| Description |
xxxiv, 347 p. : ill., map ; 23 cm. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (p. [335]-336) and index. |
| Contents |
1. Our energy choices. Just the beginning ; Energy survival plan ; Our energy dilemma ; Our energy options ; Renewables ; Other strategies ; Conservation -- 2. Solar energy. Solar energy strategies ; Cooperative or community systems -- 3. Wind power. The winds of change ; A long way ; Location, location, location ; Another model ; Denmark: a cooperative effort ; Germany ; Sweden ; United Kingdom ; United States ; Canada -- 4. Water power. Winooski One ; Hydropower 101 ; Recent hydro developments ; Small hydro ; Micro-hydro ; Ocean energy ; Future prospects -- 5. Biomass. Biomass 101 ; Biomass heat ; Biopower ; Biogas ; Combined heat and power ; A biogas-powered train -- 6. Liquid biofuels. Biofuels history ; Biofuels 101 ; Ethanol ; Biodiesel ; Straight veg -- 7. Geothermal. High-temperature geothermal ; Low-temperature geothermal ; Final thoughts -- 8. The community solution. The big picture ; Community-supported energy ; Groups that get it ; Barriers to progress ; Changing the model, changing the debate ; The wrong solutions ; Security and opportunity --Epilogue -- Organizations and online resources -- Glossary. |
| Subject |
Power resources.
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Renewable energy sources.
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| ISBN |
9781933392127 : $21.95 |
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1933392126 |
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