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  VAMPIRE POWER  (UPDATED)   (Energy Article #98) 23-OCT-2007
  standby power article link; thumb of home electronics STOP WRITING MONTHLY CHECKS TO NOSFERATU
Vampire Power — Wasted Standby Power in Home Electronics and Appliances
 
  SOLAR FOR YOUR HOME   (Energy Article #182) 04-OCT-2007
  Home Solar Energy article link; thumb of solar panels BE A SUNSHINE SUPERMAN (OR WOMAN) — POWER YOUR HOME WITH SOLAR!
Home Solar Energy — Systems and Strategies
 
  GAS PRICES / PROTESTS   (Energy Article #180) 08-AUG-2007
  Protest Gas Prices article link; thumb of character from V for Vendetta “PAIN AT THE PUMP II—THE PROTESTING”
Will Expensive Fuel Eventually Cause Us To
Protest Gas Prices?
 
  GAS PRICES / ENERGY POLICY   (Energy Article #74) 05-AUG-2007
  High Gasoline Prices article link; thumb of gas pump OUR POLITICIANS SEEM TO HAVE A GAS PROBLEM
High Gasoline Prices — The Real Problem Lies Elsewhere
 
  TRULY SUSTAINABLE ENERGY SOLUTIONS   (Energy Article #172) 27-MAR-2007
  Peak Oil Solutions article link; thumb of concentrating solar arrays TRADING IN DINOSAUR POWER ON A BETTER MODEL
Peak Oil Solutions — Real Energy Solutions for Declining Energy Supplies
 
  PEAK OIL & ENVIRONMENT   (Energy Article #168) 30-JAN-2007
  Peak Oil and Environment article link; thumb of car with dirty exhaust WE’LL GO “DIRTY DANCING” BEFORE WE GO
“DANCING IN THE DARK”

Peak Oil and Environment  —
The Coming Environmental Impact
 
  ENERGY QUIZZES (UPDATED)   (Energy Article #3) 6-SEP-2007
  energy quiz page link; thumb of wind turbines YOU’LL HAVE TO TAKE A QUIZ IF YOU WANT TO SIT AT THE ENERGY BAR
Munch on a Handful of Energy Quizzes, Smarty Pants!
 
  PEAK OIL FAQ   (Energy Article #159) 16-MAY-2006
  thumb of graph; link for article, Peak Oil FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) THIS INFORMATION HAS BEEN APPROVED BY OUR BRAINY
FAQ-CHECKER

Peak Oil FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
 
  OIL SHALE   (Energy Article #148) 13-DEC-2005
  thumb of mountain with oil shale; link for environmental article, Can Oil Shale Save the U.S. and the World from Oil Shortages? A FAMOUS WESTERN LAST LINE:
“SHALE ... SHALE ... COME BACK!”

Can Oil Shale Save the U.S. and the World from
Oil Shortages?
 
  ENERGY PEAK AND RELOCALIZATION   (Energy Article #142) 20-SEP-2005
  thumb of oil refinery; link for environmental article, The Coming Energy Peak and the Need for Global Re-Localization THE THREE LAWS OF OUR ENERGY PEAK FUTURE:
LOCAL, LOCAL, LOCAL

The Coming Energy Peak and the Need for
Global Re-Localization
 
  PEAK OIL   (Energy Article #132) 14-JUN-2005
  thumb of oil rig; link for environmental article, Are High Gas Prices the First Sign of Peak Oil and Coming Shortages? HIGH GAS PRICES?   B-B-B-BABY, YOU AIN’T SEEN NOTHIN’ YET
Are High Gas Prices the First Sign of "Peak Oil" and Coming Shortages?
 
  OIL WARS — OR ADAPTATION?   (Energy Article #136) 12-JUL-2005
  thumb of world map; link for environmental article, Oil Wars or Adaptation - Two Options for Dealing with Peak Oil and Shortages THE CONQUERING FORCE PLANTED THE FLAG ON THE OIL PEAK
Oil Wars or Adaptation – Two Options for Dealing with Peak Oil and Shortages
 
  DIESEL VS. GASOLINE   (Energy Article #123) 12-APR-2005
  thumb image of oil refinery; link for environmental article, Is Diesel's Performance Superior Overall to That of Gasoline Power? VIN WAS THE DIESEL ENGINE OF THE PLOT VEHICLE
Is Diesel's Performance Superior Overall
to That of Gasoline Power?
 
