Resource \ n 1: a new or renewed source 2: that which is needed to accomplish a task.

Resources

Below you'll find links to information and companies that will help you learn more about alternative energy and sustainable living.

Note: all of these links take you away from The Solar Harvest, they do not open in new windows.


Information:

Places to go to learn more...

Home Power Magazine The hands-on journal of home made power
Mother Earth News The best periodical on sustainable living
Gardens Alive! Environmentally responsible organic products for your garden and lawn
MEIC   Montana Environmental Information Center web page
AERO Alternative Energy Resource Organization email address
WORC The Western Organization of Resource Councils - we support them and encourage you too
SARE The Sustainable Agriculture Network (SAN)
Solstice Center for Renewable Energy and Sustainable Technology, CREST, web site
PV User Email Group Send them an email and they'll put you on forum discussion list. Very interesting stuff
Discussion Forum Northern Arizona Wind & Sun hosts this discussion forum on most things AE
Wrenching  Discussions Wanna know what the experts know?  The "wrench" forum.

Specific Information

Grey Water Information on grey water and how to safely use it
Sandia National Lab PV National Institute of Standards and Technology, NIST, PV page
EREN Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Network - US Government
Tutorial University of Wisconsin Solar Energy Tutorial
MPC Net-Metering Agreement The Montana Power company Net-Metering agreement in MS Word format

Calculators

CREST: Solar Radiation Data Maps
Java Sun Computer 3.2
Mike Holt Enterprises: Voltage Drop Calculator
Roof Overhang Sizing Tool
SolarScript Photovoltaic System Design Calculator
Sun Angle Calculator
Sun Position Calculator
Your Contribution to Carbon Gasses
Average Solar Radiation for US cities over the last thirty years
Hot Water Calculator
Longitude / Latitude Finder