Home energy efficiency is using less energy for heating, cooling, and other tasks by making improvements inside and outside your home. These improvements lead to lower bills, help make your home more comfortable and reduced environmental impacts.
There are many ways to improve your homes energy efficiency. Some improvements are inexpensive and may be implemented easily. Some may only take a minute or two of your time and will positively impact your wallet, and the environment. Learn more about steps you can take to do it yourself, or improvements that may required a qualified professional. The information below is made possible by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), the ENERGY STAR® program and other agencies.
General Information
- Building Energy Codes Program - DOE
- Cost Savings Calculators - PUB2964
- Efficient Home Design - ENERGY STAR®
- Energy Saver - DOE
- Service and Product Provider Directory - ENERGY STAR®
- Home Energy Checklist - DOE
- Home Performance Assessment - ENERGY STAR®
- Saving Energy and Money with Building Energy Codes in the United States - DOE
- Show-Me Green Sales Tax Holiday - Missouri Department of Revenue
- Summer Cooling Tips - PUB2842
- Winter Heating Cost Information and Heating Tips - PUB2843
- Tax Credits and Rebates - DOE
Specific Improvements
- A Guide to Energy-Efficient Heating and Cooling - ENERGY STAR®
- Appliances and Electronics - DOE
- Central Air Conditioning - DOE
- Consumer Guide to Energy-Efficient Lighting - DOE
- Duct Sealing - ENERGY STAR®
- Energy-Efficient Landscaping - DOE
- Energy-Efficient Products - ENERGY STAR®
- Geothermal Heat Pumps - DOE
- Guide to Home Ventilation - DOE
- Home Heating Systems - DOE
- Homeowner's Guide to Solar - DOE
- Insulation - DOE
- Moisture Control - DOE
- Purchasing Energy-Efficient Light Bulbs - DOE
- Selecting a New Water Heater - DOE
- Small Space Heaters - DOE
- Small Wind Economics - Windustry
- Solar Energy Contacts - PUB2841
- Whole-House Ventilation - DOE
- Update or Replace Windows - DOE