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Power Sources & Systems
 Websites presented in alphabetical order Agence Pour L'Énergie Nucléaire /Nuclear Energy Agency 
 The mission of this agency within the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) is "to assist its Member countries in maintaining and further developing ... the scientific, technological and legal bases required for the safe, environmentally friendly and economical use of nuclear energy for peaceful purposes." The site features governing legal instruments, descriptions of programs, publications, nuclear reaction databases, and links. Most material also available in French. Searchable. http://www.nea.fr/ Topics: Energy, Industries, Science, Technology Last updated May 18, 2004 All About Hydrates: Natural Methane Hydrate
Information about methane hydrate, a chemical substance that "may, in fact, contain more organic carbon than all the world's coal, oil, and non-hydrate natural gas combined." Provides a history of methane hydrate research, scientific background information, and discussion of methane hydrate as a potential source of energy. From the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). http://www.netl.doe.gov/technologies/oil-gas/FutureSupply/MethaneHydrates/about-hydrates/about_hydrates.htm Topics: Energy, Industries, Oil & Gas, Pollutants & Toxic Substances, Technology Last updated Jan 3, 2006 The Atoms Family
"This resource contains educational activities about energy concepts, the power of the sun, energy conservation, energy transformation, electricity and fossil fuels being presented by famous gothic horror characters." The activities are variously designed for students from grades K to 12. http://www.miamisci.org/af/sln/ Topics: Energy, Physics, Science, Science, Technology Last updated Jun 23, 2009 China's Nuclear Industry
This overview of nuclear power plants in China is updated throughout the year. The site also includes a map showing locations of nuclear reactors built or under construction, information about reactors, a timeline back to 1970, and predictions for the future. From the Energy Information Administration (EIA), an independent statistical agency within the Department of Energy (DOE). http://www.eia.doe.gov/cneaf/nuclear/page/nuc_reactors/china/china.html Topics: Energy, Industries, Science, Technology Last updated Jun 29, 2004 Country Analysis Briefs: Iraq
Oil-related information regarding Iraq, including facts, forecasts, and analyses. Country Analysis Brief contains a great deal of both historical and current detailed information. From the Energy Information Administration at the Department of Energy (DOE). http://www.eia.doe.gov/emeu/cabs/Iraq/Background.html Topics: Industries, Oil & Gas, Technology, War and Peace: Resources on Iraq Last updated Apr 4, 2008 Depleted UF6 Management Information Network
"Information about the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE's) inventory of depleted uranium hexafluoride (DUF6), a product of the uranium enrichment process." A FAQ discusses uranium, depleted uranium (created during processing of uranium for nuclear power plants and nuclear weapons), health and environmental concerns, and related information. Also features a glossary, fact sheets, images, and other information for the general public and the scientific community. Searchable. http://web.ead.anl.gov/uranium/ Topics: Energy, Environment, Industries, Science, Technology, Weapons Last updated Dec 2, 2004 Electricity Grid: How the Grid Works
Describes the two infrastructures of the electricity grid: "the high-voltage transmission systems, which carry electricity from the power plants, ... and the lower-voltage distribution systems, which draw electricity from the transmission lines and distribute it to individual customers." Features information on grid architecture and function, including a map of the three U.S. power grids; the national power crisis, with a focus on California; and new technologies. Searchable. From the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). http://www.eere.energy.gov/de/electricity_grid.html Topics: Electrical Energy, Energy, Technology Last updated Apr 28, 2005 EMF RAPID: Electric and Magnetic Fields Research and Public Information Dissemination Program
