Dams and reservoirs aren't just for boating and fishing. These giant architectural feats help provide power to towns and cities all over the world But how do dams turn water into elec…

Here is a program called the Wind for Schools Project that is preparing students for green jobs. It is being conducted by Kansas State University. Click on the link to watch the video…

How much energy does one kilowatt of electricity give in comparison to one gallon of electricity? They're different types of energy, so how do you can compare them?  Learn the about t…

Where do we get our energy? We get our energy from multiple sources, including hydropower and uranium. Learn about the different types of sources here!

Learn about the different forms of energy!  What's the difference between potential energy and kinetic energy? Where can each form of energy be found?  Click below to find out!

Did you know that we use energy in everything that we do? What is energy? Become familiar with the different forms of energy!

Which type of energy is more damaging to the environment--nuclear energy or coal?  The answer might surprise you!

Lemons can make electricity?!? Using a nail, penny, and a few wires, you can light up an LED bulb. Watch this video to find out how!

We use energy in many activities--transportation, air conditioning, lighting... the list can go on forever! However, each time we use energy, that means we could be damaging our envi…

Can you imagine a life without electricity? People used to live without electricity 300 years ago!  Learn about several people who have made significant contributions to energy and s…

From the invention of fire to solar-powered devices, civilization's way of obtaining energy has drastically improved. Read about how various types of energy has changed since the begi…

Which type of energy do we use the most? How do we compare to the rest of the world? You might be suprised by seeing these energy statistics! 

Here's a short, instructional video simulating how a wind turbine generates energy. Did you know that the energy the turbine produces isn't used right away? It's actually sto…

Watch this video about alternative sources of energy that scientists are researching for the future. Wind energy is expected to be one of the top sources of "green" energy fo…

Google is investing $5 billion dollars in putting wind turbines off of our coasts in order to proactively provide a green solution to our energy crisis. Check out the video below to l…

Did you know that energy cannot be created or destroyed?  So what happens to the gas energy that we use in our cars if it isn't destroyed? Find out here!

What does it mean to recycle? Learn how you can take part in order to save our environment!

Transportation plays a major role in our lives; we ride cars, buses, and airplanes to get from place to place. Did you know 28% of all the energy we use in the US is used for transpor…

Industries account for one-third of the country's energy usage. Learn about how each type of industry uses energy in this article.

Malls, hospitals, and schools all use a great amount of energy! Find out how much energy they use and where they get their energy from in this article!

The amount of energy that we use in our households might surprise you! Especially with the advancement and availability of technology, we are consuming more and more energy each year.…

What are greenhouse gases? What is the greenhouse effect? Learn here!  

Learn the basics about how energy is used through different sectors of the economy. It's interesting to see how much energy each sector uses!

Hydrogen is the simplest element, yet it can create large amounts of power. Look at the sun for example. It is a giant ball of hydrogen and is a huge source of energy. To learn more a…

Did you know what kind of energy you use also depends were you live?  For example, your electricity could come from coal, but your friend from a different state might be relying on nu…

Did you know magnets can create electricity? Learn about all the marvels of electricity in this article! 

Imagine your life without electricity. That means no lightbulbs, microwaves, and air conditioning! Learn about how electricity has impacted our lives in this article.  

Learn how the power of the sun can provide us energy! It's amazing what a star so far away can do!

How can water create electricity? There are multiple ways, such as power dams, tidal power, and wave power. Learn more about hydropower here!

Did you know we can use energy from heat inside the Earth?  This is called geothermal energy.  The US is the leader in geothermal power generation. Learn more about this hot source of…

Waste in landfills can be used as energy?!? Learn about biomass, a renewable energy from plants and animals!

Don't know a lot about wind energy? Not to worry! Here's an easy to understand website that will teach you the basics about wind energy! Check out the link to learn more.

Read about this bridge that could grow vegetables and generate energy at the same time! This solar wind bridge concept could power 15,000 homes.

Have you ever wondered how well a wind turbine works? Did you know there are a lot of different designs for turbines? The city of Reno, NV is looking at nine different designs and is …

These high school students learned to build wind turbines that generate energy efficiently. Click on the link to read more!

Have you ever wondered what it would take to have a job working with Wind or Wind Energy? Well read this collection of interviews with people in those career fields to find out!

Sailboats use the wind to move so why can't cars too? You've heard of hybrid cars that use less fuel,  so what if there were wind powered cars? Read through this website to learn abou…

This article starts with "What is wind energy" and moves on to more complex wind energy information like "What is capacity factor".  You will find lots in this article and additional …

This is an article describing the possibility of using offshore wind turbines as an alternative to shallow water or land-based wind parks. It discusses the benefits of offshore wind p…

This site offers a huge amount of resources to a student of Wind Energy. You can see maps of the United States and see where wind energy is most possible.  This is perfect for a stude…

This article starts with an introduction to wind energy, shows you the inside of a wind turbine, how that turbine generates power and then lets you try it out for yourself.

This is an article describing what it is like to visit a wind farm, how it sounds, what the wind feels like, and see lots pictures of real wind farms.

There is a business side to wind energy. Watch this video and hear from engineers about what is involved in the business of wind energy.

This is actually two videos in one - learn who the world wind energy leaders are, about Australia's wind energy, and learn the answers to wind energy questions like how wind energy ca…

Watch this short video to see how one person was able to use an old bicycle wheel and a little clear tape to make a real windmill.