Consumer Guide and Information:

As we all know, Global Warming is an issue that will have dire consequences for our environment and our way of life. If we don't act now to reduce carbon emissions and green house gasses our planet will never be the same.  The Department of Energy has compiled an excellent consumer's guide for energy efficiency, where you can learn great tricks and tips to cutting your carbon footprint.

                           Get the latest ideas, news and updates at the Energy Efficiency home page.   

                           http://www.eere.energy.gov/consumer/

                           http://www.energy.gov

For the Home or Apartment:

Learn easy ways that you can make your home more energy efficient, from improving your insulation, to buying renewable energy from your utility company, to newer more efficient appliances and technologies. Remember nearly 80% of green house gasses come from generating electricity for our homes and offices. 

                           http://www.eere.energy.gov/consumer/your_home/

                           http://www.eere.energy.gov/consumer/products_services/

For Transportation:

Learn about the most fuel efficient cars, how to make your vehicle more fuel efficient, and other suggestions below.  Keep your tires properly inflated, and better yet explore public transportation, or walking or biking to work as well.

http://www.eere.energy.gov/consumer/your_vehicle/

http://www.fueleconomy.gov/

http://www.sacrt.com/

For the Workplace:

You can make easy changes around your office or help to institute recycling, efficient lighting, and even money saving initiatives that make your company more "Green."

http://www.eere.energy.gov/consumer/your_workplace/

For Tomorrow:

Explore this link to learn more about renewable energy and energy solutions that are here today and others on the horizon. Learn how to make your home solar or wind powered, and how you can drive an alternative powered vehicle.

http://www.eere.energy.gov/consumer/renewable_energy/

For Your Information:

Explore the Department of Energy's informational database, from terms, to Consumer guides and publications, to energy and savings calculators that tell you just how valuable these ideas are, not only for the environment but for your pocket book too.

http://www.eere.energy.gov/consumer/information_resources/