  ENERGY / WIND POWER   (Energy Article #106) 14-DEC-2004
  photo of turbines thumb; link for environmental article, Wind Energy - Advantages, Cost, Potential, Statistics, and the Future THE WIND CRIES “MARY...”   AND “MORE WIND POWER!”
Wind Energy—Advantages, Cost, Potential, Statistics, and the Future
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  SAVE GAS, SAVE MONEY   (Energy Article #104) 30-NOV-2004
  graphic of gas pump; link for environmental article, How to Beat High Gas Prices UP AND UP IT GOES AND WHERE IT STOPS, NO ONE KNOWS!
How to Beat High Gas Prices
 
  BATTERIES / SAVE MONEY   (Energy Article #103) 23-NOV-2004
  graphic of batteries; link for environmental article, Are Rechargeable Batteries Worth It? Which Type is Best? TODAY’S TOY NEWS:  “ROBO-BEAR CONVICTED OF BATTERY”
Are Rechargeable Batteries Worth It? Which Type is Best?
 
  ENERGY POLICY - OIL & ELECTRICITY   (Energy Article #88) 31-AUG-2004
  thumbnail of hydrogen car; link for environmental article, Electricity, Foreign Oil, and Cars of the Future SUNDAY, SUNDAY, SUNDAY!  AT ENERGY POLICY RACEWAYS...!
Electricity, Foreign Oil, and Cars of the Future
 
  ENERGY / SAVE MONEY   (Energy Article - Special Edition) 06-JUL-2004
  graphic of fan; link for environmental article, Money-Saving Tips Related to Air Conditioning PRINT DOLLAR BILLS USING YOUR AIR CONDITIONER!
Money-Saving Tips Related to Air Conditioning
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  HOME SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEMS   (Energy Article #66) 06-MAY-2004
  picture of the sun; link for environmental article, Can A Home Solar Energy System Fit Your Budget? THE HOUSE OF THE RISING SUN POWER
Can A Home Solar Energy System Fit Your Budget?
 
  SOLAR POWER OVERVIEW   (Energy Article #65) 04-MAY-2004
  picture of solar array; link for environmental article, Types of Solar Power and How They Work “RAH” FOR RA!
Types of Solar Power and How They Work
 
  ALTERNATIVE ENERGY / POLLUTION REDUCTION   (Article #56) 01-APR-2004
  picture of atomic energy thing; link for environmental article, The Story on a New Pollution-Free Energy Source that is Also Cheap and Abundant JOULES WATT, BURNIE COLE & OTHER FICTIONAL ENERGY CHARACTERS
The Story on a New Pollution-Free Energy Source that is Also Cheap and Abundant
 
  ENERGY CONSERVATION & SAVING MONEY   (Energy Article #44) 19-FEB-2004
  picture of house in winter snow; link for environmental article, A Few Simple Ways to Save on Your Heating Bill ONLY A HEAVY SWEATER DOESN'T NEED A
HEAVY SWEATER IN WINTER

A Few Simple Ways to Save on Your Heating Bill
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  COAL POWER / COAL MINING   (Energy Article #27) 16-DEC-2003
  picture of explosion from coal mining, link for environmental article, The Downside of Coal Mining and Coal Power OLD KING COAL WAS A MERRY OLD SOUL...
AND A NASTY OLD SOUL HAD HE

The Downside of Coal Mining and Coal Power
  (pt 1 of 2)
 
  COAL POWER / COAL MINING   (Energy Article #28) 18-DEC-2003
  picture of strip mine, link for environmental article, Solutions for Keeping Coal an Acceptable Part of the US Energy Mix U.S. ENERGY—A COAL-BLOODED BEAST
Solutions for Keeping Coal an Acceptable Part of the US Energy Mix
  (pt 2 of 2)
 
