- U.S. Department of Energy - National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL)@
- Learn about National Renewable Energy Laboratory, the establishment for renewable energy and energy efficiency research and development. Sites include info on the laboratory, research, statistics, and projects on the institution based in Colorado.
- US DOE Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy@
- Browse sites about the United States Department of Energy´s Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy. Sites provide info on the offices, research, projects, and news on the institution with a mission to provide energy security, environmental quality, and economic vitality in public-private partnerships.
- Home Energy Saver
 - Give yourself an energy audit and find out how to save money in heating and cooling your home. - Energy Ideas Clearinghouse (EIC)
- Provides access to comprehensive and objective information, education, resources, and technical assistance for increasing energy efficiency.
- Energy Hog
- Become an official energy hog buster.
- Flex Your Power
- Consumer tips and energy saving ideas including understanding energy use at home and upgrading your home to be more energy efficient. From the California Energy Commission.
- Appliance Standards Awareness Project
- Dedicated to increasing awareness of and support for national appliance and equipment energy efficiency standards.
- European GreenLight Programme
- Objective is to reduce the energy consumption from lighting throughout Europe, thus reducing polluting emissions and limiting global warming.
- Energy Efficiency Technologies for Railways
- Database and evaluation for energy efficient technologies, measures, and projects for railways.
- Critical Mass Energy and Environment Program
- Addresses the fall out from energy deregulation in the U.S.
- Energy Star Program@
- Learn about the Energy Star Programme, a United States government initiative to promote energy efficient consumer products. Sites provide info on the programme, news, products, and solutions for homeowners to reduce air pollution.
- Oak Ridge National Laboratory Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Program
- Conducting research and development on sustainable energy resources that create a cleaner environment, a stronger economy, and a more secure energy future for the U.S.
 Ban the Bulb
- Campaign to save money and help the environment by using energy-efficient light bulbs. Includes a history of light bulbs and advice about energy efficiency.- Energy Savers: A Consumer Guide to Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
- From the U.S. Department of Energy.
- Smart Living
- Presents energy conservation tips for homeowners and tenants. From Energy Action Council of Toronto.
- Electricity Research Programme of the Swiss Federal Office of Energy
- Deals with the optimized utilisation of electricity from its production and distribution to its efficient application.
- Energy Efficiency Page
- U.S. Department of Energy site devoted to the discussion of energy efficiency and greenhouse gas analytical issues. Provides related reports, conference papers, data, and links to related sites.
- I Will Evolve
- Sierra Club information site on alternative fuel, renewable energy, and recent setbacks in energy policy.
- Energy Efficient Rehab Advisor
- Guidelines for conducting energy efficient housing rehabilitation and renovation projects for single family and multifamily housing.
- Earth 911: Energy Conservation
- Lists simple things that consumers, businesses, and children and teachers can do to help reduce energy consumption.
- Home Energy Checkup
- Guide to saving money and increasing comfort in the home while reducing energy use and pollution at the same time.
- Alternative Technology and Renewable Energy
- Features small scale green living projects which can be carried out inexpensively at home. Includes solar energy, wind power, rainwater harvesting, and grey water recycling.
- This Old House: Green
- Special section from the television show This Old House, providing resources on making houses more Earth-friendly.
- RoadMaps to Energy Efficiency
- Offers guides to retrofitting commercial properties, particularly tenant-occupied office buildings, to improve energy efficiency and reduce operating costs.
- 18Seconds.org
- 18Seconds is a campaign that encourages you to make the switch from conventional light bulbs to compact fluorescent lamps (CFL) to save money and to lower your impact on the environment.
- Automotive X PRIZE@
- Earth Hour (10)
- Learn about Earth Hour, the annual March event where cities across the globe go dark for one hour to bring attention to climate change. Find the official site from the WWF and local coverage of the event.
- WWF's Earth Hour@
- Consumer Reports: Energy-Saving Guide
- Consumer Reports guide on how to make your home and life more energy-efficient.
- Distributed Thermal Energies Technologies Project
- Works with industry and academia to develop advanced and environmentally sound technologies that use waste heat from onsite electricity production to power heating, ventilation, and cooling systems for buildings. National Renewable Energy Lab.
- Energy Consumers Edge
- Offers energy saving tips and articles and links to energy saving products.
- Energy Crossroads
- Directory of energy efficiency resources on the Web.
- Energy Savers: Tips on Saving Energy & Money at Home
- Ideas for every part of your home, including windows, appliances, insulation, and lighting. From the U.S. Department of Energy.
- Show Me The Green
- Offers comprehensive information on Canadian grants and rebates for making environmentally friendly home improvements.
- Sierra Club: Energy Saving Tips
- Offers energy saving tips and ideas for your home.
- Unscrew America
- Learn about the benefits of switching to energy-efficient CFL and LED lightbulbs as well as other energy-saving actions the average person can take.
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