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Renewable energy (sources) or RES capture their energy from existing flows of energy, from on-going natural processes, such as sunshine, wind, wave power , flowing water (hydropower), biological processes such as anaerobic digestion, and geothermal heat flow. The most common definition is that renewable energy is from an energy resource that is replaced by a natural process at a rate that is equal to or faster than the rate at which that resource is being consumed. Renewable energy is a subset of sustainable energy.
Most renewable forms of energy, other than geothermal and tidal power, ultimately derive from solar energy. Energy from biomass derives from plant material produced by photosynthesis using the power of the sun. Wind energy derives from winds, which are generated by the sun's uneven heating of the atmosphere. Hydropower depends on rain which again depends on sunlight's power to evaporate water.
Even fossil fuels, derive from solar energy, as fossil fuel originates from plant material. However, while theoretically renewable on a very long time-scale, fossil fuels are exploited at rates that may deplete these resources in the near future, and are therefore not considered renewable.
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Designing and Implementing Large Scale Energy Efficient Lighting Programs (Part 2)
B-SPAN On March 31April 2, 2009, the World Bank held Energy Week 2009 in the spirit of gathering field specialists, practitioners and policymakers to discuss energy and development issues. The conference was organized by the World Bank, the International Finance Corporation (IFC), the Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA), The Energy and Mining Sector Board and the Energy Sector Management Assistance Program (ESMAP). The objective of this event was to enable leading energy experts to provide and exchange solutions and insights towards the current challenges in global energy issues.
Designing and Implementing Large Scale Energy Efficient Lighting Programs (Part 1)
B-SPAN On March 31April 2, 2009, the World Bank held Energy Week 2009 in the spirit of gathering field specialists, practitioners and policymakers to discuss energy and development issues. The conference was organized by the World Bank, the International Finance Corporation (IFC), the Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA), The Energy and Mining Sector Board and the Energy Sector Management Assistance Program (ESMAP). The objective of this event was to enable leading energy experts to provide and exchange solutions and insights towards the current challenges in global energy issues.
Energy Transport Joint Plenary 2 Fuel Financial Crises Energy and Transport Sector Challenges and Responses
B-SPAN On March 31April 2, 2009, the World Bank held Energy Week 2009 in the spirit of gathering field specialists, practitioners and policymakers to discuss energy and development issues. The conference was organized by the World Bank, the International Finance Corporation (IFC), the Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA), The Energy and Mining Sector Board and the Energy Sector Management Assistance Program (ESMAP). The objective of this event was to enable leading energy experts to provide and exchange solutions and insights towards the current challenges in global energy issues.
Energy Transport Joint Plenary 1 Technology and Energy Innovations for Clean Transport
B-SPAN On March 31April 2, 2009, the World Bank held Energy Week 2009 in the spirit of gathering field specialists, practitioners and policymakers to discuss energy and development issues. The conference was organized by the World Bank, the International Finance Corporation (IFC), the Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA), The Energy and Mining Sector Board and the Energy Sector Management Assistance Program (ESMAP). The objective of this event was to enable leading energy experts to provide and exchange solutions and insights towards the current challenges in global energy issues.
A Gender Sensitive Approach to Energy Projects (Part 2)
B-SPAN On March 31April 2, 2009, the World Bank held Energy Week 2009 in the spirit of gathering field specialists, practitioners and policymakers to discuss energy and development issues. The conference was organized by the World Bank, the International Finance Corporation (IFC), the Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA), The Energy and Mining Sector Board and the Energy Sector Management Assistance Program (ESMAP). The objective of this event was to enable leading energy experts to provide and exchange solutions and insights towards the current challenges in global energy issues.
A Gender Sensitive Approach to Energy Projects (Part 1)
B-SPAN On March 31April 2, 2009, the World Bank held Energy Week 2009 in the spirit of gathering field specialists, practitioners and policymakers to discuss energy and development issues. The conference was organized by the World Bank, the International Finance Corporation (IFC), the Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA), The Energy and Mining Sector Board and the Energy Sector Management Assistance Program (ESMAP). The objective of this event was to enable leading energy experts to provide and exchange solutions and insights towards the current challenges in global energy issues.
