About Our Resources
Did You Know?
- Solar Electricity
and its related industries are growing by leaps and bounds. Global solar
cell production is doubling every two years and new technologies are coming
online as we speak. Solar power is the world’s fastest growing energy industry.
- That a federal renewable portfolio standard (RPS)
requires 10 percent of electricity consumed in the U.S. to come from renewable
sources by 2012.
- That today's modern solar panels are lightweight,
strong and can even resist heavy hail. Solar power systems also add value to
your home. A solar panel array can generate all, or part of your family's
typical electrical requirements. Solar power arrays provide clean, renewable
energy that can reduce or eliminate your electric bill.
- That when you turn on the lights in your home, fossil
fuels are burning to make your electricity. It may surprise you to know your
home produces a bigger carbon footprint than the family car (or two). That means
more carbon emissions than the exhaust from your automobiles internal
combustion engine.
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New Resources
 www.kysea.org
KySEA, an alliance of businesses, nonprofit organizations, faith communities
and individuals,
has come together to work towards a new energy future for Kentucky.
Critical Mass Energy Project
The Critical Mass Energy Project is sponsored by the public interest group
Public Citizen. Their site contains background literature, congressional
testimony, fact sheets, and publication lists for a variety of energy
related legislation.
International Council for Local Environmental Initiatives
ICLEI is building and supporting a worldwide
movement of local governments to improve global environmental conditions
through local actions. More than 240 cities, towns, and counties as members.
Their site includes project descriptions, newsletters, and a "tools guide"
for local governments.
Natural Resources Defense Council
NRDC is a nonprofit
organization dedicated to protecting the world's
natural resources and ensuring a safe and healthy
environment for all. Their site includes many
documents on energy efficiency under the air/energy
program.
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Energy Star Products and Programs
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of Energy
are promoting the purchase and use of energy-efficient appliances and
equipment by awarding the Energy Star label. Their site includes
programs descriptions, product specifications, lists of qualifying
products and manufacturers, news and updates.
Home Energy
Home Energy Magazine is dedicated to housing quality, comfort, and
energy efficiency. The Home Energy web site includes an index to all
feature articles, some full articles, and energy links.
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