A set of lesson plans, videos and activites from federal agencies about energy literacy. Follow this link to learn more: http://free.ed.gov/subjects.cfm?subject_id=249&toplvl=56&res_feature_request=1
Category: Conversion
Conversion webpage
Understanding Today’s Crude Oil and Product Markets
American consumers have found themselves facing higher prices for gasoline, heating oil, and other petroleum products. The question policy makers, as well as consumers, seek to answer is: Why? Follow this link to learn more: http://heartland.org/policy-documents/understanding-todays-crude-oil-and-product-markets
The Application of Bio Jet Fuels until 2050, Scenarios for Future Developments
Research on biojet fuel stakeholders and their views and perceptions Follow this link to learn more: http://igitur-archive.library.uu.nl/student-theses/2012-0404-200511/UUindex.html
Energy in Brief: What were the key energy commodity price trend in 2012?
EIA reports the general price trends for major energy and food commodities in 2012. Follow this link to learn more: http://www.eia.gov/energy_in_brief/article/briefs_2012.cfm
Bio-energy policies in a global context
This paper analyzes the global impact of bio-energy policies on biomass production and trade, paying particular attention to sustainable development in the bio-energy sector. It examines how a possible reduction and elimination of trade barriers as well as a phasing out of trade distorting support measures would contribute to the development of a global sustainable bio-energy market. Follow this link to learn more: http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0959652608002540
Metabolic Engineering: Enabling Technology for Biofuels Production
A review article presenting the challenges and costs of biofuel production. Follow this link to learn more: http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/wene.5/abstract;jsessionid=924AD6FC7FDA8DB1AD90C399538963AB.d01t02?deniedAccessCustomisedMessage=&userIsAuthenticated=false
Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 (Farm Bill)
US Act to provide support for agriculture, biofuel, and forestry Follow this link to learn more: http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/PLAW-110publ234/content-detail.html
Biofuels in Developing Countries: Are Comparative Advantages Enough?
This paper investigates the role of comparative advantage on biofuel policy adoption. Follow this link to learn more: http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0301421512000262
National Energy Education Devleopment Project
NEED works with energy companies, agencies, and organizations to bring balanced energy programs to the nation’s schools with a focus on strong teacher professional development, timely and balanced curriculum materials, signature program capabilities and turn-key program management. Follow this link to learn more: http://need.org/
Biofuels: Ethical Issues
Concerns over energy security, economic development and climate change are driving the development of biofuels. This report sets out an ethical framework to guide policy-making for both current and future biofuels. View research summaries and download the report (.pdf) Follow this link to learn more: http://www.nuffieldbioethics.org/biofuels-0
