Resources

Databases

AGRICOLA: AGRICOLA is a bibliographic database of citations to the agricultural literature created by the National Agricultural Library (NAL) and its cooperators.
Agricultural Research Data Directory: The AGROS Agricultural Research Data Directory is a collection of data descriptions of USDA funded research, including soil, crop and plant, forest, rangeland, animal sciences, and other natural resource research areas, as well as economics, population, and food safety.
Alternative Fuels Data Center: The Alternative Fuels Data Center is a vast collection of information on alternative fuels and the vehicles that use them EERE
Bioenergy Information Network Database: Online database of research documents associated with the Biomass Feedstock Development Program at Oak Ridge National Laboratory.
Biofpr Patent Intelligence Database: Patents form a key part of the scientific literature surrounding bio-based fuels, chemicals and energy. Biofpr's Patent Intelligence highlights some of the latest granted patents and published patent applications from the USA and Europe.
Chemical Abstracts Service (CAS): CAS, the global leader in chemical information, and a division of the American Chemical Society, provides the most comprehensive databases of disclosed research in chemistry and related sciences, including the world's largest collection of substance information, the CAS REGISTRYSM. Access to this information is made available through search tools like SciFinder (targeted to researchers) and STN (information and intellectual property professionals).
Database of State Incentives for Renewable Energy (DSIRE): The Database of State Incentives for Renewable Energy (DSIRE) is a comprehensive source of information on state, local, utility, and selected federal incentives that promote renewable energy. To access information, use the menu to the left or click on the maps below.
Biomass Document Database, U.S. Department of Energy: The Biomass Document Database is a collection of public documents of the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Biomass Program.
New Crop Resource Online: The Web site of the Center for New Crops & Plant Products, at Purdue University. NewCROP provides windows to new and specialty crop profiles.
Phyllis, Database for Biomass and Waste: Database containing information on the composition of biomass and waste. You can get answers to questions like: What is the average sulfur content of wood? And what is the Ash content of willow?
Renewable Electric Plant Information System (RePIS): REPiS is a database developed and recently updated by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) with funding from the U.S. Department of Energy. REPiS provides information on renewable energy plants and installed capacity for energy planners, policy makers, and others interested in renewable energy.
Renewable Resource Data Center: Welcome to the Renewable Resource Data Center (RReDC). The RReDC is supported by the National Center for Photovoltaics (NCPV) and managed by the Department of Energy's Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy.
Technology Transfer Automated Retrieval System (TEKTRAN): TEKTRAN is a database of recent food and agricultural sciences research results from the Agricultural Research Service (ARS), the U.S. Department of Agriculture's chief scientific research agency. TEKTRAN can be searched using free text or the title, author, summaries or a range of dates. The database also can be browsed according to strategic topical areas.

Links

American Bioenergy Association: A leading advocate of expanding the role of biomass in the production of energy, fuels, and chemicals.
American Council on Renewable Energy: ACORE is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization based in Washington, D.C. with paying members from every aspect and sector of the renewable energy industries and their trade associations, including wind, solar, geothermal, biomass and biofuels, hydropower tidal/current energy and waste energy.
Alternative Energy News: This site is an open source for news and information about renewable energy technologies. Browse the articles and press releases, the latest news, discussion forums, and mix-up of other media from sources like Flickr and YouTube. AE's goal is to raise awareness about clean energy sources using any means necessary.
BIOconversion Blog: The second of four interlinked BIOenergy Blogs, this one covers international issues, process R&D, facility deployments, and new developments. The other three related blogs are the BIOstock Blog, BIOoutput Blog, and the BIOwaste Blog.
Bioenergy Information Network: A gateway to biomass information at Oak Ridge National Laboratory.
Biomass Connections Bulletin Board: The Biomass Connections Bulletin Board is a newly launched forum for agricultural professionals looking for information and discussion on energy crops.
Biomass Energy Research Association: An association of biofuels researchers, companies, and advocates that promotes education and research on renewable biomass energy and waste-to-energy systems.
Biomass Thermal Energy Council (BTEC): BTEC is an association of biomass fuel producers, appliance manufacturers and distributors, supply chain companies and non-profit organizations that view biomass thermal energy as a renewable, responsible, clean and energy-efficient pathway to meeting America’s energy needs. BTEC engages in research, education, and public advocacy for the fast growing biomass thermal energy industry.
BiomatNet: European Union biobased products clearinghouse.
IEA Bioenergy, An International Collaboration: IEA Bioenergy is an organisation set up in 1978 by the International Energy Agency (IEA) with the aim of improving cooperation and information exchange between countries that have national programs in bioenergy research, development and deployment.
Earthtoys: Earthtoys is an alternative and renewable energy news, emagazine and library.
Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, U.S. Department of Energy: A gateway to hundreds of Web sites and thousands of online documents on energy efficiency and renewable energy.
European Bioenergy Networks: The European bioenergy network, AFBnet, was established in 1995 to promote the utilisation of the biomass in Europe.
GasNet - European Biomass Gasification Network: This web-site is designed and constructed for all researchers, developers and implementers of biomass gasification. Information is provided on the technology, its application and specific topics.
Green Power Network: The Green Power Network (GPN) provides news and information on green power markets and related activities.
My Energy Friends - Alternative / Renewable Energy: Alternative Energy and Renewable Energy Discussion. Wind Power, Solar Power, BioDiesel, Hybrid, Electric Car, Hydrogen Fuel, Geothermal, BioFuel, BioMass, Do It Yourself, Blogs, Forums, Events, News, and more.
National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST)-Japan: AIST is a research organization that is the result of an amalgamation of the 15 research institutes previously under the former Agency of Industrial Science and Technology (the former AIST) in the Ministry of International Trade and Industry and the Weights and Measures Training Institute. The new AIST is Japan's largest public research organization with many research facilities and around 3,200 employees in all.
NREL - Biomass Research: National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) biomass projects focus on developing, integrating, and demonstrating biochemical and thermochemical conversion technologies, and renewable diesel technologies.
North Central Bioeconomy Consortium: The North Central Bioeconomy Consortium is a partnership between land grant universities and state departments of agriculture in twelve Midwestern states. It was founded in April 2006 in Madison, WI.
Oilgae.com: Oilgae - Oil & Biodiesel from Algae has a focus on biodiesel production from algae while also discussing alternative energy in general. Algae presents an exciting possibility as a diverse feedstock for biofuels and other products.dd>
Omnexus Green & Bioplastics Channel: Omnexus is the Online Innovation & Solution Accelerator dedicated to the Plastic & Elastomer materials. Through a dedicated "Green & Bioplastics" channel it offers open access to online services like industry news, technical articles, WebSeminars and expert assistance to name a few. Omnexus is part of the SpecialChem group, representing a global web-community of more than 370,000 professionals.
The Biomass Pyrolysis Network: PyNe - The Biomass Pyrolysis Network - is a global network of active researchers and developers of fast pyrolysis, has been established to discuss and exchange information on scientific and technological developments on pyrolysis and related technologies for the production of liquid fuels, electricity and chemicals.
Short-Rotation Woody Crops Webpage: The program's goal is to provide a solid scientific base of information that will support the commercialization of willow biomass crops as a renewable cellulose feedstock for bioproducts and bioenergy in North America.
United Nations International Year of Natural Fibers: The United Nations International Year of Natural Fibers was developed to heighten public awareness of the economic and environmental attributes of natural fibres produced from plants and animals.
Wisconsin Bio Industry Alliance: The Wisconsin Bio Industry Alliance is a nonprofit corporation that supports the development of bio based renewable energy, power, and products in Wisconsin. By bringing the appropriate players to the table, the organization will grow the bio-economy in Wisconsin, concentrating on a specific series of campaigns targeted at the most fertile opportunities in Wisconsin.
Wood Supply Research Group: The internationally renowned Wood Supply Research Group has been carrying out leading research in the UK and World Forest Industry for the past 30 years.

