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Solar Energy

The Database of State Incentives for Renewable Energy - (DSIRE) is a comprehensive source of information on state, local, utility, and selected federal incentives that promote renewable energy. DSIRE now includes state and federal incentives for energy efficiency.

Guide to buying Green Power from your utility company - Green power from the grid is offered in both restructured markets that allow consumers to choose their electricity supplier, and in many traditional regulated (monopoly) utility markets.

The Solar Guide - The Solar Guide aims to give consumers the practical information they want, about buying solar and renewable energy systems.

Evergreen Solar
A developer and manufacturer of photovoltaic (PV) modules - the engines of solar electric systems - used in remote power and emerging grid-connected markets. The PV modules produced by Evergreen Solar are distinctive in their appearance because they incorporate proprietary crystalline silicon technology known as String Ribbon. This technology reduces waste. Evergreen Solar panels are made in Marlboro Mass.

Outback Power Systems - manufacturers of the best inverters on the market. What's an inverter? Check our learning center.

Rayotec: Solar Heating, Solar Power ( Photovoltaic ) and underfloor heating

DOE's page on Photovoltaics

Database of photographs of renewable energy devices and projects

National Renewable Energy Lab's site on Solar Energy

Solar Energy International - Classes and workshops on Solar Energy

The American Solar Energy Society

The International Solar Energy Society (ISES)

The Florida Solar Energy Center

GreENergy Park
An Eco-Tourist Renewable Energy Education Park in Beverly, MA

How to Make Your Own Solar Panel (hot water)


Solar Products / Retail

Real Goods - A mail order company for solar energy products.

Outdoor Solar Chimes and Solar Spinners


SVO / Biodiesel

GreenDiesels.net
Used diesels for sale, installation of SVO systems.

Current Biodiesel availability in Vermont

Where to buy biodiesel - if you're looking to purchase biodiesel retail or wholesale, here is where to find it. Includes a map with locations shown.

Biodiesel.org - The official website of the National Biodiesel Board.

Vermont TDI Imports - Good source for diesel cars in Vermont

Biodiesel Now

Biodieselmaker.com - Biodiesel making supplies

Greasecar.com - Learn about running your diesel vehicle on vegetable oil. Conversion kits for sale at this site.

From the Fryer to the Fuel Tank, By J. Tickell - The book that describes everything you need to know about biodiesel and vegetable oil as fuel.

Biodiesel Now - The cross-country Biodiesel relay.

Global E Industries - source of biodiesel and other alternative fuels in Vermont

Vermont's Alternative Energy Coporation - offers biodiesel fuel and products.

Melissa Crabtree - biodiesel musician


Wind Power

American Wind Energy Association

East Haven Wind Farm - East Haven Windfarm is proposing to install four state-of-the-art wind turbines on the summit ridge of East Mountain in East Haven, Vermont.


Education

Solar Energy International - Classes, both online and hands-on training in various locations, on every subect related to renewable energy.

Boots on the Roof - Specializes in training the next generation of Solar Entrepreneurs and Business People.

Solar Living Institute - The mission of the Solar Living Institute is to promote sustainable living through inspirational environmental education.


Energy Efficiency

10 Percent Challenge - Learn what you can do, and how easy it is, to reduce greenhouse gas emission by 10%.

Efficiency Vermont - Information on saving energy

The Database of State Incentives for Renewable Energy - (DSIRE) is a comprehensive source of information on state, local, utility, and selected federal incentives that promote renewable energy. DSIRE now includes state and federal incentives for energy efficiency.


Other Renewable Energy

Stirling Engines


Vermont Services, Organizations, & info

Vermont Incentives for Renewables and Efficiency - (DSIRE) is a comprehensive source of information on state, local, utility, and selected federal incentives that promote renewable energy. DSIRE now includes state and federal incentives for energy efficiency.

Earthbound Services Small Scale Hydro-electric

The Vermont Solar & Small Wind Incentive Program - Get up to $20,000 in assistance from the state for putting solar panels on your house!

