Useful Resources

At Home

American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy
ENERGY STAR
Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Building Program

Heating
Department of Energy
Efficient Windows Collaborative
American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy
Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) Building Program

Cooling
ENERGY STAR Reflective Roof Products
ENERGY STAR rated ceiling fans
U.S. Green Building Council
Evaporative Cooling Institute

Lighting
Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE)
International Dark Sky Association
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
www.lamprecycle.org
Energy Star
American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy

Water
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE)
A Consumer's Guide to Selecting a New Water Heater
A Consumer's Guide to Energy-Efficient Water Heating
American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy

Using Appliances
Department of Energy
American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy
Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE)
California Energy Commission Consumer Energy Center

New Construction
Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE)
DOE Zip Code Insulation Calculator
Department of Energy
U.S. Green Building Council
Green Home Guide
Build It Green
Green Roofs for a Healthy City
Database of State Incentives for Renewables and Efficiency (DSIRE)

On the Move

Federal Highway Administration
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
American Society of Travel Agents
Conservation International

Driving
Fuel Economy Guide
Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC)
ZipCar
Consumer Reports
Alternative Fueling Station Locator
Green Vehicle Guide
New American Dream

Flying
The United Nations, Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)
Enviro Aero
International Air Transport Association (IATA)
Carbon Fund
Union of Concerned Scientists

Trains
Trails & Rails
VIA Rail
Amtrak

Bus
Mega Bus
Bolt Bus
Climate Care

Public Transportation
Public Transportation
www.google.com/transit
American Public Transportation Association
Center for Transportation Excellence
We Can Solve It

Bicycling
Bicycle & Pedestrian Program
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Earth Policy Institute
It All Adds Up
League of American Bicyclists
National Center for Bicycling and Walking
Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center

Recreation
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Green Your...
GearTrade.com
OutdoorGearSwap.com

Travel
World Wildlife Fund
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

At the Store

Appliances and Electronics
Energy Efficient Refrigerators and at the American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy
Energy Efficient Dishwashers and at the American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy
Energy Efficient Clothes Washer and at the American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy
Energy Efficient Dryer American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy
Electronics at ENERGY STAR and at the American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy
Other Electronics American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy

Goods
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
National Recycling Coalition
Sorting Out Green Advertising Claims
Conscious Consumer
Alternative Gift Registry
Earth 911
New American Dream

Foods
Soil Association
New American Dream
Environmental Defense Fund

Organic Foods
Organic Farming Research Foundation
Organic Consumers Association (OCA)
International Federation of Organic Agricultural Movements (IFOAM)
U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Organic Program (NOP)

In The Yard

Southern Nevada Water Authority
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Irrigation Association
American Water
Regional Water Providers Consortium
Oak Ridge National Laboratory
California Integrated Waste Management Board
Yard Care
How to Compost

At the Curb

National Institute of Environmental Health and Safety
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Appliances
Recycling Appliances and Electronics at the American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy
Appliance Trade In Programs: ARCA Inc., JACO Environmental and CSG

Reduce
New American Dream
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Reuse
New American Dream
Craigslist

Recycle
Department of Energy
Earth 911's recycling locator
National Recycling Coalition
Environmental Heath and Safety Online
Freecycle

At Work

Low Carbon IT Campaign
Green Conference Initiative
Consumer Electronics Association
ENERGY STAR
New American Dream
www.responsiblepurchasing.org
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
World Wildlife Fund
Business Guide for Reducing Solid Waste
eRideShare.com
Commuter Choice
Green Your...
World Resources Institute
Green Living Ideas
Greener Choices

Energy

Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE)
California Energy Commission Consumer Energy Center
Department of Energy
Energy Information Administration
Power Scorecard
Maryland Energy Administration
National Energy Technology Laboratory
Union of Concerned Scientists
Nuclear Energy Institute
DOE, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Biomass Program
DOE, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Hydropower Page
Idaho National Laboratory
American Wind Energy Association
Department of Energy, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Solar Power

Energy Saving Programs
Energy Star
California Energy Commission Consumer Energy Center
American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy
The Energy Detective (TED)
Power Cost Monitor

Do-it-Yourself Energy Audits
Home Energy Saver
Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE)
Energy Guide
Energy Star

Greenhouse Gases
Greenhouse Gas Equivalencies Calculator (EPA)