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  1. Midwest couple doubles their diesel dollars.(Alternative energy): An article from: Countryside & Small Stock Journal by Ken Scharabok, 2007-09-01
  2. Exploring Alaska's alternative energy: the state possesses vast sources of alternative energy in the forms of wind, geothermal, tidal, hydro and biofuels.: An article from: Alaska Business Monthly by Vanessa Orr, 2005-10-01
  3. Alternative energy revolution fueled by biodiesel? Plant to begin producing 30,000 gallons per day.: An article from: Mississippi Business Journal by Becky Gillette, 2004-03-15
  4. Biodiesel: an eco-friendly alternative.(Alternative energy): An article from: Countryside & Small Stock Journal by John Hibma, 2007-09-01
  5. Alternative energy production increasingly viable in state.(Industry & Environment): An article from: Mississippi Business Journal by Becky Gillette, 2004-11-15
  6. Biomass Energy: Key Issues and Priority Needs (Proceedings) by IEA, 1997-06-15
  7. Making a Business from Biomass in Energy, Environment, Chemicals, Fibers, and Materials : 2-Volume Set by Quebec) Biomass Conference of the Americas 1997 (Montreal, R.P. Overend, et all 1997-08-01
  8. 2007 Biofuels, Biomass Energy, and Biodiesel - Practical Information on Ethanol, Methanol, and the Alternative Fuels of the Future (Two CD-ROM Set) by U.S. Government, 2006-10-13
  9. Energy from wind, sun, biomass no longer pie-in-the-sky.(Mississippi Alternative Energy Enterprise): An article from: Mississippi Business Journal by Becky Gillette, 2003-11-10
  10. The Energy Cane Alternative (Sugar Series) by Alex Getchell Alexander, 1985-09
  11. Turkey power! Bird dung is putting one small town on the map--and redefining alternative fuels.(EARTH: ENERGY): An article from: Science World by Emily Costello, 2005-04-18
  12. Peanut hydrogen will power buses. (Technology).(biomass energy)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included): An article from: Energy
  13. An economic analysis of using alternative fuels in a mass burn boiler [An article from: Bioresource Technology] by M.S. Kaylen,
  14. Navy exchanges now offer innovative fuel alternatives.: An article from: Navy Supply Corps Newsletter by Kristine M. Sturkie, 2006-09-01

21. Environmental Organization WebDirectory - ScienceEnergy
large quantities of lowcost, high quality biomass feedstocks is dedicated to the advancement of alternative technologies, energy efficient measures
http://www.webdirectory.com/Science/Energy/Alternative_Energy/
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  • Alternative, Free, and New Energy - Links to other alternative energy pages. New alternative energy devices. Nuclear batteries, light funnels, radiant energy recievers, new batteries.
  • Australian CRC for Renewable Energy - Non-profit research, development and demonstation Cooperative Research Centre (universities, companies, electricity suppliers)
  • Biofuels Information Network The Biofuels Feedstock Development Program is funded by the U.S. Department of Energy. Our goal is to develop and demonstrate environmentally acceptable crops and cropping systems for producing large quantities of low-cost, high quality biomass feedstocks.
  • California Energy Commission (Access Energy) is the state's principal energy policy and planning agency that is dedicated to the advancement of alternative technologies, energy efficient measures,and a stable and environmentally balanced energy system.
  • Electronic Lobbyist For Renewable Energy - Send a pre-written message to your Congressman supporting wind, solar, biomass energy.

