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U.S. Department of Energy
 Websites presented in alphabetical order 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 Alternative & Advanced Fuels: Biodiesel
"Biodiesel is a domestically produced, renewable fuel that can be manufactured from vegetable oils, animal fats, or recycled restaurant greases. Biodiesel is safe and biodegradable, and its use significantly reduces greenhouse gas emissions and serious toxic air pollutants." This site presents basic information about biodiesel along with publications and resources for further information. From the Alternative Fuels & Advanced Vehicles Data Center of the U.S. Department of Energy. http://www.afdc.energy.gov/afdc/fuels/biodiesel.html Topics: Automobiles, Energy, Oil & Gas Last updated Nov 22, 2008 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 Berkeley Lab: Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
Official site for the national science and engineering laboratory in Berkeley, California. Features history and background information on the lab, which conducts unclassified research and is operated by the University of California for the U.S. Department of Energy. Also includes a panoramic tour of the lab, photos, historical images (searchable), publications, and pages for specific working groups at the laboratory. Searchable. http://www.lbl.gov Topics: Energy, Government, Photograph Collections, Science Last updated Jan 26, 2005 Carbon Sequestration
Description of projects investigating the potential for carbon sequestration. "Carbon sequestration refers to the provision of long-term storage of carbon in the terrestrial biosphere, underground, or the oceans so that the buildup of carbon dioxide (the principal greenhouse gas) concentration in the atmosphere will reduce or slow." Includes a poster with an overview of the global carbon cycle and related research efforts. From the U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Science. http://cdiac2.esd.ornl.gov Topics: Energy, Outdoor Recreation, Sports, Transportation Last updated Jun 13, 2005 Coal Data Publications
U.S. coal industry data, including production, number of mines, consumption, reserves, imports and exports, carbon dioxide emissions, and stocks. Provides state profiles and weekly, quarterly, and annual reports. From the U.S. Department of Energy, Energy Information Administration (EIA). http://www.eia.doe.gov/cneaf/coal/page/pubs.html Topics: Energy, Geology, Industries, Pollution, Statistics, Technology Last updated Jan 5, 2005 Coal: A Fossil Fuel
This site for children describes the U.S. coal mining industry from a U.S. government point of view. Discusses U.S. coal-producing regions, mining techniques, and coal as an energy source for electricity production and use by other industries. Includes links to statistics and related information. From the Energy Information Administration, U.S. Department of Energy. http://www.eia.doe.gov/kids/energyfacts/sources/non-renewable/coal.html Topics: Energy, Geology, Industries, Technology Last updated Dec 29, 2004 The Columbia River Exhibition of History, Science & Technology (CREHST)
Web site for the Richland, Washington state, "museum and science center created to tell the dynamic story of the Columbia Basin and surrounding region." In addition to documenting the U.S. Department of Energy's Hanford Site, CREHST "aims to tell the story of the American Indians who once camped along the Columbia River, ... the community's contribution to World War II and the agriculture in the Columbia Basin." Includes exhibit descriptions, events, and a teacher's page. http://www.crehst.org/ Topics: Energy, Museums, Museums by Place: United States, Science Last updated Apr 26, 2004 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 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 Savers: Insulation
This collection of fact sheets covers various aspects of home insulation, including the basics of insulation, how to add insulation to an existing home, how to select insulation for new home construction, where to insulate, and how to make insulation more effective with air sealing and moisture control. Includes a comparison chart for different types of insulation. From the U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy. http://www.energysavers.gov/your_home/insulation_airsealing/index.cfm/mytopic=11320 Topics: Energy, Home & Housing Last updated Nov 23, 2009 Energy Savers: Tips on Saving Energy & Money at Home
This site "provides homeowners with tips for saving energy and money at home and on the road." Features information about conducting a home energy audit, a major appliances shopping guide, and tips on insulation, heating and cooling, windows, and water heating. From the U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy. http://www1.eere.energy.gov/consumer/tips/ Topics: Energy, Home & Housing Last updated Jul 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 Genomics.energy.gov: Genome Programs of the U.S. Department of Energy Office of Science
This enormous site covers the human genome project, genomics generally, biomass, cloning, genetic testing, medical applications, and ethical, legal, and social issues. From the Office of Biological and Environmental Research of the U.S. Department of Energy Office of Science. http://genomics.energy.gov/ Topics: Energy, Health, Health & Medical Disciplines, Science, Social Issues Last updated Nov 11, 2006 Glass Industry of the Future
"The Industrial Technologies Program [of the U.S. Department of Energy] implements the Glass Industry of the Future (IOF) effort to promote technology development of more energy-efficient, environmentally sound, glass processing technology." This website features an industry profile, reports, best practices for cost reduction, and other technical publications and resources from the program on energy analysis in the glass industry. http://www1.eere.energy.gov/industry/glass/ Topics: Energy, Technology Last updated Jun 12, 2007 Hanford Cultural and Historic Resources Program: Native Americans
This document discusses the archaeology of the Hanford site north of Richland, Washington state, and the associated portion of the Columbia River. Also covers the impact of Euro-American culture on the Native Americans (1805-1943) in the region. From the Hanford Historical and Cultural Resources Program, U.S. Department of Energy. http://www.hanford.gov/doe/history/?history=native Topics: Energy Last updated Apr 20, 2005 Hanford Site Tours
