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Energy efficiency in the home is a family matter. The appliances used, thermostat settings, insulation and occupant habits all play a role in the amount of energy used at home. The Iowa Energy Center offers the Home Series for everyday energy saving tips and is committed to supporting research and demonstration with practical residential energy efficiency impact.

Iowa Weatherization Challenge
Every winter Iowans prepare to face high home heating bills. Several statewide groups have come together to create the Iowa Weatherization Challenge. Local community organizations are being asked to recruit volunteers and seek donations to help weatherize homes for low-income families, the elderly and disabled individuals and others needing assistance in their community.

Home energy efficiency resources from the Alliance to Save Energy:
Quick Energy Tips
Home Energy Checkup and Audit

Tips on Saving Energy & Money at Home from the US Dept. of Energy
Energy Savers.

"Lower Energy Usage Without Sacrificing Comfort" from the
North American Insulation Manufacturers Association:
Simply Insulate

Iowa Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

Remodeling or adding on to your home?
Check out the Energy Efficient Rehab Advisor

Looking to replace old windows - or add new ones? The Efficient Windows Collaborative (EWC) offers a web tool to help choose the best window at: www.efficientwindows.org/

A series of nine practical guides that describe what the average homeowner can do to save energy is available online from the Rocky Mountain Institute.

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