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Smith, Diane – 1984
This report consists of three parts. The first part provides advice (in the form of questions and answers) to prospective individual power producers who are considering investing in electricity-producing systems and in generating their own power. A list of Public Utilities Regulatory Policies Act (PURPA) regulations is included. This legislation…
Descriptors: Alternative Energy Sources, Electricity, Energy, Energy Conservation
National Center for Appropriate Technology, Butte, MT. – 1984
This three-section report provides introductory information about biogas production and its application to farm environments. The first section discusses the various components of a biogas production system (a system that converts organic wastes into a usable form of energy), explains the system's benefits and liabilities, and provides a brief…
Descriptors: Agricultural Engineering, Alternative Energy Sources, Case Studies, Energy Conservation
Wighaman, Paul F.; Zimmerman, Earl R. – 1980
Compiled in this guide are 23 previously published documents for use by secondary school industrial arts teachers who want to incorporate energy studies into their curricula. Over half of the entries describe energy-related projects such as fireplaces, solar water heaters, and solar ovens. Other materials presented address the place of energy in…
Descriptors: Alternative Energy Sources, Building Systems, Energy, Environmental Education