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Alternative Energy
Big Question
In your investigation of the Green Energy Solution, discuss the following questions:
What makes it "green"?
What is the future for this solution?
If you were a business entrepreneur, what part of the "action" would you like?
Resources
Solar Power:
http://www.solarenergy-facts.org/
http://www.renewablegreenenergypower.com/solar-energy-facts/
Fuel Cells:
http://www1.eere.energy.gov/hydrogenandfuelcells/pdfs/fct_h2_fuelcell_factsheet.pdf
Wind:
http://www.builditsolar.com/Projects/Wind/wind.htm
http://practicalaction.org/docs/technical_information_service/wind_electricity_generation.pdf
Hydropower:
http://ga.water.usgs.gov/edu/wuhy.html
http://www.centreforenergy.com/AboutEnergy/Electricity/Generation/Overview.asp?page=4
Geothermal Energy:
Tidal Power:
http://www.alternative-energy-news.info/technology/hydro/tidal-power/
http://www.odec.ca/projects/2006/wong6j2/tidal.html
Nuclear Power:
http://www.our-energy.com/energy_facts/nuclear_energy_facts.html
Websites: General Information
- The Alternative Energy News This link opens in a new windownews and information about all of the alternative energy sources
- a survey of all of the forms of energy that can be harnessed to do work. From the California Energy Commission, 2006.
- Home Page of the California Energy Commision This link opens in a new windowinitiatives and information on energy use in California
- Home Page of the U.S. Energy Information Administration This link opens in a new windowParticularly valuable for statistics and analysis of energy consumption in the United States.
- National Renewable Energy Laboratory This link opens in a new windowresearch and developments in energy from the U.S. Department of Energy. Click on topics under "Resources" for information on all of the alternative fuels, data and statistics and links to further information in "Student Resources."
- U.S. Department of Energy This link opens in a new windowBasic information on energy efficiency and developments in renewable energy in the United States
ALTERNATIVE ENERGY NEWS
AE NETWORK
News articles and announcements on current initiatives in renewable energy.
Check the responses to the postings for (often) additional information and opinion.
Database Passwords
The sources listed below on this page are databases. If they are not part of the SD57 purchased subscriptions, you will be asked the password for TEL (TN Electronic Library).
The password is: Elvis
Opposing Viewpoints in Context
Student Resources in Context
Points of View
This database is great for debate!
SEARCH THE WEB
WHEN YOU SEARCH, ALWAYS.....
- Identify the author and/or sponsor of the web site.
- Establish the credentials or expertise of the author.
- Check for the last update of the site's information.