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USGS Geo-data Explorer (GEODE)
Use GEO-DATA Explorer (GEODE) to access, view, and download information from geo-spatial databases containing a broad spectrum of data produced by the USGS and other government agencies.

USGS Core Research Center (CRC)
The Core Research Center (CRC) was established in 1974 by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) to preserve valuable rock cores for use by scientists and educators from government, industry, and academia.

National Energy Policy
The White House Report of the National Energy Policy
Development Group

U.S. House of Representatives
Committee on Resources
The Energy and Mineral Resources Subcommittee is tasked with overseeing the use of energy and mineral resources located on lands owned or managed by the federal government. As such, the Subcommittee strives to maintain a healthy balance between production and conservation.

United States Senate
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources
Jurisdiction of the Subcommittee on Energy includes oversight and legislative responsibilities for: nuclear, coal and synthetic fuels research and development; nuclear and non-nuclear energy commercialization projects; nuclear fuel cycle policy; DOE National Laboratories; global climate change; new technologies research and development; nuclear facilities siting and insurance program; commercialization of new technologies including, solar energy systems; Federal energy conservation programs; energy information; liquefied natural gas projects; oil and natural gas regulation; refinery policy; coal conversion; utility policy; and oil, gas and coal production and distribution.

Thomas - Legislative Information on the Internet
Library of Congress World Wide Web system to make Federal legislative information freely available to the Internet public.

Office of Science and Technology Policy
Serve as a source of scientific and technological analysis and judgment for the President with respect to major policies, plans, and programs of the Federal Government.

U.S. Department of State
The lead U.S. foreign affairs agency, and the Secretary of State is the President's principal foreign policy adviser.

Department of Energy (DOE)
One of four principle program lines in the DOE's mission statement . . . The top priority of the Department's science program is the sponsorship of cutting-edge science & technology research and development that evolutionizes how we find, produce, and deliver energy.
View DOE's Report of the National Energy Policy.
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Idaho National Engineering and Environmental Laboratory (INEEL) Geothermal Program
INEEL works in partnership with U.S. industry to establish geothermal energy as an economically competitive contributor to the U.S. energy supply. Since 1974, the INEEL has been a key laboratory in executing the Department of Energy’s Geothermal Program.

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM)
An agency within the U.S. Department of the Interior, administers 262 million acres of America's public lands, located primarily in 12 Western States. The BLM sustains the health, diversity, and productivity of the public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.

National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL)
The newest of DOE’s national laboratories, NETL has been at the forefront of research to advance fossil energy exploration, supply, and end-use technologies.

The Minerals Management Service (MMS)
A a bureau in the U.S. Department of the Interior, is the federal agency that manages the nation's natural gas, oil and other mineral resources on the outer continental shelf (OCS).

The Energy Information Administration (EIA)
Created by Congress in 1977, is a statistical agency of the U.S. Department of Energy. We provide policy-independent data, forecasts, and analyses to promote sound policy making, efficient markets, and public understanding regarding energy and its interaction with the economy and the environment.

National Petroleum Technology Office
DOE office responsible for carrying out the National Petroleum Technology Program (NPTP). The Mission of the NPTP is to move our Nation toward a reliable, economic oil supply, enhance U.S. technological leadership and protect the environment.

U.S. Department of State
The lead U.S. foreign affairs agency, and the Secretary of State is the President's principal foreign policy adviser.

Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)
Created in 1947 with the signing of the National Security Act by President Truman. The National Security Act charged the Director of Central Intelligence (DCI) with coordinating the nation’s intelligence activities and correlating, evaluating and disseminating intelligence which affects national security.

The Association of American State
Geologists (AASG)
Organization of the chief executives of the state geological survey in 50 states and Puerto Rico. Click on a state to visit their Geological Survey.

The American Geological Institute
A nonprofit federation of 40 geoscientific and professional associations that represent more than 100,000 geologists, geophysicists, and other earth scientists. Founded in 1948, AGI provides information services to geoscientists, serves as a voice of shared interests in our profession, plays a major role in strengthening geoscience education, and strives to increase public awareness of the vital role the geosciences play in mankind's use of resources and interaction with the environment.

The Geological Society of America
The mission of GSA is to advance the geosciences, to enhance the professional growth of its members, and to promote the geosciences in the service of humankind.

American Geophysical Union (AGU)
A nonprofit scientific organization, who mission is to promote the scientific study of Earth and its environment in space and to disseminate the results to the public; to promote cooperation among scientific organizations involved in geophysics and related disciplines; to initiate and participate in geophysical research programs; to advance the various geophysical disciplines through scientific discussion, publication, and dissemination of information.

American Association of Petroleum
Geologists (AAPG)
Founded in 1917 the AAPG is currently the world's largest professional geological society.

The American Petroleum Institute (API)
The primary trade association representing the oil and natural gas industry in the United States. Our membership includes more than 400 corporations involved in all aspects of the oil and gas industry.

The Geological Survey of Canada (GSC)
Part of the Earth Sciences Sector of Natural Resources Canada. The GSC is Canada's premier agency for geoscientific information and research, with world-class expertise focusing on geoscience surveys, sustainable development of Canada's resources, environmental protection, and technology innovation.

GeoForschungsZentrum Potsdam (GFZ)
Public Law Foundation
Research in global geoscientific themes and
Joint Research with universities and other research institutions in national as well as international cooperation.

