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Solar Power
 Websites presented in alphabetical order American Solar Energy Society (ASES) 
 Site of a national organization "dedicated to advancing the use of solar energy for the benefit of U.S. citizens and the global environment." See "Solar Guide" for "an introduction to solar energy technologies." http://www.ases.org/ Topics: Astronomy, Energy, Technology Last updated May 22, 2005 Clean Power Estimator
Site of the evaluation software program that provides "California residential and commercial electric customers a personalized estimate of the costs and benefits of investing in a photovoltaic (PV) solar or small wind electric generation system." From the California Energy Commission. http://www.consumerenergycenter.org/renewables/estimator/ Topics: California: Environment & Energy, Electrical Energy, Energy, Technology Last updated Aug 1, 2006 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, Washington State: Environment, Washington State: Home & Housing, Washington State: Plants, Water Last updated Oct 10, 2005 RoofRay
This website allows users to model roof solar arrays and determine monthly solar energy potential and perform a financial analysis of the system. The "Shedding Light" features nearby sample solar arrays entered in the system. A blog contains updates about features of the site, which was launched in August 2008. http://www.roofray.com/ Topics: Energy, Technology Last updated Aug 19, 2008 Solar and Wind Energy System Credit (SB17x2 Tax Credit)
"For taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2001, and before January 1, 2006, the California Personal Income Tax Law and the Corporation Tax Law allow a nonrefundable tax credit for certain approved solar or wind energy systems." This site provides an explanation of the credit, a sample credit worksheet, a fact sheet on the program, and links to appropriate forms from the Franchise Tax Board. From the California Energy Commission. http://www.consumerenergycenter.org/erprebate/tax_credit.html Topics: California: Environment & Energy, California: Government, California: Home & Housing, California: Law, California: Technology, Electrical Energy, Energy, Tax Filing Season, Technology Last updated Mar 23, 2006 The Solar Cooking Archive
A sizable collection of resources about marshaling the sun's heat for the specific purpose of cooking. Chefs can find easy-to-build designs for energy efficient solar cookers and a directory of manufacturers of ready-made ovens. There is a model alternative energy science project, a bibliography of cookbooks and technical handbooks, a searchable discussion group, and articles reporting on the use and benefits of off the grid solar cooking and water pasteurization in developing nations worldwide. http://www.solarcooking.org/ Topics: Astronomy, Energy, Recipes & Food Preparation, Technology, Water Last updated Aug 25, 2004 Toward a Just and Sustainable Solar Energy Industry
"In January 2009, Silicon Valley Toxics Coalition (SVTC) released their report documenting and analyzing the environmental and health hazards of solar panel systems. ... Read the report for more information about the health and safety concerns as well as recommendations for building a just and sustainable solar energy industry." Report covers "toxic materials used in manufacturing and the potential end-of-life disposal hazards" and expanding recycling technology. Opens directly into a PDF file. http://www.etoxics.org/site/DocServer/Silicon_Valley_Toxics_Coalition_-_Toward_a_Just_and_Sust.pdf?docID=821 Topics: Energy Last updated Jan 22, 2009 |
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