A
Roundup of New and Updated Web Sites
The
world of the Internet is ever-changing. Here are a some new sites
and others that have been upgraded:
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Consumer’s Guide: Get Your Power from the Sun
http://www.nrel.gov/docs/fy04osti/35297.pdf
 If
you are thinking about buying a solar electric system for your home or business,
this booklet provides basic information that can help you. This publication
introduces consumers to photovoltaic technologies and guides them through
the basics of the technology including how to purchase solar electric systems
and what todo before a system can be connected to the utility grid system.
This publication was written for the California Energy Commission and partially
funded by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory.
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Russian Fireplace: Procedures for Constructing a High Efficiency Masonry
Fireplace
reports/russian_fireplace.pdf">reports/russian_fireplace.pdf
 This
long out-of-print publication (published circa 1981) is a "how-to" manual
on how to construct a high efficiency fireplace that incorporates the best
qualities of a Finnish or Russian fireplace and that of the typical open
American type. This fireplace design can be accommodated in spaces where
conventional fireplaces are now used. This booklet was prepared by Southeast
Community College — Beatrice Campus for the Nebraska Energy Office.
The
Energy Efficient Rehab Advisor
http://rehabadvisor.pathnet.org/
This interactive web site sponsored by the U.S. Department of Housing
and Urban Development offers recommendations based on ENERGY STAR®
specifications for any type of renovation project in single family and muti-family
housing, either publicly or privately owned. ENERGY STAR®
is the government-backed symbol for energy efficiency. The Rehab Advisor
provides advice for making housing that is energy efficient, durable, sustainable
and healthy. The site provides options for the type of housing, the local
climate and the age of the building. The Advisor includes areas dealing
with freezing problems, operating costs, indoor air quality, maintenance,
durability, comfort, water use and more.
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Power Review Board’s LB901 "Conditions Certain" Report 2003http://www.nprb.state.ne.us/report_2003/
This report is the third since the passage of LB 901 that required
an annual assessment of the state of electric restructuring activity in
the region and its potential impact on the publicly owned electric systems
in Nebraska. 
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Energy
Education Resources: Kindergarten Through
12th Grade
http://tonto.eia.doe.gov/FTPROOT/other/0546(2003-2004).pdf
 This
newly updated publication — the 15th edition — provides a list
of generally free or low cost energy related education materials available
for students and educators. Compiled by the U.S. Department of Energy’s
Energy Information Administration
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