Web headquarters of a "federally coordinated effort to evaluate developing technologies and research on the effects on biological systems of exposure to 60 Hz electric and magnetic fields produced by the generation, transmission and use of electric energy." Users can view reports assessing the health effects of EMF and detailed proceedings from symposiums. Also provides links to related resources. From the U.S. National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences. http://www.niehs.nih.gov/emfrapid/ Topics: Diseases & Conditions, Electrical Energy, Environment, Public Health & Safety, Technology Last updated Dec 31, 2003 Energy Citations Database, 1948-Present
This database provides citations of scientific and technical information from the Department of Energy (DOE) and its predecessor agencies. In addition to energy, the citations include such other topics as "chemistry, physics, materials, environmental science, geology, engineering, mathematics, climatology, oceanography, computer science and related disciplines." Entries include abstracts and there are links to the full text of those articles that are available on the Internet. http://www.osti.gov/energycitations/ Topics: Energy, Nonfiction by Genre, Technology Last updated Apr 24, 2005 Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
"A gateway to hundreds of Web sites and thousands of online documents on energy efficiency and renewable energy," including information about buildings, transportation, industry, bioenergy, hydrogen, solar, wind, ocean, hydropower, and geothermal power. Features consumer information, an "energy lab" for children, and information about the various other programs of the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). Searchable. http://www.eere.energy.gov/ Topics: Astronomy, Electrical Energy, Energy, Technology Last updated Mar 26, 2005 Energy Glossary
A list of "energy terms and definitions as used in EIA [Energy Information Administration] reports, presentations, and survey forms." From the EIA, a part of the U.S. Department of Energy. http://www.eia.doe.gov/glossary/ Topics: Energy, Industries, Technology Last updated Dec 1, 2005 Energy Information Administration
A primary source for energy statistics. Provides data and analyses about the supply, consumption, distribution, and price of energy in the United States. The weekly, monthly, and annual reports cover petroleum, natural gas, coal, electricity, and various forms of renewable energy. Also contains historical data, forecasts (both U.S. and international), and country-specific analyses. http://www.eia.doe.gov/ Topics: Automobiles, Energy, Oil & Gas, Science, Statistics, Technology Last updated May 7, 2001 Energy Quest
This interactive site is intended to teach an "'energy ethic' to conserve finite resources." Educational resources feature science projects, energy-saving tips for children, a "How Things Work" section, brief biographies of energy pioneers, games, related links, and more. Includes resources for teachers and parents. Searchable. From the California Energy Commission. http://www.energyquest.ca.gov/ Topics: California: Education, Energy, Internet Guides & Search Tools, Science, Technology Last updated Apr 24, 2005 Energy Tutorial
A browsable overview of energy sources, featuring photographs, statistics, and quizzes. Topics include fossil fuels, oil shale, nuclear, solar, wind, geothermal, biomass and wastes, hydroelectric, fuel cell, combustion, gasification, reciprocating engine, and turbines. Also explores environmental impacts and trends. From the National Fuel Cell Research Center (NFCRC), University of California, Irvine. http://www.nfcrc.uci.edu/EnergyTutorial/ Topics: Electrical Energy, Energy, Science, Technology Last updated Apr 24, 2005 EnergyIdeas Clearinghouse (EIC)
"An objective, comprehensive, technical resource" for Web resources related to energy efficiency in the Northwest; some are highly technical, others are more general. Browsable by energy topic (such as appliances, power production, and weather data), business type, and content type (case study, Q & A, and newsgroup). Also lists jobs, events, and regional news. From the Washington State University Cooperative Extension Energy Program. http://www.energyideas.org/ Topics: Business, Energy, Technology Last updated Jun 3, 2006 Fuel Cells: Green Power
A 1998 report on the science and technology of fuel cells and the possible environmental benefits of their applications in automobiles and electrical power generation. Opens directly into a PDF file. From the Los Alamos National Laboratory and the U.S. Department of Energy. http://www.scied.science.doe.gov/nmsb/hydrogen/Guide%20to%20Fuel%20Cells.pdf Topics: Energy, Technology Last updated Mar 8, 2007 Glossary of Energy Terms
