Alternative Energy Sources - Bio Mass
Resources
Biomass Research
 | Type: Article/Report - Powerpoints, videos and virtual tours - Research - Web site |
| Summary: Biomass is plant matter such as trees, grasses, agricultural crops or other biological material. It can be used as a solid fuel, or converted into liquid or gaseous forms, for the production of electric power, heat, chemicals, or fuels. By integrating a variet... |
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Energy Class
| Type: Article/Report |
| Summary: Antioch Community High School (Illinois) is making its own electricity, heating its own water and even selling electricity to a local utility. They are tapping into a nearby landfill. |
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Energy Information Sheets
| Type: Fact sheet - Web site |
| Summary: Energy Information fact sheets (30 as of October 2004) on a broad range of energy topics are provided. Each sheet has links to additional sources. Topics include oil prices, petroleum consumption, renewable energy, natural gas reserves, degree days and more. |
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Energy Savers Glossary
Federal Energy Management Program
| Type: Article/Report - Fact sheet - Manual/Handbook - Web site |
| Summary: FEMP provides recommendations on efficient equipment, new construction and retrofits, energy efficient operations and how to manage your utilities. It offers links for conferences, events, and a portal to EERE (Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy) for cons... |
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Fuels for Schools
| Type: Article/Report - Case Study - Powerpoints, videos and virtual tours - Recycled Products - Web site |
| Summary: Fuels for Schools is a partnership of several state and US Forest Services in the Western US who are combining resources to "promote and encourage the use of wood biomass as a renewable, natural resource to provide a clean, readily available energy source suit... |
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GIS Index of Maps
| Type: Web site |
| Summary: ESRI's GIS has developed maps for various resources and for specific projects. Maps include interactive maps and renewable energy atlas of the west for biomass, geothermal, solar and wind; solar maps and maps of federal energy management programs. |
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Learning about Renewable Energy & Energy Efficiency
| Type: Article/Report - Classroom Lessons - Fact sheet - Powerpoints, videos and virtual tours - School Projects - Web site |
| Summary: If you're wondering what renewable energy and energy efficiency are all about, you've come to the right place. Here you'll find the answers to these questions: What Is Renewable Energy? Why Is Renewable Energy Important? Why Is Energy Efficiency Important? The... |
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Midwest Renewable Energy Association
| Type: Classroom Lessons - Web site |
| Summary: The Midwest Renewable Energy Association is a nonprofit network for sharing ideas, resources, and information with individuals, businesses, and communities to promote a sustainable future through renewable energy and energy efficiency. MREA offers an energy fa... |
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National Renewable Energy Laboratory
| Type: Article/Report - BiblioResources (Books) - Classroom Lessons - Manual/Handbook - Web site |
| Summary: NREL provides maps, resources and much more as part of their effort to secure an energy future for the nation that is environmentally and economically sustainable. |
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SBIC
| Type: Article/Report - Case Study - Checklist - Fact sheet - Manual/Handbook - Web site |
| Summary: SBIC's mission is "to advance the design, affordability, energy performance, and environmental soundness of residential, institutional, and commercial buildings nationwide." This website and non-profit organization is dedicated to teaching and advocating for... |
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