Energy sources and conservation

News

• Tools to choose the right solar-energy system
  Wednesday, June 5, 2013
  COLUMBIA, Mo.– Before investing in a solar-power system, look at the energy efficiency of your home, says a University of Missouri Extension energy specialist.
• When do farmers need energy audits on their farms?
  Thursday, January 3, 2013
  COLUMBIA, Mo.–In general, it’s a good idea for farmers to look at energy use on their farm every five years and consider opportunities to reduce energy consumption, says Don Day, energy extension associate for University of Missouri Extension.
• Turning food waste into energy
  Thursday, May 10, 2012
  COLUMBIA, Mo. – America is not only a land of big waistlines, but also of big waste when it comes to food.
  
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Websites

Browse these University of Missouri websites:

• 4 Habitat
• CARES - Center for Applied Research and Environmental Systems
  Aids interested public and private parties in learning about and managing our resources.
• Community Revitalization and Sustainability
  Extension specialists work with the community to enable residents to take charge and make decisions about their own communities.
• CPAC - Community Policy Analysis Center
  Provides research, outreach and training to support improved policy decisions in Missouri communities.
• Homeworks: Maintaining Your Housing Investment
  Provides information for first-time homebuyers and other homeowners about basic home repairs, maintenance and financial management necessary to successfully maintain a home.
• Industrial Assessment Center
• Missouri Environmental Assistance Center
  A resource for pollution prevention and environmental compliance assistance for small businesses.

You may be interested in these external websites:

• eXtension Farm Energy Resources
• eXtension Home Energy Resources
• eXtension Wood Energy Resources

Publications

• G1971, Active Solar Collectors for Farm Buildings
• G1972, Saving Energy With Passive Systems
• G1981, Wind Energy in Missouri
• G1990, Biodiesel Fuels
• G1991, Biodiesel Blends for Fueling Diesel Engines
• G5900, Planning Tree Windbreaks in Missouri
• NRAES3, Energy Conservation For Commercial Greenhouses

You may be interested in these related publications:

• G1208, Fuel Requirement Estimates for Selected Field Operations
• G1721, Insulation for Your Home
• G1799, Solar-Heated New Technology House
• G1801, How to Size a Farm and Home Water System
• G1881, Generating Methane Gas From Manure
• G1999, Unvented Portable Kerosene Heaters — Safety Considerations
• MWPS23, Solar Livestock Housing Handbook
• MX383, Biotechnology: Generating Knowledge for a Better Tomorrow
• NRAES23, Heating with Wood and Coal