Key findings the installed global renewable electricity capacity doubled between 2000 and 2012, and represents a significant and growing portion of the total energy supply both globally and in the united states. Access to clean, affordable and reliable energy has been a cornerstone of the worlds increasing prosperity and economic growth since the beginning of the industrial revolution. Although renewable energy excluding hydropower is a relatively small portion of total energy supply both globally and in the united states, renewable energy installations in both the world and in the united states have nearly tripled between 2000 and 2008. The building energy data book 2011 is a compendium of data from a variety of. Energy information administration eia in the electric power monthly and monthly.
Articles wildlife conservation and solar energy development in the desert southwest, united states jeffrey e. The report which is produced for the energy departments office of energy efficiency and renewable energy is a mustread for anyone with an interest in renewable energy. By prepared for the buildings technologies program, energy efficiency and renewable energy, u. Job creation and the development of a domestic renewable energy manufacturing base have joined national security and environmental concerns as reasons for promoting the manufacturing of solar power equipment in the united states. Department of energy energy efficiency and renewable energy. Find publications about alternative transportation, including alternative fuels, advanced vehicles, and regulated fleets. Values are stated in units most commonly used in the united states. The eere focuses on research and development of alternative fuels, and the promotion of the use of these fuels. Health and climate benefits of different energyefficiency. The transportation energy data book tedb is a compendium of data on transportation with an emphasis on energy. Both experience and data show that policies designed to engineer energy. Almas heshmati sogang university, jonkoping university and iza jorn altmann temep, seoul national university discussion paper no. Trends, contentuploads201107irecsolarmarkettrendsreportrevised070811.
Renewable energy in the united states accounted for. Oak ridge, tennessee 378316335 managed by utbattelle, llc. The united states department of energy doe is a cabinetlevel department of the united states government concerned with the united states policies regarding energy and safety in handling nuclear material. Gov is the primary search tool for doe science, technology, and engineering research and development results and the organizational hub for information about the doe office. He is also the author of wind energy, renewable energy and the environment crc press, boca raton, fl, 2009. The alternative fuels data center afdc provides information, data, and tools to help fleets and other transportation decision makers find ways to reach their energy and economic goals through the use of alternative and renewable fuels, advanced vehicles, and other fuelsaving measures.
Although renewable energy excluding hydropower is a relatively small portion of total energy supply both globally and in the united states, the installed global renewable energy capacity has more than quadrupled between 2000 and 2010. Consider these notes and data sources when using the fuel properties comparison tool. Handbook on renewable energy sources 3 hydropower mr eleftherios giakoumelos he is a physicist university of patras. Capacity data are reported in watts of alternating current ac unless indicated otherwise. Users can select and explore prepopulated, fuelspecific default tables that provide annual data on energy production, consumption, trade, and reserves. Its responsibilities include the nations nuclear weapons program, nuclear reactor production for the united states navy, energy. This library will allow you to find publications and products provided by the does office of energy efficiency and renewable energy. According to preliminary data from the us energy information administration, renewable energy accounted for about 11% of total primary energy consumption and about 17% of the domestically produced electricity in the united states in 2018. Actual energy content and other properties for specific fuels can vary by region around the country and the world. Department of energy s office of energy vehicle technologies office. Energyplus is developed in collaboration with nrel, various doe national laboratories, academic institutions, and private firms. To support the energy efficiency goals of the building, nrels information services office pursued ways to minimize energy use both at the desktop level and in the data center, housed in the rsf.
Biomass energy data book info oak ridge national laboratory. Pnnl first published the predecessor to the annual buildings energy data book in. According to the us department of energy, energy information administration doeeia, domestic renewable energy use grew by 32% from 2006 to 2012 and accounted for about 9% of total primary energy consumption in 2012 eia 20. The factbook is researched and produced by bloomberg new energy finance and commissioned by the business council for sustainable energy. The energy output range is based on analysis of 30 years of historical weather data for nearby, and is intended to provide an indication of the possible interannual variability in generation for a fixed open rack pv system at this location. Department of energys doe office of energy efficiency and renewable energy has developed this buildings energy data book to. Facts include renewable electricity capacity, generation, and capacity additions for u. Neises and turchi, 20 has performed a number of studies evaluating the cost of electricity for concentrated power plants. Department of energy an overview sciencedirect topics.
