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Bioenergy Update:  Publishes articles that provide unbiased, timely information and new ideas leading to socially responsible and economically efficient decisions in science, public policy and private strategies pertaining to agricultural biotechnology

Butane-Propane News:  Monthly magazine that highlights news and business developments within the propane industry. Newsletters (Paid-Subscription)

DOE Pulse: Highlights work done at the Department of Energy’s national laboratories. Newsletters (Free of Charge)

E-Drive: E-drive is a magazine for engineering, technical, and management professionals who design, develop and maintain electric motors, drives and related components and Systems. Newsletters (Free of Charge)

Electrifying Times:  Highlights international news related to electric vehicles, hybrid electric vehicles, fuel cells, batteries, alternative fuels, and electric car racing and expositions. Newsletters (Paid-Subscription)

eNews: Highlights the latest fleet and automotive industry news.

Eurec Newsletter:  Publication of the Governors’ Ethanol Coalition  

Fleets & Fuels:  Provides business-oriented news about alternative technology vehicles. Newsletters (Paid-Subscription)

Fuel Advantage: This is a supplement to Fleet Maintenance magazine and focuses on optimizing miles per gallon for commercial, utility and government fleets. Newsletters (Free of Charge)

Fuel Cell Technology Update: Provides information about fuel cell technology development and applications. Newsletters (Free of Charge)

Fuel Cell Today: Free resource on fuel cell news, business opportunities, and resources. Newsletters (Free of Charge)

FutureEnergies.com: Features renewable energy news. Newsletters (Free of Charge)

Green Car Journal:  Reports on the advanced automotive industry. Newsletters (Paid-Subscription)

Green Delaware:  A bi-weekly newsletter covering issues of interest to the ethanol industry. 

Newsletters (Free of Charge)

Solarquest:  online edition of the German Hydrogen Associations bimonthly hydrogen newsletter.

TransTech: Produced by the Transportation Technology R&D Center at Argonne National Laboratory. Newsletters (Free of Charge)

Links to Renewable or Alternative Energy Newsgroups

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Magazines
  • Environmental Magazine :A bimonthly not-for-profit magazine that tracks key indicators of the Earth’s well-being, including issues of climate change, forests, agriculture, food production and population.

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  • Scienergy

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More Renewable (Alternative) Energy Publications

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 Alternate Energy Resource Network:   Find resources for alternative energy products-services. 1000+ news sources updated throughout the day. Alternative energy news groups and sustainable development
Alternative Energy News Topixnet:  Alternative Energy News – news, views and strong opinions on alternate energy resources including wind power, solar power, wave power, geothermal & other renewable energy sources + news on other energy issues including peak oil, strong hybrid cars, hydrogen fuel cells, "clean" coal & nuclear power
Alternative Fuel Vehicle Group:  News on alternative energy collected from diverse sources on the web.
Backhome Magazine:   
Backwoods Home Magazine:  Many say that BackHome has given them the knowledge and confidence to do much more for themselves and others. For more than ten years, BackHome has been very much a hands-on and how-to publication, enjoyed by readers in 50 states and over 20 foreign countries.
Balkan Energy Solutions Team:  practical ideas for self-reliant living, powering you to get energized with renewable energy. 
Bloomberg Energy:  The Biomass Monthly is a review of the major environmental and electricity issues affecting biomass power. It informs policy-makers, researchers, and developers about current regulatory activity and market opportunities regarding biomass power in the U.S. and internationally. 
Countryside Publications Ltd:  ClimateWire.org, updated daily, is a leading multi-sectoral, international news service specifically focusing on the issue of climate change. / (added 09/2005)
Financial Times Energy Newsletter:  Produced by the Renewable Fuels Association, this bi-weekly newsletter provides updates on topical issues concerning the ethanol industry
Hybrid Car Information:  Hydro information, water power magazines, hydropower newsletters, conferences, books, North American hydro market, business and regulatory news, plant management, sustainable and renewable energy. 
Hydrogen Expo Us:  The Hydrogen & Fuel Cell Investors’ Weekly Newsletter, the premier report on fuel cell companies, technologies and stocks. It is the only weekly publication available covering this sector. Subscribers include leading analysts and brokers, management and technical personnel at fuel cell and related companies, and individual investors. 
Last Straw Journal:  Iris Communications, Inc. provides publications, videos, and software related to energy efficiency and sustainable buildings. Architects, builders, consultants, engineers, utility staff, and government agencies have used these products. 
Permaculture Activist:  Offering a wide range of books on sustainable topics. Renewable energy, holistic health, activism and organic gardening. Publisher of several books on sustainable agriculture
Permaculture Magazine:  Quarterly newspaper
The Last Straw Journal:  a monthly newsletter of national and international environmental service trips.
The Permaculture Activist:  The Hydrogen & Fuel Cell Investors’ Weekly Newsletter, the premier report on fuel cell companies, technologies and stocks. It is the only weekly publication available covering this sector. Subscribers include leading analysts and brokers, management and technical personnel at fuel cell and related companies, and individual investors. 

