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Renewable Energy for Business Owners

Renewable Energy Basics
National Renewable Energy Laboratory
This website gives a very basic description of the different types of renewable resources available for domestic and commercial use. Look through them all and find the one most suitable for you.

Guide to Purchasing Green Power
Environmental Protection Agency

Renewable Energy Development Program
RI Economic Development Corporation
RIEDC's Renewable Energy Fund offers grant money to help businesses incorporate renewable energy in their businesses. You can also look at the Renewable Energy Fund home page for other financing opportunities: http://www.riedc.com/business-services/renewable-energy

Renewable Energy Businesses in Rhode Island
Energy Source Guide
This site is a gateway to a variety of Rhode Island businesses that are associated with renewable energy. You can search by product type, business type, or business name.

Green Power Locator
Environmental Protection Agency
A list of companies that offer Green Power products to set up renewable energy use at your business.

Green Power Partnership
Environmental Protection Agency
The Green Power Partnership is a voluntary program that encourages organizations to buy green power as a way to reduce the environmental impacts associated with purchased electricity use. The GPP "supports the organizational procurement of green power by offering expert advice, technical support, tools and resources".

Solar Systems for Your Business
Solarenergy.com
Look through the options of solar energy systems that you can install for your business.

Frequently Asked Questions about Solar Energy Use for Businesses
Alteris Renewables, Inc.
Common questions and informative answers about solar/thermal energy use in the commercial sector.

Frequently Asked Questions about Wind Energy Use for Businesses
Alteris Renewables, Inc.
Common questions and informative answers about wind energy use in the commercial sector.