Alternative Energy

Alternative Energy Sources
Looks at renewable energy sources such as wind, solar and thermal.

Alternative Energy How-Tos
Free online alternative energy projects for solar/PV, wind, hydro, geothermal and other renewable energy systems, plus backup generators.

NE Sustainable Energy Association (NESEA)
The Northeast's leading organization of professionals working in sustainable energy, whole-systems thinking and green technologies.

U.S. Department of Energy
Energy efficiency and renewable energy biomass program.

Power from Coal Gas
Article provides an overview of coal gas and its uses.

Hemp as Biomass for Energy
Site explains hemp's potential as an alternative fuel.

Advanced Vehicles and Fuel Research
A simple but effective illustrated explanation of fuel cells from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory.

Alternative Fuels and Advanced Vehicles
Information on alternative fuels and vehicles from the US Department of Energy.

Alternative Energy Facts
Alternative Fuels Renewable Energies Council. AFREC is an alliance of Mid Atlantic-based and National companies.

Geothermal Energy Facts
Introductory Level information on geothermal energy.

Natural Gas Vehicles Am.
Trade association for vehicles powered by natural gas or hydrogen.

Henry Ford, Charles Kettering and the "Fuel of the Future."
Essay by Bill Kovarik covers the history, pros, and cons of alcohol as a fuel source.

Car That Runs on Air
It runs on tanks of compressed air and can run for 120 miles or up to 10 hours.

Steam Car FAQs
Details of the advantages of steam cars.