Energy Overview

Introductory information about fossil energy and renewable energy, including a guide to energy terminology.

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• Energy in a Changing World

  Roger Taylor (PDF 3.0 MB)

• Renewable Energy Efforts in California

  Dora Yen-Nakafuji (PDF 4.0 MB)

• Small Scale Renewable Energy for Tribal Families and Communities

  Trees, Water and People (PDF 2.8 MB)

• Overview of Energy Terminology

  National Renewable Energy Laboratory (PDF 2.8 MB)