National Renewable Energy Laboratory

Learning About Renewable Energy

Renewable Energy for Homeowners

There are a number of renewable energy technologies that you can use in your home. Some are best incorporated in new homes when they are built. Others can easily be added to existing homes.

Technologies that are commercially available today include:

• Biofuels
• Geothermal direct use
• Geothermal heat pumps
• Passive solar heating and daylighting
• Photovoltaic (solar cell) systems
• Solar hot water systems
• Wind energy
• Wood heating (biomass energy heating)

More Information

U.S. Department of Energy Consumer's Guide
Features information on ways to use renewable energy and save energy in your home, your vehicle, and your workplace.

Green Power Network
Learn how to and if you can buy your electricity from renewable energy sources.

ENERGY STAR
Provides lists of energy-efficient products and new homes.