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Thomas Friedman (author of Hot, Flat, and Crowded) in a spirited exchange with NPR's Terry Gross Δ on creating a new vibrant green economy Sept 2008. He gives specific policy recommendations and comments on Obama and McCain's position on creatign the green economy - mp3 audio, trust me it's worth a listen.

Article on Village Homes, Davis California from In Context magazine

Bigger than the Internet

Excerpt from Natural Capitalism: Creating the Next Industrial Revolution

Great, simple explanations of the the laws of thermodynamics by Frank L. Lambert, Professor Emeritus Occidental College

 How we Extract Energy From the Wind 

IRENEW conference schedule

Interview with William McDonough

Lovins -- Twenty Hydrogen Myths (PDF)

Power to the People (Part 1): How the Coming Energy Revolution Will Transform an Industry, Change Our Lives, and Maybe Even Save the Planet

"Tunneling through the cost barrier - large savings can cost less than small"

Rocky Mountain Institute Home Energy Briefs- short essays on efficiency in lighting, heating and cooling your home, refrigeration, and much more. Do like the Isbell family and reduce your electric bill by 90% by using energy wisely.

Case studies of companies using energy efficiently and making money

 Lots of case studies of high performance buildings 

Lonnie's PowerPoint show on Energy and Heat (download zipped PowerPoint)

Perez article from Home Power magazine: Looking Down the Barrel

Great discussion of the history of solar thermal energy systems, including the French development since the 1800's.

A condensed version of Perlin's excellent book " A golden thread: 2500 years of solar technology and architecture"

Articles from Roy Tonnessen on Solar Hot Water

• Tonnessen Home Power magazine article
• Description of Solar Hot Water Economics *Tonneson Home Data

This is a great, simple explanation on heat loss in buildings and how to calculate it.

How many people does it take to improve the world? (article from Roy Tonnesson)

Renewable Energy World, a magazine that focuses on renewable energy in countries other than the US, particularly developing countries.

Sacramento Bee article: Imagine a million solar rooftops in California