22. Alternative Energy Sources
PES 367 / ENSC 367. Summer 1997. An introduction to alternative energy sources such as solar, geothermal, wind, biomass, and hydro energy.
http://www.uccs.edu/~tchriste/courses/367home.html
Alternative Energy Sources
PES 367 / ENSC 367
Summer 1997
An introduction to alternative energy sources such as solar, geothermal, wind, biomass, and hydro energy. Students will examine the technical , economic and political issues related to the use of these energy sources.
PES 367 / ENSC 367 Course Details
Dr. Tom Christensen
Daryl Prigmore
Course Syllabus and Information
Tentative Syllabus: Week 1: Introduction (Chapters 1 and 2) Week 2: Solar Energy (Ch. 3) Week 3: Wind Energy (Ch. 4) Week 4: Biomass (coal gassification) and Hydro (Ch. 5 and 6) Week 5: Geothermal Energy (Ch. 7) Week 6: Energy Storage (hydrogen, fuel cells, fly wheels) , Policies, and other issues (Ch. 8 and 9) Week 7: Student presentations Week 8: Student presentations Students with a disability who require accommodations must provide a letter of accommodation from Supplemental Services (MH 132, 262-3065) within the first two weeks of the semester.

23. Alternative And Renewable Energy, Solar, And Wind Links
They cover wind, solar, biomass and other forms of renewable energy. Yonder Way alternative energy Pages You ve driven on the information superhighway, now
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24. Ecotricity - Green, Alternative, Efficiency, Energy, Green Energy, Renewable Ene
energy, energy sources, alternative energy, solar, solarpower wind parks, wind energy, windmills, greenhouse generation, cogeneration, biomass, power, green power
http://www.ecotricity.co.uk/about/source_biomass.html
About Ecotricity: About Ecotricity Renewable Sources Energy Efficiency Partners ... Contact Us Sign up online to power your home with Ecotricity... Biomass ), Nitrogen Oxide (NO X ) and Carbon Dioxide (CO ), but in far less quantities than those emitted by coal plants. Energy crops , such as willow and poplar, are used to generate power through a process called co-firing. This is often used to supplement an existing energy source such as coal. Conventional boiling is another process used to extract energy from biomass through the production of steam. Energy crops are now being grown especially for this purpose, but previously they were considered useless and left to rot on fallow land. Gases can be extracted from solid waste and animal matter by composting them in an airless chamber. The biomass is broken down using natural bacteria, to produce methane gas, which is then fed through a turbine or coal power plant. Liquid fuels to power engines such as diesel generators and cars are also obtained from solid biomass by combining alcohol with natural oils. Alcohol in the form of ethanol, is produced by fermenting biomass such as corn and then combined with oils extracted from animal fats and rape seed to make bio-diesel.

25. Montana DEQ - Alternative Energy Loan Program
alternative energy systems are defined in MCA 1532 or equipment used to convert energy sources into systems, low emission wood or biomass, wind, photovoltaic
http://www.deq.state.mt.us/energy/Renewable/altenergyloan.asp

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... Events Download Acrobat Reader Renewable Energy [ Alternative Energy Loans ] Information Sources Net Metering Tax Incentives Biomass/Biofuels ... Wind Alternative Energy Loan Program What is it? The Alternative Energy Revolving Loan Program was established by the 57th Montana Legislature in Senate Bill 506. It's purpose is to provide a financing option to Montana homeowners and small businesses to install alternative energy systems that generate energy for their own use. Net metering is allowed. The program is funded by air quality penalties collected by the Department of Environmental Quality. Download Loan Application Here:
Alternative Energy Loan Application What are Alternative Energy Systems? Alternative energy systems are defined in MCA 15-32-102 as "the generation system or equipment used to convert energy sources into usable sources. " The code goes on to list "fuel cells that do not require hydrocarbon fuel, geothermal systems, low emission wood or biomass, wind, photovoltaic and small hydropower plants (under 1 megawatt) and other recognized nonfossil forms of energy generation." DEQ will provide technical review and approval of systems proposed for the loan program. How much can I borrow?

