Helpful Products

Home Energy Saver: Do-It-Yourself Energy Audit Tool - The Home Energy Saver™ (HES) empowers homeowners and renters to save money, live better, and help the earth by reducing energy use in their homes. HES recommends energy-saving upgrades that are appropriate to the home and make sense for the home's climate and local energy prices. The money invested in these upgrades commonly earns "interest" in the form of energy bill savings, at an annual rate of 20% or more (see examples). HES also estimates the home's carbon footprint and shows how much it can be reduced. For professional users, we also offer HESpro and teachers and students can check out Energized Learning.

ENERGY STAR Home Energy Yardstick - What you need to know to get started.

• Your energy use and costs for the last year: You'll need your last 12 months of utility bills OR a 12-month summary statement from your utility company.
• Energy sources for your home: natural gas, electricity, fuel oil, propane and/or kerosene?
• The square footage of your home.

TED (The Energy Detective) - is a simple, yet extremely accurate, home energy monitor that allows you to see electricity usage in real-time. You no longer have to wait for the 'electricity bill surprise'! TED will accurately tell you what your bill is going to be long before the electric bill arrives. Meanwhile, you will learn more about conserving energy, saving money, and helping save the environment.

Blue Line Innovations - Start saving on your electricity bill right away with a PowerCost Monitor™. Supported by research and as seen on the Today Show and elsewhere, the PowerCost Monitor™ is easy to install, and has a large clear display. The device shows your electricity usage in real time, showing you which appliances are using the most energy, so you can make changes to save the most money on your power usage.

Kill A Watt-Hour Monitor - Electricity bill are rising. Now you can cut down on costs and find out what appliances are actually worth keeping plugged in. Simply connect these appliances to the Kill A Watt™, and it will assess how efficient they really are. Large LCD display will count consumption by the Killowatt-hour, same as your local utility. You can calculate your electrical expenses by the day, week, month, even an entire year. Also check the quality of your power by monitoring Voltage, Line Frequency, and Power Factor. Now you´ll know if it is time for a new refrigerator or if that old air conditioner is still saving you money. With the amazing Kill A Watt™ you´ll know “Watts” killing you.

Watts Up: Electricity Controllers - Initially test marketed in 1992, Electronic Educational Devices was incorporated in Denver, Colorado in April of 1997. Watts up? was first introduced to the education market, however, it wasn't long before several utility and energy services companies began to take notice. Hundreds of utility companies across the country now utilize Watts up?. Soon consumers found out about it, and that became a bigger market than the schools. More than ten years since it's inception, EED in addition now manufactures the Smart Circuit line of electricity controllers that actively reduce electricity consumption. Watts up? and Smart Circuits are now primarily sold for commercial applications.

Cut Your Energy Bills Now - A book that helps you find 150 smart ways to save money and make your home more comfortable and green - by Bruce Harley

Insulate & Weatherize - a book that is a complete do-it-yourself guide to home insulation and weatherization, engineer Bruce Harley offers solutions that will make your home more comfortable in all seasons. Using his troubleshooting advice, youll be able to identify the hidden energy wasters and moisture problems that can do serious damage in your home. Clear explanations, hundreds of photos, and detailed illustrations will guide you step by step through the process of upgrading both structures and systems. Implementing even a few of these sensible solutions can result in real savings in your energy bills - by Bruce Harley, CSG Technical Director