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LINK OF THE MONTH

Home Heating Help
This unique and informative web site is by Dan Holohan, who is a writer with a passion for heating systems. This site is loaded with information about heating systems, both new and old. Check out the bulletin board called The Wall, where you can post questions and comments about any sort of heating system. Thousands of people visit The Wall each day and the heating professionals who participate on the Wall are very friendly and always willing to offer advice and opinions. And it's all free. To ask a question, you'll first have to open an account (it's free and quick). If you're seeking plain-English information about different types of heating systems, look in Systems. There's a huge amount of information there and it's all good. The Hot Tech Tips area contains hundreds of technical (but very readable) articles. Holohan's articles are well-written and humorous.

FEDERAL LINKS

Energy Star
This web site is sponsored by the Environmental Protection Agency, and contains a wealth of information on energy conservation. A section for children has links to other great web sites geared toward younger learners.

U.S. DOE Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
This site, by the Energy Information Administration, provides links to a number of web sites providing information on energy efficiency at home and at work.

U.S. Department of Energy
This site is an online library of information, providing tips and advice on energy efficiency for the home and business. It includes sections on buying new appliances, building for energy efficiency, and information on energy initiatives across the country. It also features KidzZone, a fun, interactive web site for children, and information on conducting your own home energy audit.

Energy Savers booklet on saving energy and money at home
From the U.S. Department of Energy, this booklet (in the form of a PDF here) provides numerous examples of how to save energy at home.

Energy Savers
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency & U.S. Department of Energy gives energy conversation ideas for homeowners, contractors and builders, and building managers. This site features information on everything from landscaping to renewable power.

STATE LINKS

New York Energy $mart
Brought to us by NYSERDA (the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority), this web site offers energy-saving tips and information on residential programs and Energy Star home appliances. It also provides information on finding contractors who offer Home Performance energy assessments.

Ask PSC
The NYS Public Service Commission presents information on green power, energy conservation, energy competition and competitive electric and natural gas suppliers.

WEB-BASED RESOURCES

Home Energy Saver
Conduct a do-it-yourself energy audit, and learn more about energy efficiency on this web site, sponsored by the Department of Energy and the Environmental Protection Agency.

CENTRAL HUDSON LINKS

More Than 100 Ways to Improve Your Electric Bill
This booklet, by Edison Electric Institute, outlines energy efficiency measures around the home and workplace.

Minimize your utility bill
This web page uses a diagram to help you zero in on ways to use energy wisely during the winter.

ENERGY EFFICIENCY INDUSTRY ORGANIZATIONS

Association of Energy Service Professionals

Energy Central

Northeast Energy Efficiency Partnerships