Building Green Videos

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"THIS NEW GREEN HOUSE"
From:  xerroryan

See how a house is really built out of straw these days! Designed for complete energy efficiency, these straw bale homes are in crestone, colorado, a small town just north of the great sand dunes national park ,at the base of the sangre de christo mountain range-awesome!

Hay Now! Straw Bales Rock
As Green Home Material
From:  buildinggreentv

This is not your ancestors’ straw hut! Straw bale homes are the new wave in green home building. Why not? Straw is natural, highly renewable, energy efficient, mold & allergy resistant, fire retardant (bet you didn’t know that) and one of the healthiest choices you can make for the frame of your green home. The range of designs and architectural features is unlimited. Check out the Santa Barbara dream home host Kevin Contreras built out of straw – it’s Zen modern and green to the core.

 

What is Xeriscape?

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Why Xeriscape? For most of the western United States over fifty percent of residential water used is applied to landscape and lawns. Xeriscape can reduce landscape water use by 60% or more.

Efficient water use doesn’t mean changing our lifestyle. It means reducing water waste, such as improper irrigation, and finding ways to achieve attractive, comfortable landscapes without excess water use.

Your landscape is an investment in your comfort and in the value of your property. A good Xeriscape will increase your property value by as much as 15%. Xeriscape can also reduce water and maintenance costs by up to 60%.

Xeriscape helps extend water supplies. When water use is restricted, inefficient water-thirsty landscapes suffer first. Protect your landscape investment by drought-proofing it.

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Xeriscaping Links

City of Boulder Xeriscape  :  The city of Boulder wants to help you save water while adding more beauty and interest to your yard.  Participate in the Zero in on Xeriscape pilot program available to East Boulder, Martin Acres, Table Mesa and some central Boulder residents. (added 7/06)

City of Ft Collins Xeriscape  :  Xeriscape is not a yard full of rocks and cacti, nor is it a yard void of bluegrass. Xeriscape provides a diversity of seasonal colors and textures while reducing outdoor water use by 30 to 50 percent. Homeowners who Xeriscape find their yards look better, need less maintenance; their homes sell faster and bring higher returns.

Colorado WaterWise Council :  Xeriscape Colorado is a program of the Colorado WaterWise Council. Xeriscape promotes creative approaches to water conserving landscapes by helping people improve their landscapes and to reduce the need for water, maintenance and other resources. Defines xeriscaping, covers plan and design, low-water plants, and much more. Good links to resources and references.

Dripworks :  Drip irrigation supplies, suppliers to the pros. Articles on website, tips in catalog.   Welcome to DripWorks, your source for quality drip irrigation and micro irrigation supplies for home owners, landscapers, farmers and greenhouse owners. Our professional quality drip irrigation products include drip emitters, micro sprayers, emitter tubing, T-Tape® drip tape, misters, timers, filters and more. Our low prices and friendly technical service will assure your satisfaction.

Landscape Water Conservation: Xeriscape:  From Texas A&M. Includes basic principles, and plant lists for Texas. (added 7/06)

PlantTalk®: Learning More about Xeriscaping:  Xeriscape is a water conscious, creative landscape. Xeriscape started in Colorado as part of a regionally-adapted Gardening style and there are many local xeriscape information resources. (added 7/06)

Waterwise Plants for Utah Landscapes :  From Utah.gov. Lists many native plants and sources. Waterwise Plant List from USU Extension. (added 7/06)

Xeriscape Council of New Mexico:  The Council’s primary goal is to offer education and training about water conservation, primarily through efficient irrigation of xeriscaping utilizing native and other low-water plants (added 7/06)

Xeriscape Gardening:  An extensive list of resources from Colorado State Extension Service. Includes plant lists, photos, plants for specific sites, and much more. (added 7/06)

Xeriscape Plant Selections and Ideas:  Information  from University of North Dakota Cooperative Extension. (added 7/06)

X-Rated® Gardening by Garden Centers of Colorado :  X-rated plants are selected for their ability to flourish in your yard with limited amounts of water.  X-rated plants beautify your yard with plants suited to our climate.  They increase gardening success because you are using the right plants in the right place.  Conserve our precious resource by using less water. (added 7/06)

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What is Living Green?

