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UNIT 2: ENERGY, WORK, AND POWER

Chapter 5: Using Energy in Our Society

5.1 The Consumption of Energy
5.3 Energy Resources
Chapter 5 Review

 

 

5.1 The Consumption of Energy

Energy-efficient upgrades for affordable homes in Canada   Page (165, #6 )

This is an article by R. Kevin Lee, CANMET Energy Technology Centre, Natural Resources Canada and hosted by CADDET Energy Efficiency. In this article, Mr. Lee discusses the construction of an energy-efficient house is economically feasible and can save energy consumption. Also it provides both economical and non-economical benefits

BBC World Service - Business News   Page (165, #6 )

This is a site from BBC World Service business news site. Type the word energy into the search engine for a variety of articles dealing with the impact of energy on the economy. Browse selectively for information of interest.

5.3 Energy Resources

Photovoltaics   Page (177, #4 )

This is an educational site by US Department of Energy. It provides a detailed introduction and explanation on photovoltaics. It also links to US Department of Energy sites which provide information on other useful topics such as bioenergy, wind, ocean, geothermal, and hydropower.

Human Resources Development Canada   Page (180, #1 )

The Human Resource Development Canada site. The links on the page lead to a library of information on various jobs/careers, the job market for those professions, training required, salaries etc. The search engine provided allows for some flexibility in choosing key words, however the more specific your search, the better the information.

The Canadian Nuclear FAQ   Page (172, EAI )

The Carleton University Canadian Nuclear FAQ page provides current, reliable information. The page is hosted by a Dr. Jeremy Whitlock, who answers all of the FAQs on the page. Excellent primary resource material, which is relatively easy to understand. Browse the site for the information you require.

Atomic Energy Articles Archive   Page (172, EAI )

Atomic Energy Insights Index page to their article archives. This page leads to articles published in 1996 and 1997. Searching each publication or checking the index for CANDU will lead to informative articles on CANDU reactors and their components.

American Bionergy Association   Page (177, #4 )

This is an educational site by America Bioenergy Association. The site has a general fact sheet on bioenergy, solid and water conservation, and water quality in bioenergy. A good starting point in the exploration of biomass energy sources.

Kyocera Solar Inc.   Page (177, #4 )

From Kyocera Solar Inc., this commercial site provides introductory information on solar cells, photovoltaics, solar water pumping, solar RV systems and glossary. Good diagrams and information on a various renewable energy sources.

Silver Lining Tours   Page (180, C1 )

Thinking of doing something out of the ordinary? This site is hosted by the self-proclaimed, "world's best storm chasing tour company." Run by professional meteorologists this site describes some of the facts you need to know before taking up the chase.

Building Systems Engineer   Page (180, C1 )

Vanier College website on Building Systems Engineering Technology. Description of the systems engineering technologist career, college program objectives and information on employment after graduation.

Meteorology   Page (180, C1 )

Hosted by the Bureau of Meteorology in Australia this is a highly authoritative site, with lots of information pertinent to the occupation of meteorologist. Includes a library catalogue, library databases, information journals, meteorological resources, weather and flood information, climate information, what's new and other library

Chapter 5 Review

World Energy Consumption   Page (183, #21 )

This is a report on world energy consumption. It analyzes the trends on world energy demand. Charts on energy demand, consumption and oil prices. This report is fairly detailed and thorough and is prepared for the Energy Information Administration of the US Government. The site provides some useful background on a global scale.

Canada's Energy Policy   Page (183, #24 )

A review of Canada's Energy policy as presented to the US Government. This site will provide pertinent information on the reasoning behind the current policies and the forecasts for future use and development.

Energy and Resource Use   Page (183, #21 )

From the World Resource Institute, this site is a resources center providing data tables on energy consumption and production for different countries in the world. Adobe Acrobat reader is required to download the data.

Energy Administration Information: Canada   Page (183, #21 )

Corporate Information on-line provides this overview on oil, natural gas, electrical producers and consumption in Canada. The data is detailed and broken down into categories.

 

Canada's Uranium Production   Page (183, #24 )

This Web site from the Uranium Information centre contains historical information, statistics, graphs, etc. Browse the site for relevant information.

Canada: Energy Overview   Page (183, #24 )

From the Institute of Energy Economics in Japan, this PDF file describes Canada's energy reserves, uses, etc. It contains pertinent information about Canada as seen from the perspective of other countries.