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Solar Power 101 Series - A Community Education Series

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From December 2007 to May 2008, various libraries hosted the Solar Power 101 Series, sponsored by Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords' staff. Local experts shared their knowledge of the solar industry, solar technology, economic issues and more. Listen to sessions from this series on the Your Library On Demand page.

Resources discussed are available on Congresswoman Giffords' web site.

Books

Ramsey, Dan. The complete idiot's guide to solar power for your home.
690.9370472 R1493c 2007
Ewing, Rex A. Got Sun? Go Solar: get free renewable energy to power .
621.47 Ew55g 2005
Schaeffer, John, and Pratt, Doug. Gaiam Real Goods solar living sourcebook: your complete guide to renewable energy technologies and sustainable living.
621.04202 G123g 2005
Coleman, Debra Rucker. The sun-inspired house: house designs warmed and brightened by the sun.
690.8370472 C6772s 2005
Kemp, William H. The renewable energy handbook: a guide to rural independence, off-grid and sustainable living.
621.042 K3209r 2005
Stanley, Tomm. Going solar: understanding and using the warmth in sunlight.
690.837 St257g 2004
Ewing, Rex A. Power with nature: solar and wind energy demystified.
621.47 Ew55p 2003
Sklar, Scott. Consumer guide to solar energy: new ways to lower utility costs, cut taxes, and take control of your energy needs.
621.47 Sk41c 2002
Chiras, Daniel D. The solar house: passive solar heating and cooling.
697.78 C445s 2002

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Web Sites

Tucson Solar Alliance
A non-profit community coalition dedicated to helping people access solar energy and related measures more easily on a practical and cost-effective basis.
The Solar Institute
Information on the Tucson Solar Alliance, the annual Tucson Innovative Home Tour, community resources and more
New Energy: Opportunities & Solutions for Southern Arizona 2008
Alternative energy resource information.
Alternative Energy Expo 2007
Brochure from the expo.

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Library Resources

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Environment & Nature

  • Alternative Energy (eBook) — Issues surrounding both current energy sources and alternative energy options
  • Endangered Species (eBook) — Information about the many species threatened by extinction
  • Environment Complete — Ecology and environment index with many full-text articles
  • Grzimek's Animal Life Encyclopedia (eBook) — Descriptions, distribution, habitat, behavior, and relationship to humans
  • Plant Sciences (eBook) — All aspects of plant sciences, including articles on careers and important individuals
  • Pollution A to Z (eBook) — Pollution issues including sources, disposal, remediation, legal & ethical issues, careers, and more
  • Science Reference Center — Full text science encyclopedias, reference books, periodicals, and other sources covering biology, earth science, environment, wildlife, and more

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