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Carbon Dioxide Information Analysis Center (CDIAC)
Oak Ridge National Laboratory
(865) 574-0390
(865) 574-2232 (FAX)
cdiac@ornl.gov
Data and Information Requests: (865) 574-3645
URL: http://cdiac.esd.ornl.gov/
The Carbon Dioxide Information Analysis Center (Robert M. Cushman, Director), which includes the World Data Center for Atmospheric Trace Gases, is the primary global-change data and information analysis center of the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE).
CDIAC responds to data and information requests from users from all over the world who are concerned with the greenhouse effect and global climate change. CDIAC's data holdings include records of the concentrations of carbon dioxide and other radiatively active gases in the atmosphere; the role of the terrestrial biosphere and the oceans in the biogeochemical cycles of greenhouse gases; emissions of carbon dioxide to the atmosphere; long-term climate trends; the effects of elevated carbon dioxide on vegetation; and the vulnerability of coastal areas to rising sea level.
On the other hand, CDIAC does not specialize in information on the medical aspects of carbon dioxide exposure, or industrial and household uses of carbon dioxide (for example, commercial sources of canisters of compressed CO2 gas, or fire extinguisher supplies).
CDIAC is supported by DOE's Environmental Sciences Division of the Office of Biological and Environmental Research. CDIAC represents DOE in the multi-agency Global Change Data and Information System. Wanda Ferrell is DOE's Program Manager with responsibility for CDIAC.
Clean Cities Hotline
U.S. Department of Energy
Clean Cities Program, EE-34
1000 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, DC 20585-0121
(800) 224-8437 or 1-800-CCITIES
E-mail: ccities@nrel.gov
URL: http://www.ccities.doe.gov/
Provides answers to questions about the Clean Cities Program. Clean Cities is a voluntary, locally based government-industry partnership to expand the use of alternative fuel vehicles and refueling infrastructure. The Hotline offers callers the opportunity to talk to an individual and get information on the overall program, State programs, and alternative fuel technologies in general. Call to find out how your city is involved.
Diesel Fuel and Gasoline Price Hotline
(202) 586-6966
c/o National Energy Information Center
Energy Information Administration (EIA)
(202) 586-8800
E-Mail: infoctr@eia.doe.gov
URL: http://tonto.eia.doe.gov/oog/info/gdu/gasdiesel.asp
Weekly diesel fuel and gasoline prices provided on a 24-hour/7 days-a-week recorded message based on data collected from weekly fuel surveys. The weekly diesel data are used to monitor changes in motor vehicle diesel fuel prices and to report to the Congress and others when requested. Respondents are a scientifically selected sample of companies owning retail outlets which sell motor vehicle diesel fuel. The weekly gasoline data are used by EIA to monitor trends in gasoline markets and to analyze price impacts of new legislative requirements. Respondents are companies that own retail motor gasoline stations.
East-West Center
1601 East-West Road
Honolulu, HI USA 96848-1601
(808) 944-7111
Fax: (808) 944-7376
E-Mail: ewcinfo@EastWestCenter.org
URL: http://www.ewc.hawaii.edu/
East-West Center Washington
Muthiah Alagappa, Director
(202) 293-3995, Ext. 20
The East-West Center is an internationally recognized education and research organization established by the U.S. Congress to strengthen understanding and relations between the United States and the countries of the Asia Pacific region. The Center helps promote the establishment of a stable, peaceful and prosperous Asia Pacific community in which the United States is a natural, valued and leading partner.
As mandated by the Congress, the Center carries out its mission through programs of cooperative study, training and research. Professionals and students from the United States, Asia and the Pacific study and work together at the East-West Center to better understand issues of common and critical concern and explore mutually beneficial ways of addressing them.
As a national and regional resource, the Center offers:
An interdisciplinary research program that examines major issues of critical importance in U.S.-Asia-Pacific relations.
Dialogue and professional enrichment programs that focus on groups central to the communication of ideas: the media, political and policy leaders, and educators.
Educational programs to develop the human resources needed by the United States and the Asia Pacific region in a new era of increased interdependence.
As a public, non-profit corporation, the Center receives core funding for its programs from a U.S. government appropriation. Nine other Asia Pacific governments contribute to East-West Center programs. An increasing share of Center support comes from grants and contracts from governments, foundations, international agencies, corporations, and private individuals. An 18-member international board governs the East-West Center.
The East-West Center president is Charles E. Morrison.
Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Information Center
EERE Information Center
P.O. Box 43165
Olympia, WA 98504
Phone: 877-337-3463 (toll free in USA)
URL: http://www.eere.energy.gov/informationcenter/
The EERE Information Center answers questions on EERE's products, services, and 11 technology programs, refers callers to the most appropriate EERE resources, and refers qualified callers to the appropriate expert networks.