  ENERGY CONSERVATION   (Saving Electricity, Energy Article #18) 11-NOV-2003
  picture of outdoor lighting at sunset; link for environmental article, Simple Steps You Can Take to Save on Lighting and Other Electricity Costs IT DOESN'T TAKE A CONCERTED EFFORT TO GET THE LIGHT SHOW RIGHT
Simple Steps You Can Take to Save on Lighting and Other Electricity Costs
 
  NUCLEAR ENERGY   (Energy Article #10) 14-OCT-2003
  picture of nuclear power plant; link for environmental article, Reviving the Nuclear Power Plant Program and Other Horrors ATTACK OF THE 50-FOOT ENERGY PLAN
Reviving the Nuclear Power Plant Program and Other Horrors
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OTHER SITES AND ENERGY RESOURCES
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Energy Resources for
GENERAL/MISC ENERGY RESOURCES

10-year energy independence planning project

National and international programs to promote clean and efficient energy use, encourage sustainable economic growth, and help preserve the environment

Works to develop cleaner, more efficient energy and environmental technologies to better protect our air, water, and soil

Tries to raise awareness of energy scarcity issues; works with communities to prepare for the Post Carbon Age [transcripts or audio/video]

Promotes community-based renewable energy, potable water delivery and related watershed restoration projects internationally to generate social and environmental progress

Info on green electricity and how you can sign up (from US Energy Dept)

Dedicated to increasing public involvement in and control over environmental problems through the democratization of science

Primary mission is to assure that US fossil energy resources can meet increasing demand without compromising future quality of life

 

Energy Resources for
ENERGY CONSERVATION / ENERGY EFFICIENCY

Promotes energy efficiency worldwide to achieve a healthier economy, a cleaner environment and energy security

Dedicated to advancing energy efficiency as a means of promoting both economic prosperity and environmental protection

US govt. program to help businesses and individuals choose energy efficient products

All you ever wanted to know about geothermal (ground-connected) heat-pump systems

Action plans, posters, decals, brochures, and more to support your company's energy conservation and recycling programs

Promotes energy performance certification for buildings, sets standards of quality, and works to increase the opportunity for ownership of high performance buildings

 

Energy Resources for
RENEWABLE ENERGY / SUSTAINABLE ENERGY

Focuses on accelerating the adoption of renewable energy technologies into the mainstream of American society

Dedicated to implementing market-based approaches to reducing pollution and providing a diverse, secure mix of energy resources

Comprehensive source of information on state, local, utility, and selected federal incentives that promote renewable energy

Certification program for renewable electricity products

Part of US Energy Dept; working towards energy that is environmentally and economically sustainable

Works on environment, human rights and development issues with a particular focus on energy, climate change, environmental justice, gender equity, and economic issues

Coalition of 90 national and state-level business, consumer, environmental and energy organizations promoting use of renewable energy and energy efficient technologies

 

Energy Resources for
SOLAR ENERGY

Advancing the use of solar energy for the benefit of citizens and the environment

Provides info on and encourages use of renewable energy technologies brings together industry, science and politics in workshops, conferences and summits

Initiative to facilitate installation of solar energy systems on one million US buildings by 2010

Allows you to see how big your overhangs should be to optimize solar heating and cooling

National trade association of solar energy manufacturers, dealers, distributors, contractors, installers, architects, consultants, and marketers

Works cooperatively with grassroots and development organizations to meet sustainable development goals with renewable energies

 

Energy Resources for
WIND ENERGY

Promotes wind energy as a clean source of electricity for consumers around the world

Wind industry group that actively promotes wind power in Europe and worldwide

Research facility managed by the NREL (US Energy Dept); works with wind energy industry to advance wind power technologies

High-resolution maps of wind energy potential for the Northwest US

Magazine focusing on the political, industrial, environmental and technical developments in the global wind energy arena

US Energy Dept group designed to increase the use of wind energy in the United States

Works to create an understanding of wind energy opportunities for rural economic benefit

Provides estimates of wind energy resources for areas of the United States and its territories; from NREL

 

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      . . . on Fossil Fuels, Alternative Energy, Energy Resources, and Energy Policy

 

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