Renewables are ready--people creating renewable energy solutions
By: Nancy Cole and P.J. Skerrett with Kevin Gallagher ... [et al.].
Contributors: Skerrett, P. J. (Patrick J.), 1953-
Series: A real goods independent living book
Publisher: Chelsea Green Pub. Co.
Published: 1995
Place of publication: White River Junction, Vt
Language: eng
Number of pages: 239
ISBN-13: 9780930031732
Subjects: Renewable energy sources
Notes: Includes index.
Table of contents: title: Chapter titles: U.S. energy use at the croosroads; title: Strategy #1: work in partnership with utilities; title: Strategy #2: build niche markets; title: Strategy #3: seek creative financing; title: Strategy #4: change the energy rules; title: Strategy #5: educate by example; title: Appendix A: Renewable energy: how the technologies work (wind power; passive solar design; solar thermal; photovoltaics (PVs); biomass; hydropower geothermal; energy storage); title: Appendix B: Impacts and hidden costs of fossil fuels; title: Appendix C: Resource guide (includes national organizations representing local interests; regional, state, and local resources; funding resources; publications; supplies and equipment)