Energy Conservation

Welcome to Pinellas County Extension’s Energy Conservation Web Pages! Here you will find information on how to make the best choices to improve your home’s energy efficiency, reduce your power bill and help protect the environment without sacrificing your comfort or lifestyle.
Get started by using the EnergyStar® calculators (right) then explore the many research-based resources in the categories listed below.

Finally, take part in Pinellas County Extension’s new Energy Efficiency Project and receive energy-saving materials that can save you hundreds of dollars a year on your energy costs.
The Power is Yours; you CAN make a difference!

Select a Topic Below to Learn More!

Heating & Cooling

Lighting, Windows & Appliances

Water & Energy

Incentives for Energy Efficiency

Starting from Scratch

Preventing Energy leaks

Green Buildings



• Commercial Horticulture
  • Licensing,
  • Classes/Events
  • FDACS CEU class search
• Families and Consumers
  • Financial Management,
  • Health and Nutrition,
  • Family Nutrition Program,
  • Food Service Professional,
  • Aging Well in Florida,
  • Classes/Events
• Lawn and Garden
  • Home Lawn and Garden,
  • Florida-Friendly Landscaping™,
  • Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ Community Outreach,
  • Master Gardener Volunteer Program,
  • Classes/Events
• Marine & Coastal
  • Marine Education at Weedon Island,
  • Climate Change,
  • Fishing and Boating,
  • Publications and Video,
  • Classes/Events
• Natural Resources
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  • Watershed Education,
  • Classes/Events
• Sustainable Living
  • Energy Conservation,
  • Green Business Partnership,
  • Sustainable Floridians^SM,
  • Green Building,
  • Sustainability Connections Film Series,
  • Solar Energy
  • Classes/Events
• 4-H Youth Development
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  • Event Calendar
• Urban Agriculture
  • Backyard Poultry,
  • Small Farms,
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