University Links

Cornell University Renewable Bioenergy Initiative (CURBI): The Cornell University Agricultural Experiment Station is in the design and feasibility phases of a state-of-the-art renewable bioenergy research and operations initiative. This initiative will implement commercially available technologies along with Cornell-led technologies and utilize campus biomass resources.
Great Lakes Bioenergy Research Center: Great Lakes Bioenergy Research Center will conduct basic, genomics-based research to design the microbial and plant systems needed to realize the potential of biofuels. Combining innovative science, a critical mass of natural assets and the corporate horsepower to build and advance a new bioenergy economy, the Great Lakes Bioenergy Research Center will become a worldwide center of excellence for research and development of cellulosic ethanol and other bioenergy products.
Michigan State University Office of Biobased Technologies: The mission of the Michigan State University Office of Biobased Technologies (OBT) is to identify, encourage and support research programs that will position Michigan State University as a world leader in the development of the bioeconomy.
Penn State Biomass Energy Center: The mission of the Biomass Energy Center is to coordinate and facilitate research and outreach across the university, building teams to address the complete value chain of biomass energy systems.
Solar and Bioenergy Research Centre at the University of Glasgow: Solar and Bio Energy reseach at the University of Glasgow spans the faculties of Biomedical & Life Sciences, Engineering, Information & Mathematical Sciences, and Physical Sciences. The focus of the centre is to develop renewable energy technologies with low or zero net carbon emissions. To achieve this goal a multidisciplinary team is targeting the following key areas of research: Biofuel Crops, Biomimetic Systems, Catalysis, and Microbial Fuel Cells.
UIUC Center for Advanced BioEnergy Research (CABER): The Center for Advanced BioEnergy Research (CABER) works closely with the nine University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign colleges, multiple disciplinary and professional units and faculty and students to provide a facilitative structure for campus outreach, teaching and research in areas related to bioenergy systems. CABER facilitates the development of cross-disciplinary research and development, education and outreach programs that promote the greater and more efficient use of bio-renewable resources, and, more specifically, support the emergence of advanced bio-fuels and chemicals.
University of Tennessee Office of Bioenergy Programs: The Office of Bioenergy Programs at the University of Tennessee is actively working toward a secure and sustainable energy future for the state and nation. Housed in the Institute of Agriculture, the Office of Bioenergy Programs coordinates a variety of research, development, and outreach programs, all involving bioenergy.
Washington State University Center for Bioproducts & Bioenergy: Washington State University (WSU) and Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) have established a new partnership that will leverage decades of research to provide national leadership and advance our region’s role in the emerging bioproducts and bioenergy industry. WSU has already created the Center for Bioprocessing and Bioproducts Engineering to focus its research efforts.
University of Minnesota Initiative for Renewable Energy and the Environment (IREE): Established in 2003, the Initiative for Renewable Energy and the Environment draws on the wide-ranging expertise at the University of Minnesota and across the region to find environmentally sound solutions to today’s renewable energy challenges.
University of Wisconsin-Green Bay Environmental Management and Business Institute (EMBI): The development of the EMBI is a major step toward strengthening the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay’s leadership position in the promotion of environmental awareness and eco-friendly initiatives. The establishment of the EMBI is a step in the evolution of UW-Green Bay’s historic mission of studying environmental issues and developing solutions to problems; solutions that recognize the critical interconnections between science, policy and business, and the social contexts within which they occur.