mitch sandlin's List: Annotated Bibliography

Fields, K. J. "A New Glow." Qualified Remodeler 36.12 (2010): 42. MasterFILE Premier. EBSCO. Web. 8 Oct. 2011.

I found this article using the search term "residential solar" in the MasterFILE Premier" database. The article was written to provide information to contractors about the types of pre-built solar systems they can offer to clients. I will probably use this as a source for pricing information, but I am not sure yet. The article is published in the magazine "Qualified Remodeler", which has been around since 2004, so the source seems credible.

Hren, Stephen and Rebekah. A Solar Buyer's Guide for the Home and Office: Navigating the Maze of Solar. White River Junction, VT. 2010. Google Books. Chelsea Green Publishing. 9 Sept. 2011 <http://books.google.com/books?id=rEhROnDzYakC&pg=PR6&dq=residential+solar&hl=en&ei=6OdrTr3HFO6HsALLwI3MBA&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=9&ved=0CG0Q6AEwCA#v=onepage&q=residential%20solar&f=false>

I found this eBook using the search facility for Google Books. The search terms used for searching were "solar", "residential solar energy", "residential energy", and "Alternative Energy". The book provides the reader a buyers guide for solar technologies. It breaks down the different technologies and tries to educate the consumer enough such that they can make and informed buying decision. I expect that I should be able to scan through this ebook and extract search terms and resources for further research. The authors are both certified solar professionals with extensive experience in installing and utilizing solar power for residential scenarios.

"Bill Gross on new energy." TED. TED2003, Filmed Feb 2003; Posted Feb 2009. Web. 9 Sept. 2011

I found this video using the TED search facility. The search terms used for searching were "solar", and "solar energy". The video describes a new methodology for generating solar power, using mirrors to concentrate the light from the sun, create heat, and turn a turbine to create electricity. I am going to use this as a starting point for my residential solar research. The authors is a successful entrepreneur whom has started multiple successful companies.

Morgan, Jason. "Comparing Energy Costs of Nuclear, Coal, Gas, Wind, and Solar." Nuclear Fissionary, clean-safe-reliable. Pandemonium Publications, LLC. 2 April 2010. Web. 27 Sept. 2011.

I found this article using Google Search. The search term used for searching was "SRP Solar Energy". This blog compares the cost of solar energy with all of the other types of energy. I will use this as a source of empirical data. The author is a corporate finance and accounting professional and has accrued 150 blog responses to the blog post questioning the results. His answers are impressive and believable.

Victor, David G., and Kassia Yanosek. "The Crisis in Clean Energy." Foreign Affairs 90.4 (2011): 112-120. Academic Search Premier. EBSCO. Web. 1 Oct. 2011.

I found this article using the library database, GreenFile. The search term used for searching was "Residential Solar". This article is essentially a description the authors belief that environmentally friendly energy sources (wind, geo, etc.. ) are going to suffer in the future due to lack of government subsidies. This may be a bit tangential to my research, but it also may help.

Childress, Vincent W. "Energy Decisions: Is Solar Power the Solution?." Technology & Engineering Teacher 70.5 (2011): 9-14. Academic Search Premier. EBSCO. Web. 1 Oct. 2011.

I found this article using the AcedemicOneFile database search. I used "solar efficiency" as my search phrase. This article offers the opinion of a professor at North Carolina A&T State University in Greensboro, North Carolina, on how solar is relevant today and worth investing in. I will read it, but when I consider the context, it may not be usable.

Sweet, Cassandra. "Google Invests $75 Million in Home Solar Venture." Wall Street Journal (Online): n/a. National Newspapers Core. Sep 28 2011. Web. 1 Oct. 2011 <http://search.proquest.com/docview/894702675?accountid=2664>.

Using the search terms "Residential Solar", I found this article using the ProQuest database, "national newspapers core" area. I love this article because it shows a company trying to influence society at large by giving its members money. This may be the way of the future for normal citizens considering that this is how our politicians acquire votes today.

"Inside Energy - Episode 8 - Zero Energy Homes." Vimeo. Florida Solar Energy Center, 11 May 2009. Web. 9 Sept. 2011

I found this video using the Vimeo search facility. The search terms used were "solar", and "solar energy". The video defines what a Zero Energy home is and describes the techniques used to design and build one. It also provides ideas on how to reduce energy usage in existing homes. I am going to use this video to describe potential factors that need to be considered when deciding if solar energy will work for you. The videos creator is a Floridian state government agency.

"International Energy Outlook." U.S. Energy Information Administration. U.S. Department of Energy. 19 Sept. 2011. Web. 24 Sept. 2011.

I found this article using Google. The search terms used were "Residential", and "solar energy". The article describes the United States energy outlook for the next 30 years, as of 2011. I have already used this in my research proposal, but I plan on using it in my research as well.

Weeks, Jennifer. "Modernizing the Grid." CQ Researcher 19 Feb. 2010: 145-68. Web. 3 Sept. 2011.

I found this article using the CQ Researcher online database. The search terms used were "solar", "residential solar energy", "residential energy", and "Alternative Energy" . This article provides rationale for the modernization of the national power grid. The supporting arguments relate lower cost, national security, and personal privacy. I believe this article can help with my cost-benefit analysis for Photovoltaic SOLAR installed on my home, considering a significant portion of the periodical is dedicated to the financial aspects of renewable energy. Jennifer weeks is a highly credentialed writer with publications about the topic in many well-known newspapers and magazines.

