Cape & Islands Energy Information Clearinghouse

A Community Resource Developed Through The Cape & Islands Renewable Energy Collaborative.

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The Energy Present
Tools for Managing the Energy Transition
The Energy Future
Current Fact Sustainable Energy Calendar Current Vision

Electricity 101

Tips for Reducing Energy Costs Alternative Futures - Risks & Rewards

Tips for Using Energy Wisely

Tips for Choosing a Power Supplier Tips for Getting Cleaner & Going Green

Electricity 101: Policy & Market Context

Massachusetts Electric Utility Restructuring Act

New England Electricity Marketplace

Market & Grid Operations: "Contract Path"
& "Physical Path"

Green Visions - Projects & Possibilities

Space Heating & Efficiency

Water Heating & Efficiency

Lighting, Appliance & Equipment Efficiency

Hybrid, Biodiesel & Other Vehicles

 

Green Power

Solar Energy - Heat & Power

Wind Power

Geothermal Energy - Space Conditioning

Bioenergy - Heat & Power

Electricity 101: Infrastructure

Supply Overview

National

New England

Massachusetts

Southeastern Massachusetts

Delivery Grid

Sustainable Energy Options & Activities

Conservation & Efficiency

Cleaner/Green Power & Heating

Cleaner/Green Power Purchasing

Cleaner/Green Transportation

Wind Energy

Solar Energy

Ocean Energy

Bioenergy

Cleaner Fuels

Hydro Energy

Geothermal Energy

Green Buildings

Integrated Infrastructure

Electricity 101: Delivery Services

Delivery Charges

NStar Service

National Grid Service

Coordinated Community Planning

"Beyond Cape Wind" Stakeholder Process

Community Wind Projects & Issues

Cape Cod Regional Energy Strategy & Plan

Martha's Vineyard Energy Project

Electricity 101: Supply Options

Utility Basic Service

Competitive Option & Issues

Community Snapshots
Fuels 101 Civic Participation Guide  

Federal Decision-Makers: Officials & Agencies

State Decision-Makers: Officials & Agencies

Regional Decision-Makers: County Officials & Agencies

Regional/Local Decision-Makers: Cape Light Compact

Sustainable Energy Calendar: Forums for Learning & Acting

News Media: Outlets for Opinion

Policy 101 Cape & Islands Green Pages
True Costs 101 Information Resources

 

Updated 02.27.06


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This website is being developed through the Cape & Islands Renewable Energy Collaborative (CIRenew). Its framework was created under a community planning grant award from the Massachusetts Technology Collaborative (MTC). The Clearinghouse provides a central location for the collection, classification, and distribution of data, information, and tools addressing energy supply and use in the Cape & Islands region, both now and in the future.
  • Project management and content development: Chris Powicki, Water Energy & Ecology Information Services
  • Web design/development and content development: Dick Elkin
  • Graphic design: Elizabeth Hooper, Hooper Design
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