ENERGY STAR^® ( www.energystar.gov )

The ENERGY STAR^® program is one of the best. ENERGY STAR offers businesses and consumers energy efficient solutions – helping to save money while protecting the environment for future generations.

For the home, ENERGY STAR:

• Labels energy-efficient products. Check out their Store Locator or just look for the ENERGY STAR label on products like clothes washers, TVs/VCRs, heating and cooling equipment, and more to save money on energy bills and help the environment at the same time!
• Labels energy-efficient new homes that provide increased comfort and quality while reducing costs. Find out how to start saving 30 percent per year on your energy bills.
• Offers home improvement tools so you can increase the comfort and energy efficiency of your home now.

GCSECA and its members are partners in the ENERGY STAR program. Check out the ENERGY STAR web site or contact one of the GCSECA members.

Energy Hog ( www.energyhogs.org )

Another web site to check out built with kids in mind is the Energy Hog site. Loaded with energy saving tips and games, this site is great place for students to learn about saving energy.

Touchstone Energy Home Energy Saver ( touchstoneenergy.cooperative.com )

The Home Energy Saver is designed to help consumers identify the best ways to save energy in their homes, and find the resources to make the savings happen. The Home Energy Saver quickly computes a home's energy use on-line based on methods developed at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory.

Touchstone Energy Kids Zone ( www.touchstoneenergykids.com )

This site has a wealth of energy related activities and is a cool place to learn about electricity, energy and electrical safety. There are fun games here and lots of information students can share with family and friends.