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Living Green, is basically making decisions considering the impact that decision would
have on the environment.  Living Green is making choices that are good for the earth. 

 
Ideas for Living Green:
1. Reduce energy and use renewable sources such as:

• Energy-efficient lighting, appliances, and vehicles
• Well-insulated homes, passive and active solar systems, and buying green energy
• Working and playing near home
• Annually tune-up of your heating & cooling system to improve efficiency and comfort
• Clean or replace filters monthly or as needed.
• Install a programmable thermostat and to cut your heating & AC bills.

Use this handy online energy estimator

2. Conserve and protect water

• Water-conserving home toilets, fixtures and appliances
• Water-conserving landscaping and native plants 
3. Be aware of toxins and use

• Nontoxic cleaning products and pest control
• Water-based and low-solvent paints    
4. Use products derived from plants

• E-85 and biodiesel fuels
• Office furniture made from waste plant material
• 100% natural fiber fabrics like cotton or linen

5. Buy locally grown, sustainable products, such as:

• Organic food and cotton
• Buy vegetables from local farmers markets
6. Buy products that have minimal packaging

• Bulk purchasing
• Packaging that uses biodegradable materials
7. Buy products that are durable, reused, such as:

• Canvas shopping bags
• Salvaged building materials
• Reconditioned electronics
8. Buy products that contain recycled material such as:

• Decking made from recycled plastic and wood scraps
• Post-consumer recycled paper and other products
• Carpet made from recycled plastic
9. Be aware of energy usage at home

• Turn off lights when not in uses (i.e. when leaving a room)
• Turn down your thermostat in the winter and up in the summer
• Use compact fluorescent light bulbs.
• Close blinds or shades on the south and west facing windows during the day,
• Install trellises or awnings to avoid heat build-up south  and west facing windows.
10. Become socially responsible by

• buying products made without sweatshop, child, or slave labor
• paying a living wages paid to producers under a fair-trade label
• investments in and/or making purchases from socially responsible companies

