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BioFuel and Ethanol
American Coalition for Ethanol
Provides an introduction to ethanol, how it is made, and several brochures and publications covering ethanol-related topics.
Ethanol Promotion and Information Council
Offers facts about ethanol and how it is made.
Biofuel answers.com
Provides dictionary-like definitions along with lengthy description, history, examples, and uses of biofuels with many links for more information
Biomass Energy The Library of Congress
This online guide highlights selected works and resources about biomass energy
What is biofuel? Energy North East
Offers simple descriptions of biofuel, biodiesel, and bioethanol |
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Electricity
Power kids Richmond Power and Light
Explains lightning, making electricity, and electricity safety in simple language, with links to several online games
Kids’ Zone Atomic Energy of Canada
A colorful website with lots of graphics and text on nuclear energy and electricity, plus games and a glossary of energy terms |
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Geothermal
Geothermal Basics U.S. Department of Energy: Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
Learn about geothermal energy and enhanced geothermal systems. Learn about geothermal development history and look up geothermal terms in the glossary.
Geothermal Energy Facts Geothermal Education Office
An introduction to geothermal energy including its definition, how it works, how it is used, and where it is found.
Geothermal Heat Pumps U.S. Department of Energy: Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
Expains how a geothermal heat pump works with links to more in-depth information.
What is a Ground Source Heat Pump? International Ground Souce Heat Pump Association
Describes what a ground source heat pump is and how it works.
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Solar Energy
Solar Energy Solar Energy International
Provides links to energy websites for kids
American Solar Energy Society
Offers general information on solar energy using text and resources for educators
International Solar Energy Society
Describes information on scientific and technical project for solar energy held by this society
Solar Electricity Northeast Sustainable Energy Association (NESEA)
Explains two types of systems to create solar electricity with diagrams. Also addresses economic and environmental topics realted to solar electricity.
Solar Water Heating Northeast Sustainable Energy Association (NESEA)
Discusses the basics of using solar power to heat water. |
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Wind Energy
American Wind Energy Association
Information on the national trade association for the wind energy industry
European Wind Energy Association
Discusses the importance of wind energy as an alternative resource in today’s world
Wind Power Northeast Sustainable Energy Association (NESEA)
Describes wind as a resource, and economics and evironmental issues related to wind power. |
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All Energy Sources
Dr. E’s Energy Lab US Department of Energy
Illustrates various types of energy sources through science project ideas and ways to conserve energy
Energy kids’ page US Energy Information Administration
Provides text and graphic illustrations with information on various energy resources, including how each resource is formed and how it is used
Energy Quest California Energy Commission
Includes the energy story (all types of energy), science projects, games, a library, profiles of “super scientists,” teaching materials, and many other resources |
