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Energy conservation and energy decentralization: issues and prospects

Description: Views are presented of the seemingly paradoxical nature and irrationality of the energy system and the decisions that determine its evolution. An economic approach to energy decisions, while widely espoused and generally believed to be the underpinning of our system, appears not to be functioning in very-important areas. The result is enormous waste of economic and intangible resources to produce energy that could be effectively replaced by energy conservation at low costs. This inefficiency in… more
Date: January 1, 1980
Creator: Levine, M. D. & Craig, P. P.
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Matching renewable energy systems to village-level energy needs

Description: This report provides a five step process for matching alternative renewable energy technologies with energy needs in rural villages of developing countries. Analytic tools are given for each of the five steps as well as information that can be expected. Twelve characterization criteria are developed to assist in the matching process. Three of these criteria, called discrimination criteria, are used for preliminary screening of technology possibilities for each need. The other criteria address s… more
Date: June 1, 1980
Creator: Ashworth, J.H. & Neuendorffer, J.W.
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Developing common information elements for renewable energy systems: summary and proceedings of the SERI/AID workshop

Description: This report describes the activities, conclusions, and recommendations of the Workshop on Evaluation Systems for Renewable Energy Systems sponsored by the Agency for International Development and SERI, held 20-22 February 1980 in Golden, Colorado. The primary objectives of the workshop was to explore whether it was possible to establish common information elements that would describe the operation and impact of renewable energy projects in developing countries. The workshop provided a forum for… more
Date: June 1, 1980
Creator: Ashworth, J.H. & Neuendorffer, J.W.
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UTILIZING INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGIES FOR ENVIRONMENTAL CLEAN-UP, SAVAHHAH RIVER SITE

Description: The Savannah River Site (SRS) is a 310-square-mile United States Department of Energy nuclear facility located along the Savannah River near Aiken, South Carolina. During operations, which started in 1951, hazardous substances (chemicals and radionuclides) were released to the environment. The releases occurred as a result of inadvertent spills and waste disposal in unlined pits and basins which was common practice before environmental regulations existed. The hazardous substances have migrated… more
Date: January 7, 2009
Creator: Bergren, C
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Analysis of the energy impacts of the DOE Appropriate Energy Technology Small Grants Program: methods and results

Description: The study outlines methods for assessing the energy savings of projects funded by DOE in the Appropriate Technology Program (AT) and the way to apply these methods to obtain estimates of energy impacts. The energy savings potential was assessed for 57 projects from a national population of 584. Program energy savings were estimated from project savings using statistical inference. Details of the approach are discussed. Chapter 2 presents and discusses estimates of direct energy savings and Chap… more
Date: August 1, 1981
Creator: Lucarelli, B.; Kessel, J.; Kay, J.; Linse, J.; Tompson, S. & Homer, M.
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Projects from Federal Region IX: Department of Energy Appropriate Energy Technology Program. Part II

Description: Details and progress of appropriate energy technology programs in Region IX are presented. In Arizona, the projects are Solar Hot Water for the Prescott Adult Center and Solar Prototype House for a Residential Community. In California, the projects are Solar AquaDome Demonstration Project; Solar Powered Liquid Circulating Pump; Appropriate Energy Technology Resource Center; Digester for Wastewater Grown Aquatic Plants; Performance Characteristics of an Anaerobic Wastewater Lagoon Primary Treatm… more
Date: January 1, 1980
Creator: Case, C.W.; Clark, H.R.; Kay, J.; Lucarelli, F.B. & Rizer, S.
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Technology choice in a least-cost expansion analysis framework: Implications for state regulators

Description: It is inevitable that new power plants will need to be constructed in the near future; however, it is unclear which technologies will be selected for these new plants. In a study for the US Department of Energy, the impacts of fuel prices, length of the planning period, and the characteristics of the generating system were examined for their influence on technology choice in 10 representative power pools. It was determined that natural gas combined-cycle technology was generally preferred for b… more
Date: January 1, 1990
Creator: Guziel, K.A. & South, D.W.
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Initiating long-term modernization programs in low-technology manufacturing environments

