Residential Energy Efficiency

Making your home or building as energy-efficient as possible is better for the environment, saves you money on utilities, increases resale appeal of your home, and increases the comfort level of your home.

The fact sheets below outline some energy-saving tips for your home. If you have additional questions about the energy saving tips below, please contact the Energy Center.

Air Conditioning

Lighting

Appliances

Moisture

Caulking and Weatherstripping

Space Heaters

Ducts

Residential Audit 

Heating

Ventilation

Heating Options

Water Heaters

Insulation

Water Usage

Landscaping

Windows

The Energy-Efficient Manufactured Home PDF booklet is primarily for manufactured home owners, although many of the energy-saving suggestions will be useful for renters as well.  The major part of the booklet deals with energy conservation, followed by a few solar options and remodeling and building addition ideas.   (requires Adobe Acrobat Reader)

 Other Sources of Information

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U.S. Dept. of Energy, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Network

A service provided through the U.S. Dept. of Energy, the Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Network (EREN) is a clearinghouse for energy efficiency and renewable energy information.

Consumer Energy Information: EERE Fact Sheets

AmerenUE's Web-Based Energy Savings Toolkit
Ameren UE Missouri electric and natural gas residential customers can analyze their bills, calculate the savings potential of energy efficient appliances and other improvements using the Energy Savings Toolkit available online. This project is part of the 2002 joint Missouri retail electric rate settlement.

Kansas City Power and Light Company's (KCPandL) Home Energy Analyzer
Kansas City Power and Light's Missouri residential customers can analyze their bills, calculate the savings potential of energy efficient appliances and other improvements and learn ways to reduce energy use through the Home Energy Analzyer available online. This project is part of Kansas City Power and Light's Comprehensive Energy Plan approved by the Missouri Public Service Commission July 28, 2005.

Home Energy Magazine

Home Energy Magazine is dedicated to providing energy-efficiency information. Their Web site features full text articles on residential energy efficient construction and remodeling.

Home Performance with ENERGY STAR
The Metropolitan Energy Center in Kansas City has launched the Home Performance with ENERGY STAR program that provides energy efficient home improvements to homeowners in Greater Kansas City.

Home Performance with ENERGY STAR Consumer Web site