Information about tours of the U.S. Department of Energy's Hanford Site in southern Washington state, focusing on the "history and accomplishments toward cleanup of the site," which is "engaged in the world's largest environmental cleanup." Public tours of the site were cancelled after the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, but the website features a virtual tour of the site with text, commentary, sound files, and photographs. From the U.S. Department of Energy. http://www.hanford.gov/?page=317&parent=0 Topics: Energy, Pollutants & Toxic Substances, Science, Technology Last updated Jan 11, 2007 Hanford: Declassified Document Retrieval System
"The Hanford Declassification Project (HDP) was initiated by RL [U.S. Department of Energy Richland Operations Office] to declassify to the maximum possible extent all previously classified Hanford operations information." This searchable site has thousands of declassified photographs (1943-1960) and images of text documenting the Hanford Site role in the history of nuclear research and weapons development in the United States, and related health and environmental issues. http://www2.hanford.gov/ddrs/ Topics: Energy, Photograph Collections: Regional: United States, Science, Technology, U.S. History By Place Last updated Jul 28, 2008 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 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 Los Alamos National Laboratory
This laboratory, operated by the University of California for the Nuclear Security Administration of the U.S. Department of Energy, was the site of the development of the first atomic bomb and continues to house research projects in areas such as advanced materials, lasers, bioscience, and nuclear weapons. The site features a history of the lab, news, information about education and internship programs, and links to the library catalog and the Bradbury Science Museum. Searchable. http://www.lanl.gov/ Topics: Education, Energy, Government, History By Place, Science, Technology, U.S. History By Place Last updated Mar 20, 2005 Mining: Biomining and Bioprocessing
This collection of documents shows examples of the applications of biotechnology to mining industry processes, including acid mine drainage, bioleaching of metals, use of microbes to process coal, and related technologies using microorganisms. From the Idaho National Laboratory, U.S. Department of Energy. http://www.inl.gov/mining/projects/biomining.shtml Topics: Energy, Geology, Industries, Science, Technology Last updated Jul 19, 2005 Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL)
"One of nine U.S. Department of Energy multiprogram national laboratories" delivering "breakthrough science and technology to meet key national needs." This searchable site covers awards and patents received, areas of research, resources, funding support, education programs, visitor information, and related Web links. Contains a database of articles and reports published since 1998. http://www.pnl.gov/ Topics: Energy, Government, Science Last updated Apr 24, 2005 Petroleum Reserves
Overview of U.S. petroleum reserves, including the Strategic Petroleum Reserve ("the largest stockpile of government-owned emergency crude oil in the world," stored along the Texas and Louisiana Gulf Coast), the Northeast Home Heating Oil Reserve, and the Naval Petroleum and Oil Shale Reserves. From the U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Fossil Energy. http://www.fe.doe.gov/programs/reserves/ Topics: Energy, Oil & Gas Last updated Aug 31, 2005 Residential Heating Oil Prices: What Consumers Should Know
This 2003 brochure discusses the causes of price variations for heating oils derived from petroleum products. Topics addressed include the origin of heating oil, the components of the cost of the oil, reasons for price fluctuations, and suggestions for lowering a heating oil bill. Also includes a link to "the latest update on heating oil demand, prices, and inventories." From the Energy Information Administration (EIA) of the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). http://www.eia.doe.gov/pub/oil_gas/petroleum/analysis_publications/heating_brochure/heatbro.htm Topics: Energy, Home & Housing, Home & Housing, Oil & Gas Last updated Oct 20, 2004 Smart Communities Network: Creating Energy Smart Communities
This site offers a "menu of information and services on how your community can adopt sustainable development as a strategy for well-being." The site features case studies, links to technical and financial resources, and to model codes and ordinances communities have used to implement sustainable development. Also includes overviews of topics (such as green buildings and transportation) links to online publications, and news. Searchable. From the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). Some material in Spanish. http://www.sustainable.doe.gov/ Topics: Communities & Groups, Energy, Environment, Technology Last updated Apr 6, 2004 U.S. Opens China Energy Office as Chinese State Oil Bids for Unocal
July 2005 article about the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) opening an "office in Beijing, China. The new office will support DOE's cooperative efforts with China on energy and nuclear security issues." The article also notes that the office opening "comes at a time of controversy surrounding the U.S.-China oil relationship. On June 22, one of China's government-controlled national oil companies ... made an unsolicited offer to purchase Unocal Corporation." From Environment News Service. http://www.ens-newswire.com/ens/jul2005/2005-07-01-03.asp Topics: Economics, Energy, Science, Science, Technology Last updated Jul 6, 2005 Video Games: Did They Begin at Brookhaven?
"The following account, written in 1981, tells how a Department of Energy research and development program led to the pioneering development of video games." Includes a video clip showing the "Tennis for Two" video game that was developed in 1958 by William Higinbotham at the U.S. Department of Energy's Brookhaven National Laboratory. http://www.osti.gov/accomplishments/videogame.html Topics: Energy, Games & Puzzles Last updated Mar 1, 2005 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 Yucca Mountain Repository
"Yucca Mountain is the nation's proposed repository for spent nuclear fuel. ... Currently stored at 126 sites around the nation, [spent nuclear fuel and high-level radioactive waste] are a result of nuclear power generation and national defense programs." The website contains fact sheets, research and studies, and related links. From the Office of Civilian Radioactive Waste Management (OCRWM), U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). http://www.ocrwm.doe.gov/repository/index.shtml Topics: Energy, Pollutants & Toxic Substances, Science, Technology Last updated Jul 8, 2009 |
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