The International Energy Agency
based in Paris, is an autonomous agency linked with the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). The IEA is the energy forum for 26 Member countries. IEA Member governments are committed to taking joint measures to meet oil supply emergencies. They have also agreed to share energy information, to co-ordinate their energy policies and to co-operate in the development of rational energy programmes.

Resources for the Future (RFF)
A nonprofit and nonpartisan think tank located in Washington, DC that conducts independent research – rooted primarily in economics and other ocial sciences – on environmental and natural resource issues.

The National Mining Association (NMA)
is the voice of the American mining industry in Washington, D.C. NMA is the only national trade organization that represents the interests of mining before Congress, the Administration, federal agencies, the judiciary and the media.

The Society for Mining, Metallurgy, and Exploration (SME)
An international society of professionals in the minerals industry. The SME membership is more than 13,000 strong, with members in nearly 100 countries.

Society for Sedimentary Geology
The society’s mission is to disseminate scientific information about sedimentary geology to the global community to further its understanding and use. Because sedimentary geology is a basic building block of geology, our members range from the academic, research, energy and environmental areas.

United States Association for Energy Economics
A nationwide non-profit organization of business, government, academic and other professionals that advances the understanding and application of economics across all facets of energy development and use, including theory, business, public policy and environmental considerations.

The University of Oklahoma Sarkeys
Energy Center
The most comprehensive center of knowledge in the petroleum industry.The University of Oklahoma Sarkeys Energy Center includes six interdisciplinary institutes and a special institute which focuses on the Western Hemisphere.

COAL: Ancient Gift Serving Modern Man
American Coal Foundation
An electronic field trip to a coal mine, teaching materials from the American Coal Foundation.

The Learning Web
Part of the USGS website, is dedicated to K-12 education and lifelong learning.

Kentucky Coal Council's Coal Education Website
In an effort to educate the public, the contents of this page are directed to students, teachers, employees of the coal industry, and the general public to expand their knowledge of coal and the coal industry.

In the Classroom
The American Petroleum Institute website that highlights energy programs, teaching tools, energy curricula, educational energy links and more.

State of Alaska, Division of Oil and Gas
Agency within state government that is responsible for the leasing of state lands for oil and gas exploration. The Division strives to maximize responsible oil and gas exploration and development.

Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys
A Division of the Alaska Department of Natural Resources, that determines the potential of Alaskan land for production of metals, minerals, fuels and geothermal resources, the locations and supplies of groundwater and construction material; and the potential geologic hazards to buildings, roads, bridges, and other installations and structures.

 

Central Energy Team - Coal Page
Coal Topics, Databases, and related information including material on the National Coal Assessment and Coal on Federal Lands.

"Clean Coal America's Energy Strength"
The US Department of Energy's Fossil Energy Web Feature on clean coal power technology.

Advanced Coal & Power Research
The Department of Energy's Fossil Energy Advanced Research Program serves as a bridge between basic research and the development of innovative systems capable of improving efficiency and environmental performance while reducing costs of fossil energy systems, both for electric power and liquid fuels production.

Energy Information Administration's (EIA) access energy information - Coal
Official Energy Statistics from the US Government that includes data, charts, tables, and subject areas.

National Energy Technology Laboratory's (NETL) Office of Coal and Environmental Systems
Office that implement a portion of the U.S. Department of Energy's fossil energy programs, by playing a key role in ensuring that coal is sustained as a clean, affordable, and environmentally acceptable resource for our nation's electric energy needs.

The Center for Energy and Economic Development (CEED)
A non-profit group dedicated to protecting the viability of coal-based electricity.

The Coal Information Network
"Your LINK to the World of Coal Information on the Internet"

The National Coal Council Charter
The NCC provides advice and guidance on a continuing basis as requested by the Secretary of Energy on the general policy matters relating to coal.

Coal Technology Association (CTA)
Dedicated solely to the advancement of the interests of its members as they relate to coal technologies. The Association serves as both a catalyst and a focus for the exchange of information among all parties interested in coal technologies.

 

American Association of Petroleum
Geologists (AAPG)
Founded in 1917 the American Association of Petroleum Geologists is currently the world's largest professional geological society.

The American Petroleum Institute
The primary trade association representing the oil and natural gas industry in the United States.

Potential Gas Committee
The objective of the committee is to provide estimates, based upon expert knowledge, of the potential supply of natural gas in the United States, which, together with estimates of proved reserves of natural gas, make possible an appraisal of the nation's long-range gas supply.

 

Mallik 2002 Program
The USGS is participating in a multinational research program on gas hydrates.

Geothermal Energy Program
U.S. Department of Energy Program to work in partnership with U.S. industry to establish geothermal energy as an economically competitive contributor to the U.S. energy supply.

EnviroMission’s Solar Mission Project
Time Magazine votes 'Solar Tower Technology' one the of the Best Inventions of 2002. ‘Solar Mission’ is the project title of EnviroMission’s inspirational program to adapt innovative Solar Tower technology to Australian conditions and construct the world’s first large-scale solar thermal power station.

Infrastructure Resources Project
The USGS Front Range Infrastructure Resources Project (FRIRP) is conducting studies of aggregate, energy, water, and biological resources.

Produced Waters Database
The USGS Produced Waters Database contains information on the location and major ion composition of water that is pumped to the surface during oil and gas production.