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Issue Brief Focuses on Coal as a Power Source
http://www.csgeast.org/pdfs/EnergyBrief.0208.pdf
Current government forecasts show U.S. demand for electricity will continue to grow. A new issue brief from the Council of State Government's Eastern Regional Conference Energy and Environment Program explores the advantages of coal as a power source.
(Last checked 04/24/08)

National Oilheat Research Alliance
http://www.nora-oilheat.org/site20/index.mv?screen=home
NORA is a collaborative program established by the oilheating industry to strengthen the industry by improving education and training for employees in the industry, providing customers more information, and developing new products for customers. The oilheating industry is a small fragmented industry, and NORA provided the opportunity and ability to work cooperatively for a better and stronger industry. NORA has developed world class education programs, new efficient appliances, and a strong consumer education campaign highlighting the benefits of oilheat and the need to improve efficiency.
(Last checked 04/24/08)

OilHeatAmerica Bioheat Page
http://oilheatamerica.com/index.mv?screen=bioheat
Bioheat — heating oil blended with biodegradable, organic materials such as soybean oil — is one of the “hottest” things happening in home comfort. Renewable and non-toxic, Bioheat is not only kind to Mother Earth; it’s kind to heating systems, too.
Testing conducted by the National Oilheat Research Alliance (NORA) found that a Bioheat blend of 80% low-sulfur heating oil and 20% biodiesel (B20) reduced sulfur oxide emissions by as much as 80% or more. Nitrogen oxide emissions were lowered by about 20%. In addition, carbon dioxide emissions can be lowered by 20%.
If everyone using heating oil used a B5 blend (5% biodiesel/95% heating oil), 400 million gallons of regular heating oil could be conserved. This would be a big step towards conserving oil, and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
(Last checked 03/24/08)

WorldWatch Energy & Climate Change Research Library : Fossil Fuels
http://www.worldwatch.org/node/5265#FossilFuels
Covers oil, coal, and natural gas.
(Last checked 04/24/08)

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