A comprehensive system of energy intensity indicators for the. The data sets comprising the data book are now publicly available in user. Department of energy s doe vehicle technologies office vto on daytoday management of technology integration core activities, leads efforts to strengthen local partnerships and coalitions, and helps coordinate competitive doe funding opportunities. Technology integration program contacts clean cities. It contains more than 100 pages of charts, maps, and tables. The yearly editions of the renewable energy data book, as posted on the u. Nov 29, 2012 the national renewable energy laboratory nrel just released the 2011 edition of their annual report on the state of the renewable energy industry. Worldwide, wind energy is one of the fastest growing renewable energy. The 20 renewable energy data book is an important resource for policymakers, analysts, and investors worldwide, stated nrel energy analyst sean esterly. Data options allow users to change time frequency and energy units, add sources and activities, and select other countries for comparison. Energy data is a very complex area there is information about fuel types, power generation, pricing, security, distribution, usage, renewables, efficiency programs and types, etc. Fuel properties notes and data sources us department of. The office of energy efficiency and renewable energy eere is an office of the united states department of energy.
The 2010 buildings energy data book is a statistical compendium prepared and published under contract with the pacific northwest national laboratory pnnl with support from the u. The united states experienced even more dramatic growth, as installed wind energy capacity. As of 2014, more than 143,000 people work in the solar industry and 43 states deploy net metering, where energy utilities buy back excess energy generated by solar arrays. You may need a pdf reader to view some of the files on this page. The renewable energy data book for 2017 provides facts and figures on renewable energy deployment in. The department of energy s office of energy efficiency and renewable energy has developed this 2010 buildings energy data book to provide a current and accurate set of comprehensive buildingsrelated data and to promote the use of such data for consistency throughout doe programs. Including hydropower, renewable energy represents nearly 11% of total installed. Eere publication and product library us department of energy.
As this remap country study shows, indonesias renewable energy target for 2050 could be achieved as soon as 2030, given the right policies and investments starting today. Renewable energy, environment, sustainability, green energy 1. Renewable electricity represented 14% of total installed capacity and more than 12% of total electric generation in the united states in 2012. The information source for alternative fuels and advanced vehicles. Doe published a final rule prescribing new energy conservation standards for distribution transformers. The 10 resulting mcpsynthesized longterm time series contain wind speed data. Approximate heat rates for electricity, and heat content of electricity has revised heat rates for coal, natural gas, total fossil fuels, and noncombustible renewable energy. Through better buildings, doe partners with leaders in the public and private sectors to make the nations homes, commercial buildings and industrial plants more energy. Key findings the installed global renewable electricity capacity nearly doubled between 2000 and 2011, although renewable energy is a relatively small portion of total energy supply both globally and in the united states. We hope the compilation of links below will help you with your research. Background based on statistical data from 2011 by the us department of energy information, primary consumption of energy by source and sectors were 1. A new sustainable energy strategic plan released on november 14, 20 will help guide the bureau of reclamation into the future as the agency continues its vital role in developing and supporting renewable energy production for the nations power grid.
Collaborative fisheries planning for virginias offshore. Passive radiative cooling below ambient air temperature under. One of their conclusions is that it will be necessary to have a power conversion system that is capable of producing a. This report can also be obtained from the national technical information service. Front page background photo from istock10400515 front page inset photos left to right. Nov 26, 2014 at night, passive cooling below ambient air temperature has been demonstrated using a technique known as radiative cooling, in which a device exposed to the sky is used to radiate heat to outer. Handbook of renewable energy technology downloaded from. To help serve you better, this database will allow you to. Department of energy doe designed to improve the lives of the american people by driving leadership in energy innovation. Nelson developed the material for a new online course in renewable energy at wtamu, spring 2010, and this book is the result. In this official collection, you will find federal government reources published by the u. Opportunities and challenges for a sustainable energy.
The primary data represented and synthesized in the 2014 renewable energy data book. Department of energy office of energy efficiency and. For example, texas installed 10,000 mw of renewable energy generating capacity in 2010, meeting its 2025 mandate 15 years early. Key findings, continued worldwide, wind energy is one of the fastest growing renewable energy technologies between 2000 and 2010, wind energy generation worldwide increased by a factor of 11. Sometimes a more specific location works better, but other times a. Department of energy by prepared for the buildings technologies program, energy efficiency and renewable energy, u. The handbook of renewable energy technology will be of great practical benefit to professionals, scientists and researchers in the relevant industries, and will be of interest to those of the. Installed renewable electricity capacity is more than 146 gigawatts.
