Friday, November 14, 2003

Now this is totally cool, a site that:

The National Center for Appropriate Technology (NCAT) enters the 21st century committed to an equitable, reliable, and sustainable energy future. Energy efficiency and renewable energy sources are the cornerstones for building an energy future that protects the environment while addressing the energy needs of the nation's most disadvantaged citizens.

Electric utility restructuring, distributed generation, and rapid technological advances suggest that the new century will see a revolution in our energy infrastructure. The restructuring of the electric utility industry has led to a fundamental change in the relationships among providers, regulators, and consumers. Distributed generation technologies such as solar electric, wind, and fuel cells are emerging that allow consumers to generate their own electricity.

NCAT is working for energy solutions that meet low-income energy needs in an era of welfare reform. Energy will remain a key factor in providing low-income residents with comfortable, healthy, and safe housing. With future energy marketplace uncertainties, the need for weatherization and other energy assistance for the nation's low-income households will be greater than ever.

The Sustainable Energy Program operates projects in the areas of renewable energy, low-income energy, and affordable housing.

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