 Tax Credits, Grants, and Other Funding
Informational Resources
Cost Calculators
Energy and Waste Saving Tools
Educational Materials (K-12)
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| Tax Credits, Grants, and Other Funding: |
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 Federal Tax Credits |
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http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=tax_credits.tx_index |
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Everything from tax credits, to grants, to financing and more. |
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http://www1.eere.energy.gov/financing/consumers.html |
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Comprehensive source of information on state, local, utility, and federal incentives and policies that promote renewable energy and energy efficiency. |
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http://www.dsireusa.org |
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Federal consumer tax incentives. |
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http://www.energy.gov/taxbreaks.htm |
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A list of national, state and local sources for grants, tax credits, loans and other types of funding. |
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http://www.epa.gov/greenbuilding/tools/funding.htm |
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Grants and fellowship information. |
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http://www.epa.gov/epahome/grants.htm |
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| Informational Resources Top |
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Energy Star's comprehensive website for homeowners, businesses, congregations and more. |
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http://www.energystar.gov |
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DOE's comprehensive educational resource for homeowners. |
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http://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/residential/index.html |
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DOEs website with comprehensive educational resources for commercial and residential buildings. |
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http://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/ |
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Comprehensive resource for homeowners. |
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http://www.energysavers.gov |
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Comprehensive energy tatistics from the US government. |
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http://www.eia.doe.gov |
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Ratings of sustainable products. |
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http://www.goodguide.com/ |
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Cosmetic safety and product reviews. |
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http://www.cosmeticsdatabase.com/index.php?nothanks=1 |
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| Cost Calculators Top |
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General: |
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Many cost calculators for a variety of residential, commercial and industrial products. |
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http://www1.eere.energy.gov/calculators/ |
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Many cost calculators for a variety of residential and commercial products. |
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http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=bulk_purchasing.bus_purchasing |
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Lighting: |
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http://www.gelighting.com/na/business_lighting/education_resources/tools_software/toolkit/ |
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Solar PV: |
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http://www.nrel.gov/rredc/pvwatts/version2.html |
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http://pvcalc.com |
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Solar Thermal: |
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http://www.valentin.de/calculation/thermal/start/en |
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Wind: |
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http://www.nrel.gov/analysis/power_databook/calc_wind.php |
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Water: |
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http://ga.water.usgs.gov/edu/sc2.html |
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Geothermal: |
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http://www.geosunnrg.com/geothermal-cost-estimator/index.cfm?step1 |
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http://earthcomfort.com/yourhouse/calculator/detailed |
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Total Home Energy: |
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http://www.hes.lbl.gov/ |
| Energy and Waste Saving Tools Top |
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Home Energy Saver: More detailed DIY home energy assessment. |
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http://hes.lbl.gov/ |
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Home Energy Yardstick: Less detailed home energy assessment.
www.greenprodirectory.com/diyhomeenergyaudit
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Carbon Footprint Calculator:
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www.greenprodirectory.com/index/footprintcalculator |
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| Educational Materials (K-12): Top |
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Energy Star's interactive tool for kids. Also has information for parents and teachers. |
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http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=kids.kids_index |
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Another interactive tool for kids. Also has information for teachers. |
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http://www.energyhog.org/childrens.htm |
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Resources for teachers and students. |
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http://getenergysmart.org/EnergyEducation/Default.aspx |
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Resources for students. |
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http://ase.org/section/_audience/consumers/kids |
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Hands on home energy audit lesson for students. |
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http://ase.org/uploaded_files/educatorlessonplans/audit.pdf |
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Comprehensive Teacher and Student Resources |
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http://tonto.eia.doe.gov/kids/ |
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K-12 Lesson Plans and Activities |
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http://www1.eere.energy.gov/education/lessonplans/default.aspx |
