“A sustainable world is not an impoverished world but one that is prosperous in different ways. The challenge for the twenty-first century is to create that world.” - Tim Jackson in 2008 State of the World.
Energy
Stockton in the home of the Midwest Renewable Energy Association which promotes renewable energy, energy efficiency and sustainable living. Their annual Energy Fair offers many educational workshops and exhibits. For more information go to www.the-mrea.org
The Department of Energy web site has many helpful energy saving tips as well as some general education information on energy savings. Access the following links for:
Department of Energy
Appliances & Electronics: www.energy.gov/applianceselectronics.htm Heating & Cooling: www.energy.gov/heatingcooling.htm Insulation & Air Sealing: www.energy.gov/insulationairsealing.htm Landscaping: www.energy.gov/landscaping.htm Lighting: www.energy.gov/lightingdaylighting.htm Water Heating: www.energy.gov/waterheating.htm
Other Resources:
www.eere.energy.gov www.weccusa.org (Wis. Energy Conservation Corporation) www.renewwisconsin.org www.uwex.edu/energy
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