Current Biodiesel availability in Vermont

BioQuantum Inc - Wholesale suppliers of biodiesel in Vermont

Sustainable Energy Resource Group - promoting energy conservation, efficiency and renewables through the formation of town energy committees

Vermont TDI Imports - Good source for diesel cars in Vermont

Green Mountain Geothermal - sales, installation, and service of geothermal systems

East Haven Wind Farm - East Haven Windfarm is proposing to install four state-of-the-art wind turbines on the summit ridge of East Mountain in East Haven, Vermont.

Vermont's Alternative Energy Coporation - offers biodiesel fuel and products.

The Solar Store - renewable energy products and systems

Vegetable Oil Conversions by Ken Oldrid

New England Coalition - founded in February of 1971 by several groups of citizens and scientists from Vermont and western Massachusetts concerned about the nation's growing civilian nuclear power program.

Living Legacy Earth Repair - Ecological Landscape Design/Build

Elemental Energy - solar energy products and installation

Sunweaver - Incorporating innovative technologies for power, water, and heat.

Efficiency Vermont - Information on saving energy

Renewable Energy Vermont - Information on renewable energy

10 Percent Challenge - Learn what you can do, and how easy it is, to reduce greenhouse gas emission by 10%.

Renewable Energy Resource Center - Information on renewable energy

BuildingGreen - Publishers of Environmental Building News

Building for Social Responsibility Building for Social Responsibility (BSR) is a group of Vermont building professionals and others who are concerned with the impact of their work on their communities and society. Free newsletter available.

SolarFest - The New England Renewable Energy Festival

SunSail - An Experimental Solar-Electric Powered Boat

Seasoned books - books and resource materials on sustainable agriculture, renewable energy, homesteading skills, wilderness survival, self-sufficiency, and rural enterprise


Electric Vehicles

Electrifying Times - Electric Vehicle publication


Solar Politics & Eco Action

Air America Radio - finally, talk radio that isn't ultra right wing. Listen to Al Franken and his very impressive lineup of guests, as they reveal the dirty tricks of the conservative liars who only want to sell oil and squash solar energy.

America Coming Together - find out what you can do to fire Bush.

Media Matters - Media Matters for America is a Web-based, not-for-profit progressive research and information center dedicated to comprehensively monitoring, analyzing, and correcting conservative misinformation in the U.S. media. Conservative misinformation is defined as news or commentary presented in the media that is not accurate, reliable, or credible and that forwards the conservative agenda.

MoveOn - With a system that today revolves around big money and big media, most citizens are left out. When it becomes clear that our "representatives" don't represent the public, the foundations of democracy are in peril. MoveOn is a catalyst for a new kind of grassroots involvement, supporting busy but concerned citizens in finding their political voice. Our nationwide network of more than 1,700,000 online activists is one of the most effective and responsive outlets for democratic participation available today.

Talking Points Memo - Cutting edge journalism

Democratic Underground - Democratic Underground (DU) was founded on Inauguration Day, January 20, 2001, to protest the illegitimate presidency of George W. Bush and to provide a resource for the exchange and dissemination of liberal and progressive ideas.

Center for American Progress - a nonpartisan research and educational institute dedicated to promoting a strong, just and free America that ensures opportunity for all Americans.

Liberal Oasis - where the Left is right, and the Right is wrong

In These Times - a national, biweekly magazine of news and opinion published in Chicago. For 27 years, In These Times has provided groundbreaking coverage of the labor movement, environment, feminism, grassroots politics, minority communities and the media. In These Times features award-winning investigative reporting about corporate malfeasance and government wrongdoing, insightful analysis of national and international affairs, and sharp cultural criticism about events and ideas that matter.

How to contact your representatives

Look up the voting record of any politician at Project Vote Smart

Michael Moore

Lies of Television News

Alternative news at Web Active

Verified Voting working to help ensure all votes are counted in the next election


Cool Stuff

Another Solar Bus! In England!