Consumer Resources

Existing Homes - General Information

The following information may contain links to information that was not produced or reviewed by EEBA staff, but is provided as is as a source of information for consumers. Check out the following links to find the information that you are looking for:

• Home Energy Checklist
  A complete guide to everything you can do to your house to save money and the order you should do it.
  Source: Randy L Martin
• Energy Savers: Tips for Saving Energy & Money at Home
  This online booklet shows you how easy it is to reduce your home energy use. It is a guide to easy, practical solutions for saving energy throughout your home, from the insulating system that surrounds it to the appliances and lights inside.
  Source: U.S. Department of Energy
• Consumer Guide to Home Energy Savings
  From refrigerators to furnaces, air conditioners to washing machines, the Consumer Guide to Home Energy Savings can help you find energy-saving products in order to maximize energy and dollar savings in your home.
  Source: ACEEE
• Home Energy Yardstick
  If you have 5 minutes and your energy bills are handy, find out if your energy use is above average. You will need to enter some common information about your home such as age, square footage, number of occupants and energy bill totals for a consecutive 12-month period (one year). If you don't keep your bills, contact your utility for a 12-month summary.
  Source: EPA ENERGY STAR Program
• Home Energy Advisor
  If you have more time (15 minutes) you'll be asked to enter additional information about your home, but you'll get a list of customized energy improvements and the estimated savings.
  Source: EPA ENERGY STAR Program
• Energy Efficient Upgrade - The Building Envelope
  The envelope, or outer layer, of your house separates living space from the outdoor elements. Improving it can result in a better insulated, more airtight home that is easier to heat.
  Source: Canadian Mortgage & Housing Corporation
• About Your House Series
  A comprehensive list of fact sheets dealing with many major questions about your house
  Source: Canadian Mortgage & Housing Corporation
• Whole-House Energy Checklist
  50 Steps to Energy Efficiency in the Home
  Source: DOE Building Technologies Program
• Energy Savers — Hot Winter Tips
  Source: DOE Building Technologies Program
• Solutions to Common Home Problems
  Source: EPA ENERGY STAR Program
• Financing Energy Improvements in Existing Homes
  Paper by Richard Faesy
  Source: RESNET