Sustainable Energy

At Heron's Head Park on 10/16/10

What is Energy?

The gravity of energy

What's a watt?
What is a joule / calorie?

How many light bulbs (video clips):

You Tube version
Vimeo version

Kilo-a-watt device

Figuring out a kilowatt hour
Kilo- a- watt device an example of where to purchase

Using Energy

Led vs. cfl vs. incandescence light (oil spot photometer)

Position of CFLHow many light bulbs - the video

Reading your PG and E meter

The California Independent System Operator

Electricity and Magnetism

How is most energy made- make a hand generator?

AC vs. DC

Burrito Batteries

Energy in the US

Energy sources
Job options

Solar Electricity and the Sun

Solar fountain, discover best angle to sun
Solar brightness
Optimal angle, and latitude
Copper plate solar cells

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