With an emphasis on equity, diversity, and inclusion, the Achieving High-Performing Advisory Committees Handbook includes strategies to improve and enhance ACs as well as integrate “green and sustainable focused” employers onto traditional advisory committees.
This marketing toolkit provides green jobs training programs with proactive marketing strategies to recruit BIPOC individuals and women
Resource page on increasing DEIA initiatives in public transportation. This page includes links to its own strategic plans, sample plans of partner transit districts, a webinar series, tools to assess equity, and other outside resources.
Reports and research focused on workforce development and growth of the sustainable transportation industry. The National Center for Sustainable Transportation has contributed to workforce development efforts and interdisciplinary programs designed
If you think an “electrofuel” sounds like something from a comic book, you’d be forgiven. Made from carbon dioxide (CO2) from industrial waste gases or directly from the air, e-fuels
A playbook for state policymakers, governors, advocates and state agency leaders who want to cultivate a strong, diverse, multigenerational workforce capable of driving the development and maintenance of our nation’s new infrastructure
Transportation and land use patterns are inextricably linked. This article from the US EPA covers four transportation and land use strategies that enhance quality of life and protect human health
Natural Gas Vehicles for America (NGVAmerica) is a national organization dedicated to the development of a growing, sustainable and profitable market for vehicles powered by natural gas or hydrogen.
The US National Renewable Energy Lab Publications Database includes technical reports, journal articles, conference papers, patents, presentations, books, fact sheets and brochures on green energy topics from 1977 to the
The US Department of Energy, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) Alternative Fuels and Advanced Vehicles Data Center (AFDC) is a comprehensive clearinghouse of data, publications, tools, and information related
Growth Energy represents the producers and supporters of ethanol and provides resources and material for use in the teaching and training in this field. View their Research & Reports as
This page provides links to information about alternative fuel vehicle and engine conversions. You will find information for manufactures and consumers on regulations, information for manufacturers, compliance, and other helpful
A useful and detailed explanation on electric cars, including: the importance of EVs, impact, guidance on ownership, and useful links. While this resource is from the UK, the information remains
Resource Watch features hundreds of data sets all in one place that inform about the state of the planet’s resources and citizens. Users can visualize challenges facing people and the
The Zero Carbon Action Plan (ZCAP) was launched in early 2020 as an action plan for the U.S. to reach the goal of zero carbon emissions by 2050. it is
The Library organizes the 200 Security & Sustainability Forum webinars into series supported by sponsors. There are also some one off sponsored. Click the webinar name to access the landing
This organization aims to expedite the world’s transition to an forward-thinking, low carbon, global bioeconomy. Thus far, 20 countries have joined together in this action-oriented, country-led, multistakeholder initiative that promotes
The EnviroAtlas provides users access to information that will encourage understanding of the benefits people receive from nature. Interactive tools and resources show how these “ecosystem goods and services” are
The World Bioenergy Association (WBA) is dedicated to supporting the global bioenergy sector by promoting the global utilization of bioenergy in a sustainable and economical way. Find reports, news, and
This publication provides policymakers and analysts with transportation data from diverse sources, including chapters on Alternative Fuel and Advanced Technology Vehicles and Characteristics, Energy, and Greenhouse Gas Emissions.
Arup, Siemens and RPA have conducted research and collected resources related to the role of technology in enhancing the resilience of cities and their critical infrastructure systems. Online resources include
These activities can be used by faculty as course assignments and by staff as campus or community activities. They will increase skills for civil discourse, reducing political polarization and stalemate,
The Alternative Fuels Data Center (AFDC) from the DOE- EERE provides information, data, and tools to help fleets and other transportation decisions makers find ways to reduce petroleum consumption through
This information covers a variety of different clean energy technolgies for vehicles, their benefits and properties, vehicle technology, vehicle choices, fueling infrastructure, safety, and resources and incentives. The Clean Transportation
This material can be used to create your transportation and climate change section of your curricula. An Act of Congress, signed by President Abraham Lincoln in 1863, calls upon the
Clean Cities provides data files that students and educators can download and manipulate for individual research, projects, and presentations. This page describes activities in Clean Cities coalitions throughout the country.
A compendium of recent Biofuels Reports provided by the World Biofuels Markets, a private group out of Europe, providing a more international perspective.
This is the sustainable transportation division of the American solar energy society. It includes useful links and newsletters with additional resources.
A monthly trade journal dedicated to coverage of biodiesel news, events and information relevant to the global industry. With editorial focus on U.S. and international methyl ester manufacturing, trade, distribution
This is one of many sites that lists job postings for the biofuels industry. It provides some insights into what jobs are available.
The Diesel Technology Forum is an industry-based forum that highlights cleaner technology for diesel engines. View their resources for multiple case studies, state fact sheets, and other information for policymakers
The Electric Drive Transportation Association (EDTA) is a US industry association dedicated to promoting electric drive as the best means to achieve the highly efficient and clean use of secure
The Environmental Protections Agency’s homepage on renewable fuel standards including basic information and policy.
Information and Resources for States on Issues, Opportunities, and Options for Advancing Bioenergy.
Enhance both the technology and the policy sections of your course through this site. The ABFA supports and advocates public policies to ensure all viable advanced biofuels can compete with
This section of Advanced Biofuels USA is specifically designed for those who want to learn and teach the basics about biofuels and advanced biofuels. Materials in this section will be
While this section of Advanced Biofuels USA provides information for K-12 education, it also serves as a great resource for educational materials. Educators will find useful links and information on
The Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Energy Association (FCHEA) is an advocacy organization dedicated to the commercialization of fuel cells and hydrogen energy technologies. View their Policy Page or their Regulations,
The Methanol Institute (MI) serves as the global trade association for the methanol industry. The website provides multiple reports, data sheets, and other resources on Methanol Basics, Technical Information, Energy,
The National Alternative Fuels Training Consortium (NAFTC) is the nationwide alternative fuel vehicle and advanced technology vehicle training organization in the United States. It provides the training infrastructure for implementing
In this data-loaded presentation, Ron Pate of Sandia National Laboratory looks at algae economics in the context of restrictions imposed on biofuels production by water supply sustainability concerns. This is
As the interest and use of biobased products grows, so do the opportunities and challenges. According to a recent report sponsored by AURI and the Minnesota Soybean Research and Promotion
This report examines how meeting the RFS-2 would affect various key components of the U.S. economy. The Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (EISA) calls for a Renewable Fuel
Sandia National Laboratories and General Motors’ R&D Center conducted a joint biofuels systems analysis project. Known as the “90-Billion Gallon Biofuel Deployment Study,” the purpose of the project was to
The report examines the nation’s capacity to produce a billion dry tons of biomass resources annually for energy uses without impacting other vital U.S. farm and forest products, such as
This report from 2010 provides an objective view of the evolving biofuels industry and many of its key participants. It is the second “Year in Review” report created for use
The Biofuels Digest newsletter covers producer news, research, policy, policymakers, conferences, fleets and financial news. It is home to: the Biofuels Digest Index, a Biofuels Job Board, the Quarterly Biofuels
This January 2018 report, the eighth in a series, provides a comprehensive analysis of state activities supporting fuel cell and hydrogen technology, including profiles of all 50 states with a
This website list and describes biofuels education programs.
A report by Bio Economic Research Associates (bio-era), U.S. Economic Impact of Advanced Biofuels Production Perspectives to 2030, shows that continuing to build advanced biofuels production capacity can create thousands
ETA International’s comprehensive Renewable Energy credentialing program is unlike any other green certification provider. ETA offers three career track certification pathways in renewable energy technology — Installer / Integrator /
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