Where should I start?
Tennessee Valley Authority.
Start simply: Take this online energy e-Valuation from the Tennessee Valley Authority and get a free energy conservation kit!
TVA will send you an energy conservation kit filled with items to help you save energy and reduce your electric bill.
You’ll also receive a customized energy report to help you understand where your home is wasting energy - and how you can fix those expensive leaks.
If you still can't get enough, check out all of their energy right solutions here.
Local links:
Memphis Light, Gas & Water
Check out MLGW's Baby Steps page and make a big impact by starting small.
Be sure to check out all of their energy saving tools. You can even start a Home eValuation from your computer.
Also, don't miss their ENERGYSmart Library. You can read about the tools that will help you the most and you can watch videos of home improvement techniques here.
If you're really serious about saving energy, sign up for an in-home evaluation by an MLGW professional. Here's the deal: it will cost you $150 up front, but that money is reimbursed to you if you spend at least that much making energy-saving home improvements. MLGW will also match 50% of the improvement cost up to $500 for certain upgrades or repairs.
You can also find out about the MLGW workshop program here. It's an hour and a half that will teach you the basics and allow even the advanced energy-savers among us to ask questions of the pros.
Sources you may know:
TLC - The Learning Channel
TLC features some great How-to's and gives you easy-to-understand explanations of energy-saving tactics. Check out their Green Living home to find articles that apply to you or take a look at the articles below that the SU sponsors found useful.
"5 Ways to Lower Your Heating Bills This Winter" by Maria Colenso
"How Leed Certification Works" by Tiffany Connors
"How Smart Windows Work" by Kevin Bonsor
"How to Save Money on Home Energy" by Zolton Cohen
Sources you may not know:
Shop online for a wide selection of energy saving light
and light fittings at low internet prices and fast home delivery.
Tips to help kids save energy from the U.S. Dept. of Energy. They're easy and fun, for children as well as the adult who needs to take baby steps into energy saving.
Check out Planet Green's articles on home energy use with this saved search. It will keep you up-to-date on all things green energy.
"10 Cheap Ways to Save Energy" from Peachy Green
Peachy Green is an energy-saving site that was founded by a group of friends with the common vision of sharing their knowledge, opinions and experiences on their personal journey to greenness. They welcome questions and suggestions, so feel free to talk back to them!
"365 Ways to Save Energy in 2010" from Carroll Energy Solutions
This article provides you with 365 ways you can save. And all you have to do is choose a few to get some real results. You can also search energy-saving tips by category, so it's easy to personalize your choices.