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These resources offer a whole range of information on alternative energy for the intellectually curious. Have fun!

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 (http://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 (http://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 (http://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 (http://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 (http://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.

  • National Renewable Energy Laboratory (http://www.nrel.gov) - NREL is a government funded agency dedicated to the research and development of renewable energy resources. This website contains excellent introductory information on available renewable energy resources.

  • U.S. Department of Energy (http://www.doe.gov/forconsumers.htm) - From the science and technology behind energy use to the sources of energy we use today this site covers a fair amount of ground for the anyone committed to energy literacy.

  • The Energy Atlas (http://www.energyatlas.org) - Although primarily useful for those of us who live in the Western half of the United States, this resource is a fantastic graphical representation of the best locations for renewable energy installations.

  • 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 (http://www.rff.org) - Offers news, policy assessments and policy commentary on national and global renewable energy issues.

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