A glossary of dozens of scientific and business terms. From the California Energy Commission. http://www.energy.ca.gov/glossary/ Topics: Energy, Industries, Technology Last updated Oct 19, 2005 Great Wall Across the Yangtze
"When finished, the Three Gorges Dam will produce the energy of 15 nuclear power plants and tame some of the river's deadliest floods. To China's leaders, the dam is the greatest engineering feat since the construction of the Great Wall, but to critics worldwide, it is a social and environmental disaster." Features perspectives from the Chinese government, local residents, journalists, and engineers. Includes information on endangered artifacts, endangered species, and environmental concerns. From PBS Online. http://www.pbs.org/itvs/greatwall/ Topics: Energy, Geography, Science, Technology, Water Last updated Feb 10, 2005 Harvesting Clean Energy
Focusing on wind power, biomass power and fuel, solar power for watering stock, and geothermal heating, this site serves "as a clearinghouse for making energy projects happen in Washington [state], Oregon, Montana and Idaho." The site includes information about policies and incentives, questions and answers about alternative energy, and other resources for Northwest rural farmers and landowners. http://www.harvestcleanenergy.org Topics: Agriculture, Business, Electrical Energy, Energy, Home & Housing, Technology, Water Last updated Oct 10, 2005 How Power Grids Work
Describes the distribution of electrical power from the power plant and distribution grids to the private home and fuses and circuit breakers. From How Stuff Works. lii.org Record of the Month for September, 2003. http://science.howstuffworks.com/power.htm Topics: Electrical Energy, Technology Last updated Nov 1, 2009 Hydrogen, Fuel Cells & Infrastructure Technologies Program
Information about hydrogen and fuel cells as a power source. Discusses the benefits of a hydrogen economy and barriers to the commercialization of the technology. Includes news, safety codes and standards, and educational resources. From the U.S. Department of Energy. http://www1.eere.energy.gov/hydrogenandfuelcells/ Topics: Energy, Technology Last updated Sep 12, 2006 Information Bridge: Open Source to DOE's Scientific and Technical Information
Over 60,000 searchable "full-text and bibliographic records of Department of Energy (DOE) research and development reports in physics, chemistry, materials, biology, environmental sciences, energy technologies, engineering, computer and information science, renewable energy, and other topics." Publication dates go back as far as the 1940s. From the DOE Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI). http://www.osti.gov/bridge/ Topics: Energy, Nonfiction by Genre, Technology Last updated Aug 19, 2003 International Energy Outlook
"This report presents international energy projections through 2025, prepared by the Energy Information Administration, including outlooks for major energy fuels and issues related to electricity and the environment." Energy sources include nuclear power, natural gas, and coal. The Energy Information Administration (EIA) is the statistical agency of the U.S. Department of Energy. http://www.eia.doe.gov/oiaf/ieo/ Topics: Energy, Oil & Gas, Science, Statistics, Technology Last updated Feb 29, 2004 International Nuclear Safety Center Database
This database is a comprehensive resource for safety analysis and risk evaluation of nuclear power plants and facilities. Includes maps of reactors, results from safety/risk analyses, safety evaluation methods, reactor material properties, and an up-to-date directory, by country, of the world's power plants along with basic information and operational status. From the U.S. Department of Energy. http://www.insc.anl.gov/ Topics: Energy, Industries, Science, Technology Last updated Dec 8, 2004 Iran Country Analysis Brief
Provides an overview of Iran's energy situation, with statistics and information on the oil and natural gas industries, electric power, nuclear energy, and environmental issues related to the Iranian economy. Includes links to sites on Middle East countries, news, politics, and economics. From the U.S. Department of Energy. http://www.eia.doe.gov/emeu/cabs/iran.html Topics: Energy, Oil & Gas, Science, Technology Last updated Mar 23, 2004 Meltdown at Three Mile Island
This site describes the Three Mile Island, Pennsylvania nuclear reactor meltdown of 1979. A Shockwave movie illustrates step-by-step what went wrong. Also covered in this site is information on "How a Nuclear Reactor Works" and a timeline of nuclear power history. From PBS as a companion to its American Experience documentary. http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/three/ Topics: Energy, Science, Science, Technology Last updated Apr 13, 2002 North American Electric Reliability Council (NERC)
