Resources | Magazines, training & more

Here you will find many additional resources to help you explore the vast field of renewable energy.  While certainly not exhaustive, the list is a good starting place.

 

Magazines

•             Backhome Magazine, http://www.backhomemagazine.com, is a bi-monthly publication that provides do-it-yourself homeowners with information on sustainable living.

•             Home Power Magazine, http://www.homepower.com, is a bi-monthly magazine that covers topics on renewable energy, energy efficiency and energy related policies and strategies.

•             Mother Earth News, http://www.motherearthnews.com, is a bi-monthly publication that provides information on saving energy, growing fresh produce, sustainable living and more.

•             Solar Today is a bi-monthly magazine from American Solar Energy Society (see below) that covers topics in solar and other renewable energy sources.

Organizations

•             The American Solar Energy Society (ASES), http://www.ases.org, is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the use of solar energy.

•             American Wind Energy Association (AWEA), http://www.awea.org, is a national trade association representing manufacturers, project developers, utilities, advocates, etc. in the wind power industry.  AWEA promotes wind energy as a clean source of electricity.  AWEA website contains wind energy projects, companies, technologies and policy development.

•             Great Lakes Renewable Energy Association (GLREA), http://www.glrea.org, is a regional chapter of ASEA in Michigan.  It offers training classes, free seminars and policy updates.

•             Midwest Renewable Energy Association (MREA), http://www.the-mrea.org, is a non-profit organization that promotes renewable energy in the Midwest.  MREA also offers renewable energy classes and hands-on workshops.

•             The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA), http://www.seia.org, is a U.S. national trade association that represents solar energy manufacturers, dealers, distributors, contractors, installers, architects, consultants, and marketers.

References

•             Alternative Fuel & Advanced Vehicles Data Center, http://www.afdc.energy.gov/afdc/index.html, learn more about alternative fuel vehicle technologies, pumping stations and prices.

•             The Database for State Incentives for Renewables and Efficiency, http://www.dsireusa.org, contains up-to-date federal, state, and local utility incentives and policies, for renewable energy and energy efficiency.  This is a good source to check for additional incentive savings for your location, which can help reduce the initial cost of a renewable energy system.

•             Department of Energy’s Energy Savers website, http://www.eere.energy.gov/consumer/tips, contains useful information on saving energy and money at home and while driving.

•             The Energy Information Administration, U.S. Department of Energy, http://www.eia.doe.gov, contains information on U.S. energy data, past and present.

•             ENERGY STAR website, http://www.energystar.gov, provides information on energy efficiency and efficient products to save homeowners energy and money.

•             The National Renewable Energy Laboratory, U.S. Department of Energy, http://www.nrel.gov, contains research information and data, about renewable energy, for powering homes, businesses, and cars.

•             Sandia National Laboratories Photovoltaic System Research and Development, http://photovoltaics.sandia.gov, contains information specifically on PV modules, designs, components, etc.

Training

•             The Interstate Renewable Energy Council, http://www.irecusa.org, is a non-profit organization that offers courses geared towards renewable energy educators.

•             Midwest Renewable Energy Association (MREA), http://www.the-mrea.org, is a non-profit organization that promotes renewable energy in the Midwest.  MREA also offers renewable energy classes and hands-on workshops.

•             Solar Energy International (SEI), http://www.solarenergy.org, offers hands-on and online courses, on using renewable energy and environmental building technologies; designing, installing, and maintaining renewable energy systems; and designing and building efficient, sustainable, homes.