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Recommended Energy Technology Resources — "Top 10 Lists"
These are the "Top 10" Web resources recommended by teachers, trainers, and experts in each of the following energy technology and related fields. The lists aren't full yet, but they'll be limited to ten in each area. If you'd like to recommend a Web resource that you think should be included here, go to ATEEC's resource review site and post it so others can give their input. Highest rated resources will be listed here. (These links are updated regularly, so check back periodically.)
Bioenergy
- Biomass Energy Basics — Sources and uses of biomass energy, including biofuels, biopower, and bioproducts. National Renewable Energy Laboratory, Department of Energy. (www.nrel.gov/learning/re_biomass.html)
- Energy Sources: Bioenergy — History, science, research, and current initiatives for this renewable resource. Department of Energy. (www.energy.gov/energysources/bioenergy.htm)
Energy efficiency, buildings
- Advanced Energy Design Guide series — Provide building contractors and designers with a sensible approach and tools to achieve a 30 percent energy savings without resorting to detailed calculations or analysis. American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers, American Institute of Architects, Illuminating Engineering Society of North America, and U.S. Green Building Council. (www.engineeringforsustainability.org/aedg.php)
- Building America Best Practices Series and Case Studies — Handbooks that help builders achieve whole-house energy savings in five major climates in the U.S. Pacific Northwest National Laboratory and Oak Ridge National Laboratory. (www1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/building_america/publications.html)
- Building Energy Codes Program— Information resource on national model energy codes, including compliance tools, training and education, code analysis and development, implementation tools, and software and technical support. Department of Energy. (www.energycodes.gov/)
- Building Energy Codes Resource Center — Provides users with information about energy codes and beyond code technologies. Resources are available in a variety of different media types, including articles, graphics, online tools, presentations, and videos. Pacific Northwest National Laboratory. (http://resourcecenter.pnl.gov/cocoon/morf/ResourceCenter)
- Building Energy Software Tools Directory — Information on 344 building software tools for evaluating energy efficiency, renewable energy, and sustainability in buildings. Department of Energy. (http://apps1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/tools_directory/)
- Education Resources — LEED courses, green building courses, and an Educator Resource Center. U.S. Green Building Council. (www.usgbc.org/DisplayPage.aspx?CMSPageID=278)
- International Energy Conservation Code, 2009 (for purchase) — Encourages energy conservation through efficiency in envelope design, mechanical systems, lighting systems, and the use of new materials and techniques. International Code Council. (www.iccsafe.org/Pages/default.aspx)
Energy efficiency, transportation
- Alternative Fuels and Advanced Vehicles Data Center — Alternative transportation fuels and the vehicles that use them; includes an interactive refueling station locator, more than 3,000 documents, and current vehicle listings. Department of Energy. (www.afdc.energy.gov/afdc/)
- Vehicle Technologies Program — Development of more energy-efficient and environmentally-friendly highway transportation technologies that will enable the U.S. to use less petroleum. Department of Energy. (www1.eere.energy.gov/vehiclesandfuels/)
Energy, general
- "Ask a Scientist" — Resource for K-12 teachers and students. Argonne National Laboratory, Department of Energy. (www.newton.dep.anl.gov/aas.htm)
- Energy Delivery and Storage Basics — Basics of energy delivery and storage. National Renewable Energy Laboratory. (www.nrel.gov/learning/delivery_storage.html)
- (Fee) The NEED Project — Resource for K-12 energy curriculum. National Energy Education Development. (www.need.org)
- Database of State Incentives for Renewables and Efficiency (DSIRE) — Comprehensive source of information on state, local, utility, and federal incentives that promote renewable energy and energy efficiency.
