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South Africa Ten-Year Innovation Plan for Clean Coal Technologies

This high-level presentation builds on previous work undertaken by the Republic of South Africa's Department of Science and Technology (DST).
Source: Department of Science and Technology, Republic of South Africa
Date: January 2008
A Resource and Technology Assessment of Coal Utilization in India

This paper, part of a series of Pew Center White Papers exploring strategies for reducing carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from coal-powered electricity sources, reviews coal utilization in India.
Source: Pew Center on Global Climate Change
Date: October 2008
Implementation of Directive 2009/31/European Commission (EC) on the Geological Storage of Carbon Dioxide (CO2): Guidance Document 3, Criteria for Transfer of Responsibility to the Competent Authority

This guidance document addresses the issue of transfer of responsibility for all legal obligations from a site operator to the competent authority (CA) or authorities.
Source: Climate Action, European Commission
Date: January 2011
Implementation of Directive 2009/31/European Commission (EC) on the Geological Storage of Carbon Dioxide (CO2): Guidance Document 4, Financial Security and Financial Mechanism

This is the fourth in a series of guidance documents covering different aspects of the geological sequestration of carbon dioxide (CO2).
Source: Climate Action, European Commission
Date: January 2011
Policymaking for Microgrids: Economic and Regulatory Issues for Microgrid Implementation

This article discusses design and engineering considerations for microgrids, including building codes, power quality and reliability, regulatory environments, and economics.
Source: Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
Date: May 2008
Economic Development Impacts of Colorado’s First 1,000 Megawatts of Wind Energy

This report analyses the economic impact of Colorado’s first 1,000 MW of wind energy development and not only provides a summary of jobs, land lease payments, and other revenue, but also provides a sense of the economic development opportunities associated with other new wind project scenarios i
Source: United States National Renewable Energy Laboratory
Date: January 2009
ENERGY STAR Training: Buildings and Plants

This website links to numerous live and recorded ENERGY STAR presentations, as well as self-guided presentations, on energy efficiency in order to help organizations improve the energy efficiency in several deployment sectors, including the commercial, residential, and governmental sectors.
Source: United States Environmental Protection Agency, United States Department of Energy
DuPont Energy Efficiency 16–Part Training Series

This 16-part training series is designed to provide facilities around the world with the skills needed to improve energy efficiency and profitability.
Source: DuPont
Grid-Connected Renewable Energy: Hydroelectric Power (Presentation)

This presentation discusses best practices for hydroelectric power licensing, such as providing a clear path to permits and licenses and including the authority and resources needed to balance project impacts.
Source: United States Agency for International Development
State Energy Efficiency Policy Database (United States)

This resource is an interactive database that enables users to view energy efficiency policies for individual states.
Source: American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy