Understanding Energy

Below are links to informational pdfs to help you understand the terms, products, and options available when your are building or upgrading your home. 

Building Energy's Understanding Energy series:

What is R-Value?- Explains the need insulation and talks about evaluating what insulation to choose while considering the R-value of it. 

The Department of Energy Provides an informational 44 Page Booklet to help provide energy saving tips for those throughout the United Sates. Below is a Table of contents and a link to download the book. It has many tips for both home owners, renters, and building owners. See below for further information. 

Department of Energy Informational Sheets:

Energy Savers PDF

Contents:

1 Save Energy and Money Today

2 Your Home’s Energy Use

4 Insulation and Sealing Air Leaks

10 Heating and Cooling

16 Water Heating

18 Windows

20 Lighting

22 Appliances

29 Home Office and Home Electronics

31 Driving and Car Maintenance

32 Renewable Energy

33 References