Online Mapping & GIS Resources on Energy

• National Renewable Energy Lab(NREL) Map Search:
Dynamic Maps, GIS Data, & Analysis Tools
http://www.nrel.gov/gis/
• International UNEP GRID
http://maps.grida.no/
• ESRI: Map Museum
http://www.esri.com/mapmuseum/index.html
• ESRI: GIS for Renewable Energy Best Practices – An Article
http://www.esri.com/library/bestpractices/renewable-energy.pdf

IEI Kits Provide Hard Copies of Maps!

Here are the Online Sources and Versions for the Maps Provided in Island Energy Inquiry Kits:

Solar Energy Maps of Hawaii
http://hawaii.gov/dbedt/info/energy/publications/solardata/
Wind Energy Map of Hawaii
http://www.windpoweringamerica.gov/maps_template.asp?stateab=hi
Energy Potential for Hawaii
http://www.eia.doe.gov/state/state_energy_profiles.cfm?sid=HI

10/10/10 - International Event with 350.org

Participate in an event on Your Island to Be a Part of A Solution to Climate Change!

10/10/10 - This is the signature annual event for 350.org, an organization trying make a difference in reducing C02 levels in our atmosphere NOW!

Search for an event near you!

350.org
http://www.350.org/en

Blue Planet - CFL Exchange Programs & Much More!

The Blue Planet Foundation
http://blueplanetfoundation.org/index.php

Molokai Residents Exchanged Incandescent Bulbs for CFLs over a two month period! Over 30,000 CFLs are now lighting up homes and businesses in a more efficient way on island!

Lokelani Intermediate School is leading an exchange program on Maui! Help them out and save energy by exchanging your bulbs for new CFLs!

Science Supplies Resource - Kelvin.com

Kelvin Educational
http://www.kelvin.com/

Recommended by Colin, Environmental Science Teacher at Lahainaluna HS

Department of Energy Website for Educators

Great resource for teachers!

http://www.energy.gov/foreducators.htm

Siemens Foundation Sponsors National Sustainability Challenge for Students Grades K-12

Students Teams Compete for Prizes Up to $50,000 Joint Scholarship

Siemens Foundations encourages teams of students to become “Agents of Change” using project-based science inquiry approaches to identify, research and recommend solutions to environmental issues in their communities.

http://www.wecanchange.com/

What are some environmental issues in your community that you would like to change?