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ENERGY RESOURCES


Academic Info: U.S. Dept. of Energy (DOE) Resources

• Maintained by Michael Madin
• Links to DOE's departments, programs/initiatives, publications/reports, laboratories
• Excellent annotations accompany most links
• Great place for accessing DOE's online resources; very user-friendly


Alliance to Save Energy (ASE)

•  "Established on the heels of the energy crisis created by the OPEC oil embargo" in 1977, the Alliance to Save Energy is "... a non-profit coalition of business, government, environmental and consumer leaders" which "... promotes energy efficiency worldwide to achieve a healthier economy, a cleaner environment and energy security"
•  Funded by industry (over 70 corporations/organizations), foundations, government agencies
•  Includes news, information regarding ASE's programs, advice for consumers, education and media initiatives, co-operative ventures with industry
•  Annotated links to 60 associations/organizations concerned with energy efficiency
•  Complements "American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy" and "Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy"
•  One of the best sites for energy efficiency information; well-written, broad-based and easy-to-navigate


American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE)

•  "The American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing energy efficiency as a means of both promoting prosperity and environmental protection"
•  ACEEE's mission includes "conducting in-depth technical and policy assessments, advising policy makers and program managers, working collaboratively with businesses, public interest groups, and other organizations"
•  Projects sponsored by the ACEEE staff are done in conjunction with professionals from universities, national laboratories/ institutes, and the "private sector" in the following areas: energy policy, buildings, utilities, industry, transportation, human dimensions, international
•  Links to over 70 well-annotated sites concerned with energy efficiency and conservation
•  Also includes information on ACEEE's publications, conferences, educational programs, staffing, funding
•  Complements "Alliance to Save Energy" and "Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy"
•  Highly recommended; provides a wide array of resources, services and initiatives; easy-to-navigate


BUBL LINK Catalogue of Internet Resources: Energy Consumption

•  Links to energy consumption-related pages (journals, institutes/organizations, specific topics)
•  Links are annotated; include a brief description of content, author/sponsoring body, resource type, location
•  International in scope, but primarily UK and USA
•  Additional BUBL LINK pages for energy technology, nuclear energy, oil/gas, renewable energy
•  BUBL LINK pages link to a modest number of sites, but the quality is high; updated regularly
•  Very useful for beginning research


Energy Crossroads

•  Compiled by Evan Mills for the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Environmental Energy Technology Division
•  Directory of links for 26 energy-related topics, including government (federal/state/local), market data, news, professional associations/organizations, industry/products, research institutes/universities
•  Excellent annotations accompany many links
•  "Currently contains almost 700 links"
•  While this is a broad-based site for numerous energy resources/issues, there is a special emphasis on energy efficiency
•  Submitting websites welcomed
•  Also searchable
•  One of the most comprehensive and user-friendly gateways to energy information; highly recommended


Energy.gov

•  Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)
•  "The Department of Energy's over-arching mission is enhancing national security," with specific emphasis on national defense, domestic energy production, environmental safety issues, research and implementation of science for advancing technology
•  "Energy and ..." links to popular, frequently requested topics including data/prices, efficiency, environmental quality, national security, science & technology, sources & production
•  "Kids Zone" offers educational information to children
•  "Quick Links" highlights DOE's 25th anniversary, with information on the history and leadership of the DOE, mission and strategic plan, news
•  One of the best federal gateways — newly designed for easy navigation; comprehensive, cross-referenced; useful to the novice as well as the experienced researcher


Energy: Government Resources

•  Maintained by Edward Herman, Lockwood Library, State University of New York at Buffalo
•  Links to websites for the following: national policy issues, U.S. statistics, technical information, nuclear energy, New York state energy resources, international data
•  Emphasis is on federal government agencies
•  Excellent annotations accompany most links
•  Commentary on federal agency sites is among the best anywhere; does a superb job of defining/explaining agencies' goals/missions, relationships with each other, overall place in the scheme of things


