ENERGY

The issue of energy supply is one of the major global concerns that society faces today. The issue of energy relates to national security, environmental quality, economic vitality, and the future of our children. Much reliance is now placed on foreign sources of oil to supply the energy needs of the United States. Some believe this reliance is what has brought us into middle-east conflicts and war.

Society should now be concerned about enhancing energy efficiency and productivity while protecting our environment by bringing clean, reliable and affordable energy technologies to the marketplace, and making a difference in the everyday lives of Americans by enhancing their energy choices and their quality of life. Renewable sources of energy can help provide for our future energy needs by harnessing abundant, naturally occurring sources of energy with less impact on the environment than conventional sources. Advances in technology over the past 25 years have brought us great strides in lower costs, improved performance and competitiveness of renewable energy technologies. Today, electricity is being produced from the wind, the sun, the earth's heat and biomass in a variety of applications.

Energy Savers - U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy provides tips on saving energy and money in your home.

Home Energy Saver - The Home Energy Saver is designed to help consumers identify the best ways to save energy in their homes, and find the resources to make the savings happen. The Home Energy Saver was the first Internet-based tool for calculating energy use in residential buildings.

Energy 101 - This link provides a background on energy. The Union of Concerned Scientists takes a brief look at energy use today and through history, describe how various energy sources are harnessed and used, and examine the serious side effects from our country's heavy dependence on fossil fuels.

Energy Conservation for Business - Environmental leadership adds value to your bottom line and corporate reputation. Energy management is an important aspect of environmental management which will show healthy dividends for your business. ENERGY STAR has the strategies to make you a leader and set your organization apart.

Energy Efficiency Fact Sheets - U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy provides information about energy efficiency and renewable energy for your home or small business.

Interactive Evaluation Tools for Energy Consumption and Saving Energy - Links to interactive software and calculation tools that can help you evaluate your current energy consumption and provide suggestions for how you can save energy.

Energy Efficiency Consumer Resources - The Consumer Guide will help you find energy-saving products and show you how to use them most effectively. From light bulbs to furnaces, air conditioners to washing machines, windows to refrigerators, all are covered in this guide for consumers who care about the environment and about their budget.

American Council for Energy Efficiency Economy - The American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing energy efficiency as a means of promoting both economic prosperity and environmental protection.