The guide was written for a broad audience, including businesses, government agencies, universities and other organizations that. Based on statistical data from 2011 by the us department of energy information, pr imary consum ption of energy by source and sectors were 1. Doe has published a federal register notice initiating a data collection process through a request for information rfi pertaining to energy conservation standards for distribution transformers. The department of energy doe office of energy efficiency and renewable energy bauer et al. Department of energy washington, dc 20585 this report was prepared by the u. Energy efficiency ee and renewable energy re can benefit public health and the climate by displacing emissions from fossilfuelled electrical generating units egus. Introduction to renewable energy energy and the environment. In 2011 in the united states, wind and solar photovoltaics pv were two of the fastest.
This report describes a comprehensive system of energy intensity indicators for the united states that has been developed for the department of energys office of energy efficiency and renewable energy eere over the past decade. Its responsibilities include the nations nuclear weapons program, nuclear reactor production for the united states navy, energy conservation, energy related research, radioactive waste. Department of energy energy efficiency and renewable energy alternative fuels data center. Department of energy s doe building technologies office bto, and managed by the national renewable energy laboratory nrel. With a history that spans more than 70 years, dating back to world war ii, dla energy provides the department of defense and other government agencies with comprehensive energy solutions in the most effective and efficient manner possible. Renewable energy agency irena presents a range of technology and resource options, as well as key insights on the opportunities and challenges ahead. World energy consumption is the total energy produced and used by the entire human civilization. Chapter 5 economic freedom, energy, and development. Buildings energy data book datasets openei doe open data. Energy in the united states comes mostly from fossil fuels. Department of energy, as well as lynn billman, karlynn cory, david. Including hydropower, renewable energy represents nearly 12% of total installed capacity. Bureau of reclamation sustainable energy strategy fy20 fy2017.
The national renewable energy laboratory nrel just released the 2011 edition of their annual report on the state of the renewable energy industry. Welcome to the eere publication and product library. Worldwide, wind energy is one of the fastest growing renewable electricity technologies. Department of energy prepared by the oak ridge national laboratory oak ridge, tennessee 378316073 managed by utbattelle, llc for the u. The renewable energy data book for 2016 provides facts and figures on renewable energy deployment in the united states, with context of u. Renewable electricity represented nearly % of total installed capacity and more than 12% of total electric generation in the united states in 2011. The primary data represented and synthesized in the 20 renewable energy data book come from the publicly available data sources identified on page 124. Us department of energy energy effici ency and renewable energy. Department of energys office of energy efficiency and renewable energy developed this resource to provide a comprehensive set of buildings and energyrelated data. Accurately reflects the strategic outcomeoriented goals and objectives which the department of energy will endeavour to achieve over the period of five years covered by the plan, 2011 12 to 201516. During his first 8 years, he worked at the financial services department having as main activities the financial monitoring, control and administrative support for research programs. Energy information administration eia, the statistical and analytical agency within the u. Linda bluestein is the national clean cities codirector and has served in this position since 2008. Energy information administration office of energy statistics u.
Typically measured per year, it involves all energy harnessed from every energy source applied towards humanitys endeavors across every single industrial and technological sector, across every country. Every president since richard nixon has sought to increase u. As the states energy office, we receive numerous requests for energy data. This guide to purchasing green power is intended for organizations that are considering the merits of green power procurement options, as well as those that have decided to purchase green power and want help doing so. Us department of energy energy efficiency and renewable energy usdoe eere. Department of energys office of energy efficiency and renewable. The tedb is produced by oak ridge national laboratory for the u.
It includes regulatory information within the cfr code of federal regulations print volumes, plus statistical data about the worlds use of energy and energy programs. Sep 03, 2019 the building technologies office bto within the u. The report which is produced for the energy department s office of energy efficiency and renewable energy is a mustread for anyone with an interest in renewable energy. The primary data represented and synthesized in the 2015 renewable energy data book come from the publicly available data sources identified on page 122.
Department of energys national renewable energy laboratory nrel. These datasets, images, and graphics were derived from core drilling and core that was extracted from utah forge deep well 5832 originally called muesw1, near roosevelt hot. Department of energy s office of energy efficiency and renewable energy developed this resource to provide a comprehensive set of buildings and energy related data. The sustainable energy in america factbook provides a detailed look at the state of us energy and the role that a range of new technologies are playing in reshaping the industry. Department of energys office of energy vehicle technologies office. Department of energy s office of energy efficiency and renewable energy eere.