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Useful Information:

Homebuyer Education for first time homebuyers is available online at www.mgichome.com.  You will be able to print out the certificate upon completion of the free course.

Free Credit Report is available once per year from each of the 3 credit bureaus at www.annualcreditreport.com.   This free credit report does not contain your credit scores.

Credit Counseling is available at Consumer Credit Counseling Center of Northern Idaho, www.cccsnid.org.   They are located at 1113 Main Street in Lewiston, Idaho.  Telephone (208) 746-0127 or 1-800-556-0127

Palouse Habitat for Humanity builds houses in partnership with families that cannot otherwise afford their own home.  Partner families help to build their home with Palouse Habitat volunteers and then buy it at cost with a 0% interest mortgage held by Palouse Habitat for Humanity.  See their website for qualifications and to see if they are accepting applications at www.palousehabitat.org

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Educational Sites for Adults on Energy Efficiency, Conservation and Sustainability

  • Energy Hog
    An educational site on energy efficiency and conservation for adults.
  • Alliance to Save Energy
    A link to the Alliance to Save Energy which is a coalition of prominent business, government, environmental, and consumer leaders who promote the efficient use of energy worldwide to benefit consumers, the environment, economy, and national security. The Alliance is a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization.
  • Every Little Bit
    A site that is sponsored by Avista Utilities. This site offers valuable information and insight on energy efficiency, conservation, and energy rebates.
  • Go Green
    This web portal was launched in July 2008 to remind people to be mindful of and sensitive to the natural environment in our daily life. The main objective of the site is to increase the awareness of environmental issues that affect the future of the planet.
  • Green Living Tips
    A site that offers tips on how to live a greener more sustainable life.

Interactive and Educational Sites for Children on Energy Efficiency and Conservation

  • Energy Hog
    An educational site on energy efficiency and conservation for children K-8.

Whitman County Resources

  • Community Action Center of Whitman County
    A link to Whitman Counties local 501(c) 3 nonprofit organization that offer services ranging from emergency and transitional housing, food supplements, and energy assistance to early childhood development, legal referral, rental assistance, weatherization, home rehab and home purchase assistance; Whitman County Community Action Center fights to reduce poverty, build strong independent families, and a better community.
  • Northeast Washington Housing Solutions
    Northeast Washington Housing Solutions (NEWHS) provides homes for 4,365 households in five counties including Whitman County.

Whitman County Utilities

  • Avista Utilities
    A site which offers energy rebates for Avista customers and information on energy efficiency and conservation.
  • Clearwater Power Company
    A site which offers energy rebates for Clearwater Power customers and information on energy efficiency and conservation.
  • Inland Power and Light Company
    A site which offers energy rebates for Inland Power customers and information on energy efficiency and conservation.

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Government

  • ENERGY STAR
    ENERGY STAR is a joint program of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy helping us all save money and protect the environment through energy efficient products and practices.
  • U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
    A site that every future and current homeowner should look at. This site offers a wide range of services, helpful resources and information.