OVERVIEW
With alternative energy sources becoming more affordable, we are finally starting to wean ourselves off fossil fuels.
But as the industry expands, there are some growing pains. These systems open up new ways of thinking about our relationship to energy production and consumption, and they impact rating systems such as LEED and Passive House.
The resources found here provide guidance and a better understanding of topics like:
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net-zero energy
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thermal energy storage
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innovative battery systems
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fuel cells
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community solar
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Wind Turbine Certification Forthcoming
October 30, 2009News Analysis
A new performance standard for small wind turbines being developed by the American Wind Energy Association will be used by the newly formed Small Wind Certification Council to certify wind turbine durability and performance based on standardized wind conditions.
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UNH Launches Landfill Gas-to-Energy Project
July 9, 2009News Brief
A new landfill gas-to-energy project makes the University of New Hampshire the first campus in the nation powered primarily by landfill gas.
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SolFocus CPV Modules First to Meet Key Industry Standard
June 30, 2009News Brief
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Florida Developer Plans All-Solar City
May 29, 2009News Brief
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Save the Icing for Last
April 29, 2009Op-Ed
Before considering high-profile features such as wind turbines and photovoltaic arrays, we should focus on the basics of green building.
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Coolerado Makes Solar Air Conditioning a Reality
March 26, 2009News Analysis
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Recurrent Energy Leases Rooftops for Distributed Generation
January 2, 2009News Brief
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Berkeley, California, Finances Solar Installations Through Property Taxes
October 29, 2008News Brief
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Building-Integrated Wind Arrives at Logan International Airport
August 28, 2008News Analysis
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San Francisco Allocates $3 Million for PV Incentives
July 29, 2008News Brief