Water Energy —

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Abb Alston Power :  of the U.S. Department of Energy
About Dams  United States Society On Dams:  Geothermal resource data for the southeastern U.S. through the Regional Geophysics Laboratory; summary of geothermal resources, technology, and potential of geothermal heat pumps in the southeastern U.S. 
Abp Marine Environmental Research Ltd:  
Basics On Hydropower:  The term geothermal comes from the Greek geo meaning earth and therine meaning heat thus geothermal energy is energy derived from the natural heat of the earth. The earth’s temperature varies widely, and geothermal energy is usable for a wide range of temperatures from room temperature to well over 300° F. For commercial use, a geothermal reservoir capable of providing hydrothermal (hot water and steam) resources is necessary. Geothermal reservoirs are generally classified as being either low temperature (<150° C) or high temperature (>150° C). Generally speaking, the high temperature reservoirs are the ones suitable for, and sought out for commercial production of electricity. Geothermal reservoirs are found in “geothermal systems” which are regionally localized geologic settings where the earth’s naturally occurring heat flow is near enough to the earth’s surface to bring steam or hot water to the surface. Examples of geothermal systems include the Geysers Region in Northern California, the Imperial Valley in Southern California, and the Yellowstone Region in Idaho, Montana, and Wyoming.  / (added 09/2005)
Bc Hydro International Ltd:   
Bonneville Power Administration Bpa:  Water Power: Hydroelectric Power, Wave Power, and Tidal Power. 
Bureau Of Reclamation Hydropower Program:  Belgian firm providing expertise in power generation systems and equipment, as well as financial packages, project management and insurance, operations and maintenance contracts, training, retrofit and repowering services. / (added 09/2005)
Canadian Hydropower Association (Cha):   
Canyon Industries Inc:   
Case Studies Of Small Hydro Systems :   
Dam Reservoir Impact & Information Archive: Driia:  A crown corporation in the process of developing environmental standards and practices for B.C.’s unique landscape. 
Dongfang Electrical Machinery Company Limited:  new link — U.S. government agency. General information including the history of hydropower development, a glossary of terms, and major producers. 
E7 Network:  This trade association is dedicated to representing the interests of the Canadian hydropower industry. The site shares the history of hydropower, explains how hydropower works, and provides recent news about the industry. It also includes several publications on topics such as the environmental impact of hydropower and its future. / (added 09/2005)
Electricity From Hydropower:  Website featuring publications on European hydro systems by the European Commission including U.K. Garnedd Hydropower Station.
Esi Engineering & Construction Group :  Information on dams, water diversions, impoundments, and hydroelectric projects, their impacts, and related links. 
European Commission Directorate-General Xvii (Energy) :  Paper by Charlie Higley against electricity deregulation and dams. / (added 09/2005)
Facts About Hydropower:  US Department of Energy’s list of partnerships and funding solicitations for hydrogen research and development projects.
Federal Power Act:  international electric utilities consortium focusing on protection of the global environment, sustainable energy development, and climate change issues.
General Power Engineering Associates(Gpea) :  Describes small-scale hydroelectric technology (portable to 15 kilowatts, stationary from 50 kilowatts to 5 megawatts) utilizing new high efficiency (84%) cross-flow turbines, available from FINESA, Inc., Prague, Czech Republic. 
Great Lakes Power Limited:  International company specializing in custom combined cycle and diesel thermal plants.
Green Mountain Power Corporation:  Manager of programs centering on transEuropean networks, technological development and innovation in the European Union.
H2o Power:  Information about the world’s leading renewable energy source. / (added 09/2005)
Hands Off Hydro:   / (added 09/2005)
Harbin Power Equipment Company Limited:  Statutory framework for the U.S. regulation of the construction, operation, and maintenance of dams, water conduits, reservoirs, powerhouses, and transmission lines related to the utilization of water resources. 
Hoover Dam Visitor’s Center :  Website of Jade Mountain Access Company based on buying product according to clients needs. Products include solar fountain pumps.
Humming Bird Electronic Load Controller / Induction Generator Controller – Jan Portegijs:  hydroelectric utility in Northern Ontario. 
Hydro Information Systems Turbnpro Version 3 Software:  Hydroelectric technology that has applications in wave energy, tidal waters, adds on to increase power output and new dam designs.  / (added 09/2005)
Hydro Québec:  facts on the fight to save BC Hydro from deregulation and privatization.
Hydro Research Foundation:  Harbin Power Equipment Company Limited. The Group’s principal activities are the manufacture of steam and hydro turbine generator sets. Other activities include manufacturing of boilers and valves, provisions of engineering services as well as r..
Hydropower Information:  Provider of legislative , congressional record, and committee information including Library of Congress links, text of bills and major legislation.
Hydropower: Energy For Maine’s Future:  The IEA Hydropower Agreement is a working group of governments and industry, which intends to provide objective, balanced information about the advantages and disadvantages of hydropower. On this web site you can find information about the positive and negative social and environmental effects of hydropower, about hydropower in general, and about the IEA Hydropower Agreement. / (added 09/2005)
