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As other industries are experiencing bankruptcies and cut backs the green industries are demonstrating significant growth.
This is likely a result of a multitude of reasons but one of them is the current Administration's support.
Whether you are newbie like me or have been promoting environmental causes since the 60's you will find valuable information available on the official .
GOV websites.
Here's a list of the top five ranking (Google) sites and a brief summary of what you might find on them.
Note: In reality all of these sites are related and are produced by the U.
S.
Department of Energy.
The grand-daddy of all is the U.
S.
Department of Energy (DOE) Homepage.
It can be found easily at the energy.
gov.
This highly user friendly page has tidbits of current news events affecting or affected by energy consumption and links to an overview of the Obama Administration's Energy Plan.
One offshoot from this page, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (eere.
energy.
gov) is devoted as the title suggests to energy efficiency and renewable energy.
This page has links to many of the government sponsored energy programs i.
e.
biomass, geothermal, solar, hydrogen, fuel cells etc.
Another link will take you to energysavers.
gov a platform devoted the financial savings available for engaging in green energy practices.
Here you will find information about green pricing, competitive markets and green certificates.
Energysavers has pages focused on savings for your home, vehicle or workplace.
Education ranks high on the DOE agenda.
From their main page there is a direct link to a page dedicated specifically "for students and kids.
" Here young people can find facts and fun.
There are competitions and games for the very young and guides regarding scholarships and internships for older students.
Designed to be entertaining and informative this is also a great resource for parents and teachers.
Number four on my list, the Energy Kid's Page, is another youth oriented page sponsored by the Energy Information Administration which is another leg of DOE.
Geared to upper elementary, junior high or high school students, this page presents facts about renewable energy in an inviting and creative presentation.
Last on the list is the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), a national laboratory of the U.
S.
Department of Energy, Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, operated by the Alliance for Sustainable Energy, LLC.
This is where all the research goes on folks.
It is popular resource for serious students who hope to pursue a career in a green industry or field studies.
Find up to date information on solar products and reasons for switching to a renewable resources at Off the Grid
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