Description: In this paper, a planning approach is discussed for initiating and expediting modernization efforts in manufacturing environments. The approach consists of six major steps. First, staff employees from a variety of functional organizations are involved in modernization planning activities through the formation of site modernization teams used to organize and facilitate modernization planning activities. Second, initial planning exercises are expedited by identifying high-priority areas for impro… more
Date: November 1, 1990
Creator: Dixon, D. R.; Paul, B. K.; Doherty, T. J. & Billo, R. E.
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An overview of regulatory issues that affect the development of new waste treatment technologies

Description: The development of new and innovative waste treatment technologies can significantly benefit the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) environmental restoration and waste management program. New technologies are expected to facilitate faster, better, cheaper, and safer remediation of existing waste problems. To encourage and direct the development of new waste treatment and management technologies, DOE established a research, development, demonstration, testing, and evaluation (RDDT E) program… more
Date: July 1, 1991
Creator: Kuusinen, T L; Siegel, M R; Williams, T A & Powell, J A
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Field research tasks and technical services. Project status report, March 1-May 31, 1983

Description: This status report covers progress on the two following areas: (1) Field Measurement, Analyses, and Reporting Related to Building Energy Systems and Biomass Projects. The key effort is on the Class B performance monitoring program, including a limited amount of special data evaluation and analysis. Other work relates to design tools, passive selection criteria, hot water performance documentation, and other renewable systems. (2) Technical Services in Support of Appropriate Technology Program. … more
Date: June 1, 1983
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Compilation of lessons learned from the analysis of Superfund

Description: The US Department of Energy (DOE) is in the initial stages of its complex-wide environmental restoration program. This environmental restoration program is being conducted primarily under the statutory authorities of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) and the corrective action provisions of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA). Environmental restoration at DOE facilities is expected to be a multi-billion dollar effort extending over t… more
Date: March 1, 1991
Creator: Siegel, M. R.; Powell, J. A. & Abrams, C. W.
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Conservation and renewable energy resource directory

Description: The Directory facilitates quick access to DOE offices responsible for conservation and renewable energy activities. Because several offices in DOE may have responsibility for various phases of a technology or service (i.e., research, development, demonstration, commercialization, information, education, etc.) the Directory lists the key contacts from the various phases by category. The Directory is organized in five main categories plus an index and relevant appendices. The categories are: reve… more
Date: January 1, 1979
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A summary of the status of biomass conversion technologies and opportunities for their use in developing countries

Description: Biomass plays a significant role in energy use in developing countries: however, these resources are often used very inefficiently. Recent technology developments have made possible improved conversion efficiencies for utility scale technologies. These developments may be of interest in the wake of recent policy changes occurring in several developing countries, with respect to independent power production. Efforts are also being directed at developing biomass conversion technologies that can i… more
Date: January 1, 1990
Creator: Waddle, D.B.; Perlack, R.D. (Oak Ridge National Lab., TN (USA)) & Wimberly, J. (Winrock International, Arlington, VA (USA))
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Chautauqua notebook: appropriate technology on radio

Description: Experiences in establishing and maintaining a regional call-in information-exchange radio show (Chautauqua) on energy conservation, appropriate technology, renewable energy sources, and self-reliance are discussed. Information is presented on: appropriate technology; the Chautauquaa concept; topics discussed; research performed; guests; interviewing tips; types of listeners; program features; where to find help; promotion and publicity; the technical and engineering aspects; the budget and fund… more
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Creator: Renz, B.
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Solarization/conservation technology development for existing housing. Progress report

Description: The project objectives are: to develop a method for evaluationg existing residences for their energy solarization/conservation potential as well as carrying out the solarization/conservation work within context of the Community Development program; and to demonstrate appropriate methods of utilizing solar energy in existing Ann Arbor residences beyond that obtainable in a good conservation program. A general progress update is presented covering tasks related to community solarization/conservat… more
Date: June 1, 1981
Creator: Oberdick, W.
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Critique of Amory Lovins' soft energy path

Description: Our current energy policy is characterized by Amory Lovins as relying upon the rapid expansion of centralized ''hard'' technologies to increase supplies of energy, especially in the form of electricity: it is criticized for diverting large amounts of capital from other sectors of the economy, imposing undesirable life styles upon energy users, and enhancing the proliferation of nuclear weapons. An alternative policy is offered by Lovins that relies upon diverse, renewable energy sources. These … more
Date: May 1, 1978
Creator: Simard, R.L.
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An analysis of the commercialization of eight conservation technologies

