U.S. Federal Government Resources
- FirstGov.gov
- Whatever you want or need from the U.S. government, it's here on FirstGov.gov. You'll find a rich treasure of online information, services and resources. You can search millions of web pages from federal and state governments, the District of Columbia and U.S. territories. Most of these pages are not available on commercial websites. FirstGov.gov has the most comprehensive search of government anywhere on the Internet.
U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)
- DOE's Energy Information Administration (EIA)
- EIA offers official energy statistics from the U.S. Government in formats of your choice, by geography, by fuel, by sector, or by price; or by specific subject areas like process, environment, forecasts, or analysis. This website also contains discussions of energy efficiency issues such as definitions, measurement, and the connection of energy to greenhouse gas emissions.
- DOE's Fuel Economy Guide
- This website is an aid to consumers considering the purchase of a new vehicle. Listed here are estimates of gas mileage (MPG), greenhouse gas emissions, air pollution ratings, and safety information for most new and used cars and trucks for past and current year models. These estimates are provided by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency in compliance with federal law. By using this guide consumers can estimate the average yearly fuel cost for almost any automobile.
- DOE's Office of Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy (EERE)
- EERE's mission is to pursue a better energy future where energy is clean, abundant, reliable, and affordable; strengthening energy security and enhancing energy choices for all Americans while protecting the environment. EERE's programs conduct activities in partnership with the private sector, state and local government, DOE national laboratories, and universities. In July 2002, EERE reorganized to strengthen its focus on programs and these partnerships, and is now organized around these 11 energy programs: Biomass, Building Technologies, Distributed Energy, Federal Energy Management, FreedomCAR & Vehicle Infrastructure Technologies, Geothermal Technologies, Hydrogen/Fuel Cells & Infrastructure Technologies, Industrial Technologies, Solar Energy Technologies, Wind & Hydropower Technologies, and the Weatherization & Intergovernmental Program. Also included at this site is an "Energy Information Portal", a gateway to hundreds of websites and thousands of online documents on energy efficiency and renewable energy.
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EERE's 11 Offices & Programs:
- Biomass Program
- EERE's Biomass Program develops technology for conversion of biomass (plant-derived material) to valuable fuels, chemicals, materials and power, so as to reduce dependence on foreign oil and foster growth of biorefineries.
- Building Technologies Program
- EERE's Building Technologies Program works to improve the energy efficiency of our nation's buildings through innovative new technologies and better building practices.
- Distributed Energy Program
- EERE's Distributed Energy Program develops advanced, on-site, small-scale, modular energy conversion and delivery systems for industrial, commercial, residential, and utility applications. These activities are organized under two main thrusts: Distributed Generation Technology Development, and Integrated Energy Systems.
- Federal Energy Management Program (FEMP)
- By promoting energy efficiency and the use of renewable energy resources at federal sites, EERE's Federal Energy Management Program helps agencies save energy, save taxpayer dollars, and demonstrate leadership with responsible, cleaner energy choices.
- FreedomCAR & Vehicle Technologies Program (FCVT)
- EERE's FreedomCAR and Vehicle Technologies Program professionals work with industry leaders to develop and deploy advanced transportation technologies that could achieve significant improvements in vehicle fuel efficiency and displace oil with other fuels that ultimately can be domestically produced in a clean and cost-competitive manner. Program activities include research, development, demonstration, testing, technology validation, technology transfer, and education.
- Geothermal Technologies Program
- EERE's Geothermal Technologies Program works in partnership with U.S. industry to establish geothermal energy as an economically competitive contributor to the U.S. energy supply.
- Hydrogen, Fuel Cells & Infrastructure Program
- Hydrogen and fuel cells have the potential to solve several major challenges facing America today: dependence on petroleum imports, poor air quality, and greenhouse gas emissions. EERE's Hydrogen, Fuel Cells & Infrastructure Technologies Program is working with partners to accelerate the development and successful market introduction of these technologies.
- Industrial Technologies Program
- EERE's Industrial Technologies Program partners with U.S. industry to improve industrial energy efficiency and environmental performance. The program's primary role is to invest in high-risk, high-value research and development that will reduce industrial energy requirements while stimulating economic productivity and growth.
- Solar Energy Technologies Program
- EERE's Solar Energy Technologies Program leads the effort to research, develop, and deploy cost-effective technologies toward growing the use of solar energy throughout our nation and the world. We work closely with national laboratories, universities, industry, professional associations, and other programs at the Department of Energy and with federal, state, and local agencies across the nation.
- Weatherization & Intergovernmental Program
- Through its numerous programs, EERE's Weatherization and Intergovernmental Program delivers targeted solutions designed to increase energy efficiency in buildings, transportation, industry, and communities by providing information and technical and financial resources. It also facilitates the development and commercialization of innovative energy-efficient technologies and fosters the development and adoption of building energy codes at the state level.
- Wind and Hydropower Technologies Program
- EERE's Wind and Hydropower Technologies Program is leading the Nation's efforts 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 that will have enhanced environmental performance and greater energy efficiencies.
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DOE National Laboratories Working on Energy Efficiency
- Argonne National Laboratory (ANL)
- Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL)
- Idaho National Engineering and Environmental Laboratory (INL)
- Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL), Environmental Energy Technologies Division
- Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL)
- Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL)
- National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL)
- National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL)
- Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Program
- Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL)
- Sandia National Laboratory (SNL)
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Other Government Resources
- ENERGY STAR® Program
- U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
- U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
- HUD's Energy page
- Western Area Power Administration (WAPA)
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