Conservation                        

Advice & Information
Efficient Products
Efficient Transportation
Recycling
Building
  
 
To our knowledge no one has established a compelling case for the concept of "use it or lose it" when it comes to energy consumption. Conservation could be a powerful tool in the quest for energy independence. Advances in building technology and appliance efficiencies now make conservation more effective than ever without penalty to quality of living. 		 


Individual Initiative
Web Additional Addresses Description
800 to 80 Kwh in four months N/A Ryan Ferris's family efforts to cut energy waste.
Green House N/A Climatologist's family efforts to reduce energy waste and greenhouse gas emissions - Audubon Magazine Online
Reducing Personal Computer Energy Consumption N/A Ryan Ferris's tips to reduce PC energy waste.
My Ecological Footprint N/A Quiz that rates your ecological footprint, much of which is based on energy consumption. Site includes comparisons between consumption and waste and the biosphere's capacity to support us. There are also tips on how to reduce one's consumption.
Our Conservation Tips N/A Our ongoing compilation of home and transportation energy conservation tips.

Washington
Web Additional Addresses Description
Seattle City Light N/A energy efficiency programs, services, and information
Washington State University energy program N/A Take a look at the Energy Tips link and the Energy Solutions page.
Northwest Energy Coalition N/A Reports on energy conservation; web links to conservation resources in the Northwest.

Oregon
Web Additional Addresses Description
State of Oregon Residential Energy Advice N/A energy efficiency programs, services, and information
Oregon Office of Energy N/A Energy saving tips.

Worldwide
Web Additional Addresses Description
Consumer Guide to Home Energy Savings N/A Home Energy Checklist for Action - American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy
Energy Quest N/A California Energy Commission energy education website for kids.
EPA Energy Star Home Improvement Toolbox N/A Evaluation of home energy efficiency and advice for improvements.

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