The Environmental Protection Agency offers a variety of tools to help people make home improvements, find energy-efficient products, bring energy efficiency practices to work and their communities, and get tips on how to save energy, save money and fight global warming.

• ENERGY STAR Home Advisor

  Get customized recommendations on home improvement projects, make a plan to get started, and increase your household's energy efficiency and comfort.

• Home Energy Yardstick

  Compare your household's energy use to others across the country, get your score and recommendations improvement, and make your home improvements; come back in 12 months to see how much you've saved.

• ENERGY STAR At Home

  Take a room by room tour and learn what steps you can take to save energy, save money, and help protect our environment.

• ENERGY STAR At Work

  Take a tour of an office. See how you can help encourage changes in buildings to save energy where you work, shop, play and educate your children.

• Rebate Finder

  Find special offers in your city or state sponsored by ENERGY STAR partners, such as: sales tax exemptions or credits, rebates on qualified products, and recycling incentives.

• Tax Credits for Energy Efficiency

  Learn about tax credits available for purchasing energy-efficient products. Discover tax credits for home builders and tax deductions for commerical buildings. Read frequently asked questions.

• ENERGY STAR Kids

  Energy efficiency publications and activities for kids.

• ENERGY STAR Publications

  Guide to energy-efficient heating and cooling. Do-it-yourself guide to home sealing. Bring your green to work tip card.

Products that earn the ENERGY STAR prevent greenhouse gas emissions by meeting strict energy efficiency guidelines set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and U.S. Department of Energy.