Understanding and Installing
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Resources

Here are some links to other sites on alternative energy that you may find informative.

 

Magazines and Other Publications

http://www.solarenergysociety.ca/ - Publications from the Solar Energy Society of Canada.
http://www.homepower.com - the Hands-on Journal of Home-Made Power. A very comprehensive online magazine dealing with alternative energy. This publication can keep you up to date on the latest related technologies.
http://www.backwoodshome.com/ - Backwoods Home Magazine - offers informative articles on a wide range of subjects including building, alternative energy, farming, gardening, food and cooking, country living and much more.
http://oikos.com/ - Green Building News; lots of books and information on green building, etc.



Organizations and Government Sites

http://www.solarelectricpower.org/default.cfm - The Solar Electric Power Association
http://www.sustainable.doe.gov/ - U.S. Department of Energy
http://energy.sourceguides.com/index.shtml - a resource guide for renewable energy. Lists more than 5000 renewable energy businesses and organizations worldwide.
http://www.energy.gov - U.S. Department of Energy
http://www.energystar.gov - The ENERGY STAR® product labeling program from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy promotes the use of a wide range of energy-efficient products.
http://www.ases.org - American Solar Energy Society
http://www.awea.org - American Wind Energy Association
http://www.ises.org/ises.nsf!Open - International Solar Energy Society
http://www.renewables.ca - Canadian Association for Renewable Energies
http://www.ecoiq.com/energy  - educational and informational resources concerning alternative energy.  
http://www.otherpower.com/ - site for alternative energy enthusiasts. Lots of information, plans, etc.
http://www.geocities.com/renewables/ - a site on earth building and renewable energy.
http://www.environmental-collections.com/ - a site concerned with global warming. Also offers a newsletter. 
http://www.1immediatespillresponsesolutions.com -Environmental Management solutions that act fast, save you money and protect the environment. Reduce Environmental Management costs by up to 50%.
http://www.creatingourhome.com -

Consumer Construction Advisors, Inc. -
North America’s leading source for consumer education and information for having a home built.
www.solar-power-4u.com - Information and advice on using the free power of the sun and wind in your home and garden, or while traveling in your RV.

 
 

Dealers and Manufacturers of Alternative Energy Products

http://www.backwoodssolar.com - supplier of alternative energy products.
http://www.sbtdesigns.com/ - engaged in the design, sales, installation and service of renewable energy (solar/wind) systems.
http://www.solarenergy-alt.com/ - supplier of alternative energy products
http://www.4lots.com  - Supplier of Alternative Energy Products. Power Inverters and Solar Panels
http://www.hotattic.com - dealers in electric and solar powered attic ventilation.
http://www.solatubetexas.com - dealer of energy efficient tubular skylights.
http://www.lc-solar.com/ - LC Solar is committed to supply 'low cost', environmentally friendly, high quality, efficient photovoltaic (PV) modules - globally.
http://www.cosolar.com/ - Colorado Solar Electric - specializing in power systems for remote homes.
http://www.donrowe.com/index.html - a supplier of inverters, battery chargers and other alternative energy products.
 http://www.allgasheating.com - Combi Boilers - Allgas Heating offer professional services specializing in the installation of high quality full gas central heating systems, Combi conversions, and boiler exchanges.
http://www.enviro-friendly.com/solar-panels.shtml  Grid-connect solar systems for Australia- have your very own solar power station!
 

 

Other Sites of Interest

http://www.holisticjunction.com/home.cfm -
Your Pathway to Discovery
A community of people interested in all things holistic. Here, you will find what you need; share what you know; discuss what you're not sure about.  Create your own web site, participate in online forums (over 80 categories), peruse the Business Directory, publish your original articles, opinions, artwork, and so much more.

http://www.rain-barrel.net/ - This is a site on Rainwater Harvesting. There are also lots of links to all things environmental.

http://www.hudsonsafetyproducts.com/ - Hudson Safety Products - The ONE STOP site for your safety and security needs. Non-lethal self defense products, child identification kits and home safety, first-aid kits, home surveillance equipment for all your safety and security needs.

http://www.gaprojects.com/ - Easy low cost projects for the home handyman. Build a solar pool heater, a kids electric go kart, garden sheds, clocks, an electric supercharger and much more.

http://www.fourseasonsfuel.co.uk/  - Four Seasons Fuel - Fuel suppliers for gas, charcoal, logs, kindling and coal in Horsham, West Sussex, England, UK
Four Seasons Fuel are a Horsham based fuel supplier of bottled gas, British charcoal, firewood logs, kindling, coal and bottled gas.

http://www.thesolarguide.com/ - contains information on alternative energy systems.

http://www.nextenergysolar.com - Bay Area Solar Company, serving San Francisco Bay and Northern California specializing in residential solar power installations.

http://www.anglesey-today.com/index.html - Beautiful Anglesey in North Wales. A local view of an island paradise. Spectacular sea views and soft sandy beaches. Find quality hotels, vacation property, great attractions and exciting adventure activities. Location for renewable energy projects.

http://www.contractorcity.com/ - ContractorCity.com - Resources for Construction Pros and DIY. Contractor forms and construction contracts, cost estimating, technical books, building codes, exam guides, bidding, licensing, forums and more.

http://www.renewable-resource-domestic-energy-savings.com/index.html
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How to use renewable resource energy to save money on your domestic energy bills - be kind to the environment, and let the environment be kind to your wallet!

http://www.savingcivilization.org/ - SavingCivilization.org - Learn what you can do to save money by conserving energy, fuel, water, and more!

http://www.solarlightstoday.com - Solarlightstoday.com is the premium source of solar lights on the web. Our solar lights are offered in a variety of styles and finishes for all outdoor lighting needs. Solar lights cost nothing to operate by using solar power and are they are easy to install. Just stick them in the ground.

http://www.offgrid-desert-living.com/ - Building and living off grid in the desert of S.
Arizona. How we built our dry stack home and off grid solar power systems.

http://www.solarenergyadvantages.org/ - Solar energy pros and cons - SolarEnergyAdvantages.org is your source for information on solar panels, fountain pumps, home solar plans and information on how solar power works and can benefit your home and family


 

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