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Green Homes Challenge: Additional Resources & Links

Resources for Energy Efficiency Improvements at Home

Maryland Home Performance with Energy Star
-- Resources and contractors for making your home more comfortable, durable and energy efficient.

Find a Certified Home Performance Contractor
-- Certified contractors serving Frederick County through the MD Home Performance program.
Leafkey.com Searchable Eco-Expert Registry
-- From appraisers and architects to solar system installers and weatherization.
Maryland Home Performance Rebate Program
-- Save 35 - 50% on home energy efficiency projects!
Tax Incentives Assistance Project for Residential Energy Efficiency Projects
-- Homeowners can qualify for a variety of federal tax credits by making home envelope improvements and heating and cooling upgrades, and by installing onsite renewable energy systems.
Watt Watchers Rebates and Home Performance Assessments
-- No-cost and reduced cost home Check-Ups and Comprehensive Audits, plus appliance rebates.
Maryland Home Energy Loan Program (MHELP)
-- Unsecured loans for energy efficiency home improvements.
Maryland Energy Administration
-- Provides funding and resources that help Marylanders save money while making smart energy-saving choices.
Maryland Clean Energy Center
-- Programs and incentives homeowners, businesses, solar installers, and more.
The Short List -- The Most Effective Actions U.S. Residents Can Take to Curb Climate Change
-- Article ranking the most energy saving actions--both no-cost actions and those requiring investment.
Summary Table of Short List Actions (based on article above)

Videos, DVDs, Books, etc.

Inspirational
Young Voices on Climate Change
-- This inspirational film series presents positive success stories of youth, ages 11 - 17, taking the lead in finding local solution related to reducing energy use and carbon emissions from their homes, schools and communities. The films document win-win scenarios. Creating less pollution and waste and saving money are in everyone's self-interest. Watch the trailer:

Green Living

Living with Ed
-- TV show on green living with Ed Begley, Jr.
Green Living Made Easy
-- Video with 6 minute Style Host Susan Doherty.

A Few Energy Saving Actions

Weekend Project: How to Insulate Your Hot Water Pipes
-- Let Passionate Pat show you how to do this low-cost energy saving project.
Insulate your Attic Hatch
-- An uninsulated attic hatch is like leaving a window open all year round. This is a quick, low cost solution.
Attic Pull-Down Stairs Insulation
-- Low Cost Purchase Option
Attic Pull-Down Stairs Insulation
-- Build-It-Yourself Option

Suggestions
Send suggestions for additional resources to Lisa Orr.

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