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Renewable Energy for Home 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 your needs.

Energy Savers
U.S. Department of Energy
On the right hand side of this website, there is information on renewable energy sources titled, "I Want to Use Renewable Energy". Check these sources out for basic information on different types of renewable energy and consider using one at your house.

Renewable Energy Projects: Guiding You Through the Process
http://www.focusonenergy.com/files/Document_Management_System/Renewables/renewableguidingprocess_factsheet.pdf
This guide has seven steps to take when starting a renewable energy project for your home. The first step is to "Learn All About It", it goes through advice on "Secure Financing" and ends with, "Enjoy Saving Money and Energy".

Buying Clean Electricity
U.S. Department of Energy
This website gives a write-up on three programs available for purchasing clean electricity for your home. It also gives a description of the various renewable power technologies you can install in your home.

"Renewable Energy Incentives Available for Homeowners in the State of Rhode Island"
Office of Energy Resources
"The State of Rhode Island has a residential renewable energy system tax credit which offers a 25% income tax credit for homeowners who install renewable energy systems including solar domestic hot water systems, solar space heating systems, wind energy systems, geothermal, and photovoltaic energy systems. (General Law Chapter 44-57, section 44-57-2, 44-57-4, 44-57-5 AND 44-57-7)."

Buy Green Power in Rhode Island
U.S. Department of Energy
This website provides a list of green power products available for purchase in RI.

Rhode Island Renewable Energy Company
http://apex.rhodeislandwindenergy.com/apex/f?p=102:1:1835370187407877::NO
This company works with RI homeowners on helping them utlizie renewable energy sources in their homes.