26. Montana DEQ - MontanaTax Incentives For Renewable Energy
nonfossil form of energy generation or heating, including lowemission wood or biomass combustion devices, in Topic alternative energy investment tax credit.
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TAX AND OTHER INCENTIVES
MONTANA INCENTIVES FOR
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for the 2003 tax year
This is a list of all the incentives, tax and otherwise, that Montana law offers for renewable energy development. Some are just for individuals; some are just for businesses; many are for both. Not all the non-tax incentives on this list are fully funded at this time; however, since they’re on the books, they’re on this list. These incentives generally apply to most kinds of renewable energy. Since ethanol and alternative fuels are something of a special category, you’ll find incentives for them in a separate section. MCA Citation Topic

Tax Incentives
Property tax exemption for buildings using renewable energy Property tax exemption for renewable generating facilities under 1 MW Property tax reduction for renewable generating facilities 1 MW or more New or expanded industry tax credit Personal income tax credits for a residential geothermal system Tax credits for individuals installing nonfossil forms of generation Alternative energy investment tax credit Exemption from wholesale energy transaction tax Tax credits for certified Montana venture capital companies

27. Biomass
Scientists are trying to explore the advantages of biomass energy as an alternative energy source as it is renewable and free from net CO2 (carbon dioxide
http://edugreen.teri.res.in/explore/renew/biomass.htm
Explor e Play and learn Network Surf Go back B iomass B iomass is a renewable energy resource derived from the carbonaceous waste of various human and natural activities. It is derived from numerous sources, including the by-products from the timber industry, agricultural crops, raw material from the forest, major parts of household waste and wood.
Biomass does not add carbon dioxide to the atmosphere as it absorbs the same amount of carbon in growing as it releases when consumed as a fuel. Its advantage is that it can be used to generate electricity with the same equipment or power plants that are now burning fossil fuels. Biomass is an important source of energy and the most important fuel worldwide after coal, oil and natural gas. Traditional use of biomass is more than its use in modern application. In the developed world biomass is again becoming important for applications such as combined heat and power generation. In addition, biomass energy is gaining significance as a source of clean heat for domestic heating and community heating applications. In fact in countries like Finland, USA and Sweden the per capita biomass energy used is higher than it is in India, China or in Asia. Half a kilo of dry plant tissue can produce as much as 1890 KCal of heat which is equivalent to the heat available from a quarter of kilogram of coal.

28. Links To Other Renewable Resource Information
biomass. Wind. alternative energy Institute s (http//www.wtamu.edu/research/aei/) AEI s Texas Wind Map Index (http//www.wtamu.edu/research/aei/p4windmaps.htm
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29. Alternative Energy Sources - Industry Fact Sheet - Hoover's Online
Companies that research, develop, and/or operate alternative energy facilities, such as biomass, ethanol, solar, and wind power generation facilities.
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30. Alternative Energy Sources - Myths And Realities
alternative energy Sources. Nonrenewable. Renewable. Oil sands, heavy oil. Wood/other biomass. Coal. Hydropower. Shale oil. Solar energy. Gas hydrates. Wind energy.
http://egj.lib.uidaho.edu/egj09/youngqu1.html
December 1998
Special Issue 9 Alternative Energy Sources - Myths and Realities
Walter Youngquist
Eugene, Oregon Oil fuels the modern world. It brought great changes to economies and lifestyles in less than 200 years. Nothing else to date can equal the enormous impact which the use of oil has had on so many people, so rapidly, and in so many ways around the world. But oil is a finite resource. The common question "How long will oil be produced?" is the wrong question. The critical question is "When is the date of the maximum daily amount of world oil productionthe peak?" After that oil will be an irreversibly declining resource facing an increasing demand which cannot be met. The world passed its peak of rate of oil discoveries in the 1960s, but there is a lag time from discovery to full production. Although estimates differ slightly, it seems clear that the peak of world oil production will be reached at least by 2020, and possibly within the next decade (Campbell 1997; Campbell & Laherrere 1998; Ivanhoe 1995). One statistic points up the need to think about alternative energy sources; the world now uses about 26 billion barrels of oil a year, and in new field discoveries we are finding less than 5.5 billion barrels annually. The world is going out of the oil business. With the many good things which oil now does for us, what will happen when we no longer have it? What are the possible alternatives to oil? Can any one of them or all combined really fill the gap left by the depletion of oil?

