Solar Power: Solar Energy Building Guides & Resources
Even homes in northern climates can tap into clean, free power from the sun. These resources include solar home building guides, solar power installation resources, photos of solar homes, and ways any home can capitalize on passive solar.
Solar Decathlon Solar Homes
Sleek. Sexy. Solar. These high-tech houses are state-of-the-art solar, designed and built by college students for the "Solar Decathlon" sponsored by the US Department of Energy. See photos here.
Sleek. Sexy. Solar. These high-tech houses are state-of-the-art solar, designed and built by college students for the "Solar Decathlon" sponsored by the US Department of Energy. See photos here.
A Solar-Powered Victorian
Installing solar power at a historic Victorian inn posed many challenges and many benefits. See the affordable solar energy solutions at Spring Lake Inn in Spring Lake, New Jersey.
Installing solar power at a historic Victorian inn posed many challenges and many benefits. See the affordable solar energy solutions at Spring Lake Inn in Spring Lake, New Jersey.
How Solar Energy Works
Your Guide to Inventors explains how photovoltaic systems convert light energy into electricity, and tells about the invention of photovoltaics.
Your Guide to Inventors explains how photovoltaic systems convert light energy into electricity, and tells about the invention of photovoltaics.
American Solar Energy Society
The Solar Energy Society is a nonprofit organization dedicated to increasing the use of solar energy, energy efficiency, and other sustainable technologies in the U.S. Learn about renewable energy and find out how to get started in solar.
The Solar Energy Society is a nonprofit organization dedicated to increasing the use of solar energy, energy efficiency, and other sustainable technologies in the U.S. Learn about renewable energy and find out how to get started in solar.
International Solar Energy Society (ISES)
Formed in 1954, the ISES is a non-governmental organization accredited by the United Nations and boasting more than 30,000 members in over 108 countries worldwide. ISES is widely regarded as the foremost global organization that promotes the development and utilization of Renewable Energy.
Formed in 1954, the ISES is a non-governmental organization accredited by the United Nations and boasting more than 30,000 members in over 108 countries worldwide. ISES is widely regarded as the foremost global organization that promotes the development and utilization of Renewable Energy.
Solar Electric Power Association
The Solar Electric Power Association is a nonprofit organization that helps utility companies, service providers, and customers install solar power systems.
The Solar Electric Power Association is a nonprofit organization that helps utility companies, service providers, and customers install solar power systems.
The Energy Foundation
The Energy Foundation is an organization of donors who offer grants to help institutions install renewable energy systems, mainly in the United States and China.
The Energy Foundation is an organization of donors who offer grants to help institutions install renewable energy systems, mainly in the United States and China.
Solar Building Guides
Do-it-yourselfers will find books, articles, and software to help design and build passive solar homes.
Do-it-yourselfers will find books, articles, and software to help design and build passive solar homes.
Energy Tax Credits and Incentives
Search the Database of State Incentives to find information about tax credits and other federal, state, local, and utility incentives that promote renewable energy.
Search the Database of State Incentives to find information about tax credits and other federal, state, local, and utility incentives that promote renewable energy.
Green Schools Guidelines
From Antioch New England Institute, the Green School Guidelines offer resources and guidance to promote teaching about environmental issues.
From Antioch New England Institute, the Green School Guidelines offer resources and guidance to promote teaching about environmental issues.