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Download full textConservation and Renewable Energy Inquiry and Referral Service (DOE), Silver Spring, MD. – 1985
This booklet provides an introduction to solar energy by discussing: (1) how a home is heated; (2) how solar energy can help in the heating process; (3) the characteristics of passive solar houses; (4) the characteristics of active solar houses; (5) how solar heat is stored; and (6) other uses of solar energy. Also provided are 10 questions to…
Descriptors: Alternative Energy Sources, Energy Education, Heating, Intermediate Grades
Conservation and Renewable Energy Inquiry and Referral Service (DOE), Silver Spring, MD. – 1985
The design of any solar heating system is influenced heavily by climate; in this bulletin, information on climate as related to solar heating is as related to solar heating is provided. Topics discussed include: (1) solar radiation; (2) degree days; (3) climate and calculations which make use of solar radiation and degree days; and (4)…
Descriptors: Alternative Energy Sources, Climate, Energy Education, Heating
Conservation and Renewable Energy Inquiry and Referral Service (DOE), Silver Spring, MD. – 1985
An introduction to geothermal energy is provided in this discussion of: (1) how a geothermal reservoir works; (2) how to find geothermal energy; (3) where it is located; (4) electric power generation using geothermal energy; (5) use of geothermal energy as a direct source of heat; (6) geopressured reservoirs; (7) environmental effects; (8)…
Descriptors: Alternative Energy Sources, Electricity, Energy, Energy Education
Conservation and Renewable Energy Inquiry and Referral Service (DOE), Silver Spring, MD. – 1985
This booklet provides an introduction to renewable energy, discussing: (1) the production of electricity from sunlight; (2) wind power; (3) hydroelectric power; (4) geothermal energy; and (5) biomass. Also provided are nine questions to answer (based on the readings), four additional questions to answer (which require additional information), and…
Descriptors: Alternative Energy Sources, Electricity, Energy, Energy Education