31. Sustainable Marketplace - Alternative Energy - Biomass - PVPC Sustainable Develo
Sustainable Marketplace alternative energy - biomass. A listing of best practices for businesses, not for profit organizations
http://www.pvsustain.com/sustainable_market/energy_biomass.html
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Product types: biomass energy boilers, biomass energy furnaces, biomass energy systems. Service types: design
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FAX: (978) 464-5980 Catamount Pellet Fuel Corporation
* Business type: manufacturer
* Product types: biomass energy products, pellet fuel products.
* Address: 60 Printworks Drive, Adams, Massachusetts USA 01220

32. GreenBiz | Essentials | Alternative Energy
Producers of biomass feedstock and developers of solar, geothermal, and wind will also lead to technology and resource development of alternative energy sources
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33. Energy And Power Web Resources
Fuels Data Center alternative Fuels Home Information Administration US energy Information Administration. biomass energy Agriculture Links Bioenergy REPP CREST
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34. Lecture I.
power in windy areas; best alternative for individual be liquified for transport takes more energy. biomass Burning Advantages biomass waste (wood products
http://zebu.uoregon.edu/1998/ph162/l1.html
Total Energy Usage Our total energy use can be divided into three principal areas each of which consume approximately equal amounts of energy on an annual basis:
  • Electricity Generation
  • Space Heating
  • Transportation
This energy use has been roughly constant over the last 5 years and is dominated (90%) by the use of fossil fuels. Fossil Fuels come in 3 principal forms from which many other products are derived:
  • Coal
  • Natural Gas
  • Crude Oil
Most traditional Energy production comes about via steam driven turbines so the heating of water is what is essential.
  • Coal Fired Steam Plants
  • Nuclear Fired Steam Plants
  • Oil/Natural Gas Fired Steam Plants
The Need for Alternative Energy
  • Basic concept of alternative energy sources relates to issues of sustainability, renewability and pollution reduction.
  • In reality, Alternative Energy means any thing other than deriving energy via Fossil Fuel combustion
  • Basic Barrier to all forms of alternative energy lies in initial costs!
  • Currently we have no significant production line alternative energy source operating anywhere in the US!
The simple problem is that there are simply not enough fossil fuels left to sustain its usage as the foundation of our energy production. Forget about global warming for the moment, the issue is more basic than that.

35. Borealforest.org
using a biomass district heating system they could lay the basis for substantial longterm socio-economic benefits as well as provide energy using alternative
http://www.borealforest.org/index.php?category=ont_nw_forest&page=first_nation&c

36. Voluntary Reporting Of Greenhouse Gases 1998 - 3. Alternative Energy Providers
Thirtythree alternative energy providers submitted reports for the 1998 data and 8 with recovering coalbed methane for energy; 5 burned biomass in boilers
http://www.eia.doe.gov/oiaf/1605/vr98data/chapter3.html
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Executive Summary Preface Voluntary Reporting of Emissions Reduction Actions: An Overview ...
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Figure 8. Number of Alternative Energy Providers Submitting Reports 1994-1998 [Source] What Was Reported? Table 10. Number of Projects and Emission Reductions Reported by Alternative Energy Providers by Project Type, Data Year 1998 reported carbon dioxide equivalent reductions of 11.7 million metric tons for 1998. The 11 coal-mine methane projects also showed reductions well above the average, claiming 818,000 metric tons of avoided methane emissions, or about 80 percent of the total estimated methane recovery from U.S. coal mines in 1998. See discussion on Alternative Energy Provider Highlights If you would like to received any information relating to any of our reports via e-mail, click on the link labeled " Projections ListServ " to Join by entering your e-mail address. File last modified: March 17, 2000

