Alternative Energy
RESEARCH GUIDE
Getting started
Explore general information about alternative energy including solar, wind, hydroelectric, and geothermal energy using Wikipedia or a general encyclopedia.
Jot down questions you have and other keywords you might use in your search like renewable energy, solar power, wind farms, or geothermal power plants.
Research
BE-CAT
Search for books in B.E. Library using the online catalog.This is investigative work! Try your searching in keyword
and subject categories. If you don't get results using alternative energy, try using only energy and scan the bibliography for pertinent information.
DISCUS databases
Opposing Viewpoints Resource Center
Sirs Knowledge Source
Science Resource Center
Brittanica High School
Websites
National Renewable Energy Laboratory:
Arguments For and Against Alternative Energy Sources: including geothermal, solar, wind, and hydroelectric.
Librarians' Internet Index: renewable and alternative energy articles. Remember
to search solar, wind, geothermal, and hydroelectric power.
Geothermal Energy Facts
Wind Powering America: includes wind maps.
Solar Power Plants in U.S.
Geothermal Resource Maps
U.S. Wind Energy Projects
Wind Powering America
Videos
Using Steam: Understanding Geothermal Energy:
Geothermal power plants use natural steam or hot water from inside the Earth to generate
electricity, creating no emissions.
Energy Sources: Energy Sources This video segment illustrates a variety of energy sources used
to generate electricity, some of which are in use and some of which are under exploration.