Energy Science and Technology Software Center (ESTSC)
P.O. Box 1020
Oak Ridge, TN 37831-1020
(865) 576-2606
Fax: (865) 576-6436 or 2865
E-Mail: estsc@adonis.osti.gov
URL: http://www.osti.gov/estsc/
ESTSC is the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) centralized software management facility. Operated by the DOE Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI), the ESTSC licenses and distributes Federally-funded software developed by the national laboratories, other facilities and contractors of DOE, and the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC). This software represents the latest in Federal technology. In addition, the collection contains selected software from the Nuclear Energy Agency (NEA), in France, of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD). The ESTSC collects, processes, and disseminates scientific and technical software to the DOE community, other government organizations and their contractors, educational institutions, and the public, as appropriate; checks for package completeness; executes test cases, as requested; provides assistance and consultation on software implementation; and publishes descriptions of new and updated software packages for users. An on-line searchable software catalog and other information about ESTSC is available via the ESTSC Home Page.
Freedom of Information/Privacy Division
1000 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, DC 20585
(202) 586-5955
Fax: (202) 586-0575
Handles requests for information under the jurisdiction of the Freedom of Information Act and the Privacy Act.
National Alternative Fuels Hotline
(800) 423-1363 or 1-800-423-1DOE
International: (703) 934-3183
E-Mail: mailto:hotline@afdc.doe.gov
URL: http://www.afdc.doe.gov/
The National Alternative Fuels Hotline offers callers the opportunity to speak directly with a qualified alternative fuels representative. All of the representatives are knowledgeable in the alternative fuels industry and can provide detailed information and important contacts for callers. Call today for information about available alternative fuel vehicles, incentives and laws, fuel properties, refueling stations, case studies and much more.
National Association of State Chief Information Officers (NASCIO)
167 West Main Street, Suite 600
Lexington, KY 40507-1324
(859) 231-1971
FAX: (859) 231-1928
E-mail: mailto:%20nascio@amrinc.net (general inquiries)
URL: https://www.nascio.org/
NASCIO represents state chief information officers and information resource executives and managers from the 50 states, six U. S. territories, and the District of Columbia. State members are senior officials from any of the three branches of state government who have executive-level and statewide responsibility for information resource management. Representatives from federal, municipal, and international governments and state officials who are involved in information resource management but do not have chief responsibility for that function participate in the organization as associate members. Private-sector firms and non-profit organizations may join as corporate members.
The mission of the association is to shape national IT policy through collaborative partnerships, information sharing and knowledge transfer across jurisdictional and functional boundaries.
The association was founded as the National Association of State Information Systems or NASIS. In 1989, the membership voted to undertake a major realignment for the association, including a change in name to the National Association of State Information Resource Executives, and an expansion of membership. All of the changes were aimed at providing NASCIO members with the information they need to meet their growing responsibilities.
National Energy Information Center (NEIC)
1000 Independence Avenue, SW
EI-30, Room 1E-238, Forrestal Building
Washington, DC 20585
(202) 586-8800
Fax: (202) 586-0727
E-Mail: infoctr@eia.doe.gov
URL: http://www.eia.doe.gov/
Provides statistical and analytical energy data, information, and referral assistance to the government and private sectors, academia, and the public. NEIC distributes EIA publications to the media, public libraries, Federal, State, and local governments, and EIA survey respondents. NEIC also provides Government Printing Office (GPO) ordering information. Single copies of blank data collection forms, directories, and EIA press releases are free of charge to all users. Ordering information on EIA's CD ROM which is available through the Department of Commerce may be obtained from NEIC.
Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD)
OECD Washington Center
2001 L Street, NW, Suite 650
Washington, DC 20036-4922
(202) 785-6323
Fax: (202) 785-0350
E-mail: washington.contact@oecd.org
URL: http://www.oecdwash.org/
OECD is the Paris, France based international organization with 29 member countries established in 1961. The OECD brings together officials to offer governments the opportunity to debate, share experiences, and find solutions to common problems. The OECD secretariat gathers and prepares statistics on all sectors of the economy, much of which is published.
The International Energy Agency (IEA) is an autonomous agency also based in Paris and linked with the OECD. The IEA was established in 1974 as member countries committed to taking joint measures to meet oil supply emergencies. The IEA secretariat collects and analyses energy data, makes projections, and publishes studies on specialized energy topics; including the World Energy Outlook and the monthly Oil Market Report.
Office of Public Affairs (DOE)
Publications/Public Inquiries
(202) 586-5575
Manages departmental information developed for public dissemination through a review of proposed publications, audiovisuals, and exhibits and determines the best way to communicate departmental policies to the general public.
Public Housing Energy Conservation Clearinghouse (PHECC)
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
(Operated by the National Center for Appropriate Technology)
451 7th Street S.W., Washington, DC 20410
(202) 708-1112
URL: http://www.phaenergy.org/
The Public Housing Energy Conservation Clearinghouse (PHECC) assists public housing authorities manage utility operations and reduce utility costs. Use the Clearinghouse to learn more about topics such as water- and energy-saving technologies, effective approaches for managing utilities, and electricity deregulation.
United Nations Information Centre (UNIC)
Catherine O’Neill, Director
1775 K Street, NW, Suite 400
Washington, DC 20006
(202) 331-8670
Fax: (202) 331-9191
E-mail: mailto:unicwash@unicwash.org
URL: http://www.unicwash.org/
The United Nations Information Centre in Washington, DC is a public resource facility for the dissemination of current data about United Nations activities and a reference library of United Nations documentation. As part of a world-wide network of over 70 UNICs. UNIC Washington seeks to promote an informed understanding of the work and purposes of the United Nations among the citizens of the United States.
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