For those considering making energy efficiency upgrades or installing renewable energy systems, this compilation of guides, toolkits, cost calculators and maps is made just for you. Visit our Energy Conservation and Efficiency Guide and Solar Energy Installation Guide below to check out the steps we suggest for making your own personalized clean energy plan. If you need additional information, more helpful resources can be found by searching the database below.
Install & Invest Resource Database
| Resource | Source and Description | Audience | Topic | Type | Additional Tags | File |
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| Lighting Your House |
A 2-page factsheet explaining the potential savings of switching to LED light bulbs in the home, with tips for selecting the right bulbs |
Factsheet |
 Download (774.68 KB) |
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| Indoor Air Quality |
This 3-page fact sheet provides introductory information on the main characteristics of indoor air quality. |
Factsheet |
Download (648.37 KB) |
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| How Do Wind Turbines Work? |
Learn more about the different types of wind turbines, and explore an interactive animation explaining the mechanics of wind turbines. |
General |
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| Housing & Energy |
A collection of resources related to healthy homes, indoor air quality, moisture control, weatherization, energy efficiency and more |
Report Factsheet Guide or Toolkit |
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| Homeowner's Guide to Solar Financing |
The Homeowner's Guide to Solar Financing is a 26-page booklet designed to introduce homeowners to leases, loans and PPAs for solar PV systems. |
Guide or Toolkit |
Download (9.99 MB) |
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| Home Energy Saver Energy Calculator |
The Home Energy Saver Energy Calculator is an interactive tool designed to help homeowners explore energy efficiency improvements personalized to the needs of their home and compare costs and savings for each potential upgrade. |
Tool or Calculator |
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| Home Energy DIY Guides |
Explore energy efficiency factsheets (many with Spanish translations), designed to help residents improve the comfort of their homes as well as reduce energy costs. |
Guide or Toolkit |
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| Home Efficiency Analysis Tool |
This interactive tool provides personalized project guides based on details of your home's size and construction. |
Tool or Calculator |
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| Guide for Renting and Creating Lower Cost, Energy Efficient Apartments and Homes |
This guide from NEEP includes a checklist for selecting energy efficient rental homes and tips for no- and low-cost improvements renters can make to improve comfort and to save energy and money. |
Factsheet Guide or Toolkit |
Download (8.76 MB) |
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| Green Tune-Up and Remodel ROI Charts |
Green and Save's return on investment charts calculate the payback of energy saving appliances and systems over traditional ones. |
Factsheet Tool or Calculator |