These resources offer a whole range of information on alternative energy for the intellectually curious. Have fun!
Websites:
General Consumer Resources
- American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy (http://www.aceee.org/consumer/) – Wonderful consumer database covering everything from home and cars to tax incentives.
- United States Department of Energy Green Power Network (www.eere.energy.gov/greenpower/) – This user friendly site brings multiple ways for the consumer to find out what alternative energy resources are available in their state.
- Green Energy Choice (www.greenenergychoice.com) – This website offers a broad range of information concerning alternative energy and green practices. You can calculate your energy uses, purchase energy offset credits, and learn about alternative energy providers in your area.
- Alliance to Save Energy (www.ase.org) – This website promotes energy efficiency as its chief goal, and lists great resources for consumers, business, policymakers, etc about how to achieve better efficiency.
- Energy Hog (www.energyhog.org) – Provides a fun, interactive interface for adults or children to learn more about energy efficiency.
- Get Energy Active (http://www.getenergyactive.org/) – While this site’s main focus is electricity, it offers ways to reduce your carbon footprint, and general consumer education tips.
General Energy News Resources
- Energy Information Administration (http://www.eia.doe.gov) – A statistical energy clearinghouse provided by the U.S. Department of Energy that contains a wealth of information on the production, price, and consumption of both fossil fuel and renewable resources. A must-visit for those who wish to dig deeper into the facts and figures behind our energy use.
- Green Energy News (www.green-energy-news.com) – Looking for a “green” newspaper? Think of this website as that resource; it boasts quick news stories focused solely on green energy, as well as posts of upcoming green events.
- International Energy Agency (http://www.iea.org) – Another great website for those interested in the statistical figures behind oil use, this time at an international level. This quasi-governmental site also generates reports and comments on the worldwide energy outlook.
- Association for the Study of Peak Oil and Gas (USA) (http://aspo-usa.com/) – This non-profit organization offers a wealth of information about America’s current energy paradigm and the state of oil as a resource. An excellent primer about our past and current energy trends in oil and gas.
- Energy Web (http://www.energyweb.net/default.asp) - Website containing categorized links to information about all energy sources, including news and organization listings
- Resources for the Future (www.rff.org) – Offers news, policy assessments and policy commentary on national and global renewable energy issues.
Climate & Environment
- U.S. Global Climate Change Research (http://www.usgcrp.gov/usgcrp/Library/nationalassessment/overview.htm) – Fabulous source of information, reports and facts pertaining to U.S. climate change
- Breathing Earth (www.breathingearth.net) – Graphically focuses on carbon emissions in real-time, combined with international birth and death rates and links to pollution.
- Climate Counts (http://www.climatecounts.org/) – Offers resources for the individual on how to incorporate sustainable living into their lifestyle.
