Other Resources for Renewable Energy
Many excellent government resources exist that discuss renewable and alternative energy for the state of Alabama. While some of these energy sources do not currently have legitimate viability as primary generation resources for our state, Alabama Power and Southern Company continue to research ways to best utilize the natural resources available within our region.
Solar Resources- Florida Solar Energy Center
For over 20 years, the Florida Solar Energy Center at the University of Central Florida has provided a wealth of solar energy research, information for homeowners, and news related to solar technologies.
- Solar Energies Technologies
U.S. Dept. of Energy Energy's Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) Division
- Hydropower Energies Technologies
U.S. Dept. of Energy's Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) Division
- Statistics - National Hydropower Production
U.S. Dept. of Energy's Energy Information Administration (EIA)
- Geothermal Energies Technologies
U.S. Dept. of Energy's Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) Division
- Statistics - National Geothermal Heat Pump Data
U.S. Dept. of Energy's Energy Information Administration (EIA)
- Biomass Program
National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL)
- Biomass Energy Program
Alabama Dept. of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA)
- Energy Kid's Page
Renewable energy facts, fun and games, energy history and classroom activities for kids from the U.S. Dept. of Energy's Energy Information Administration (EIA).
- Alternative Resources in Alabama
Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) Division
- Alabama Incentives for Renewables and Efficiency
Read more about the Federal and state tax incentives for implementing renewable and energy efficiency programs.