What can I do?

Want to save on your utility bills and help reduce pollution and energy generation? Start at home. Priorities for energy-efficient building and our homeowner's guide for energy efficiency will direct you through the decision-making process.

Want some professional energy-efficiency advice? Find out about Energy Ratings. Do you want a certified energy rater to inspect your home and make recommendations for improvements? Examine our county by county list of energy raters. The rater can take measurements, inspect and test your home and provide you with a list of improvements. You may also get a list of local lenders who specialize in Energy Efficiency Mortgage (EEM) and the EPA Energy Star homes financing and mortgage programs.

Buying a new home? An ENERGY STAR Home will reduce heating, water heating and cooling energy use by 30% compared to typical new homes.

Experiencing mold and mildew or allergy symptoms at home? Our guide to healthy air quality at home may help you find some answers.

Priorities In order to understand what your priorities should be when designing a new home or retrofitting an existing home, it helps to examine where the heat comes from that must be removed by the air conditioning system.

Home Energy Ratings Home Energy Rating Systems provide a standardized evaluation of a home's energy efficiency and expected energy costs.  A home energy rating can qualify a home owner or home buyer for an energy efficient mortgage or an energy improvement mortgage.

Builder Programs A list of builder programs are organized from least to most efficient. FSEC works closely with several organizations including the Florida Department of Community Affairs, ENERGY STAR, and Building America. FSEC has also developed EnergyGauge, software which performs analysis of building energy use.

Indoor Air Quality Improving indoor air quality (IAQ) in your home may let you and your family breathe easier. There are some important steps you can take to maximize clean air in your home.

Better Windows In approaching the problem of selecting the right window and shade options for your residence, we have several information sources for you to choose from throughout this section of Better Windows.

FAQ's There have been a number of questions about Homes. Over the years a few question have become standard among many. Take a look and see if you're question has already been answered.