Energy Information
I) Web services
LBNL’s Home Energy Saver:http://hes.lbl.gov/consumer/
Google PowerMeter:
http://www.google.com/powermeter
Microsoft Hohm:
http://www.microsoft-hohm.com/
Cool California:
http://coolcalifornia.org/
Roof Savings Calculator:
http://www.roofcalc.com
II) Resources
DOE Building Technology Software Tools Library:http://apps1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/tools_directory/
Energy state-averages/statistics:
http://www.eia.doe.gov/
Solar Decathlon (competition for energy-efficient house designs):
http://www.solardecathlon.gov/
Infrared-reflective pigments for cool roofing study:
http://coolcolors.lbl.gov/
III) Tax/Rebate Incentives:
Database of State Incentives for Renewable Energy (DSIRE):http://www.dsireusa.org/
25C Energy Tax Credit (may expire Dec. '10):
http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=tax_credits.tx_index
http://www.energybuilder.com/IRS-Clarifies-Home-Owner-Energy-Tax-Credit.htm
HomeStar "cash for caulkers" (pending $6B rebate program):
http://www.efficiencyfirst.org/home-star/
http://www.homechannelnews.com/story.aspx?id=139087&menuid=267
IV) Articles
Tips for new homes:http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=new_homes.hm_index
DOE's Home Energy Score:
http://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/homeenergyscore/
EnergySmart Home Scale ranking (E-scale):
http://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/challenge/energysmart.html
NYTimes Energy Scoreboards article:
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/02/28/business/28novel.html?emc=eta1
LEED rating system:
http://www.usgbc.org/DisplayPage.aspx?CategoryID=19
Intel’s foray into the internet of things:
http://www.wired.com/epicenter/2010/04/why-intel-wants-to-get-into-energy/