| Resource | Source and Description | Audience | Topic | Type | Additional Tags | File |
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| 100+ Ways to Conserve Resources |
A list of changes to make around the home or office to help save energy, water and other resources |
General |
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| Biodiesel Basics |
This factsheet from the Department of Energy answers frequently asked questions about biodiesel fuel. |
Factsheet |
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| Biofuels Basics |
Explore this overview of biofuel technologies that in use today, as well as those being developed by the Bioenergy Technologies Office. |
General |
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| Centralized Anaerobic Digestion |
Find a description of centralized anaerobic digestion technology, as well as an overview of sites and economic impact in the U.S. |
General |
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| Energy Explained |
Energy Explained is the U.S. Energy Information Administration's plain language energy encyclopedia, developed to help promote energy literacy. |
General |
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| Energy Saver 101 - Home Energy Audits |
This infographic explains the steps of a professional energy audit. |
Factsheet |
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| Housing & Energy |
A collection of resources related to healthy homes, indoor air quality, moisture control, weatherization, energy efficiency and more |
Report Factsheet Guide or Toolkit |
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| How Do Wind Turbines Work? |
Learn more about the different types of wind turbines, and explore an interactive animation explaining the mechanics of wind turbines. |
General |
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| Indoor Air Quality |
This 3-page fact sheet provides introductory information on the main characteristics of indoor air quality. |
Factsheet |
Download (648.37 KB) |
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| Lighting Your House |
A 2-page factsheet explaining the potential savings of switching to LED light bulbs in the home, with tips for selecting the right bulbs |
Factsheet |
Download (774.68 KB) |
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| Living Comfortably: A Consumer's Guide to Home Energy Upgrades |
This guide from the Department of Energy serves as a starting place for consumers seeking to learn the basics of air sealing, insulation, appliance energy usage and choosing a professional energy auditor. |
Guide or Toolkit |
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| Lowering Your Electric Bill |
Blog by Advanced Energy including a breakdown of typical home energy use, as well as the most effective low- and high-cost improvements |
General |
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| Microhydro Equipment & Design |
This article from issue #181 of Home Power Magazine covers the process of installing a microhydropower system, from the intake to power electronics. |
Guide or Toolkit |
Download (3.43 MB) |
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| Microhydro Factsheet |
Factsheet explaining microhydropower technology, site assessments, informational resources and western North Carolina installers |
Factsheet Guide or Toolkit |
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| Microhydropower Systems |
Learn about the different components and types of turbines used in a microhydro system. |
General |
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| Plug-In NC |
Plug-In NC is a statewide program promoting electric driving through education and outreach, consulting and resource development. Visit the website to find electric vehicle (EV) fact sheets, state statutes, available vehicle models, charging station maps and more. |
Factsheet Policy or Regulation Guide or Toolkit Map |
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| Residential Moisture: Issues and Solutions |
A 2-page factsheet with solutions to common home moisture issues |
Factsheet |
Download (1.03 MB) |
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| Small Wind Electric Systems |
An overview of the components of a small wind system, as well as links to planning and installation guides |
General |
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| Solar Information Resources |
The Solar Energy Technologies Office provides useful guides to going solar, introductory information about the technologies involved, and resources for local governments and solar professionals. |
Report Guide or Toolkit Map |
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| Solar Photovoltaic Technology Basics |
A primer on the basics of solar energy technology |
General |
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| Solar-Plus-Storage 101 |
An article from the Solar Energy Technologies office explaining solar storage technology |
Factsheet |
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| Water Resource Recovery Facility with Anaerobic Digestion |
Read ReFED's overview of anaerobic digestion facilities installed at Water Resource Recovery Facilities in the U.S. |
General |
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| What is Biodiesel? |
An overview of biodiesel technology and North Carolina-specific resources |
General |
