Advancing Energy Literacy, Knowledge, and Know-how
Being energy literate means that you understand the nature and role of energy in the world and in your daily life. An energy literate person:
- Can trace energy flows and think in terms of energy systems
- Knows how much energy they use, for what purpose, and where energy comes from
- Can assess the credibility of information about energy
- Can communicate about energy and energy use in meaningful ways
- Is able to make informed energy use decisions based on an understanding of impacts and consequences
Adopted from US Department of Energy
Learn more about DOE’s Energy Literacy program.
AHB provides information about the fuels we currently use and explains how poplar-based biofuels can be a part of the Pacific Northwest’s transportation fuel supply. Extension educators can use this information to increase energy literacy in their community.
Infosheets:
- Ethanol Today & Tomorrow
- Advanced Biofuels 101
- Biofuels by the Numbers
- Biofuels at the Pump
- Renewable Energy in the Pacific Northwest
Videos:
- Making Biofuels and Biochemicals from Poplar Trees
- A Cradle to Grave Assessment of Bio-Jet Fuels Production
- Bridge-To-Biofuels Part 2: Cellulosic Ethanol
- Bridge-To-Biofuels Part 3: Biojet Fuel
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