.html ODP description: Brief overview on purchasing and operation of a residential wind turbine. Page title: What do I need to know to purchase a residential wind turbine?
	New York Energy Smart URL: http://www.getenergysmart.org/ ODP description: Energy saving tips. Includes tools to conduct a home energy analysis.
	Building America Program URL: http://www.eere.energy.gov/buildings/building_america/ ODP description: U.S. Department of Energy portal to technical resources supporting the construction of energy- and resource-efficient homes. Page title: Building Technologies Program: Building America
	Florida Solar Energy Center URL: http://www.fsec.ucf.edu/en/ ODP description: Research, education, training, and certification in solar and other renewable energy sources at the Cocoa campus of the University of Central Florida. Page description: Information on the renewable energy and energy efficiency research, education, training, and certification activities of the Florida Solar Energy Center (FSEC)
	Million Solar Roofs URL: http://www.millionsolarroofs.org/ ODP description: Initiative to enable businesses and communities to install solar systems on one million rooftops across the United States by 2010. Links to federal and state government incentive plans. Page title: Interstate Renewable Energy Council
	Alliance to Save Energy URL: http://www.ase.org/section/_audience/consumers ODP description: Consumer tips on lowering energy costs. Home energy checkup, power smart, clearing the air, and appliance olympics. Page title: Alliance to Save Energy - Promoting Energy Efficiency World Wide: Consumers
	Dulley House Insulation Guide URL: http://www.dulley.com/insul/finsul.shtml ODP description: Where to insulate and what materials to use. Calculate R-values for walls, attics and crawl spaces. Page title: Dulley column - house insulation guide
	The Weatherization Pages URL: http://www.weatherization.com/ ODP description: Resource on using cellulose insulation and moisture barriers in attics, walls, and basements to improve safety, comfort, fuel conservation and environmental health in old and new homes. Principles, practice, solutions, case studies, and do it yourself advice. Page description: A Vermont resource on using cellulose insulation and moisture barriers in attics, walls, and basements to improve safety, comfort, fuel conservation and environmental health in old and new homes.
	Making it Happen URL: http://hes.lbl.gov/hes/makingithappen/mih.html ODP description: 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. Page title: Making It Happen: Problems and Solutions
	Sage Farm Solar Home URL: http://www.sagefarm.net/ ODP description: Virtual tour of energy efficient residence that has evlolved over 20 years to demonstrate several approaches for capturing and using solar energy. Page title: www.sagefarm.net coming soon!
	Consortium for Energy Efficiency URL: http://www.cee1.org/resid/resid-main.php3 ODP description: Information on energy-saving opportunities for appliances, lighting, air conditioning systems and gas heating. Page title: CEE - Residential Sector
	Fine Homebuilding- Energy Efficiency URL: http://www.taunton.com/finehomebuilding/pages/fh_feat_energyeff.asp ODP description: Articles on fixing a drafty house, understanding windows, and evaporative cooling. Page title: Insulation and Weatherizing - Fine Homebuilding How-To
	National Association of Insulation Manufacturers URL: http://www.naima.org/pages/resources/library/index/bi.html ODP description: Tips on determining insulation needs, installation suggestions, and a map of recommended R-values for new construction houses. Page title: Home Insulation Publications Index
	CFLbulbs.com URL: http://cflbulbs.com/ ODP description: Discusses compact fluorescent light bulbs and offers FAQs, news items, disposal information, and recalls. Page title: Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs - CFL's Page description: Learn about compact fluorescent light bulbs, CFL's. Energy saving tips and information.
	Energy Efficiency URL: http://www.miltonhydro.com/main.php?section=residential&sub1=res_conservation_info&sub2=res_energy_savings ODP description: Appliance usage chart, operating cost calculator, and specific tips on improving efficiency. Page title: Milton Hydro
	Ohio Consumers' Counsel: Energy Efficiency URL: http://www.pickocc.org/publications/factsheets-smart_energy.shtml ODP description: Provides tips on reading electric and gas meters, understanding appliance ratings, and efficient home heating and lighting. Page title: Office of the Ohio Consumers’ Counsel
	Energy Star URL: http://www.energystar.gov ODP description: 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. Page title: Home : ENERGY STAR Page description: ENERGY STAR is a government-backed program helping businesses and individuals protect the environment through superior energy efficiency.
	Home Energy Magazine URL: http://www.homeenergy.org/ ODP description: Selected articles from magazine on residential energy conservation. Page title: Home Energy Magazine Online Page description: Home Energy Magazine Online
	Residential Energy Conservation URL: http://www.resercon.com ODP description: Energy conservation tips on insulation, heating, cooling, appliances, and lighting. Page title: Resercon Company - Home Engery Savings Page description: home, energy, conservation, certified Energy Auditor, Inspector