Southwest Energy Efficiency Project

Consumer Tips

There are many actions that consumers in the Southwest can take to increase energy efficiency and lower their energy bills. The following web sites provide information on what can be done to cut energy waste in homes, vehicles, and workplaces, as well as access to other resources.

The U.S. Department of Energy has updated its “Energy Savers: Tips on Saving Energy & Money at Home” brochure and website, providing the latest and greatest tips on ways to save energy at home. The site includes quick, easy tips to save energy, as well as tips for long-term energy savings.
The American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy's "Consumer Guide to Home Energy Savings" site. Includes lists of top-rated products, home energy checklist, and ordering information for this highly regarded handbook
SWEEP has developed a resource page dedicated to hybrid electric vehicles, for those looking to save money and gasoline in their choice of an automobile. SWEEP’s Hybrid Electric Vehicles Resource Page includes information on top-rated hybrid models, news about hybrid and other fuel-efficient vehicles, information on government tax incentives for the purchase of a hybrid, and answers to frequently-asked-questions.
The Alliance to Save Energy's "Power Smart" home energy booklet site. Includes tips on saving energy in the home, checklists, and links to other resources.
The Alliance to Save Energy's "Home Energy Checkup" web-based tool. An interactive scorecard for cutting your home's energy bill--find out how much your energy bill would drop as energy efficiency measures are selected.
Colorado's ColoradoEnergy.org is a comprehensive energy information site for the state of Colorado, but it also includes a Home Energy Checklist, an Energy Action Guide, and a commercial green guide called Stay in the Black by Being Green, along with links to many other sources of energy information.
The U.S. EPA and Department of Energy's Energy Star Products web site. Lists Energy Star appliances, heating and cooling equipment, lighting products, office equipment, windows, and more.
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory's "Home Energy Saver" tool. A web-based do-it-yourself home energy audit.

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Last Updated: 01/28/2008