Gardening resources:

http://www.mostlyorganicgarden.com/ - Mostly Organic Gardening
You don't have to be a fanatic to go organic! A practical guide to organic gardening that doesn't make you feel bad for not going 100% organic. With tips on compost, advice on organic gardening products, and more!

http://www.wintergardeningtips.com/ - Fall and Winter Gardening Tips
Learn how to care for your yard and garden during the fall and winter. Our site focuses on natural methods to care for your garden during the colder months.

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Resources:

http://www.myenergyplanet.com
My-Energy-Planet is an informative resource and clearinghouse for renewable energy information, including do-it-yourself projects.

http://www.earthtoys.com  
Alternative and renewable energy information library, e-magazine and news source. Solar energy, wind energy, biomass, hybrid vehicles and more. 

http://www.dsireusa.org
For a database of state incentives, listed state by state,  for your renewable energy project;  offers contact persons and organizations for tax breaks, rebates, possible grants, etc.

http://aceee.org
For sourcebooks about green energy, electric vehicles, efficient appliances, and healthy home building.

http://www.ibiblio.org/ecolandtech/
A wonderful resource library, with information about hundreds of topics, from aquaculture and botany to sustainable agriculture and renewable energy. One of the best sites for informative links we've found.

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Water: pumping, filtration, treatment & storage

Water Filters
Water filter reverse osmosis systems and kitchen faucets specialists.

http://www.bisontanks.com
Tanks for Water Storage.  Bison Tank’s focus and commitment is on the water storage needs of home owners and residential contractors.

http://www.rainbarrelguide.com
Rain Barrel Guide: Instructions on determining how much water you use, how much you can
collect from rain runoff, and clear instructions on setting up your own system.

http://www.acrosolarlasers.com
If you have any solar hot water inquiries, these folks come highly recommended; they've been offering these neat parabolic dishes that make a LOT of hot water--like for a pool or spa.

www.sixriverssolar.com
Solar hot water is the very core of this business.  Their site is very informative and they offer several types of units to suit your household's needs.

Water and Pipeline Products Supplier - Buy discounted water and pipeline products online direct from one of the UK's leading suppliers to the global public utility markets.

Water Technologies - Water treatment books on boiler water treatment, cooling water systems, industrial water treatment, specialty chemicals & other water technologies.

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Energy news

Energy Trace Webzine
Energy Trace is the most comprehensive and up-to-date source on energy news, information, jobs, events, products, and more.

http://www.renewables.ca
If you are Canadian and want to keep up on renewable energy policies and projects in your country, you'll want to check this site out.

http://www.ecologic-power.com
We provide articles related to renewable energy. Our articles are written with the intention of being easy to read and not full of facts that are hard to understand. We want to inform the public of the importance to reduce usage of fossil fuel derivate energy sources. Our concern for global warming is the driving force behind Ecologic-Power.com.

http://www.montanagreenpower.com
For local information on renewable energy and issues (for Montanans!).

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Kitchen and home

http://aceee.org/consumerguide or http://www.energystar.gov
For lists of top-rated, energy efficient appliances and tips for conserving energy.

www.lpappliances.com
Great source for natural gas and LP or propane kitchen stoves, refrigerators, freezers, etc.

http://www.energysavinglightbulbs.com
For long-lasting, energy efficient and relatively inexpensive lighting products.

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Technology

HughesNet Satellite Internet
For those of you living off-grid it doesn't mean you have to live without Internet.  HughesNet offers High-Speed Satellite Internet anywhere, even in areas where cable modem and DSL do not reach.

http://www.battery-recharger.com
Battery-Recharger offers a way to recharge all regular batteries.

www.oasismontana.com/batteries.html
Batteries are the heart of all back-up or remote power systems; for an excellent reference of care and maintenance.

http://www.FutureEnergies.com or http://www.solaraccess.com 
Subscribe to free newsletters for those interested in worldwide information about renewable energy technologies.

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Alternative building

http://www.greenhousebuyersguide.com
Considering buying, adding or building a greenhouse? Peruse this informative site.

http://www.hollowtop.com/cls_html/solar_power.htm
An article that describes the process of an owner-builder installing his own utility-tied solar electric system. Very informative.

www.pixyjackpress.com
LOGS, WIND & SUN, a book by Rex and LaVonne Ewing, offers a how-to experience of building an off-grid log cabin, including a great deal of information about building from the ground up, to sizing and installing your own renewable energy system. Handcraft your own log home--then power it by nature! To contact by e-mail, PixyJackPress@msn.com

http://www.consumerenergycenter.org/erprebate/net_metering.html 
Net Metering: what is it and how can I have a net metering system: Many answers to commonly asked questions; this is mostly for our California customers but offers ideas and advice for anyone looking at a net metering system.

www.warmcompany.com/wwpage.html
Increase the R value of your windows and make your home more efficient to heat and cool with these window insulation products.

www.archibio.qc.ca
A resource offering books and resources about straw bale building and natural homes in English and French; company is based in Quebec, Canada.

Solar Thermal Forums
Solar Thermal Forums and Resources.

Green Huts
Green homes that are power efficient

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Informative organizations

http://www.the-mrea.org
The Midwest Renewable Energy Association has an annual fair, one of the biggest of its kind in North America--with attendance from renewable energy enthusiasts all over the world.  They also sponsor other seminars, programs and green home tours.

www.ncat.org  The National Center for Appropriate Technologies is located in Butte, Mt, and offers excellent resource information about renewable energy.

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Pollution controls / climate change controls

Carbon Neutral
Become Carbon Neutral. Balance your carbon emissions with an affordable and verified TerraPass. Help reduce Greenhouse gas emissions today.

http://epanet.angelnco.com/
EPAnet - Environmental Protection Activists Network
Join Us In Sustaining the Earth for All Life.

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Electric / alternative vehicles and transportation issues

www.fossilfreeway.com
Share the journey with Zachary Carson, as he travels from coast to coast in his Veg-E-Bus--a vehicle altered to run on straight vegetable oil. Zach is attempting, on his road trip, to educate people about the possibilities of using sustainable fuels and renewable energy technologies.

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Wind, hydro and more...

http://www.vestas.com
If you have the funding and the site for some BIG utility-tied wind generators,
here are a couple of sources.

www.nrel.gov/wind
USA Dept. of Energy calculations and data on wind energy information; includes wind maps (state by state) and beaucoup technical data.

http://www.eere.energy.gov/windandhydro
Do you have frontage on a decent-sized creek or river?  This site contains valuable information for you in your pursuit of a micro-hydro system.  Other consumer energy information is also offered at this site.

Wind power using wind turbines, wind generators
And here's very informative sites about wind generators.     For smaller units.....

http://www.bergey.com
And for larger wind generator units   (we sell all of these-call us for your price).

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Used and surplus renewable energy classifieds
Lastly, do you have any alternate energy components that you'd like to unload?  Perhaps used DC appliances, or an inverter?  FREE LISTING  -- non-commercial only please!