Energy Research Links

How does electricity get to our homes? How do people generate electricity? What are the differences between renewable and nonrenewable energy resources? We'll answer all of these questions with our energy research!

Natural Gas Links

ESD: This site explains where natural gas comes from and how it is used in power plants.

EcoSpark: This site explains the benefits and drawbacks of natural gas power.

Coal Links

EIA Coal: This site from the US Energy Information Administration explains the basics of coal for energy production.

Kids Korner: This graphic shows how coal is used to make electricity.

Virtual Field Trip: Pictures and a description of a coal power plant in Virginia.

EcoSpark: This site explains the benefits and drawbacks of coal power.

Biomass Links

Biomass: This site from Alliant Energy has information about biomass.

More on biomass: This site from ESD explains biomass energy.

Energy Kids: This site from the US Energy Information Administration describes biomass energy.

EcoSpark: This site explains the benefits and drawbacks of biomass power.

Geothermal Links

EIA Geothermal: This site from the US Energy Information Administration describes geothermal energy.

Geothermal: Learn about geothermal energy with this site from Alliant Energy.

Kids Korner: This page includes a diagram to show how geothermal power is formed.

Hydro Power Links

EIA Hydro Power: This site from the US Energy Information Administration explains hydro power.

Hydro Power: This site from Alliant Energy has information about hydro power.

Kids Korner: This site includes a diagram to show how hydro power generates electricity.

EcoSpark: This site explains the benefits and drawbacks of hydro power.

Solar Links

EIA Solar Power: This site from the US Energy Information Administration explains solar power.

Solar Power: Learn about solar power with this link from Alliant Energy.

EcoSpark: This site explains the benefits and drawbacks of solar power.

Wind Power Links

EIA Wind Power: This site from the US Energy Information Administration explains wind power.

Wind Power: This site from Alliant Energy has information about wind power.

Kids Korner: Learn about the two types of wind machines here.

EcoSpark: This site explains the benefits and drawbacks of wind power.

KidWind: Learn more about wind power!