How to Use the Conservation and Renewable Energy Inquiry and Referral Service

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Know that the Conservation and Renewable Energy Inquiry and Referral Service is based in Merrifield

   Consumer information about conservation and renewable energy is posted at the EERE website at http://www.eere.energy.gov/ The EERE concentrates on clean energy technologies.
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   Step 2: VA. Operating hours for CAREIRS is 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST).

   Each division's webpage contains information about the program, program areas, information, resources, financial opportunities, technology, deployment, and news and events.
   
   Each section on the website also includes a Publication and Product Library area where you can get more information on alternative energy sources. , if the information provided doesn't answer your question.
   
   If you click no, you can write in what information you need and it will be sent to the appropriate person. , Program examples include the SunShot Initiative that is working to make solar energy costs competitive.
   
   Homeowners can access information on how to use active solar heating, small solar electric systems and solar water heaters. , Learn the average wind speed in your state and whether a wind system is appropriate for your home. , The Wind and Water Program combines technologies in wind and water power to generate electricity. , The EERE's Biomass Program includes research into feedstocks and integrated biorefineries.
   
   Find out specifics about using biofuels in vehicles. , Learn about the different ways to use geothermal energy as an alternative energy source in the home environment. ,
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   Step 3: Visit the EERE website to find links for 6 divisions of renewable energy and alternative energy sources: solar

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   Step 4: biomass

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   Step 5: geothermal

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   Step 6: and hydrogen and fuel cells.

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   Step 7: Click "no" on the bottom right hand side of the web page asking "Did you find what you needed?"

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   Step 8: Look at the solar energy area for information about current research and development of solar energy technologies that could reduce dependence on oil imported from other countries.

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   Step 9: Click on "Wind" to find out about this alternative energy source through the Department of Energy Wind Program.

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    Step 10: Check the EEOE's Water Power program to learn about developing technologies in hydropower

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    Step 11: including funding opportunities.

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    Step 12: Learn about the renewable energy of biofuels

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    Step 13: biopower and other bioproducts.

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    Step 14: Discover what geothermal energy has to offer the U.S. A Geothermal Projects Database provides information on geothermal projects throughout the U.S.

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    Step 15: Learn about the Fuel Cell Technologies Program

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    Step 16: which examines how hydrogen and fuel cells can meet fuel needs while lessening carbon emissions that contribute to climate change.

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