Residential Sector
Learn how you can save money, energy and the environment
Did you know the average household could cut a third – or even half – of its current energy bill by switching to energy-efficient appliances, equipment and lighting, which use less energy than standard products? Browse the resources below to learn how you can save money, energy and the environment!
Energy News
SolarCity Expands No-Money-Down SolarLease to Majority of Its California Service Area
SolarCity Offers San Jose Homeowners Solar-Leasing With No Money Down Through July 31
DOE Announces New ENERGY STAR Standards for Water Heaters and TV and Video Set-Top Boxes
California Grid Operator Releases Summer Assessment, Finds Supply Adequate in Most Scenarios
California Energy Commission Approves Updated Title 24 Efficiency Standards for Homes and Businesses
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Flex Your Power
Flex Your Power offers a number of tools and resources to help Residential visitors flex their power at home:
- Information to help you understand Energy Usage at Home and how to Upgrade Your Home for energy efficiency
- Stores that sell energy-saving appliances and products, free Rebates, Incentives & Services offered by your local utility and private organizations
- Product Guides with information about money and energy savings, and operation, maintenance and purchasing tips for more than 40 energy-efficient appliances and products
- A comprehensive Resource Library and hundreds of Energy-Saving Tips
Highlights
Home Remodeling Advice
ENERGY STAR shows you how to incorporate energy efficiency into common home remodeling projects. Visit the ENERGY STAR website.
Water Saver Home Tour (H20 House)
California Urban Water Conservation Council's H2O house is full of great ideas for water saving appliances around the house. Saving water is a key way to reduce energy use, since more than 19% of the energy used in California goes to water in one form or another. H2O House.
Online Tool Models Energy Savings from Renovation
This tool, developed by UCLA's Department of Architecture, allows homeowners to learn about their home's energy performance and the potential for energy savings from a host of energy-efficient design improvements, including wall insulation, roof coating and new windows. Home Energy Efficient Design.
Title 24 Guidebook for Homebuilders
The California Lighting Technology Center's guide reviews changes to the code, provides essential background information on new lighting technologies and gives builders examples of compliant designs for various applications in the home. Residential Lighting Design Guide (PDF, 1.3MB).
ToolBase Energy Efficiency Information
ToolBase Services is the housing industry's resource for technical information on building products, materials, new technologies, business management, and housing systems. Find new technologies that save you money and energy. Visit ToolBase.
