The Annual Energy Outlook 2012 (AEO2012) reference case overview evaluates a wide range of trends and issues that could have major implications for U.S. energy markets. Projections in the AEO2012 reference case focus on the factors that shape U.S.
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Source: Unites States Energy Information Administration
Date: January 2012
This website includes maps that summarize state activity across a range of clean energy policy areas. Each map provides further details about state activities in that policy area. The resource is part of the U.S.
Source: United States Environmental Protection Agency
This website provides access to a collection of webcasts and podcasts presented by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Local Climate and Energy Program.
Source: United States Environmental Protection Agency
This report addresses how the production and use of bioenergy products are likely to influence the future state of water resources and asserts that bioenergy development needs be carefully planned to avoid it adding to existing pressures.
Source: United Nations, International Energy Agency, Oeko-Institut
Date: September 2011
The authors of this report review advances in energy efficiency legislation and how it has played out in the market through the year 2011. The report follows 25 energy efficiency policy recommendations made in prior years by the International Energy Agency.
Source: International Energy Agency
Date: April 2012
This study estimates an upper bound on the quantity of lithium that could be required by using four promising lithium-ion battery chemistries.
Source: United States Argonne National Laboratory
This paper provided a basis for discussion during a U.S. Department of Energy Clean Cities strategy workshop. It explores the current market status of ethanol (E85 - 85% ethanol, 15% gasoline) and flexible-fuel vehicles in the United States.
Source: United States National Renewable Energy Laboratory
Date: September 2009
This report details the dangers of oil dependence, explains the benefits of electrification, describes the challenges facing electric cars—including battery technology and cost, infrastructure financing, regulatory requirements, electric power sector interface and consumer acceptance issues—and
Source: Electrification Coalition
Date: November 2009
This white paper covers all important aspects of methanol as a transportation fuel.
Source: Sloan Automotive Laboratory
Date: November 2010
This database provides information on U.S. federal and state laws and incentives related to alternative fuels and vehicles, air quality, fuel efficiency and other transportation-related topics.
Source: United States National Renewable Energy Laboratory