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The Energy Efficiency Guide is a tool designed to help Tribes build their own energy efficiency guidelines according to Tribal values and capacities. Existing state codes and standards provide minimum guidelines for reducing energy use. Tribes often go beyond basic requirements, preferring higher standards. This tool will be updated with user feedback. Please let us know how we can improve this Guide.

Energy Efficiency Codes are drilled down by federal, individual state, and other nationally and internationally recognized institutions

Beyond Codes provide examples of how Tribes may improve and adapt on existing codes for their region

Energy Efficiency in Indian Country is a list of current energy efficiency projects taking place on Tribal land and/or with Tribal owned enterprises

Energy Efficiency Tools Assess and manage energy use. Includes energy audit guides and resources for facilities and homes.

Technical Assistance provide links to websites for additional information on energy efficiency

Funding may direct Tribes to potential funding sources for energy efficiency projects

Additional Resources include papers and studies that will help to clarify energy efficiency concepts
New energy-saving campaign emphasizes"The Power Is in Your Hands"
Consumers have the power to employ energy efficiency to lower their heating bills. Led by the Alliance to Save Energy (ASE) and the American Gas Association, the campaign brings together business, industry, utilities, trade associations, federal agencies, and community groups whose common goal is to reduce energy use in order to lower prices in the long run. See www.powerisinyourhands.org

"Energy Tab: Zero"
By Steve Raabe
Denver Post Staff Writer
(Denver Post Article - 10/22/05)

  • Boulder home built to produce more energy than it uses
  • EE changes add approx $175-$225 per month to mortgage
  • Saves energy bill of estimated $240 per month
read the article

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