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Welcome!

What is "Found Energy"?

Alternative energy sources are popular right now. Whether for environmental, economic, or political reasons, everyone wants to find a way to reduce our dependence on oil.

But how? Many plausible alternatives exist, but they all have their pros and cons. Each method converts existing energy into a form that's usable for us. Found Energy provides an overview of popular energy resources, and how this energy is harnessed. Energy is around us... it's just a matter of finding it.

Why Should I Care?

News stories on alternative energy abound, each with their own agenda. How can we wade through the rhetoric and bias to form our own educated opinion? We're here to help.

Who This Site is For

This site is for any and everyone educating themselves on energy alternatives. our aim is to produce an unbiased set of pages summarizing most, if not all, popular methods. We've read all of the news articles out there for you, and what follows is a collection of pages comparing and contrasting energy options. We are not trying to sell anything -- our goal is education.

There is more than one right answer to the alternative energy problem. As you'll see, different solutions are more appropriate for different environments. Read on, and figure out what's best for your hometown!