NERC's "ten Regional Reliability Councils, whose members come from all segments of the electric industry," seek to "ensure that the bulk electric system in North America is reliable, adequate and secure." The searchable site includes press releases and information about regional councils, committees, meetings, legislation, standards, and assessments. Use the NERC Fast Links menu to find a glossary. http://www.nerc.com/ Topics: Electrical Energy, Ready Reference & Quick Facts, Technology Last updated Jun 10, 2005 Northwest Power and Conservation Council
"The Council develops and maintains a regional power plan and a fish and wildlife program to balance the Northwest's environment and energy needs." This Web site educates the public about energy and environmental issues by providing access to reports and papers, success stories, a Northwest power supply and electricity demand update, and federal legislation updates. Users may sign up for a monthly e-newsletter. Archived and searchable. http://www.nwcouncil.org/ Topics: Animals, Electrical Energy, Energy, Environment, Geography, Oil & Gas, Technology, Water Last updated Feb 25, 2004 Nuclear Energy in California
This site provides an overview of current and past nuclear power facilities in California, including San Onofre (San Diego County) and Diablo Canyon (near San Luis Obispo). Also includes general information about the creation of nuclear power and fission reactors, and links to related information and sites. From the California Energy Commission. http://www.energy.ca.gov/nuclear/ Topics: Energy, Physics, Science, Technology Last updated Mar 2, 2006 NW Fishletter
This online newsletter covers Pacific Northwest fish and wildlife policy news. The newsletter, published twice a month, focuses on topics of interest to the Northwest energy industry, particularly issues related to the impact of hydroelectric power on fish in the Columbia and Snake rivers. Includes archives back to 1996 and links to related documents. Readers may sign up for e-mail notification of new issues. Searchable. From Energy NewsData, an energy industry publisher. http://www.newsdata.com/enernet/fishletter/ Topics: Agriculture, Electrical Energy, Energy, Fish, Reptiles, & Amphibians, Technology Last updated Dec 6, 2004 Photovoltaics for Buildings: New Applications and Lessons Learned
Information about photovoltaics, or solar electricity, for residential and commercial buildings. Discusses the basics of a solar electricity system, how solar cells work, building design, technology, and financing and incentives. Includes featured projects and related resources. Opens directly into a PDF file. From the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL). http://www.nrel.gov/docs/fy02osti/32158.pdf Topics: Astronomy, Electrical Energy, Energy, Photograph Collections, Technology Last updated Dec 6, 2006 Polycrystalline Silicon: Technology Overview
Overview about production methods and markets for "polycrystalline silicon, also called poly or polysilicon, [which] is one of the purest materials ever manufactured by mankind," and which is used in semiconductors for computers and in solar fuel cells. Includes market figures for 1990-2004. From Semiconductor Equipment and Materials International (SEMI), an industry organization. http://wps2a.semi.org/wps/portal/_pagr/135/_pa.135/745?dFormat=application/msword&docName=P_003277 Topics: Technology Last updated Sep 5, 2006 Prepare for Emergencies: Blackouts
Tips on how to prepare for a blackout and what actions to take when one occurs. Emphasizes supply and safety tips, including some for people with disabilities. Provides a power outage check-list and covers using generators and food safety. From the American National Red Cross. http://www.redcross.org/portal/site/en/menuitem.d8aaecf214c576bf971e4cfe43181aa0/?vgnextoid=92d51a53f1c37110VgnVCM1000003481a10aRCRD&vgnextfmt=default Topics: Consumer Research & Advocacy, Electrical Energy, Energy, Home & Housing, Nutrition & Food Safety, Technology Last updated Jun 20, 2009 Q&A: Nuclear Fusion Reactor
Questions and answers about the ITER (International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor), "an experimental reactor that will attempt to reproduce on Earth the nuclear reactions that power the Sun and other stars." Discusses the June 2005 decision to site the reactor at Cadarache in southern France. Includes a model of the planned nuclear plant. From BBC News. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science/nature/4627237.stm Topics: Energy, Physics, Science, Technology Last updated Jun 29, 2005 Reactor Vessel Head Degradation
