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ENERGY? WHAT DOES IT ALL MEAN?

Have you ever wondered how you use energy in your home? More basically, have you ever wondered about energy itself? The following is a review of the basics of energy and how we use it to heat and cool our homes. We will also look at some guidelines for saving energy. This is a brief summary of an extensive, complex subject. It is intended to offer a practical perspective, not a detailed analysis.

First, some definitions. These terms are often misused, so it's a good idea to start with the basics.

Energy? What does it all mean?



Energy? What does it all mean?

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Links to Useful Internet Sites

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National Safety Council - http://www.nsc.org/

U.S. Consumer Products Safety Commission - http://www.cpsc.gov/

National Lead Information Center - http://www.epa.gov/opptintr/lead

National Lead Service Providers Listing System- http://www.leadlisting.org/

National Association of Building Inspection Engineers - http://www.nabie.org/

Home Builder - http://www.homebuilder.com/

FEMA, flood hazard maps - http://www.fema.gov/nfip/fmapinfo.htm

ADA - http://www.usdoj.gov/crt/ada/adahom1.htm

ASTM, list of Standards - http://www.astm.org/

Class Action Suits - http://www.kinsella.com/

Topo maps, aerial photos - www.terraserver.com/home.asp

EPA's Map of Radon Zones - http://www.epa.gov/iaq/radon