Maintaining a Home        Energy Efficiency and Cost Savings

Find out how to make your home more energy-efficient and learn about alternate sources of home energy.

Efficient, Convenient Wood Heating
This is a short guide to the proper use of woodburning appliances in homes: what appliances to choose, how to operate them efficiently, what wood to burn, how to cut and store it, etc.

Insulating Your House
Choose the right insulation to reduce the amount of energy you use and to make your home more comfortable.

Photovoltaics (PVs)
Consumer information piece presenting information on solar electric (photovoltaic) systems for housing.

Setback Thermostats
There are many claims about the energy savings due to setback thermostats. This document quantifies the savings but also describes houses or conditions where setback thermostats are not recommended.

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