Background information and official documents related to the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission's investigation of the Davis-Besse Nuclear Power Station in Oak Harbor, Ohio. The Nuclear Regulatory Commission approved the restart of the station in March 2004; it had "been shut down since February 2002 for replacement of a damaged reactor vessel head and other safety improvements." Includes images. http://www.nrc.gov/reactors/operating/ops-experience/vessel-head-degradation.html Topics: Energy, Science, Science, Technology Last updated Mar 16, 2004 Renewable Resource Data Center
This U.S. Dept. of Energy-sponsored resource contains data relating to natural energy sources such as solar radiation, biomass, geothermal, and wind power. There's an illustrated glossary of alternative energy-related terms, and links to projects and information for students and teachers. Consumers preparing to install solar panels can estimate their savings by using the "PVWatts" link, which calculates the electricity produced by any photovoltaic solar system. http://rredc.nrel.gov/ Topics: Astronomy, Electrical Energy, Energy, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Technology Last updated May 30, 2001 The Solar Cooking Archive
A sizable collection of resources about marshaling the sun's heat for the specific purpose of cooking. Chefs can find easy-to-build designs for energy efficient solar cookers and a directory of manufacturers of ready-made ovens. There is a model alternative energy science project, a bibliography of cookbooks and technical handbooks, a searchable discussion group, and articles reporting on the use and benefits of off the grid solar cooking and water pasteurization in developing nations worldwide. http://www.solarcooking.org/ Topics: Astronomy, Energy, Recipes & Food Preparation, Technology, Water Last updated Aug 25, 2004 Upper Skagit Watershed
This online exhibit offers photographic images (1919-1989) of hydroelectric development in the Upper Skagit Watershed in northern Washington state. "These images document the changing landscape, human activities, natural history, and wildlife of the Skagit River and its tributary watersheds." From the Seattle Municipal Archives. http://www.seattle.gov/CityArchives/Exhibits/Skagit/ Topics: Electrical Energy, Energy, Geography, Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Photograph Collections: Regional: United States, Technology, Water Last updated Aug 21, 2008 Virtual Nuclear Tourist: Nuclear Power Plants Around the World
This site describes nuclear energy safety systems, locations of power plants around the world, terrorism and security, types of nuclear plants and an overview of their workings, the environmental effects of producing nuclear power, how nuclear energy compares to other ways of generating electricity, and where to find more information. Produced by a veteran mechanical and nuclear power engineer. http://www.nucleartourist.com/ Topics: Electrical Energy, Energy, Science, Science, Technology Last updated Dec 9, 2004 Wind & Hydropower Technologies Program
This program exists to "improve wind energy technology so that it can generate competitive electricity in areas with lower wind resources, and to develop new, cost-effective, advanced hydropower technologies." Provides overviews of how wind power and hydropower works, and explores the history and advantages and disadvantages of each. Also features publications, photographs, and related links. From the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). http://www1.eere.energy.gov/windandhydro/ Topics: Electrical Energy, Energy, Technology Last updated Jul 16, 2006 Wind Energy and Wind Turbines: Danish Wind Industry Association
This searchable site presents information "on wind energy resources and wind turbine technology, meteorology, economics, research and development, and environmental aspects of renewable energy." History includes profiles of wind technology pioneers, notes on The Great California Wind Rush (early 1980s), and other developments. Reference includes tables, a discussion of Betz' Law , a bibliography, and a glossary. From the Danish Wind Industry Association. View in English, Danish, German, Spanish, and French. http://www.windpower.org/ Topics: Electrical Energy, Energy, History, Technology Last updated Apr 3, 2002 |
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