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Videos  

Welcome to Get a Head Start on Energy! We hope you will enjoy your experience in these video modules. We have included a variety of content topics, learning experiences and activities to make the experience interesting and easy, and to encourage interest and involvement of the participants.

Some of the chapters below include presentations explaining the Get a Head Start on Energy for facilitators or trainers interested in using the curriculum.

To to learn about the program in more detail contact Dr. Shirley Niemeyer, UNL extension specialist, 402.472.6319; e-mail Shirley.

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Introduction I
http://connect.extension.iastate.edu/p65906239
(introduction, July 22, 2010)

Introduction I
Introduction II Introduction II

Budgeting for Energy Costs
http://connect.extension.iastate.edu/p65906239
(module 1, July 22, 2010)

Budgeting for Energy Costs
Your Monthly Income and Expenses Your Monthly Income and Expenses
Household Budgets Household Budgets
What are Your Energy Costs? What are Your Energy Costs?
Understanding Your Utility Costs Understanding Your Utility Costs
Contacting Your Utilities Contacting Your Utilities

Energy Efficiency
http://connect.extension.iastate.edu/p74967145 (module 2, July 29, 2010)

Energy Efficiency
Weatherization Weatherization
Caulking Caulking
Insulation Insulation
Windows and Doors Windows and Doors
Lighting Lighting
Electronics Electronics
Appliances Appliances
Water Water
10 Energy Efficiency Tips 10 Energy Efficiency Tips

Keeping Your Home Healthy and Safe
http://connect.extension.iastate.edu/p35563671
(module 3, August 5, 2010)

Keeping Your Home Healthy and Safe
Fire Safety Fire Safety

Finding an Energy-Efficient Home
http://connect.extension.iastate.edu/p35563671 (module 4, August 5, 2010)

Finding an Energy-Efficient Home

Energy Resources
http://connect.extension.iastate.edu/p35563671
(module 5, August 5, 2010)

Energy Resources

Kids Can Save Energy, Too
http://connect.extension.iastate.edu/p54511299
(module 6, August 12, 2010)

Kids Can Save Energy, Too
Recycling Recycling
Walking and Biking Walking and Biking

Communication for Problem-Solving
http://connect.extension.iastate.edu/p54511299
(module 7, August 12, 2010)

Communication for Problem-Solving
Effective Communication Effective Communication
Summary Summary
Web Resources

Alliance to Save Energy

Energy Conservation by EARTH

Energy Star Energy-Efficient Appliances (also includes a link to the Home Improvement Tool to do your own energy audit)
Miscellaneous Energy Publications
National Fuel Funds Network Resources
Nebraska Public Power District, www.nppd.com
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension
Weatherization Assistance
Weatherization Assistance Local Contacts
Website directory for energy-related information