Helpful Links
Home Energy Score
This is a new, national effort to produce a "Miles per Gallon" type rating for single family homes which will allow consumers to compare the energy efficiency of individual houses. It has been piloted in 10 states in 2011 and 2012 and is being rolled out nationwide in 2013.
Video about Home Energy Score (US Department of Energy)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mfQzhb54BV0
Home Energy Score page
http://www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/residential/hes_index.html
Important State Links
Rebate and 0% interest financing details from New Jersey's Clean Energy Program
http://www.njcleanenergy.com/residential/programs/home-performance-energy-star/benefits-and-incentives
NJ Clean Energy
http://www.njcleanenergy.com
State of New Jersey Energy Master Plan
http://nj.gov/emp/
State of New Jersey Board of Public Utilities
http://www.state.nj.us/bpu/residential/
State of New Jersey Green Homes Office
http://www.state.nj.us/dca/hmfa/gho/links/
Important Federal Links
Energy Star
http://www.energystar.gov
Environmental Protection Agency
http://www.epa.gov/epahome/learn.htm#green
Data base of incentives for energy efficiency
http://www.dsireusa.org
US Dept of Energy
http://www.energysavers.gov
US Dept of Energy New Jersey Energy Statistics
http://apps1.eere.energy.gov/states/energy_statistics.cfm/state=NJ
US Dept of Energy Weatherization Assistance Program (New Jersey)
http://apps1.eere.energy.gov/weatherization/state_activities_detail.cfm/state_abbr=nj
US Dept of Housing & Urban Development: Make Your Home More Energy Efficient
http://www.hud.gov/local/nj/homeownership/energy.cfm
Other Links
Kinnelon Conserves - A Community Energy Reduction Initiative
http://www.kinnelonconserves.net
Guide to Green Mortgages / Energy Efficient Mortgages
http://www.mortgageloan.com/environment
