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Renewable and Alternative Energy
 Websites presented in alphabetical order Alternative Energy (AE): Human Power 
 Links to recent news about human energy sources. "Human kinetic energy can be transferred in a number of ways. Human energy is most commonly used to propel bicycles, but can also be used to generate electricity and power hand-crank tools. ... The articles on this page are about human kinetic energy and its many uses." Also includes links to related sites, many about human powered vehicles. From a site about alternative energy sources. http://www.alternative-energy-news.info/technology/human-powered/ Topics: Energy Last updated Feb 11, 2008 CleanPower.org
This organization of scientists, environmentalists, public interest advocates, and energy technology companies works to provide "global warming solutions for California and the West" by promoting "sustainable resources and nonpolluting technologies to meet the world's integral appetite for energy." Site features news, blog, reports, project descriptions, and more on topics such as California's climate policies, reducing coal use, and solar and wind energy. From the Center for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Technologies (CEERT). http://www.ceert.org/ Topics: Energy Last updated Jan 26, 2009 Energy Biosciences Institute (EBI)
Website for the "world's first research institution solely dedicated to the new field of energy bioscience ... [It] is initially focusing on the development of next-generation biofuels, but will also look into various applications of biology to the energy sector." Features presentations, a brief glossary, news bulletins, event listings, and background about the institute. A collaboration between the University of California, Berkeley, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, the University of Illinois, and BP. http://www.energybiosciencesinstitute.org/ Topics: Automobiles, Energy Last updated Dec 5, 2007 Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
"A gateway to hundreds of Web sites and thousands of online documents on energy efficiency and renewable energy," including information about buildings, transportation, industry, bioenergy, hydrogen, solar, wind, ocean, hydropower, and geothermal power. Features consumer information, an "energy lab" for children, and information about the various other programs of the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). Searchable. http://www.eere.energy.gov/ Topics: Astronomy, Electrical Energy, Energy, Technology Last updated Mar 26, 2005 Green-e: Renewable Electricity Program
This site describes the Green-e program, a voluntary certification of electricity companies selling energy comprised of at least 50% "Renewable Electricity Resources." Additionally, participants must increase the renewable components of their products by 5% each year for five years. The site also includes other requirements for certification, as well as reasons why consumers should switch to a "green" company and information on how to do so. http://www.green-e.org/ Topics: Electrical Energy, Energy, Physics Last updated Dec 12, 2000 Harvesting Clean Energy
Focusing on wind power, biomass power and fuel, solar power for watering stock, and geothermal heating, this site serves "as a clearinghouse for making energy projects happen in Washington [state], Oregon, Montana and Idaho." The site includes information about policies and incentives, questions and answers about alternative energy, and other resources for Northwest rural farmers and landowners. http://www.harvestcleanenergy.org Topics: Agriculture, Business, Electrical Energy, Energy, Home & Housing, Technology, Water Last updated Oct 10, 2005 Human Energy Harvesting: A Very Silly Idea
This September 2007 blog post describes some problems and issues associated with harnessing human kinetic energy and transferring it into electric energy. Includes links to related sites such as one describing how two graduate students "have proposed to extract energy from the motion of humans through public spaces such as train stations," and another about human-powered laptop computers. From the CNET News Blog. http://news.cnet.com/8301-10784_3-9779334-7.html Topics: Energy Last updated Aug 24, 2008 Minerals Management Service (MMS): Offshore Energy & Minerals Management
Material from the U.S. government about its management of "the mineral resources on 1.76 billion acres of the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS). The OCS is a significant source of oil and gas for the Nation's energy supply." Includes information on topics such as alternative energy programs, coastal impact, environmental assessment and monitoring, leasing (for Alaska, Gulf of Mexico, and Pacific regions), and more. From the Minerals Management Service, Department of the Interior. http://www.mms.gov/offshore/ Topics: Energy, Oil & Gas Last updated Jul 23, 2008 National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL)
NREL "is a leader in the U.S. Department of Energy's effort to secure an energy future for the nation that is environmentally and economically sustainable." It is "the nation's primary laboratory for renewable energy and energy efficiency R&D." The site features updates and publications about research and development programs in areas such as solar, wind, biomass, geothermal, and hydrogen and fuel cells. Also includes materials about applying technologies in building, transportation, and infrastructure. http://www.nrel.gov Topics: Energy Last updated Feb 21, 2006 Photovoltaics for Buildings: New Applications and Lessons Learned
Information about photovoltaics, or solar electricity, for residential and commercial buildings. Discusses the basics of a solar electricity system, how solar cells work, building design, technology, and financing and incentives. Includes featured projects and related resources. Opens directly into a PDF file. From the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL). http://www.nrel.gov/docs/fy02osti/32158.pdf Topics: Astronomy, Electrical Energy, Energy, Photograph Collections, Technology Last updated Dec 6, 2006 Renewable Resource Data Center
This U.S. Dept. of Energy-sponsored resource contains data relating to natural energy sources such as solar radiation, biomass, geothermal, and wind power. There's an illustrated glossary of alternative energy-related terms, and links to projects and information for students and teachers. Consumers preparing to install solar panels can estimate their savings by using the "PVWatts" link, which calculates the electricity produced by any photovoltaic solar system. http://rredc.nrel.gov/ Topics: Astronomy, Electrical Energy, Energy, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Technology Last updated May 30, 2001 Wind & Hydropower Technologies Program
This program exists to "improve wind energy technology so that it can generate competitive electricity in areas with lower wind resources, and to develop new, cost-effective, advanced hydropower technologies." Provides overviews of how wind power and hydropower works, and explores the history and advantages and disadvantages of each. Also features publications, photographs, and related links. From the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). http://www1.eere.energy.gov/windandhydro/ Topics: Electrical Energy, Energy, Technology Last updated Jul 16, 2006 Wind Energy and Wind Turbines: Danish Wind Industry Association
This searchable site presents information "on wind energy resources and wind turbine technology, meteorology, economics, research and development, and environmental aspects of renewable energy." History includes profiles of wind technology pioneers, notes on The Great California Wind Rush (early 1980s), and other developments. Reference includes tables, a discussion of Betz' Law , a bibliography, and a glossary. From the Danish Wind Industry Association. View in English, Danish, German, Spanish, and French. http://www.windpower.org/ Topics: Electrical Energy, Energy, History, Technology Last updated Apr 3, 2002 World Energy Council
The World Energy Council has a membership of over ninety countries and has a mission "to promote the sustainable supply and use of energy for the greatest benefit of all. The London-based organization has official consultative status with the United Nations." Its website features information about activities (such as a program on cleaner fossil fuels), and publications on energy policies and practices for countries around the world, energy efficiency, and related topics. http://www.worldenergy.org/ Topics: Energy Last updated Nov 17, 2008 |
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