LibGuides: Biofuels and Bioenergy Resources: Using Online Information

Using Web Resources

Since anyone can put whatever information they want on the Internet, not all web sites are created equal.

Some points to consider when evaluating the information provided by a web site:

Who is the audience for the information and what is their goal?
Is the information accurate and complete?
Is the information current?
When was the web site last revised?
Who is the author(s) or sponsor of the web site?
What are the credentials of the author(s) or creator of the web site?
Are there other online or print sources for the information?

Evaluating Web Pages - techniques to apply and questions to ask from the University of California at Berkeley's Teaching Library Internet Workshops.

Helpful Online Resources

Bioenergy Europe
European trade organization that promotes energy generation from biomass in all forms.
Biomass Feedstock National User Facility
The Biomass Feedstock National User Facility (BFNUF) offers technology and expertise to help the U.S. bioenergy industry overcome biomass challenges during scale up and integration of biomass preprocessing facilities.
Clean Fuels Alliance America
Representing biodiesel, renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel, Clean Fuels Alliance America will advance the interests of its members by supporting sustainable biodiesel, renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel industry growth. Clean Fuels serves as the industry’s central coordinating entity for technical, environmental and quality assurance programs and will be the strongest voice for its advocacy, communications and market development.
International Energy Agency (IEA) - Bioenergy
IEA Bioenergy is a Technology Collaboration Programme (TCP) set up in 1978 by the International Energy Agency (IEA) with the aim of improving cooperation and information exchange between countries that have national programmes in bioenergy research, development and deployment. Technology Collaboration Programmes are independent bodies operating in a framework provided by the IEA. There are 39 currently active Technology Collaboration Programmes, one of which is IEA Bioenergy.
International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA)
Intergovernmental organization that facilitates the cooperation, promotion, adoption and sustainable use of renewable energy.
National Renewable Energy Laboratory - Bioenergy and Bioeconomy
NREL provides data, tools, and models for analyzing bioenergy and bioeconomy research and technologies, and for determining biomass and waste resources and feedstocks.
National Renewable Energy Laboratory - Biomass Energy Basics
NREL starter resource for learning about biomass.
National Renewal Energy Laboratory - Biofuels Basics
NREL starter resource about biofuels like ethanol and biodiesel.
University of Michigan Center for Sustainable Systems
Fact sheet about biofuels.
USDA - Agricultural Research Service
ARS Research is organized into National Programs. The National Programs serve to bring coordination, communication and empowerment to approximately 660 research projects carried out by ARS. National Programs focus on the relevance, impact, and quality of ARS research.
USDA - Economic Research Service - Bioenergy
The USDA Economic Research Service (ERS) has a broad range of research on how agricultural markets and natural resources have or could be affected by demand for bioenergy. ERS provides the following:
Data about markets for bioenergy and other renewable energy sources; Research on bioenergy that encompasses all aspects of the agency's research mission; Ongoing analysis of the relevant commodity markets, as part of the ERS market outlook program; and Development of long-term supply and utilization estimates for biofuels in the Agricultural Baseline Projections.
US Department of Energy - Bioenergy Technologies Office
The U.S. Department of Energy Bioenergy Technologies Office (BETO) collaborates with industry, academia, and national laboratory partners to unlock new economic opportunities for rural and agricultural communities by advancing technology development and innovation across the entire biomass-to-bioenergy supply chain.
US Department of Energy - Biofuels Explained
Introductory information about biofuels.
World Bioenergy Association
The World Bioenergy Association (WBA) is the global organization dedicated to supporting and representing the wide range of actors in the bioenergy sector. Our members include bioenergy organizations, institutions, companies and individuals.