Energy Planning Publications
Here you'll find publications about how governments, organizations, and companies worldwide can use and have used NREL's capabilities in energy planning to help meet their energy and environmental goals. Topics include:
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General
Easy Ways for Your City to Save Energy
NREL Fact Sheet: (PDF 501 KB)
Publication Date: March 2002
Environmental Planning
See our environmental planning capabilities for an overview of how we can assist you.
Renewable Energy in China: China's Plan for Renewable Energy
NREL Fact Sheet: (PDF 201 KB)
Publication Date: April 2004
Clean Energy Technology Transfer: A Review of Programs Under the UNFCCC
Journal Article available from: SpringerLink
Journal: Mitigation and Adaptation Strategies for Global Change
Authors: Kline, D.; Vimmerstedt, L.; Benioff, R.
Publication Date: 2003
Comparison of Methods for Estimating the NOx Emission Impacts of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Projects: Shreveport, Louisiana Case Study
NREL Technical Report: (PDF 1.1 MB)
Authors: Chambers, A.; Kline, D.; Vimmerstedt, L.; Diem, A.; Dismukes D.; Mesyanzhinov, D.
Publication Date: 2005
Developing Country Case-Studies: Integrated Strategies for Air Pollution and Greenhouse Gas Mitigation
U.S Environmental Protection Agency Progress Report: (PDF 2.4 MB)
Publication Date: November 2000
Positive Feedback, Lock-In, and Environmental Policy
Journal Article Posted with Permission: (PDF 780 KB)
Journal: Policy Sciences. Vol. 34
Author: Kline, D.
Publication Date: 2001
Scenarios for a Clean Energy Future
U.S. Department of Energy Booklet: (PDF 6.6 MB)
Publication Date: November 2000
Facility Energy Planning
See our facility energy planning capabilities for an overview of how we can assist you.
Energy Design Guidelines for High-Performance Schools
NREL Booklets
Summary: These design guidelines by U.S. climate outline high-performance principles for the new or retrofit design of your K-12 school.
- Arctic and Subarctic Climates (PDF 5.1 MB)
Publication Date: November 2004 - Cool and Humid Climates (PDF 3.3 MB)
Publication Date: June 2002 - Hot and Dry Climates (PDF 3.1 MB)
Publication Date: June 2002 - Hot and Humid Climates (PDF 3.1 MB)
Publication Date: June 2002 - Temperate and Humid Climates (PDF 3.3 MB)
Publication Date: June 2002 - Temperate and Mixed Climates (PDF 3.1 MB)
Publication Date: November 2002 - Tropical Island Climates (PDF 5.0 MB)
Publication Date: November 2004
Renewable Energy for Rural Health Clinics
NREL Booklet: (PDF 875 KB)
Authors: Jimenez, A. C.; Olson, K.
Publication Date: 1998)
Renewable Energy for Rural Schools
NREL Booklet: (PDF 998 KB)
Authors: Jimenez, A.C.; Lawand, T.
Publication Date: 2000
Energy and Environmental Policy Development
See our policy development capabilities for an overview of how we can assist you.
Positive Feedback, Lock-In, and Environmental Policy
Journal Article Posted with Permission: (PDF 780 KB)
Journal: Policy Sciences. Vol. 34
Author: Kline, D.
Publication Date: 2001
Renewable Energy in China: Renewable Energy Policy in China: Financial Incentives
NREL Fact Sheet: (PDF 216 KB)
Publication Date: April 2004
Renewable Energy in China: Renewable Energy Policy in China: Overview
NREL Fact Sheet: (PDF 236 KB)
Publication Date: April 2004
Scenarios for a Clean Energy Future
U.S. Department of Energy Booklet: (PDF 6.6 MB)
Publication Date: November 2000