Hydroserv Group  Above Water And Below Water Dam Services:   / (added 09/2005)
Industrial Screen Products:  from the Bureau of Reclamation Power Program. 
Inforse (International Network For Sustainable Energy):   
International Centre For Hydropower:  Federal, state, and local conservation and recreation organizations working to reform policies and achieve improvements to rivers altered by dams with resources for citizen participation in the relicensing process. 
International Economic Platform For Renewable Energies :  Coalition of national, state, and local conservation and recreation organizations working to reform national hydropower policies and upgrade rivers altered by hydropower dams.
International Small Hydro Atlas:  Some facts about hydropower in Maine:
L&S Electric:  Dam and hydroelectric power plant safety, rehabilitation and modernization, operations and maintenance, construction, field and underwater inspection and restoration services. 
Lake Murray Saluda River Columbia South Carolina Dam Re Licensing:  A subsidiary of IDACORP Inc., providing electric service to Idaho and parts of Oregon and Nevada. Operate hydro and coal-fired plants, and offer consulting services.
Low Impact Hydropower Institute :  Product and contact information for manufacturer of wire fish screens that prevent entrainment, injury, or death of targeted aquatic species by physically stopping fish from entering a water intake.   
Manitoba Hydro:  INFORSE provide news and information on the implementation of sustainable energy solutions. Worldwide NGO network formed at the Global Forum in Rio in 1992 with 200 member organizations worldwide. 
Micro-Hydropower Systems: A Buyers Guide – Natural Resources Canada:  provider of engineered systems, especially hydroelectric services. Also offers rotating apparatus repair, electric motor service, electrical equipment, and field services 
Microhydropowernet :  Resources for citizen involvement in the re-licensing of Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Project 516. 
Model For Tennessee Rivers Adapted To Montana Project :  Nonprofit organization dedicated to reducing environmental impacts of hydropower by creating a standard for consumers to evaluate hydropower as an energy source.
National Hydropower Association:  Wim Klunne’s international microhydro web portal includes discussion forum, expert database, business directory, and literature and internet links on microhydro. / (added 09/2005)
New Mexico Energy Conservation And Management Division :   / (added 09/2005)
New Technology In Hydro Power:  Information about run-of-the-river systems up to 300 kilowatts. Includes the microhydro discussion group, microhydro basics, and links.  / (added 09/2005)
Newfoundland & Labrador Hydro:   
Paradigm Technologies :  full service hydroelectric development and operations firm with additional expertise in data collection system design, manufacture, and installation.
Pinecrest: An Adventure Living Off The Utility Grid:  U.S. trade association. A comprehensive site containing policy information, relicensing information, and generally promoting industry interests. 
Power Technologies Inc :  electric utility owned by the province of Newfoundland and Labrador. 
Saint Lawrence Fdr Power Project Relicensing:  Designer of micro-hydroelectric turbines, battery chargers and control equipment.
Snake Dams:  Provider of power engineering consulting services, engineering software and hardware products and education services. Services are provided to utilities, power companies and independent power producers. Private capitalized this company ..
Snowy Mountains Hydro Electric Authority:  Information about dam relicensing and related issues on Idaho rivers including the Salmon, Snake, Bear, Moyie, and Boundary Creek. 
Story Of A Water Wheel:   
Tamar Designs :  Proposal for a small-scale, run-of-river, hydroelectric development in British Columbia. 
The Humming Bird Electronic Load Controller / Induction Generator Controller – Jan Portegijs:  Collected stories from the Tri-City Herald about the controversy surrounding the possible breaching of the Ice Harbor, Lower Monumental, Little Goose, and Lower Granite dams on the Lower Snake River in Washington State. 
The International Centre For Hydropower:  Waterwheels have been used since ancient times to grind corn and also to raise water. The great waterwheels of Hama in Syria have raised water for over a thousand years. They serve as superb examples of a technology so elegantly simple that it becomes totally dependable. Flowing water was used to turn the wheel and water held in buckets on the rim was lifted to great heights to spill over into channels, which irrigated the land further away. These great wheels where often built to huge proportions, because water was raised on their rims.  / (added 09/2005)
The Story Of A Waterwheel:  Design, manufacture and repair hydroelectric turbines and pumps, from 0.1kW to 1MW.
Toronto Hydro:  A crown corporation in the process of developing environmental standards and practices for B.C.’s unique landscape. 
U S  Doe Hydropower Program:   
Universal Electric Power Corp (Uep) :   
Voest-Alpine Mce Gmbh :  Promoting the development and utilization of Norwegian hydropower resources
Water Wheel Factory:  Information about the scientific, technical, economic, social, and environmental effects of completing the Three Gorges dam in China, as well as the alternatives to the dam.  / (added 09/2005)
Waterpower:  municipal distribution utility owned by the City of Toronto.  / (added 09/2005)
Waterturbinecom :  Information about hydroelectric power, state resource assessments, technology research and development, environmental concerns, and advanced hydropower turbines.  / (added 09/2005)
Waterwheel Project – Runnerduck:  Manufacturer of turbine/generating systems for hydroelectricity.
Wind & Hydropower Technologies Programs:  Supplier of computer program containing information including feasibility studies and optimization of micro-hydro power installations.
Wsk Technik: