Energy Use

With climbing energy costs, individuals and businesses have become more concerned about the use of energy and conserving energy. Expenditures for energy can be lowered through the use of energy efficient processes, alternative options, and utilizing under-appreciated sources of energy as well as energy-saving ideas.

• Energy Facts from Michigan State University Extension
  Bulletins and articles related to curbing energy costs. Information covers energy management, appliances, furnaces, hot water heaters, insulation, windows, wood heat and other links.
  
• Energy Wise
  List of tips from DTE Energy to lower home heating costs.
  
• A Consumer's Guide to Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy: Your Home
  A guide prepared by the U.S. Department of Energy to save energy and reduce utility bills in your house or apartment.
  
• Smart Energy Living 
  Information about using energy wisely written by the Colorado Energy Science Center.  Inludes an Energy Bill Analysis Tool.
  
• Consumers
  A guide for consumers with energy efficient tips and resources - part of the Alliance to Save Energy website.
  
• A Sourcebook for Green and Sustainable Building
  The Sourcebook was developed by the Austin Green Building Program to foster the implementation of environmentally responsible practices in homebuilding.
  
• Clean Energy
  An EPA guide to reduce the environmental impacts of energy use.
  
• Consumer Guide to Home Energy Savings: Condensed Online Version
  This guide has tips on energy from the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy.
  
• Energy Star Website
  Presents many ideas on how to use energy and protect the environment - EPA and U.S. Department of Energy.
  
• Energy Office of Michigan
  Source of informamtion about efficient energy use and the State's activities to encourage the use of new technologies and alternative fuels in buildings.
  
• Washtenaw County Weatherization Program
  The Weatherization Program is a federal program that provides free home improvements associated with energy savings to low income residents of Michigan.

For more information, please contact the MSU Extension Office at (734) 997-1678.