37. Table B4. Total Emission Reductions And Sequestration Reported At
Indirect, 5,946.0, Alabama biomass Partners, Ltd, alternative energy, Unspecified (EZ), 69,287.1, biomass Partners, LP, alternative energy, Unspecified (EZ), 96,909.6,
http://www.eia.doe.gov/oiaf/1605/TableB4_2002.html
Table B4. Total Emission Reductions and Sequestration Reported at Project and Entity Levels, Data Year 2002 (Metric Tons Carbon Dioxide Equivalent) Reporter Sector Reduction Type Project Level Entity Level Electric Provider Indirect Abe Krasne Home Furnishings, Inc. Services and Retail Advanced Micro Devices Industrial Unspecified (EZ) AES Hawaii, Inc. Electric Provider Sequestration AES Shady Point LLC Electric Provider Sequestration AES Thames Electric Provider Sequestration AES Warrior Run, Inc. Electric Provider Direct Indirect Ajinomoto Aminoscience LLC Industrial Direct Indirect Alabama Biomass Partners, Ltd Alternative Energy Unspecified (EZ) Alcan Primary Metals Group, Sebree Works Industrial Direct Allegheny Energy, Inc. Electric Provider Direct Indirect Sequestration Allergan, Inc. Industrial Direct Indirect Alliant Energy Electric Provider Direct Indirect Sequestration Ameren Corporation (formerly UE and CIPS) Electric Provider Direct Indirect Sequestration American Electric Power, Inc. Electric Provider Direct Indirect Sequestration Anoka Municipal Utility Electric Provider Unspecified (EZ) Arizona Electric Power Cooperative, Inc.

38. Biomass Burning As Alternative Energy
Presents biomass burning as alternative energy. biomass burning as alternative energy information, pricing, and reviews. Hoover s
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39. Alternative Energy Biomass
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40. Appropriate Technology For Sustainable Food Alternative Energy
The burning of biomass fuels leads to high levels of indoor air pollution and a rapidly declining resource base make provision of alternative energy to rural
http://www.ifpri.org/2020/focus/focus07/focus07_08.htm
IFPRI Home 2020 Vision 2020 Vision Resources Catalog 2020 Focus ... 2020 Focus 7: Appropriate Technology for Sustainable Food 2020 Focus 7 (Appropriate Technology for Sustainable Food), Brief 8 of 9, August 2001 ALTERNATIVE ENERGY SOURCES R. K. Pachauri and Pooja Mehrotra Food security for a growing population cannot be attained without the elimination of rural poverty. Solving the energy problem of the rural areas can be a major component of poverty alleviation and requires understanding the nature of energy use, the available technology choices, and fuel mix for these areas. Rural areas of most developing countries rely predominantly on biofuels, mainly fuelwood, for their fuel needs. Biomass fuels—fuelwood, crop residues, and animal dung—provide 85–90 percent of domestic energy in rural areas and 75 percent of all rural energy. In the rural economy of India, for example, the domestic household sector is the most prominent energy consumer, followed by the agricultural sector. Inefficient biomass use in traditional devices has serious environmental effects, locally and globally. The burning of biomass fuels leads to high levels of indoor air pollution that especially affect women and children. Deforestation and a rapidly declining resource base make provision of alternative energy to rural areas for ecological sustainability a crucial prerequisite for food security. ALTERNATIVE ENERGY OPTIONS Many rural communities consume little electricity, and extending electricity grids to meet their energy needs may prove more costly and take longer than harnessing new and renewable sources of energy already available in these communities—wind, solar, and biomass—through renewable energy technologies (RETs). The attractiveness of these sources lies primarily in their abundance and ready access. The RETs for exploiting these sources include biogas plants, solar lanterns, solar home lighting systems, improved cookstoves, improved kerosene lanterns, solar water pumping systems, solar water heating systems, and water mills.

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