With a telephone line and a computer, you can tap into the enormous resources of computerized databases and on-line services.Electronic bulletin boards and on-line services are similar to a library without walls. They can provide access to databases, private electronic mail, library card catalogs, news and, of course, bulletin board discussions. A variety of commercial on-line services connect users to Internet and to other electronic bulletin board systems, often through a local telephone call. The more popular services are America Online, CompuServe, Delphi and Prodigy. Commercially available computer utilities like Gopher, VERONICA and Global Network Navigator can search information sources throughout the Internet for information. Like any computer function using the Internet requires knowledge and practice. Here are a list of resources to help you find information on new technology from electronic bulletin boards. DIALOG Information Services 3460 Hillview Avenue Palo Alto, CA 94303 (800) 334-2564 Offers more than 450 on-line databases. Contained in the collection are millions of documents drawn from more sources--scientific and technical literature, full text trade journals, newspapers and news wires--than any other on-line service. Compiled from the world’s most respected and authoritative information services, DIALOG’s databases are individually priced and search costs depend on the amount of time a user is connected to the service. Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Network (EREN) Uniform resource locator: http://www.eren.doe.gov.EREN For information call: (800) 363-3732 This is a gateway to energy efficiency and renewable energy information from national laboratories and other organizations. Provides single-point access to computer bulletin boards, on-line catalogs, lists of manufacturers and vendors as well as World Wide Web, Gopher, TelNet and Wide Area Information servers. Energy and Regulatory Matters Information Service (ERMIS) Michigan Public Service Commission 6545 Mercantile Way Lancaster, MI 48909 (517) 334-6240 (NREL’s) Electronic Information Service 1617 Cole Boulevard Golden, CO 80401-3393 (303) 275-4060 Uniform resource locator: http://www.nrel.gov:80 Provides information to File Transfer Protocol, Gopher, Telnet and World Wide Web users on the Internet about research activities, facilities and business development opportunities at NREL. For those not on the Internet, access to the service is available by dialing (303) 275-INFO. ORBIT Online, Inc. InfroPro Technologies 8000 Westpark Drive McLeon, VA 22102 (800) 955-0906 Through a collection of more than 100 databases, ORBIT Online, a division of InfoPro Technologies, has become recognized as the world’s premier source for on-line patent, scientific and technical information. This on-line service specializes in intellectual property and related disciplines such as materials science and engineering. Technical databases index journal articles, patents, books, statistics and directories. Project for an Energy Efficient Florida (904) 222-0808 The Project for an Energy Efficient Florida now offers a bulletin board service to increase timely access to information on upcoming events, issues of concern and other energy-related news. The Project has joined a service through the League of Environmental Organizations called the Public Information Bulletin Board Service (PIBBS). Provides access to electronic mail, files and databases. Covers all types of energy and regulatory matters. Includes energy, environmental, public information, software, technical support, regulatory, telecommunications and other miscellaneous forums. Free access is available by dialing (517) 882-1421. Energy Ideas Clearinghouse Bulletin Board Service Washington State Energy Office 809 Legion Way, FA-11 Olympia, WA 98504 (206) 956-2237 A helpful and comprehensive electronic bulletin board system for technical information about environmental issues, energy efficiency and renewable energy as applied to commercial and industrial facilities. To log on, dial (206) 586-6854 or access through the Internet at: eicbbs.wseo.wa.gov. The bulletin board service offers electronic mail and facsimile services, software and files for downloading and a training calendar. Users share messages with those on the Internet and the Michigan Energy and Regulatory Matters BBS. Florida Communities Network (904) 922-6868 Internet users can access this network to find information about the state and its communities. The network plans to add information about equipment and commodities available under state term contracts, legislative information as well as statewide economic development information. FCN Internet access: http://FCN.state.fl.us
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