The American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy has just updated its Consumer Guide to Home Energy, which “draws on the latest research on home performance and energy use, translating research findings into the practical steps consumers can take to cut their energy consumption.” The guide is offered for purchase, but you can also access highlights from it fro free online.

Categories covered include “How to Choose a Contractor” and “Appliance Recycling and Disposal Information.” Or, you can select an “end-use” to see a list of useful tips for saving energy and money, from categories like Ventilation, Water Heating, Cooking, Lighting, and Consumer Electronics.

The guide offers mostly practical advice, with an eye on the consumer’s finances:

“We take a balanced approach in recommending the best ways to save energy and money,” said Katie Ackerly, ACEEE Research Staff and co-author of the new edition. “The tips you find in the book are designed to benefit the consumer economically, improving overall satisfaction while reducing environmental impact.”

Now if only the ACEEE would adopt a similar philosophy to its name and shorten it—all those Es look like a sound effect for someone falling off a cliff.

“Consumer Guide to Home Energy Savings: Online Guide” [ACEEE]

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