http://www.governor.virginia.gov/MediaRelations/NewsReleases/viewRelease.cfm?id=1141

Press release which announces the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding by the governors of Delaware, Maryland, and Virginia to exploit offshore wind energy in the MidAtlantic area. The agreement will commit the states to developing a partnership for leasing offshore waters and providing infrastructure for developing wind as a renewable energy resource. From the Office of the Governor.

http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Nl1/Newsroom/DG_182294

Announces ambitious plans by Great Britain to build up to 10 new nuclear power plants by 2025 to meet carbon reduction goals. From Directgov.

http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/misc/R40872.pdf

Discusses the meaning of terms such as "proven reserves" and "undiscovered resources" and their importance in understanding the measurement of fossil fuel resources. From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists.

http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/misc/R40894.pdf

Describes gas shale resources in the U.S., drilling and development technological advances that could made such resources economically viable, and federal and state laws and regulations affecting gas shale development. From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists.

http://www.eia.doe.gov/oil_gas/natural_gas/data_publications/crude_oil_natural_gas_reserves/cr.html

Offers statistical tables on new field discoveries, estimated annual production, proved reserves, and change from prior year for major non-renewable fuel sources for the 1998-2008 period. From the Energy Information Administration.

http://www.nap.edu/catalog.php?record_id=12794

Estimates the hidden costs of energy production and use, such as the damage air pollution imposes on human health. Estimates $120 billion in damage to human health in the U.S. in 2005, but does not try to calculate the damage from climate change, harm to ecosystems, or risks to national security. From the National Research Council.

http://www.eia.doe.gov/oiaf/analysispaper/arctic/pdf/arctic_oil.pdf

Estimates that the Arctic could hold about 22% of undiscovered oil and natural gas resources in the world. Discusses the possibilities of utilizing these resources and the financial, political, and environmental issues associated with their development. From the Energy Information Administration.

http://www.whitehouse.gov/assets/documents/Recovery_Through_Retrofit_Final_Report.pdf

Offers plans and recommendations for using Recovery Act funds and developing a self-sustaining energy efficiency retrofit market to make American homes more efficient. Also involves the development of a standardized home energy performance measure applicable to every American home. From the Office of the Vice-President.

http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/FEG2010.pdf

Winners in major vehicle categories include the Honda Civic Hybrid for compact cars, the Toyota Prius Hybrid for midsize cars, the Hyundai Sonata for large cars, and the Ford Escape Hybrid for sport utility vehicles. From the Department of Energy and the Environmental Protection Agency.

http://www.whitehouse.gov/assets/documents/2009fedleader_eo_rel.pdf

Executive order which establishes goals for federal agencies to increase energy efficiency and reduce greenhouse gas emissions among other environmental and sustainability goals. From the White House.

http://www.eia.doe.gov/emeu/steo/pub/special/pdf/2009_sp_06.pdf

Projects that carbon dioxide emissions in 2009 will be 5.9% below the 2008 level. Attributes some of the decline to producer decisions to switch from coal to natural gas for the generation of electricity. From the Energy Information Administration