U.S. Department of Energy - Press Releases
Fact Sheet: Clean Energy Technology Announcements
Mon, 14 Dec 2009 05:00:00 -0000
Today at the Copenhagen climate conference, on behalf of President Obama, Energy Secretary Steven Chu announced the launch of a new initiative to promote clean energy technologies in developing countries.
Chu Presentation at Copenhagen Available on Facebook
Mon, 14 Dec 2009 05:00:00 -0000
WASHINGTON, DC - At the Copenhagen climate conference, on behalf of President Obama, Energy Secretary Steven Chu announced the launch of a new initiative to promote clean energy technologies in developing countries.
DOE Launches New Website to Bring Energy Technology Information to the Public
Wed, 09 Dec 2009 05:00:00 -0000
WASHINGTON, DC - Secretary Chu announced today that the Department of Energy is launching Open Energy Information (www.openEI.org) - a new open-source web platform that will make DOE resources and open energy data widely available to the public.
President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts
Wed, 09 Dec 2009 05:00:00 -0000
WASHINGTON - Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to nominate Patricia A. Hoffman, Mari Del Carmen Aponte, Donald E. Booth, and Larry Persily to key administration posts.
Department of Energy Offers $245 Million Conditional Loan Guarantee to Red River Environmental Products
Wed, 09 Dec 2009 05:00:00 -0000
Washington, DC - Energy Secretary Steven Chu today announced the offer of a $245 million conditional loan guarantee to Red River Environmental Products, LLC to build an activated carbon (AC) manufacturing facility near Coushatta, Red River Parish, Louisiana.
DOE Announces Tougher Enforcement of Appliance Standards Reporting Requirements
Wed, 09 Dec 2009 05:00:00 -0000
WASHINGTON, DC - The Department of Energy announced today that manufacturers of certain residential products have a 30 day window ending January 8, 2010 to submit accurate certification reports and compliance statements as part of enhanced enforcement of DOE's energy efficiency appliance standards program.
EERE Network News
United States to Help Deploy Clean Energy in Developing Countries
Mon, 14 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0700
The United States is contributing at least $85 million to an international initiative called "Climate REDI," which will promote clean energy in developing countries. The five-year, $350 million initiative will help to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in those countries while improving health conditions.
DOE Enforces Reporting Requirements for Appliance Standards
Wed, 09 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0700
DOE announced that manufacturers of certain residential products have until January 8, 2010, to submit accurate certification reports and compliance statements as part of DOE's enhanced energy efficiency standards.
President Obama Proposes Home Energy Retrofit Program for Job Creation
Wed, 09 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0700
President Obama has proposed a new program to reward homeowners with rebates for making their houses more energy efficient. At the same time, the president called for additional federal investment in energy efficiency and renewable energy.
ARPA-E Offers $100 Million for Biofuel and Battery Research Projects
Wed, 09 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0700
DOE is tapping Recovery Act funds for its second round of grants under the Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy, or ARPA-E. This round focuses on new approaches to biofuels and electric vehicle batteries, as well as carbon capture technologies.
Commerce Department to Speed Review of Green Technology Patents
Wed, 09 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0700
The U.S. Commerce Department has begun a one-year pilot program to accelerate the review process for patents related to renewable energy, energy efficiency, and other environmental technologies. The pilot program will apply to the first 3,000 applications for which a petition is filed.
DOE to Prohibit Energy Star Labels on Certain LG Refrigerators
Wed, 09 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0700
DOE has banned certain LG French-door refrigerator-freezers from using the Energy Star label, effective on January 2, 2010. The action came after independent labs determined that these models were not meeting the voluntary Energy Star standards for energy efficiency.
Institute - Conducts research and develops technologies for mitigating environmental effects of energy technologies. Includes information on coal, ash, heavy oil refining, alternative fuels, spill remediation, and related topics. Based in Laramie, Wyoming.
Asian Regional Research Programme in Energy, Environment and Climate, ARRPEEC - Conducting research on energy-environment-climate issues in Asia. Objectives include mitigation of greenhouse gases and other hazardous emissions. Centered in Bangkok, Thailand.
