Top 10 Energy Websites
- National Renewable Energy Laboratory (http://www.nrel.gov/) - NREL is a government funded agency dedicated to the research and development of renewable energy resources. This website contains excellent introductory information on available renewable energy resources.
- Fueleconomy.gov (http://www.fueleconomy.gov) - In the market for a new or used vehicle? This site has a wealth of information about fuel efficiency and vehicle emissions and even ranks best in class vehicles.
- U.S. Department of Energy (http://www.doe.gov/forconsumers.htm) - From the science and technology behind energy use to the sources of energy we use today this site covers a fair amount of ground for the anyone committed to energy literacy.
- The Energy Atlas (http://www.energyatlas.org) - Although primarily useful for those of us who live in the Western half of the United States, this resource is a fantastic graphical representation of the best locations for renewable energy installations.
- The American Council for Energy Efficiency (http://www.aceee.org/consumer/consumer.htm) - ACEEE provides tips on how to save energy at your home, driving efficiency pointers, and a look-up for federal and state tax incentives.
- Home Power (http://www.homepower.com) - Disclaimer - this is the website of a for-profit magazine, but it provides valuable information for home owners on a number of ways they can improve energy efficiency and displace energy use with renewable resources.
- Home Energy Saver (http://hes.lbl.gov) - This website provides a location- specific questionnaire that allows users to find the best ways to save energy in their homes.
- Energy Hog (http://www.energyhog.org) - Provides a fun, interactive interface for adults or children to learn more about energy efficiency.
- Energy Information Administration (http://www.eia.doe.gov) - A statistical energy clearinghouse provided by the U.S. Department of Energy that contains a wealth of information on the production, price, and consumption of both fossil fuel and renewable resources. A must-visit for those who wish to dig deeper into the facts and figures behind our energy use.
- International Energy Agency (http://www.iea.org) - Another great website for those interested in the statistical figures behind oil use, this time at an international level. This quasi-governmental site also generates reports and comments on the worldwide energy outlook.
