Web Resources—
Alternative Vehicles & Fuels
- GoGreenTube.com allows citizens to view and share videos about the environment, green technologies, news and products.Similiar to YouTube, registration for GoGreenTube is free and anyone may upload videos to share.
- Chris Schneider, Honda Motorwerks, posts the latest developments of Honda hybrid cars on his 4ahybrid.com website. Also on the website is Chris's contact information to set up a presentation on hybrid cars and technologies.
- The NAFTC at West Virginia University. Founded in 1992, the NAFTC is headquartered at West Virginia University and consists of National Training Centers (NTCs) spanning the country from New York to California.
Biomass
- Alliant Energy's generation portfolio includes nearly 600 megawatts from renewable and alternative energy sources.
- The Biomass Energy Conversion Facility (BECON), is a focal point for developing value-added products from Iowa's abundant biomass resources. It provides credible, firsthand information on biomass technologies to create fuels and chemicals as well as demonstrations of pilot-scale biomass conversion systems. Check out the Virtual Tour of the BECON facility and the excellent Chemicals and Fuels from Biomass Presentation.
- Don Wichert of Focus on Energy assesses The Economics of Farm Biogas Systems
Energy, Environment & Society
- International Energy Agency (IEA) publications
- Earthday Ecological Footprint Quiz
- Global Footprint Network Quiz
- U.S. Department of Energy, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
Hydrogen & Fuel Cells
- How to Build a Fuel Cell, presented by Matt D’Amato and Ken Lux, teaches high school and college faculty how to make a fuel cell with simple materials. This presentation also discusses how Matt D’Amato used his fuel cell materials learning object in the classroom
- The Fuel Cell Store offers a wide array of fuel cell and hydrogen energy technology products from around the world. The site includes many educational models and books
Photovoltaics & Solar Thermal
- Americans' opinions on use of Solar PV technology
- Solar Electric or Photovoltaic (PV) Systems: Niels Wolter, Focus on Energy, gives an overview of photovoltaic systems with an emphasis on economics and incentives
- Junior Solar Sprint is a competition open to 6th, 7th and 8th graders. Students build solar powered vehicles, individually or as a team, and race against other schools and teams
- Consumer's Guide to Buying a Solar Electric System in the Midwest This booklet is designed to guide consumers through the process of buying a solar electric system. It provides information on PV programs, incentives, and policies for Midwestern states
Wind
- American Wind Energy Association has many resources on their webpage including wind energy Powerpoint presentations and fact sheets in their Resource Library
- European Wind Energy Association includes the report Wind Force 12: A Blueprint to Achieve 12% of the World's Electricity from Wind Power by 2020
- Danish Wind Energy Association has many wind energy resources including the excellent Wind With Miller learning object
Also, check out the excellent presentations from the 2005 CERET Wind Workshop:
- Michael Vickerman, Windpower: An Essential Part of a Healthy Energy Diet
- Mick Sagrillo, How to Successfully Install a Home-Sized Wind System
- David Blecker, Mid-Size Wind Turbines—Wisconsin’s Emerging DG Market