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Policy
 Websites presented in alphabetical order Alternative Fuels & Advanced Vehicles Data Center 
 The website for this center includes information about alternate fuels (such as biodiesel, electricity, hydrogen, ethanol, natural gas and propane), vehicle conversions, emissions, fuel economy, hybrid electric vehicles, plug-in hybrids, idle reduction, and similar topics. Includes a fueling station locator, laws, news, events, and more. From the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). http://www.afdc.energy.gov/afdc/ Topics: Automobiles, Electrical Energy, Energy, Oil & Gas, Technology Last updated Nov 22, 2008 Analysis of Oil and Gas Production in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge
This March 2004 document provides "an assessment of authorizing oil and gas leasing in the coastal plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR) in Alaska." Includes maps and statistical tables. From the Energy Information Administration (EIA); prepared at the request of U.S. Representative Richard W. Pombo. Opens directly into a PDF file. http://www.eia.doe.gov/oiaf/servicerpt/ogp/pdf/sroiaf(2004)04.pdf Topics: Energy, Oil & Gas, Regions of the World, Regions of the World Last updated Nov 27, 2005 Bureau of Land Management: Energy
Overview of U.S. Bureau of Land Management (BLM) energy projects and programs concerning oil and gas, coal, geothermal, wind energy, rights-of-way, oil shale and tar sands, solar energy, and the Energy Policy Act of 2005. Includes publications, announcements, and links to BLM state energy pages. From the BLM, U.S. Department of the Interior. http://www.blm.gov/wo/st/en/prog/energy.html Topics: Energy Last updated Jul 8, 2008 Center of the American West
This site focuses on the study of the modern American West. It features academic works on energy policy, economic theory, land use, and various social interactions in history. Includes reports and essays, curriculum materials, and information about projects such as "Ranchland Dynamics" and a conference on environmental justice. From the University of Colorado at Boulder. http://www.centerwest.org Topics: Energy Last updated Dec 20, 2004 Energy [R]evolution
"The energy [r]evolution is an independently produced report that provides a practical blueprint for how to half global CO2 emissions, while allowing for an increase in energy consumption by 2050. ... [I]t explains how existing energy technologies can be applied in more efficient ways." Site includes the report, examples of projects, policy recommendations, and related material. From Greenpeace International and the European Renewable Energy Council (EREC). http://www.energyblueprint.info/ Topics: Energy Last updated Nov 17, 2008 EPA's Position on the Energy Crisis
This position paper from 1974 followed the Arab oil embargo of 1973. "This paper is intended to discuss the causes of the difficult energy situation we face, the effect of the nation's environmental program on energy supplies, the action EPA has taken to deal with the crisis, and EPA's stance on pertinent energy/environmental issues." Includes discussions of supply and demand issues and the impact of environmental regulations. From the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). http://www.epa.gov/history/topics/energy/01.htm Topics: Energy, Oil & Gas Last updated Dec 6, 2005 European Commission: Energy
This page compiles publications, news, and other material about European Union (EU) energy policy, which "focuses on creating a competitive internal energy market offering quality service at low prices, on developing renewable energy sources, on reducing dependence on imported fuels, and on doing more with a lower consumption of energy." Searchable, and browsable by policy areas such as energy efficiency, oil, coal, nuclear energy, and energy infrastructure. From the European Commission of the European Union. http://ec.europa.eu/energy/index_en.htm Topics: Energy Last updated Apr 7, 2009 Federal Trade Commission: Energy and Environment
This page compiles Federal Trade Commission (FTC) information regarding energy and environment topics such as labeling and advertising of fuel and automotive products, marketing claims concerning carbon offsets and renewable energy certificates, and EnergyGuide labels for home appliances, plumbing, and lighting products. Find consumer and business education materials, rulings and statutes, press releases and announcements, and other government documents. From the FTC. http://www.ftc.gov/energy/ Topics: Energy, Environment Last updated Jan 14, 2008 International Energy Agency (IEA)
This organization "acts as energy policy advisor to 27 member countries in their effort to ensure reliable, affordable and clean energy for their citizens." Resources on the organization's website include energy outlooks, oil market reports, statistics, and publications. Browse by country and by topics such as greenhouse gases, climate change, cleaner fossil fuels, and energy efficiency. http://www.iea.org/ Topics: Energy Last updated Jun 18, 2008 National Resources Defense Council (NRDC): Energy
Policy briefs, reports, analysis, white papers, and other documents related to energy policy in the U.S. Topics include energy efficiency, oil and gas, and the utility industry. From the National Resources Defense Council (NRDC). http://www.nrdc.org/energy/ Topics: Energy, Oil & Gas Last updated Jun 20, 2007 U.S. Department of Energy: Oil Shale Activities
Collection of policy papers considering "untapped oil shale as a strategically located, long-term source of reliable, affordable, and secure oil." This site predicts that "with the expected future decline in petroleum production, historic market forces ... will improve the economic viability of oil shale." Includes an overview of U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) oil shale activities, strategy documents, and related material. From the DOE Office of Fossil Energy. http://www.fossil.energy.gov/programs/reserves/npr/npr_oil_shale_program.html Topics: Energy, Oil & Gas Last updated Nov 5, 2007 U.S. Department of Energy: Recovery and Reinvestment
Compilation of documents and links related to U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) implementation of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. View background and updates on projects in specific U.S. states and funding in the areas of energy efficiency, environmental management (cleanup of Cold War nuclear project sites), renewable energy, and energy technology research. http://www.energy.gov/recovery/ Topics: Energy, Federal (U.S.) Government Last updated Mar 23, 2009 World Energy Council
The World Energy Council has a membership of over ninety countries and has a mission "to promote the sustainable supply and use of energy for the greatest benefit of all. The London-based organization has official consultative status with the United Nations." Its website features information about activities (such as a program on cleaner fossil fuels), and publications on energy policies and practices for countries around the world, energy efficiency, and related topics. http://www.worldenergy.org/ Topics: Energy Last updated Nov 17, 2008 |
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