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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
Obama Administration Offers $59 Million in Conditional Loan Guarantees to Beacon Power and Nordic Windpower, Inc.
Thu, 02 Jul 2009 04:00:00 -0000
WASHINGTON, DC -- Secretary Steven Chu today announced $59 million in conditional loan guarantees from the Department of Energy for Nordic Windpower, USA, and Beacon Power.
Secretary Chu Announces Two New Projects to Reduce Emissions from Coal Plants
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 04:00:00 -0000
Washington, DC - U.S. Department of Energy Secretary Steven Chu announced today that projects by Basin Electric Power Cooperative and Hydrogen Energy International LLC have been selected for up to $408 million in funding from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.
Obama Administration Announces up to $32 Million Initiative to Expand Hydropower
Tue, 30 Jun 2009 04:00:00 -0000
Washington, DC - U.S. Department of Energy Secretary Steven Chu today announced up to $32 million in Recovery Act funding to modernize the existing hydropower infrastructure in the U.S., increase efficiency and reduce environmental impact.
Obama Administration Launches New Energy Efficiency Efforts
Mon, 29 Jun 2009 04:00:00 -0000
WASHINGTON - Building on the action by the U.S. House of Representatives in passing historic legislation that will pave the way for the transition to a clean energy economy, President Barack Obama and U.S. Energy Secretary Steven Chu today announced aggressive actions to promote energy efficiency and save American consumers billions of dollars per year.
Secretary Chu Opens U.S.-Canada Clean Energy Dialogue
Mon, 29 Jun 2009 04:00:00 -0000
Washington, DC - U.S. Energy Secretary Steven Chu today made opening remarks at the first U.S.-Canada Clean Energy Dialogue Roundtable at the Department of Energy Headquarters in Washington, DC.
Obama Administration Delivers More than $304 Million for Weatherization Programs in Georgia, Illinois and New York
Fri, 26 Jun 2009 04:00:00 -0000
WASHINGTON, DC -- U.S. Department of Energy Secretary Steven Chu today announced that the Department of Energy is providing more than $304 million in Recovery Act funding to expand weatherization assistance programs in Georgia, Illinois and New York.
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Obama Administration Offers $59 Million in Conditional Loan Guarantees to Beacon Power and Nordic Windpower Inc.
Thu, 02 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0700
DOE has offered $59 million in conditional loan guarantees to Nordic Windpower USA and Beacon Power. Nordic Windpower's loan guarantee will support the expansion of its assembly plant in Pocatello, Idaho, while Beacon Power's loan guarantee will support a 20-megawatt flywheel-based energy storage plant in Stephentown, New York.
President Obama Approves the Billion-Dollar "Cash for Clunkers" Act
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0700
If your gas-guzzling vehicle is on its last leg, but you've been putting off buying a new, more fuel-efficient car, new federal rebates of up to $4,500 might be the incentive you need to head to your local dealer. That's the thought behind a new federal program that runs from July 1 to October 31, or until the money runs out.
DOE Awards $454 Million for Clean Energy in 18 States
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0700
The states of Arizona, California, Connecticut, Florida, Idaho, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon South Carolina, South Dakota, Utah, Virginia, Washington. and West Virginia have received $454 million in Recovery Act funds through DOE's State Energy Program.
DOE Delivers $304 Million in Recovery Act Funds for Weatherization
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0700
DOE has delivered more than $304 million in Recovery Act funds to Georgia, Illinois, and New York, allowing those states to improve the energy efficiency of 85,000 homes of families with low incomes.
Interior Department Expedites Solar Energy Development in the West
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0700
The Interior Department has identified 24 large tracts of public land that could potentially host utility-scale solar power plants. The agency is studying the environmental and resource suitability of the tracts, located in Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, and Utah, with the intent to speed the development of solar power facilities in the West.
Labor Department Offers $500 Million for Clean Energy Job Training
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0700
The U.S. Department of Labor has released five solicitations for grants that will improve and expand the training opportunities for people seeking work in the fields of energy efficiency and renewable energy. The application due dates for the grants run from August through October.
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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