Consumer Services Guide (CSG)
Consumer Services Guide (CSG) Edition
The Consumer Services Guide is searchable directory of resources which can help you with consumer problems and questions. There are multiple editions of the 'Guide', some which deal with specific issues such as housing or credit. The full directory, the Consumer Service Guide Edition, provides access to all the resources collected by Consumer Action.Records Found: 20
- Alliance to Save Energy
The Alliance to Save Energy offers consumers all the information they need to save money, increase comfort, and even reduce pollution through energy efficiency. -Cut your home utility bills — freeing money for other things. -Increase your comfort. -Reduce pollution and greenhouse gas emissions. -Increase national security. -Relax while energy-efficient technologies and products continue producing these benefits for you day after day, year after year. - Board for Geologists and Geophysicists
The Board for Geologists and Geophysicists examines and licenses Professional Geologists, Professional Geophysicists, Certified Engineering Geologists and Certified Hydrogeologists in California. The licensure process ensures the public that those individuals licensed and certified have met defined levels of education and experience. Licensed and certified individuals are expected to practice within the standards of the profession. In addition to licensing and regulating the geology and geophysics… - Bureau of Land Management - DOI
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), an agency within the U.S. Department of the Interior, administers 261 million surface acres of America's public lands, located primarily in 12 Western States. The BLM sustains the health, diversity, and productivity of the public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations. - California Department of Community Services and Development
The Department of Community Services and Development (CSD) administers and enhances energy and community services programs that result in an improved quality of life for the poor. Among others, the CSD administers the following programs: The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) provides financial assistance to low-income persons to offset the costs of heating and/or cooling dwellings, and provides installation of weatherization measures that increase… - Department of Energy (DOE)
The Department of Energy's overarching mission is to advance the national, economic and energy security of the United States; to promote scientific and technological innovation in support of that mission; and to ensure the environmental cleanup of the national nuclear weapons complex. The DOE has four strategic goals toward achieving the mission: 1. Defense Strategic Goal: To protect our national security by applying advanced science… - Department of the Interior (DOI)
The Department manages one of every five acres of land in the United States, providing opportunities for wilderness, wildlife protection, recreation, and resource development; We supply water for much of the West so that farmers can grow food and people can turn on their taps; We provide access to energy and minerals so that people can warm and cool their homes, and drive to their… - Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Clearinghouse, (DOE)
For information about conservation and renewable energy. - Energy Star Program, (EPA)
The ENERGY STAR label is awarded to products for the home and office that are highly energy efficient. Buying appliances, consumer electronics, lighting, heating and cooling equipment and their products that carry this label helps protect the environment and saves money as well. - Fish and Wildlife Service - DOI
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) is the Department of Interior's (DOI) Bureau charged with the mission to conserve, protect, and enhance fish, wildlife, and plants and other habitats for the American people. - Flex Your Power
Flex Your Power is California's statewide energy efficiency marketing and outreach campaign. Initiated in 2001, Flex Your Power is a partnership of California's utilities, residents, businesses, institutions, government agencies and nonprofit organizations working to save energy. The campaign includes retail promotions, a comprehensive website, an electronic newsletter, educational materials and advertising. - Geological Survey Service - DOI
Federal source for science about the Earth, its natural and living resources, natural hazards, and the environment. - ImproveNet
Helpful Energy Conservation Calculators: -Attic Insulation Calculator: Calculate energy savings with increased insulation. -Fuel Comparison: Compare heating costs using various fuels. -Thermostat Setback: Calculate fuel savings by adjusting your thermostat settings. -Window Air Conditioner Estimator: Size a room air conditioner. -Window Upgrade: Calculate energy savings with various window replacements. - Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Information, (EPA)
The IAQ is an easily accessible, central source of information on indoor air quality, created and supported by the EPA. - Landscape Architects Technical Committee
The Landscape Architects Technical Committee (LATC), under the purview of the California Architects Board (CAB), was created by the California Legislature to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the public by establishing standards for licensure and enforcing the laws and regulations that govern the practice of landscape architecture in California. It is one of the numerous boards, bureaus, commissions, and committees within the Department… - National Park Service - DOI
The NPS works with communities to preserve and care for neighborhood treasures. It also works with teachers to create unique opportunities for students to learn about history at the real places where events unfolded. - National Pesticide Information Center, (EPA)
A service that provides objective, science-based information about a wide variety of pesticide-related subjects, including: pesticide products, recognition and management of pesticide poisonings, toxicology, environmental chemistry. - Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, (DOE)
For inquiries about weatherization assistance. - Office of Scientific and Technical Information, (DOE)
OSTI's mission is to advance science and sustain technological creativity by making R&D findings available and useful to DOE researchers and the American people. Through our collections and services, we make the results of the Department's research available to scientists, researchers, and engineers in the DOE community and beyond; as well as academia, the international science community, and science attentive citizens. - Safe Drinking Water Hotline, (EPA)
The hotline answers questions on the Safe Drinking Water Act, rules and regulations, and consumer questions. - Toxic Substances Control Act Assistance Information Service Hotline (TSCA), (EPA)