Sense Home Energy Monitor
Real-time electricity monitoring for your home. Identifies individual device consumption and tracks trends over time.
Kill A Watt Electricity Monitor
Plug-in power meter showing exactly how much electricity any device uses. The simplest energy audit tool available.
Bluetti Portable Power Station
Portable solar power station for home backup and off-grid use. Pairs with foldable solar panels for energy independence.
Smart Home Energy Starter Pack
Smart plugs, LED bulbs, and a programmable thermostat. The entry-level smart home kit focused on energy savings.
EcoFlow Delta Pro Ultra
Whole-home battery backup. Solar-compatible. CES Innovation Award. Used in 140+ countries.
Enphase IQ Battery System
Modular home battery. Integrates with solar. Storm Guard feature. Expandable capacity.
Clean Energy Calc
Free calculators: solar ROI, EV vs gas comparison, home battery sizing, heat pump savings. 2026 EIA/NREL data.
Rewiring America IRA Savings Calculator
Calculate your household savings from US clean energy tax credits. Specific to your zip code and situation.
Heat Pump Comparison Tool (EnergySage)
Compare heat pump options for your home. Cost estimates, efficiency ratings, contractor matching.
Sense Solar
Home energy monitor that identifies individual appliance usage. Solar production tracking. Find energy waste.
Wool Dryer Balls
Replace disposable dryer sheets. Reduce drying time by 25%. Chemical-free. Last 1,000+ loads.
Blueland Cleaning Products
Refillable cleaning system. Tablet dissolves in reusable bottle. Eliminates single-use plastic.
EWG Healthy Living App
Environmental Working Group. Scan products for toxicity and environmental impact ratings.
LastObject LastSwab
Reusable cotton swab alternative. Silicone tips, carrying case, 1,000+ uses per unit.
The Gr0ve Collaborative
Sustainable household products subscription. Plastic-free, carbon-neutral shipping. Curated selections.
Emporia Vue Gen 2
Clamp-based home energy monitor measuring per-circuit consumption across up to 16 circuits. Smart plug integration, actual utility rate schedules for cost estimates, no subscription fees. The stronger workhorse recommendation over Sense for actionable energy savings.
LEED Green Associate
Entry-level green building credential from USGBC. $100 for students, $200 for members, $250 for non-members. Still appears in RFPs and job listings. Good starting point for understanding green building standards even if Passive House delivers more consistent performance.
Passive House / PHIUS
Performance-based building standard delivering more consistent operational energy efficiency than many LEED projects. Lower project certification fees. Practitioners increasingly recommend it for actual building performance over broader but less targeted LEED. Strong add for anyone planning a deep energy retrofit or new build.
DIY Solar Power Forum
Large community forum for off-grid and residential solar system design. Dedicated sections for RVs, cabins and 12V systems. Tens of thousands of posts with detailed Q&A on component sizing. Essential complement to YouTube for serious solar DIYers.
Green Building Advisor
High signal-to-noise Q&A forum for high-performance building. Particularly valuable for airtightness, insulation, windows and HVAC questions. Friendly culture, welcoming to newcomers. Much better than generic home-improvement forums for green building decisions.