eXtension’s Home Energy Community of Practice: Providing Residential Energy Education for Consumers

Abstract

Consumers need credible, accurate, researched-based information to assist them in making wise energy choices. The eXtension Home Energy Community of Practice (CoP) was created in response to this need. The Home Energy CoP addresses the barrier of a lack of resources from reliable sources that consumers face when searching for and contemplating home energy improvements. The CoP focuses on providing energy education for lay and professional audiences utilizing the expertise and content provided by Cooperative Extension housing professionals across the country.

Key words:

• energy education
• residential energy
• energy conservation

Additional information

Notes on contributors

Sarah D. Kirby

Sarah D. Kirby (corresponding author) is Associate Professor and Housing Specialist, North Carolina State University, Raleigh.

Michael Goldschmidt

Michael Goldschmidt is State Housing and Environmental Design Extension Specialist, University of Missouri, Columbia.

Carl Pedersen

Carl Pedersen is Fisheries Specialist, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, Walker.

Laura Langham

Laura Langham is Extension Associate, North Carolina State University, Raleigh.