"Notable & Quotable; Bill Gates on the Economic Absurdity of Solar Energy." Wall Street Journal (Online): n/a. National Newspapers Core. Jul 22 2011. Web. 1 Oct. 2011 <http://search.proquest.com/docview/878557051?accountid=2664>.

I found this with the ProQuest newspaper search again. I used the term "rooftop solar". This is another current events article that I may use it to illustrate or defend my final position.

Billitteri, Thomas J. "Reducing Your Carbon Footprint." CQ Researcher 5 Dec. 2008: 985-1008. Web. 3 Sept. 2011.

I found this article using the CQ Researcher online database. The search terms used for searching were "solar", "residential solar energy", "residential energy", and "Alternative Energy" . This article provides an in-depth overview of a "carbon footprint" and does a deep dive into how residential energy usage contributes to the overall carbon footprint. I believe I can utilize this article to help me decide if a reduced carbon footprint can provides credit towards my desire for financial savings on home energy usage. The author is a freelance writer with 30 years of experience covering multiple topics and has written for CQ Researcher before. The credentials appear reliable.

Beausoleil-Morrison, Ian, et al. "A review of available methods for seasonal storage of solar thermal energy in residential applications." Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews 15.7 (2011): 3341+. Academic OneFile. Web. 24 Sep. 2011.

I found this article using the MCC Search Database, Acedemic OneFile. The search term used was "Residential Solar energy". The article describes techniques for storing thermal energy during cold months. I am going to use this article to describe alternatives to using a solar panel array.

Naam, Ramez. "Smaller, cheaper, faster: Does Moore's law apply to solar cells?" Guest Blog. Scientific American. 26 March 2011. Web. 08 Oct. 2011.

I found this blog post using a Google search. I searched on the following phrase, "What is the Actual Price of Solar Photovoltaic Electricity". The blog post provides an academic primer of Moore's Law and discusses how it may apply to the production of solar panels. The article will be useful when I need to describe the future of Photovoltaic Solar. The author was invited by Scientific American to blog, so I feel like I can trust the source.

Fellet, Melissa. "Solar Cells' Costs may Decline Someday Thanks to New Printing Technique." The Washington Post: E.2. National Newspapers Core. Jul 19 2011. Web. 1 Oct. 2011 <http://search.proquest.com/docview/877767227?accountid=2664>.

I found this article with ProQuest newspaper search. I searched with the phrase "rooftop solar". This is an article giving a brief overview of an "aspirational" technology. I may use this to illustrate whats coming next.

"Solar panels." The Science Teacher 78.6 (2011): 24. Academic OneFile. Web. 8 Oct. 2011.

I found this article using Acedemic One-Search. The search phrase I used was "Solar Panes on the Roof". The article discusses a study that was done providing some evidence that solar panels installed on rooftops facilitate an increased level of passive cooling for the structure. I may use this article as a reference point in my discussion on the benefits I need to consider when making my decision to purchase solar or not. The author of the study, Jan Kleissl, is a Professor of Environmental Engineering at the University of California at San Diego, Jacobs School of Engineering.

Black, Andy. "Does It Pay?." Solar Today 24.8 (2010): 26-27. GreenFILE. EBSCO. Web. 29 Sept. 2011.

I found this article using the library database GreenFile, with the help of Ask a Librarian 24/7. The search terms used were "Residential Solar". This is a fairly comprehensive article describing the current economics of solar power as well as the different type of installations and plans. I see this is a important source for my research.

Lori Singleton. "SRP customers, schools benefit from state's largest solar plant." East Valley Tribune. East Valley Tribune, 14 Sept. 2011. Web. 27 July 2011.

I found this article using Google Search. The search term used was "SRP Solar Energy". The news paper article describes how the utility is using a very large solar array to product power and allowing Schools/Residential Customers to benefit from it. I will use this article as a source describing a different alternatives to installing solar at home. The author is a guest commentator, and a manager for customer operations at SRP, so she is obviously knowledgeable and probably a bit biased.

M. Krzaczek, Z. Kowalczuk. "Thermal Barrier as a technique of indirect heating and cooling for residential buildings." Energy and Buildings 43.51 (2011): 823-837. Science Direct. Web. 24 Sept. 2011.

I found this article using the MCC Search Database - Acedemic OneFile. The search terms used were "Residential", and "solar energy". The article describes a technique for reducing residential energy consumption by placing a thermal barrier in the walls of the building.I am going to use this article to describe alternatives to using a solar panel array.

Klein, Ezra. "Wonkbook: What's in the president's jobs plan, and what comes next." The Washington Post. The Washington Post, 9 Sept. 2011. Web. 10 Sept. 2011.

I found this newspaper article using the search facility for The Washington Post web site. The search terms used were "solar", "residential solar energy", "residential energy", and "Alternative Energy" . The article provides an overview of President Obamas recent jobs plan, including information on the proposed loan guarantees for rooftop solar installations. The paragraph in the article related to the Presidents Energy Policy will be used as supporting information for my research.