Energy
Are you looking for ways to save energy in your home or business? The University of Florida Extension Service has created in-depth publications that can help you find solutions to your energy challenges, reduce your bills and reduce your carbon footprint. Check out these publications on line at http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu or click on the topics below.
Living Green Series
The following flash-based presentations with voiceovers. For best quality, use headphones on your computer.
Incentives for Home Energy Improvements - Federal, State, Local and Utility Rebates for Homeowners
Green into Gold (Flash Presentation-Articulate)
- Federal Tax Credits (1 Hour, 11 minutes)
November 17, 2010 from Florida Alliance for Renewable Energy
Partial rebate funding passed by Legislature
Today in Tallahassee during a one day special session, the legislature voted to approve the use of $28.9 million in federal stimulus funding to be applied towards the solar rebate program backlog. It is expected that there will be no further funding towards the full outstanding backlog of over $52 million.
Read the bill - click here
Living Green Series: Water
(Flash Presentation-Articulate)
- Part I: Water Usage & Solutions (15mins)
- Part II: Indoor Water (13mins)
- Part III: Outdoor Water & Resources (14 mins)
Living Green Series: Energy
(Flash Presentation-Articulate)
- Part I - Energy Basics / Windows (23 mins)
- Part II - Air Conditioning (HVAC) & Water Heaters (23 mins)
- Part III - Appliances (17 mins)
- Part IV - Renewable Energy & Resources (34 mins)
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Energy Efficient Homes series
The following are publications on the UF/IFAS EDIS site. Printable versions are available in each link, as well.
- Energy Efficient Homes: Air Conditioning
- Energy Efficient Homes: Appliances in General
- Energy Efficient Homes: Ceiling Fans
- Energy Efficient Homes: Comparing Homes for Energy Efficiency
- Energy Efficient Homes: The Duct System
- Energy Efficient Homes: Easy Steps to Improving Your Home's Energy Efficiency
- Energy Efficient Homes: The Energy and Water Connection
- Energy Efficient Homes: ENERGY STAR Qualified Homes
- Energy Efficient Homes: Fluorescent Lighting
- Energy Efficient Homes: Green Certification Programs
- Energy Efficient Homes: Home Inspections
- Energy Efficient Homes: Incentive Programs for Energy Efficiency
- Energy Efficient Homes: Indoor Air Quality and Energy
- Energy Efficient Homes: An Introduction to Carbon Footprints
- Energy Efficient Homes: Introduction to LED Lighting
- Energy Efficient Homes: The Irrigation System
- Energy Efficient Homes: Landscaping
- Energy Efficient Homes: Laundry Area
- Energy Efficient Homes: Water Heaters
- Energy Efficient Homes: Windows and Skylights
- Carbon Cap & Trade
- The Carbon Challenge
- Caulking & Weather-Stripping
- Dishwashers
- House Design & Room Location
- Radiant Barriers
- Refrigerators & Freezers
- The Roof
- Swimming Pools
- Ventilation
- Whole-House Systems Approach to Energy Efficiency
Staff who work in this area:
JP Gellermann - Extension Agent, Growth Management
Dr. Maria Portelos-Rometo - Extension Agent, Family and Consumer Sciences
Mary King - Community Outreach Specialist, Family and Consumer Sciences
