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Sustainable Communities

A variety of interplanted crops including sunflowersEnvironmental and Sustainable Development Resources
USDA. NAL. Rural Information Center.
Provides links to environmental planning programs and examples, smart growth information, statistical data, online publications and funding sources.
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WindmillsFarm Energy
National Center for Appropriate Technology. ATTRA - National Sustainable Agriculture Information Service.
Includes sections on renewable energy and energy efficiency and publications on topics including energy conservation and efficiency, renewable energy options, reducing indirect energy usage and reducing transportation energy.
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Solar energy panelsDSIRE - Database of State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency
North Carolina Solar Center. Interstate Renewable Energy Council. U.S. Department of Energy.
"DSIRE is a comprehensive source of information on state, local, utility, and federal incentives and policies that promote renewable energy and energy efficiency."
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A field with a barn and silo in the backgroundAmerican Farmland Trust
American Farmland Trust.
Provides information on farmland conservation, agricultural easement programs, and sustainable land management.
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Family Around a TablePersonal Emissions Calculator
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
"Use this online calculator to obtain an estimate of your personal greenhouse gas emissions or your family’s greenhouse gas emissions."
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A farm bordered by a housing subdivisionSmart Growth Online
Sustainable Communities Network. Smart Growth Network.
"Works to encourage development that serves the economy, community and the environment."
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A pediatrician with a child patientRural Health
USDA. NAL. Rural Information Center.
Links to health information that includes current news, planning, best practices and funding for rural Amerca.
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Last Modified: Oct 8, 2009  
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See Also
    Energy.gov
    National Alliance of Clean Energy Business Incubators
    World Renewable Energy Congress/Network
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