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The Department of Energy's Energy Saver website has a lot of information on saving energy and tips for home owners to make their homes more efficient. There is also an Energy Savers Booklet (PDF) that has some great tips too.
If you aren’t sure which type or size of efficient lighting is right for you, check out the Right Light Guide (PDF). This handy reference guide was developed for us by the Minnesota Clean Energy Resource Team (MnCERTs). For more information about clean energy resources, visit their website.
The Minnesota Department of Energy Resources has a publication on energy conservation called The Home Energy Guide (PDF). It offers practical information on ways to improve your home's performance, ranging from simple, no-cost behavior changes to more comprehensive energy-related investments. It includes tips that you can accomplish on your own, along with suggestions for choosing and working with a contractor for larger projects.
Another great website is the Energy Star website.
Energy Efficiency Tip for your Business (PDF)
We also need to conserve on our water consumption, so here are some Water Saving Tips (PDF)