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Resources & References
Publications
and Websites
American
Wind Energy Association — Small Wind
Small
Wind Electric Systems — A U.S. Consumer’s Guide
Developed by the U.S. Department of Energy's National
Renewable Energy Laboratory to help consumers walk through the
process of evaluating and installing a small wind turbine.
California
Energy Commission — Renewable Energy Program
Renewable energy resources and information for residents
of California.
California
Energy Network
Designed to facilitate the installation of wind and solar
energy in California, as part of a multi-faceted consumer education
program.
Database
of State Incentives for Renewable Energy
Online database compiled by the Interstate Renewable
Energy Council.
Federal
Aviation Administration
Home
Power Magazine
The hands-on journal of home-made power.
Iowa
Energy Center — Wind Energy Manual
An online manual that walks you through the considerations
involved with setting up a small wind system. Written for Iowa
residents, but generally applicable.
Renewable
Energy Atlas of the West
Depicts in full color the renewable energy resources
of 11 western states, including high-resolution wind maps that
are searchable in the online version. Profiles wind, solar, geothermal,
and biomass potential. From the Land and Water Fund of the Rockies,
Black Graphics, NWSEED, and GreenInfo Network. (July 2002)
Wind
Maps.org
High-resolution maps of wind energy potential in the
Pacific Northwest. Resource estimates are accessible to the public
through an interactive Geographic Information System (GIS) website.
Wind
Power for Farm, Home & Business
Comprehensive review of wind energy from micro wind turbines
to megawatt machines, including site selection, installation,
and operation. Other books by Paul Gipe include Wind Energy Basics
and Wind Energy Comes of Age.
Windustry
— Wind Energy Basics
Basic information on wind energy and small wind project
resources for rural and urban landowners.
Agencies
and Incentive Programs
U.S. Department
of Energy— Wind Energy Program
Provides information on the latest small wind turbine
research, homeowner information, wind energy basics, answers to
frequently asked questions, and links to wind publications and
organizations.
Wind
Powering America
Compiles state wind maps, small wind consumer’s
guides, wind workshops, and much more. Visit the "Regional
Activities" section to read news articles, press releases,
and fact sheets.
Nonprofit
Organizations
American Solar Energy Society
(ASES)
National organization dedicated to advancing the use
of solar energy for the benefit of U.S. citizens and the global
environment. ASES promotes the widespread near-term and long-term
use of solar energy.
Interstate
Renewable Energy Council (IREC)
Dedicated to accelerating the sustainable utilization
of renewable energy sources and technologies in and through state
and local government and community activities.
Union of Concerned Scientists
Independent alliance of concerned citizens and scientists
committed to building a cleaner, healthier environment and a safer
world. UCS analyzes and advocates energy solutions that are sustainable
both environmentally and economically, with a focus on supporting
policies that let renewables compete successfully.
Small
Wind Turbine Manufacturers and Distributors
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