Research Guides: A Guide to Energy Geography: Government & International Sources

Disappearing Government Data

We are monitoring the disappearance of government data and websites; the removal began on 2/1/25. Many individuals and organizations have been collecting and compiling removed data. You can find links to many of those here. If you come across links that are not here, please email us to have it included.

Guides from Other Libraries: We are indebted to the work being done by libraries and other organizations to document and preserve removed data. We will link to guides and resources as we become aware of them.

Finding Government Information during the 2025 Administration Transition - from the University of Minnesota libraries: "This guide will point to resources that identify and track steps taken by the Trump administration and Congress to scale back or eliminate access to federal government information. It also provides links to groups performing data and website rescue."
Disappearing Federal Data - from Collins Memorial Library at the University of Puget Sound

General/Overall:

End of Term Web Archive
GovWayback - access government documents via the Wayback Machine from prior to January 20, 2025 using the directions provided

Environmental Data & Information:

Public Environmental Data Project - read about the project here
Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) data - from the Urban Ocean Lab

Heath Data & Information:

Restored CDC - RestoredCDC.org is an independent project and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or associated with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) or any government entity. Read more about the project.
CDC Guidelines - from Jessica Valenti, includes information about contraception, sexual health, youth, LGBTQIA, sexual & intimate partner violence
CDC Datasets

Bluesky users are encouraged to follow the Data Rescue Project (@datarescueproject.org) for updates on efforts and groups who are working to preserve data. The account also provides a "starter pack" of similar accounts to follow. You can also visit their website.

Interested in contributing to data rescue? Read "Curating for Data Rescue" by the Data Curation Network. You can also consult the checklist for USA federal data backups from MIT libraries.

Government & International Sources

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

"Mongolian Family Uses Solar Energy to Power Home" by United Nations Photo is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 2.0

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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.