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Green Building Resources Renewable Energy US Department of Energy – Renewable Energy National Renewable Energy Laboratory Minnesota Solar & Small Wind Installers Map Find Solar – Solar Resources, Calculator, Solar Energy Resources The Family Handyman – Getting Your Energy Source From the Sun May Save You Instructables – Alternative Energy DIY The Family Handyman – DIY Solar Water Heating Mother Earth News – Choose DIY to Save Big on Solar Panels for Your Home! Mother Earth News – Wind Energy Generation: The Answer is Blowin’ in the Wind Vela Creations – How to Build a Chispito Wind Generator Interested in renewable energy but don’t want to install solar panels or a wind turbine? Homes can purchases wind sourced energy from Xcel through their Windsource program for around $10 for an average customer. Alternatively, homes can purchase a renewable energy credit (REC) to offset their electricity use. RECs represent the social, environmental and other nonpower qualities of renewable electricity generation. RECs and sourced electricity can be certified by Green-e, an independent consumer protection program. The Green-e website allows users to search by state for certified providers. Xcel Energy – Windsource for Residences
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Renewable energy is becoming a popular choice for many homeowners. See below for resources available for the adventurous do-it-yourselfers and for those who choose to use a professional contractor.|
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