Here you will find valuable information regarding all facets of energy conservation. Files are in .pdf file format and require the Adobe Acrobat Reader (free) get it here.
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Heating and cooling your home
Heating
ENERGY STAR Boilers (PDF 68 KB)
ENERGY STAR Furnaces (PDF 68 KB)
ENERGY STAR Heat Pumps (PDF 72 KB)
ENERGY STAR Programmable Thermostats (PDF 100 KB)
Automatic and Programmable Thermostats (PDF 74 KB)
HVAC Residential Heating and Cooling Loads Component Analysis (PDF 4.5 MB)
Cooling
Right-Sized Air Conditioners (PDF 76 KB)
ENERGY STAR Labeled Air Conditioners (PDF 68 KB)
Cooling Your Home with Fans and Ventilation (PDF 181 KB)
Cooling Your Home Naturally (PDF 160 KB)
Energy-Efficient Air Conditioning (PDF 233 KB)
Ducts
Duct Insulation (PDF 76 KB)
Duct Sealing (PDF 72 KB)
Locating Ducts Within Conditioned Space (PDF 80 KB)
Duct Sizing/Compact Ducts (PDF 72 KB)
Ventilation
Balanced Ventilation Systems (PDF 84 KB)
Exhaust Ventilation Systems (PDF 80 KB)
Supply Ventilation Systems (PDF 84 KB)
CFIS Ventilation (PDF 36 KB)
Geothermal
Geothermal Energy...Power from the Depths (PDF 480 KB)
Geothermal Heat Pumps (PDF 159 KB)
Geothermal Heat Pumps Make Sense for Homeowners (PDF 225 KB)
Environmental and Energy Benefits of Geothermal Heat Pumps (PDF 319 KB)
Solar
Concentrating Solar Power: Energy from Mirrors (PDF 23 KB)
A Consumer's Guide to Buying a Solar Electric System (PDF 721 KB)
Passive Solar Design for the Home (PDF 153 KB)
Solar Water Heating (PDF 235 KB)
Residential Solar Heating Collectors (PDF 160 KB)
Insulation
Increased Insulation (PDF 92 KB)
Loose-Fill Insulations (PDF 153 KB)
Value-Engineered Framing (PDF 180 KB)
Basement Insulation (PDF 192 KB)
Ceilings and Attics (PDF 144 KB)
Crawl Space (PDF 236 KB)
Slab Insulation (PDF 220 KB)
Wall Insulation (PDF 768 KB)
Attic Assess (PDF 148 KB)
Air Sealing the Building
DOE Air Seal (PDF 160 KB)
Air Sealing (PDF 88 KB)
Windows
High-Performance Windows(PDF 84 KB)
Advances in Glazing Materials for Windows (PDF 254 KB)
Energy-Efficient Windows (PDF 234 KB)
Water Heating
High-Efficiency Water Heating (PDF 80 KB)
Solar Water Heating (PDF 240 KB)
Energy Efficient Water Heating (PDF 215 KB)
Selecting a New Water Heater (PDF 150 KB)
Market Disposition of High-Efficiency Water Heating Equipment (PDF 24 KB)
Lighting
High-Efficiency Lighting (PDF 84 KB)
Energy-Efficient Lighting (PDF 233 KB)
CFL Fact Sheet (PDF 148 KB)
CFL Worksheet (PDF 160 KB)
The Promise of Solid State Lighting for General Illumination (PDF 342 KB)
Fast Fact Lighting (PDF 116 KB)
Energy Savings Potential of Solid State Lighting in General Lighting Applications (PDF 441 KB)
General Information
Buidling
Elements of an Energy-Efficient House (PDF 163 KB)
Landscaping for Energy Efficiency (PDF 590 KB)
Positioning Your Home for Higher Resale (PDF 132 KB)
Appreciating the Difference (PDF 32 KB)
Purchasing Energy Efficient Products
Energy-Efficient Appliances (PDF 72 KB)
A Guide to Making Energy-Smart Purchases (PDF 273 KB)
Conserving Energy
Learning About Saving Energy (For Young Scholars) (PDF 480 KB)
Learning About Saving Energy (PDF 88 KB)
Saving Energy with Electric Resistance Heating (PDF 249 KB)
Weatherize Your Home-Caulk and Weather Strip (PDF 229 KB)
Electricity Consumption by Small End Uses in Residential Buildings (PDF 453 KB)
Heat First - Fight Frost 1 (PDF 192 KB)
Heat First - Fight Frost 2 (PDF 208 KB)
More Tips on Weatherization (PDF 64 KB)
Indoor Air Quality
Combustion Safety
Combustion Safety (PDF 1.2 MB)
Stove Protocol (PDF 108 KB)
Mold
EPA - Mold (PDF 280 KB)
Mold Check (PDF 160 KB)
Mold Resource List (PDF 176 KB)
Mold Technical Bulliten (PDF 524 KB)
CO - Carbon Monoxide
CO Detector Information from CO Experts (PDF 456 KB)
Other Safety Concerns
EPA Radon (PDF 572 KB)
EPA Vermiculate (PDF 616 KB)
Indoor Air Quality in Schools (PDF 416 KB)
Improved Performance Protocol (PDF 752 KB)
What's Up with These Gas Prices?
Michigan Public Service Commission comments (PDF 580 KB)
Alert Higher Gas Cost (PDF 192 KB)
Link to Michigan Public Service Commission
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