Renewable Energy
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California Renewable Energy Sources
California Wind Resource Potential Map (.pdf)
People have harnessed the wind to deliver energy for centuries. Today, wind generates electricity that powers millions of American homes and businesses and is one our nation’s fastest-growing sources of energy. Taking advantage of this abundant domestic resource to generate electricity helps meet America’s growing energy demands while improving our energy security and protecting our environment. (US Dept. Energy)
Callifornia Geothermal Energy Collaborative
Geothermal energy is the heat from the Earth. It's clean and sustainable. Resources of geothermal energy range from the shallow ground to hot water and hot rock found a few miles beneath the Earth's surface, and down even deeper to the extremely high temperatures of molten rock called magma. (US Dept. Energy)
Photovoltaic cells convert sunlight directly into electricity and are made of semiconductors such as crystalline silicon or various thin-film materials. Photovoltaics can provide tiny amounts of power for watches, large amounts for the electric grid, and everything in between. (US Dept. Energy)
Wind Energy Technologies
Learn about how wind energy works, what to consider if you want to use wind power at home, and the latest in research and development. Visit the U.S. Department of Energy.
Solar Energy Technologies
Learn about how solar energy works, what to consider if you want to use solar power at home, and the latest in research and development. Visit the UCS for infromation.