Description: The Office of Industrial Programs (OIP) of Battelle Pacific Northwest Laboratories has a long history of developing commercially successful technologies. This success is based on OIP's efforts to involve industry early in the technology development process and on the use of highly skilled technical staff. However, even the most technically successful products can fail to achieve widespread market acceptance. The objective of this work is to determine why some OIP-sponsored technologies are not … more
Date: October 1, 1990
Creator: Smith, S. A.; Thurman, A. G. & Grover, S. E.
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Analysis of the energy impacts of the DOE Appropriate Energy Technology Small Grants Program: methods and results

Description: In 1977, Congress directed DOE to create an energy grants program with the object of funding individuals, small businesses, and nonprofit organizations to develop technologies that use renewable energy resources. The Small Grants Program was created and this report assesses the energy savings potential of the program. The first step in the analysis was to assess the energy-savings potential of 57 projects. Program energy savings were then estimated from project savings using statistical inferen… more
Date: February 1, 1981
Creator: Lucarelli, B.; Kessel, J.; Kay, J.; Linse, J.; Tompson, S. & Homer, M.
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Final report for SNL/NM environmental drilling project

Description: Concern for the environment and cost reduction are driving forces for a broad effort in government and the private sector to develop new, more cost-effective technologies for characterizing, monitoring and remediating environmental sites. Secondary goals of the characterization, monitoring and remediation (CMR) activity are: minimize secondary waste generation, minimize site impact, protect water tables, and develop methods/strategies to apply new technologies. The Sandia National Laboratories … more
Date: November 1, 1994
Creator: Wemple, R. P.; Meyer, R. D.; Staller, G. E. & Layne, R. R.
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An overview of the mixed waste landfill integrated demonstration

Description: Prior to May 1992, field demonstrations of characterization technologies were performed at an uncontaminated site near the Chemical Waste Landfill. In mid-1992 through summer 1993, both non-intrusive and intrusive characterization techniques were demonstrated at the Chemical Waste Landfill. Subsurface and dry barrier demonstrations were started in summer 1993 and will continue into 1995. Future plans include demonstrations of innovative drilling, characterization and long-term monitoring, and r… more
Date: June 1, 1994
Creator: Williams, C. V. & Burford, T. D.
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Environmental management technology demonstration and commercialization

Description: This document contains several abstracts of talks given to `Opportunity `95 - Environmental Technology Through Small Business.` Titles include the following: Pyrolysis of Plastic Waste; Subcritical water extraction of organic pollutants and extraction of hazardous metals from mixed solid wastes by chelation and supercritical fluid extraction; extraction and analysis of pollutant organics from contaminated solids using off-line supercritical fluid extraction and on-line SFE/IR; Stabilization of … more
Date: February 1, 1995
Creator: Jones, M. L.; Beaver, F. W.; Benson, S. A.; Steadman, E. N.; Hawthorne, S. B.; Hurley, J. P. et al.
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AICD -- Advanced Industrial Concepts Division Biological and Chemical Technologies Research Program. 1993 Annual summary report

Description: The annual summary report presents the fiscal year (FY) 1993 research activities and accomplishments for the United States Department of Energy (DOE) Biological and Chemical Technologies Research (BCTR) Program of the Advanced Industrial Concepts Division (AICD). This AICD program resides within the Office of Industrial Technologies (OIT) of the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EE). The annual summary report for 1993 (ASR 93) contains the following: A program description (inclu… more
Date: March 1, 1994
Creator: Petersen, G.; Bair, K. & Ross, J.
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Artificial neural networks in medicine

Description: This Technology Brief provides an overview of artificial neural networks (ANN). A definition and explanation of an ANN is given and situations in which an ANN is used are described. ANN applications to medicine specifically are then explored and the areas in which it is currently being used are discussed. Included are medical diagnostic aides, biochemical analysis, medical image analysis and drug development.
Date: July 1, 1994
Creator: Keller, P. E.
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International Clean Energy Coalition

Description: In 2003, the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners (NARUC) and National Energy Technology Laboratories (NETL) collaboratively established the International Clean Energy Coalition (ICEC). The coalition consisting of energy policy-makers, technologists, and financial institutions was designed to assist developing countries in forming and supporting local approaches to greenhouse gas mitigation within the energy sector. ICEC's work focused on capacity building and clean energy d… more
Date: September 28, 2010
Creator: Skootsky, Erin; Gardner, Matt & Flansburgh, Bevan
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