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Gotta start with the comprehensive source of information on state, local, utility, and federal incentives that promote renewable energy and energy efficiency, the Database of State Incentives for Renewables and Efficiency. Established in 1995, DSIRE is an ongoing project of the North Carolina Solar Center and the Interstate Renewable Energy Council (IREC) funded by the U.S. Department of Energy. Here's DSIRE's database for Tennessee.
Governor's Energy Policy Task Force
Knoxville Energy and Sustainability Task Force
Mapping the green economy: ww.edf.org/page.cfm?tagID=34065&state=TN"">Tennessee companies
U.S. Department of Energy: Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy:
The EERE State Activities & Partnerships Web site links to DOE's Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) partnerships with and projects in the states. Here you will find:
* EERE-sponsored projects in the states
* EERE's cooperative projects and grants to the states
* Breaking news about state involvement in energy projects
* State energy statistics
* State maps of renewable energy resources
* Case studies and state publications.
You will also find links to state energy office and state weatherization contacts.
EERE in TENNESSEE
The University of Tennessee Institute for a Secure and Sustainable Environment http://isse.utk.edu/
Great resources, but I still can't buy solar panels off the racks at Home Depot so please add links to steps we can take to start making our homes and businesses smarter, more efficient, more durable, sustainable, etc.. What improvements have lasting value or quick returns on investment? Tell us where you have spent money to save money and if it is working.
Sustainabletn.com's mission statement last year involved creating Tennessee's most comprehensive list of green links and they had a very strong list going, but they seem to have recently added some social networking functions and either not yet added any useful content or abandoned the notion. I'm going to go poke them and see if they give up any information (and vote Democrat.)
Check out:
BuildBabyBuild.net
HydrogenDiscoveries.com in Oak Ridge. Spend some time learning that now is the time to invest in the hydrogen economy on CEO Greg Blencoe's very informative blog, For Hydrogen Advocates Only.
Governor's Energy Policy Task Force
Knoxville Energy and Sustainability Task Force
Mapping the green economy: ww.edf.org/page.cfm?tagID=34065&state=TN"">Tennessee companies
U.S. Department of Energy: Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy:
The EERE State Activities & Partnerships Web site links to DOE's Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) partnerships with and projects in the states. Here you will find:
* EERE-sponsored projects in the states
* EERE's cooperative projects and grants to the states
* Breaking news about state involvement in energy projects
* State energy statistics
* State maps of renewable energy resources
* Case studies and state publications.
You will also find links to state energy office and state weatherization contacts.
EERE in TENNESSEE
The University of Tennessee Institute for a Secure and Sustainable Environment http://isse.utk.edu/
Great resources, but I still can't buy solar panels off the racks at Home Depot so please add links to steps we can take to start making our homes and businesses smarter, more efficient, more durable, sustainable, etc.. What improvements have lasting value or quick returns on investment? Tell us where you have spent money to save money and if it is working.
Sustainabletn.com's mission statement last year involved creating Tennessee's most comprehensive list of green links and they had a very strong list going, but they seem to have recently added some social networking functions and either not yet added any useful content or abandoned the notion. I'm going to go poke them and see if they give up any information (and vote Democrat.)
Check out:
BuildBabyBuild.net
HydrogenDiscoveries.com in Oak Ridge. Spend some time learning that now is the time to invest in the hydrogen economy on CEO Greg Blencoe's very informative blog, For Hydrogen Advocates Only.
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Permalink Reply by JW on -
This is GREAT stuff! I had no idea DSIRE even existed. I won't be satisfied until renewable and clean energy solutions are 'plug-and-play' simple and affordable. If we can put man on the moon with the technology of a calculator - this should be possible. I'd happily drive an electric car or have solar panels - just needs to be easier to implement....somehow... I heard of some small start up companies installing these things and maintaining them.. but I bet it costs and arm, leg, etc.
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Permalink Reply by Eric Scott Lykins on -
"plug and play" solar panels... closer than you may think.
Success in making alternative energy ubiquitous, therefore cheap, deals a lot with creating awareness of what options we have available. Our national energy approach must be diversified to work: wind here, solar there, geothermal, etc. TVA has recently announced that they have received numerous responses to a request for alternative energy proposals and have committed to producing 50% of their power from renewables by 2020. I am interested to see what will spring up in Tennessee. -
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Organicism farms will be at the East Tennessee and Market Square Farmers Markets this season.
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Natural Resources Defense Council's Earth Day (Aprill 22) toolkit.
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Permalink Reply by Paula Flowers on -
Energy Independence: cellulosic ethanol made from switchgrass grown by Tennessee's farmers in rural communities is becoming reality here in Tennessee. For more information go to www.generaenergy.net.
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