EnergyIdeas Clearinghouse

•  Sponsored by the Washington State University Cooperative Extension Energy Program
•  "An objective, comprehensive technical resource for Northwest businesses, industry, government & utilities to implement energy technologies & practices"
•  Created to meet the informational needs of energy research for the Northwest, this site is very useful for anyone doing research on energy
•  "Browse by Topics" is a website directory of 31 topics (building design, energy use, lighting, etc.); each topic subdivides into sub-topics; for example, "Industries" subdivides into 15 sub-topics
•  "Business Types" allows browsing for the following categories: agricultural, commercial, industrial, residential, utilities
•  "Contents Types" allows browsing 13 categories, including articles, case studies, events, codes/standards, organization
•  "Ask an Expert" feature provides e-mail reference option
•  Searchable
•  Excellent; links are comprehensive, navigation is easy; one of the best sites for down-to-earth information on energy resources and applications


Energy Information Administration (EIA)

•  "Official Energy Statistics for the U.S. Government"; provides "... policy-independent data, forecasts, and analyses to promote sound policy making, efficient markets, and public understanding regarding energy and its interaction with the economy and the environment"
•  An affiliate of the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)
•  Extensive links to the following categories: energy companies, news/periodicals, national laboratories, government (federal/state agencies), university sites, international statistics, trade associations/organizations
•  "Country Analysis Briefs" profile over 120 countries/regions; includes background information, fuel resources (oil, gas, coal, electricity), related links
•  "World Monthly Energy Chronology" provides a timeline for significant energy issues and occurrences from 1996 to the present
•  Includes a topical index of over 380 topics/sub-topics, including alternate energy resources, consumption, environmental issues, historical data, world energy data (24 sub-topics)
•  Includes glossary
•  Also searchable
•  Best official federal source for statistical data and links: covers the whole gamut of American and international energy resources


Energy Research Organizations and Information Sources (by subject)

•  Sponsored by the University of California Energy Institute (UCEI)
•  Subject directory for organizations and information sources for the following topics: comprehensive sites, fossil fuels, nuclear energy, renewable energy sources, electricity, energy use
•  Links only; no evaluative commentary
•  Most links are to academic departments, "think tanks"/institutes, industry/professional organizations, government (federal and state)
•  Links to UCEI companion page "Energy Research Organizations and Information Sources by Organization"
•  Excellent; one of the best sites for accessing professional and research sources in one place


Energy Resources

•  Sponsored by the Internet Public Library (IPL)
•  Links to 20 of the most popular energy resources sites
•  Excellent annotations accompany most links
•  Links to related IPL pages for energy associations and journals
•  In keeping with IPL's tradition, this site is easy-to-navigate and a great place for the basics


International Energy Agency (IEA)

•  "The International Energy Agency, based in Paris, is an autonomous agency linked with the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)"
•  Its 26 member nations "... are committed to taking joint measures to meet oil emergencies," " ... share energy information," and "... to co-ordinate their energy policies"
•  Publishes numerous reports/studies on energy industry issues (country studies, energy markets, technology, renewable energy; many reports are fee-based, however
•  Offers a free "Monthly Oil Report" and "Monthly Statistics" for oil, electricity, natural gas, prices
•  One of the best sites for high-quality reports on international energy issues and country energy profiles


Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE)

•  An affiliate of the Department of Energy (DOE), the EERE is "... a gateway to hundreds of Web sites and thousands of online documents on energy efficiency and renewable energy," which seeks "... to revolutionize how we approach energy efficiency and renewable energy technologies"
•  Sponsors programs in 11 energy-related categories, including building technology, solar, wind, geothermal
•  Links to sites for government agencies (federal, regional and state), international sites, industry/professional organizations, journals/newsletters, laboratories
•  Information for consumers, kids, states
•  Complements "Alliance to Save Energy" and "American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy"
•  The best direct federal site for energy efficiency and renewable energy; easy-to-navigate; its links alone make this very worthwhile


PMA Online EnergyLinks

•  Sponsored by the Power Marketing Association (PMA)
•  "An up-to-date and comprehensive index of online energy industry resources"
•  Links to 16 energy industry-related categories (alternate energy, regulatory issues, information sources, etc.)
•  Also links to industry/professional organizations, employment resources
•  No annotations
•  Includes industry news, glossary, information regarding PMA membership, publications, events
•  Great place for industry information; extensive links


Websites discussed on this page are for informational purposes only. Johnson & Wales University Library is not responsible for the accuracy, content, or stability of any websites linked to this page.

Compiled by Rick Keogh, 12/03; links last checked 12/07

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