LibGuides: A Guide to Energy Geography: Government & International Sources

Government & International Sources

Government and international sources can be useful if you're looking for reports and statistics related to energy geography.

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Key Government Sources

United States

U.S. Department of Energy
Find information about energy sources and consumption in the United States.
U.S. Department of Energy. National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL): Analysis
A national laboratory of the U.S. Department of Energy, the NREL provides analysis, tools, and data resources to support the transition to a renewable energy future. NREL publishes energy data books covering renewable energy, renewable energy grid integration, and industrial energy.
U.S. Energy Information Administration
Official energy statistics and reports from the U.S. government. Includes information on sources and uses of energy, energy markets, the environment, and more.
U.S. Geological Survey Minerals Yearbook
Provides statistical data and information on nearly 100 metals and minerals, from abrasives to zirconium.

Canada

Natural Resources Canada
From the government of Canada, this resource provides information on forests, energy, minerals, and metals.
Statistics Canada - Energy
From Canada's national statistics office, this site covers energy topics, including electricity and renewable energy, energy supply and use, fossil fuels, and more.

Key International Sources

Energy - Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Data
Provides world energy statistics. Covers energy supply and consumption for over 100 countries and regions.
Energydata.info
Provided by The World Bank Group, Energydata.info is an open data platform that provides access to datasets and data analytics relevant to the energy sector. It was developed in support of the United Nations' sustainable development goal of ensuring "access to affordable, reliable, and sustainable modern energy for all" (https://sdgs.un.org/goals).
EU Emissions Trading System (ETS)
The world's first major carbon market, the EU ETS is "a cornerstone of the EU's policy to combat climate change and its key tool for reducing greenhouse gas emissions cost-effectively."
Global Solar Atlas
The World Bank Group provides the Global Solar Atlas, with data layers and maps, to support solar power in its client countries. Funded by the Energy Sector Management Assistance Program, it supports a global initiative on renewable energy resource mapping that includes biomass, small hydro, solar, and wind.
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
The IAEA is an intergovernmental organization for cooperation in the nuclear field. It provides information on nuclear applications and technology, nuclear safety and security, and related issues.
International Energy Agency
The International Energy Agency is comprised of 30 member countries (including the U.S.). It provides energy data and statistics on topics including coal, efficiency, electricity, emissions, prices, renewables, and more.
UN Development Programme
Provides information on development challenges, solutions, and strategic initiatives. Provides access to UNDP publications including the Human Development Report.
UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)
The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change has 197 members and works on supporting the global response to climate change through treaty agreements, including the Paris agreement and the Kyoto Protocol.
USAID (Agency for International Development)
Provides reports and data on the U.S. government's international development and disaster assistance efforts.
World Bank
Provides information on the World Bank's development projects, data by country and indicator, and research and publications.
World Nuclear Association
An international organization that represents the global nuclear industry. It provides global trends reports, policy papers, and data on nuclear power, energy, and the environment.