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Biofuels (28) Both biodiesel and ethanol are clean, grow-your-own fuels that can be made from renewable, locally available resources, using simple equipment. These fuels are among a wide range of sustainable rural energy options. Hydrogen Cells (23) Hydrogen fuel cells produce electricity when hydrogen stored in a tank combines with the oxygen in the air leaving water as a byproduct. |
Solar (17) Solar power is energy for free. As we move aggessively away from dependence on foreign fossil fuels, sun power is a free alternative. Anything having to do with solar energy can be added here. Wind Power (43) Wind is free energy waiting to be tapped. As we look to become less dependent on non-renewable fossil fuels, wind is an excellent alternative. Anything having to do with wind power can be added here. |
Rural Futures : Energy Links
- Iowa Energy Center - Renewable Energy
- The Iowa Energy Center leads the state in providing accurate, usable information on wind, solar and biomass energy. The IEC has established some groundbreaking work in the renewable energy arena, including wind and solar resource maps for the entire state of Iowa, and the recent completion of the Biomass Energy CONversion (BECON) facility in Nevada.
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(Added: 28-Oct-2003 Hits: 358 Rating: 0 Votes: 0) Rate It - Alternative Fuels Data Center Home
- The Alternative Fuels Data Center is a one-stop shop for all your alternative fuel and vehicle information needs. This site has more than 3,000 documents in its database, an interactive fuel station mapping system, listings of available alternative fuel vehicles, links to related Web sites, and much more.
(Added: 3-Oct-2003 Hits: 158 Rating: 0 Votes: 0) Rate It - Anaerobic Digester | Barnyard Power |
- The popularity of bioenergy and other alternative fuels - especially manure, the most unglamorous fuel of all -- waxes and wanes with the price of energy. The equipment to turn animal waste into electrical power has been around for decades, and yet only about 30 American farms have taken the plunge (some 400 have done so in Europe). But now, with energy prices high again, manure is getting another look.
(Added: 25-Apr-2003 Hits: 163 Rating: 0 Votes: 0) Rate It - Bacteria-powered battery runs on sugar
- Scientists at the University of Massachusetts-Amherst have developed a battery that uses iron-breathing bacteria to eat the sugars in carbohydrates and turn them into electricity.
(Added: 7-Sep-2003 Hits: 161 Rating: 0 Votes: 0) Rate It - Certification and standards for Energy Practicioners
- The North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP) is a volunteer board of renewable energy stakeholder representatives.
NABCEP is working to develop national, voluntary standards and certifications for renewable energy professionals, beginning with certification for solar electric installers.
(Added: 8-Sep-2003 Hits: 164 Rating: 0 Votes: 0) Rate It - Database of State Incentives for Renewable Energy
- The Database of State Incentives for Renewable Energy (DSIRE) is a comprehensive source of information on state, local, utility, and selected federal incentives that promote renewable energy. To access information, use the menu or click on the maps.
(Added: 10-Sep-2003 Hits: 144 Rating: 0 Votes: 0) Rate It - Dept of Energy - Business Opportunities
- The Golden Field Office is an organization within the DoE's Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE), which works directly with industry, academia, states, and local governments to further development and commercialization of energy efficiency and renewable energy technologies. This site will assist organizations in conducting business with Golden. To access contracting and financial assistance opportunities, visit the Solicitations page.
(Added: 25-Sep-2003 Hits: 177 Rating: 0 Votes: 0) Rate It - Energy Savers: Tips on Saving Energy
- The typical U.S. family spends close to $1,300 a year on their home's utility bills. Unfortunately, much of it is wasted through poorly insulated windows and doors, among other problems. And electricity generated by fossil fuels for a single home puts more carbon dioxide into the air than two average cars. By using a few inexpensive energy-efficient measures, you can reduce your energy bills by 10% to 50% and, at the same time, help reduce air pollution.
(Added: 28-Oct-2003 Hits: 292 Rating: 9.00 Votes: 1) Rate It - EPA-Green Power Partnership
- The Green Power Partnership encourages organizations to use green power as a part of best-practice environmental management. On this website you will find information about green power, its benefits, green power leaders, and how to participate in the Partnership.
(Added: 17-Nov-2003 Hits: 151 Rating: 0 Votes: 0) Rate It - Geothermal Energy Books
- Here are a few good books to whet your appetite for information on geothermal energy. The most comprehensive guide to the hot springs of the northern Rockies and a good overview of mankind's long interaction with geothermal phenomena, are two books in this list.
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