Avian Collision and Electrocution: An Annotated Bibliography - California Energy Commission compilation of information about losses of birds due to collisions with power lines, towers, wind turbines, and other structures, and from electrocution by power lines.
Coal Combustion, Inc. - Provides coal and power industries with sound coal quality and utilization services through classes, seminars, and training. Offers articles, publications, and stories.
CoalBed Methane Coordination Coalition - Wyoming group concerned with protecting ownership and lease rights, preventing waste or damage to natural resources, providing safe working and living environments, and other aspects of coalbed methane development.
Electrotechnology Applications Center - Provides confidential assistance to businesses to improve productivity, increase energy efficiency, and achieve and maintain environmental compliance.
Meta Description: [ Learn how ETAC helps businesses increase productivity, improve energy efficiency, and achieve and maintain environmental compliance by applying alternative technologies. ]
Energy - Ministère des Ressources naturelles - Information on how the Québec government and its partners develop, distribute and manage natural resources, in particular hydro-electricity and new forms of energy such as solar and wind energy.
Meta Description: [ Québec is well-known for the abundance of its natural resources. Discover how resources are developed, distributed and managed. ]
Environmental Organization WebDirectory - Science:Energy - Energy planning, alternative fuels, geothermal, energy conservation, energy efficient housing, and heat pumps.
Environmental-Expert.com - articles, events, software, and web resources for energy and renewable energy.
Meta Description: [ Environmental Business Information Service Center for Professionals Worldwide. ]
EPA Clean Energy Site - EPA site to supply information on clean energy programs. Home of Power Profiler and eGRID.
Meta Description: [ The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Clean Energy Programs are designed to improve the national foundation of information on clean energy by creating networks between the public and private sector, providing technical assistance, and offering recognition of environmental leaders that adopt ... ]
International Energy Agency: Environment - Policy analyses on several topics related to energy technology and the environment.
Meta Description: [ An international forum for countries committed to advancing global energy security, policy and technology through co-operation ]
Modern Dragons: Threatening Global Disaster - Essays on various topics related to energy and the environment. One essay argues that sensationalization of threats from nuclear power has created a public phobia similar to the irrational fear of dragons felt by naïve peasants of the middle ages.
National Photovoltaic Environmental, Health and Safety Assistance Center - Information and analysis on environmental aspects of photovoltaic (solar electric) technology, including concerns about heavy metals in solder. Funded by the U.S. Department of Energy.
Renewing India - A site dedicated to energy and environment in India. An exhaustive information on all forms of renewable energy and energy efficiency, energy policies, news, newsletters, and articles.
Meta Description: [ A portal dedicated to energy and environment in India ]
Roy's Home Page - Information and analysis on the human and environmental impacts of hydroelectric projects and other energy technology, dam safety, integrated resource planning, and other topics. Includes comparative study of hydroelectric projects in Canada and India.
Meta Description: [ Roy's Home Page featuring Human and environmental impact of hydroelectric Projects in Canada and India, Resources Planning, Great Whale Project, dam safety, photos, biodata, Government of Kerala links ]
Safe Waste And Power - A consultancy company that promotes the use of Plasma Gasification for waste disposal and power generation. Describes what it is and how it works.
SGA Energy Limited - Environmental consulting firm of engineers and economists performing studies on renewable energy development, climate change topics, and other aspects of energy and environment, in Canada and internationally.
Meta Description: [ SGA Energy Canada offers international energy consulting expertise including renewable energy research & policy, biomass energy consulting, evaluation of environmental issues and energy efficiency project monitoring. ]
Solar Electric Light Fund - non-profit charity which promotes solar rural electrification and energy self-sufficiency in developing countries.
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Solar Site - Lists innovative uses of solar energy used around the planet.
Meta Description: [ Solarsite.net converts your click into photovoltaic energy ]
Tata Energy Research Institute, TERI - A non-profit, scientific and policy research organization, working in India and globally in the fields of energy, environment and a whole range of sustainable development issues.
Thermal Energy Group - The Termal Energy Group at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) carry out scientific research and education within conversion of natural gas, oil and solid fuels to mechanical work and useful heat.
Union of Concerned Scientists: Clean Energy - Examines benefits and costs of energy use, and promotes energy technologies that are renewable, safe, and cost-effective.
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