- Energy Resources — Focuses on college campus energy practices that address sustainability. Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education. (www.aashe.org)
Fossil fuels
- Energy Sources: Coal — History, science, research, and current initiatives for this fossil fuel resource. Department of Energy. (www.energy.gov/energysources/coal.htm)
- Energy Sources: Natural Gas — History, science, research, and current initiatives for this fossil fuel resource. Department of Energy. (www.energy.gov/energysources/naturalgas.htm)
- Energy Sources: Oil — History, science, research, and current initiatives for this fossil fuel resource. Department of Energy. (www.energy.gov/energysources/oil.htm)
Geothermal
- Energy Sources: Geothermal — History, science, research, and current initiatives for this renewable resource. Department of Energy. (www.energy.gov/energysources/geothermal.htm)
- GeoExchange Forum — Geothermal heating and air conditioning professional technical forums. Geothermal Heat Pump Consortium. (forum.geoexchange.org/)
- Geothermal 101: Basics of Geothermal Energy Production and Use — Answers common questions about geothermal energy production in the U.S. Geothermal Energy Association. (www.geo-energy.org/publications/reports/Geo101_Final_Feb_15.pdf)
- Geothermal HVAC Video — Basics of geothermal heating and cooling in buildings. Geothermal Heat Pump Consortium. (www.geoexchange.org/geothermal/videos.html?task=videodirectlink&id=3)
Hydrogen
- Energy Sources: Hydrogen — History, science, research, and current initiatives for this energy carrier resource. Department of Energy. (www.energy.gov/energysources/hydrogen.htm)
- Fuel Cell Animation — Animation demonstrates how a fuel cell uses hydrogen to produce electricity, with only water and heat as byproducts. Department of Energy. (www1.eere.energy.gov/hydrogenandfuelcells/fuelcell_animation.html)
- Hydrogen, Fuel Cells & Infrastructure Technologies Program — Access general, technical, and programmatic publications and presentations. Department of Energy. (www1.eere.energy.gov/hydrogenandfuelcells/education/h2iq.html)
Hydropower
- Energy Sources: Hydropower — History, science, research, and current initiatives for this renewable resource. Department of Energy. (www.energy.gov/energysources/hydropower.htm)
- Hydro Facts Factsheets — Includes the assessment of water power potential and development needs, and new and conventional hydropower technologies. National Hydropower Association. (www.hydro.org/hydrofacts/factsheets.php)
- Exploring Ways to Use Ocean Energy — Basics on ocean energy technologies including thermal energy conversion, tidal power, and wave power. Department of Energy. (http://apps1.eere.energy.gov/consumer/renewable_energy/ocean/index.cfm/mytopic=50007)
Nuclear
- Energy Sources: Nuclear — History, science, research, and current initiatives for this energy resource. Department of Energy. (www.energy.gov/energysources/nuclear.htm)
- Nuclear Energy: How It Works — Explains electric power generation and nuclear energy applications in medicine and scientific research, food and agriculture, consumer products, and industry. Nuclear Energy Institute. (www.nei.org/howitworks/)
Solar photovoltaic
- Energy Sources: Solar — History, science, research, and current initiatives for this renewable resource. Department of Energy. (www.energy.gov/energysources/solar.htm)
- High-Performance Home Technologies: Solar Thermal & Photovoltaic Systems — One of a series of handbooks that help builders achieve whole-house energy savings. Pacific Northwest National Laboratory and Oak Ridge National Laboratory. (http://apps1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/41085.pdf)
- How a Solar Cell Converts Sunlight into Electricity — Animation. Department of Energy. (www1.eere.energy.gov/solar/animations.html)
- Photovoltaic (Solar Cell) Systems — Producing electricity directly from sunlight. National Renewable Energy Laboratory. (www.nrel.gov/learning/re_photovoltaics.html)
- Solar Energy Resources — Locate area solar rebates and incentives, solar heat maps, and FAQs on solar thermal and PV systems. America Solar Energy Society. (www.findsolar.com/Content/SolarResources.aspx)
- Solar PV References — Resources for certification as a solar photovoltaic system installer. North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners. (www.nabcep.org/resources)
Solar thermal
- Energy Sources: Solar — History, science, research, and current initiatives for this renewable resource. Department of Energy. (www.energy.gov/energysources/solar.htm)
- High-Performance Home Technologies: Solar Thermal & Photovoltaic Systems — Part of a series of handbooks that help builders achieve whole-house energy savings. Pacific Northwest National Laboratory and Oak Ridge National Laboratory. (http://apps1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/41085.pdf)
- Passive Solar Heating and Daylighting — Using solar energy to heat and light buildings. National Renewable Energy Laboratory. (www.nrel.gov/learning/re_passive_solar.html)
- Solar Energy Resources — Locate area solar rebates and incentives, solar heat maps, and FAQs on solar thermal and PV systems. America Solar Energy Society. (www.findsolar.com/Content/SolarResources.aspx)
- Solar Hot Water — Heating water with solar energy. National Renewable Energy Laboratory. (www.nrel.gov/learning/re_solar_hot_water.html)
- Solar Process Heat and Space Heating and Cooling — Industrial and commercial uses of the sun's heat. National Renewable Energy Laboratory. (www.nrel.gov/learning/re_solar_process.html)
- Solar Thermal References — Resources for certification as a solar thermal system installer. North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners. (www.nabcep.org/resources#str)
Wind, large-scale
Wind, small-scale
- Advice from an Expert — Advice columns on small wind systems from national magazines and the AWEA Windletter. American Wind Energy Association. (www.awea.org/smallwind/sagrillo/index.html)
- (Fee/free) KidWind Project — Lessons, plans, projects, online discussions. KidWind Project. (www.kidwind.org)
- Resource Library — Various publications and resource materials. American Wind Energy Association. (www.awea.org/resources/resource_library/index.html)
- Wind Powering America: Resources and Tools — Resources to support an initiative to dramatically increase the use of wind energy in the U.S. and establish new sources of income for American farmers, Native Americans, and other rural landowners. Department of Energy. (http://www.windpoweringamerica.gov/tools.asp)
- Wind Research and the National Wind Technology Center Library — Various publications and research materials. National Renewable Energy Laboratory. (www.nrel.gov/wind/publications.html)
Other
- Concentrating Solar Power Systems — Using the sun's heat to produce electricity through concentrating solar power. National Renewable Energy Laboratory. (http://www.nrel.gov/learning/re_csp.html)
If you'd like to recommend a Web resource that you think should be included here, go to ATEEC's resource review site and post it so others can give their input. Highest rated resources will be listed here. (These links are updated regularly, so check back periodically.)
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