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Renewable Energy

Renewable energy is an environmentally responsible alternative to fossil fuels. Renewable energy comes from local resources that are continuously replenished, so it creates jobs in rural America; provides stable energy prices; improves national security; and reduces urban smog and pollution. Select a topic below to learn more about renewable energy in Kentucky.

Biofuels - and Biofuel Considerations for producers
Biomass
Geothermal
Hydroelectric Power
Solar Energy
Wind Energy

Hydrogen & Fuel Cells - storing renewable energy
Green Power - purchasing renewable energy

Resources

Alternative Energy Resources in Kentucky
USDOE summary of alternative energy resources for Kentucky.

Energy Program (UK College of Agriculture) External Link
Developing technologies, resources, markets and codes & standards.

Renewable Resource Data Center
RReDC provides information on several types of renewable energy resources in the United States, in the form of publications, data, and maps.

Contact Information:

James Bush
500 Mero Street, 12th Floor, Capital Plaza Tower
Frankfort, KY 40601
Phone: (502) 564-7192
In KY: (800) 282-0868
Fax: (502) 564-7484
E-mail: James.Bush@ky.gov

	Incentives
	EPAct 2005 The Energy Policy Act of 2005 contains many provisions to promote the research, production, and use of renewable energy. DSIRE Database of State Incentives for Renewable Energy is a comprehensive source of information on state, local, utility, and selected federal incentives that promote renewable energy.

	Grid Connection
	The Interstate Renewable Energy Council publishes Connecting to the Grid , a guide that addresses interconnection issues relevant to all distributed generation technologies.

Last Updated 8/2/2007

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