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Energy consumption and energy saving appliance information.

Energy Conservation Sites
Home Energy Saver Audit/Calculator http://hes.lbl.gov/	A Do-It-Yourself home energy audit Fill in details on your home location, size, construction, etc. The calculator estimates your current energy use, makes recommendations on changes and estimates the cost saving and pollution benefits.
Energy Savers from DOE EERE site www.eere.energy.gov/consumerinfo/energy_savers/	"Energy Savers" for home owners (insulation, appliances, lighting, ...) energy saving advice.
Energy Star http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=home.index	Energy ratings and energy use for appliances. Energy advice and online audit for homes. Energy star appliances and homes.
American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy http://www.aceee.org/Consumer/consumer.htm	Most energy efficient appliances of all types. Energy saving tips and information.
GAMA -- An Association of Equipment Manufactuers www.gamanet.org	This site provides energy efficiency ratings for hundreds of furnaces and water heaters.
Energy Savings Calculators
Infinite Power www.infinitepower.org/calculators.htm	A good calculator for calculating the cost saving for installing a solar hot water heater.
Furnaces
Heating System Efficiency Furnace Efic	Efficiency for various types of heating systems and fuels.
Refrigeration
Optimum Refrigeration Temperatures for Foods http://www.glacierbay.com/Foodstoretemp.asp	Chart compiled by Glacier Bay Inc provides ideal short and long term storage temperatures for various foods.