Energy

American Board of Nuclear Energy Researchers

A U.S. board certifying researchers in nuclear energy. It promotes safe and innovative nuclear technology development.

American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy

A U.S. council promoting energy efficiency policies and practices. It supports sustainable energy solutions.

Advanced Data Analytics for Renewable Energy Systems

A specialized application of big data analytics to optimize the performance, maintenance, and integration of renewable energy sources like solar, wind, and hydroelectric power.

Association of Nuclear Industry Program Evaluation Managers

A professional organization for specialists who assess the effectiveness, safety compliance, and operational efficiency of nuclear power generation and waste management programs.

Association of Offshore Supply Management

A professional organization for logistics specialists who coordinate equipment, materials, and personnel for offshore energy operations including oil platforms, wind farms, and subsea installations.

American Public Gas Association

A national association representing publicly owned natural gas distribution systems. APGA advocates for public gas utilities before Congress federal agencies and other energy-related stakeholders promoting the value of public gas utilities and their contributions to competitive markets and affordable energy for consumers.

Association of Pipeline Operations Compliance

A professional organization for specialists who ensure oil and gas pipeline systems meet safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements through monitoring, testing, and documentation.

Association of Sustainable Energy Project Specialists

A professional organization for engineers and project managers who develop renewable energy installations, focusing on technical standards, feasibility assessment, and implementation methodologies.

Building Energy Efficiency Testing and Standards

A comprehensive system for evaluating and certifying the energy performance of buildings through standardized assessments, measurement protocols, and performance benchmarks.

Bloomberg New Energy Finance

A research organization providing analysis data and news about renewable energy clean technology power markets carbon markets and water technology. BNEF offers comprehensive information on innovation investments trends and policies in clean energy and advanced transport helping investors policymakers and industry leaders navigate the transition to a low-carbon economy.

Board of Sustainable Energy Certification and Financing

An organization that verifies renewable energy projects for environmental impact, technical viability, and financial sustainability to support investment decisions and regulatory compliance.

Building Technology and Energy Conservation Management

A professional discipline focused on implementing advanced systems and operational practices to reduce energy consumption, optimize resource use, and improve sustainability in built environments.

Climate Change and Sustainable Energy Solutions

An interdisciplinary field focused on developing and implementing renewable energy technologies, efficiency measures, and carbon reduction strategies to address climate change challenges.

Cities Service Company

A major American refiner transporter and marketer of transportation fuels petrochemical products and other industrial goods. CITGO operates refineries terminals and pipelines across the United States supplying gasoline diesel lubricants and other petroleum products to thousands of independently owned service stations and industrial customers.

Clean Renewable Sustainable Technologies

A category of technologies focused on producing energy from renewable sources with minimal environmental impact and sustainable resource usage. CRST encompasses solar wind geothermal and hydroelectric power generation along with energy storage green hydrogen production and carbon capture systems supporting the transition to low-carbon energy systems and addressing climate change challenges.

Committee on the Safety of Nuclear Installations

An international committee of nuclear safety experts working under the Nuclear Energy Agency to exchange technical information and promote cooperation on nuclear safety research. CSNI conducts studies develops safety assessment methods analyzes operational experience and provides technical consensus on key safety issues supporting regulatory authorities and advancing nuclear safety technology worldwide.

Center for Sustainable Shale Development

A collaborative initiative between environmental organizations and energy companies working to establish responsible development practices for shale gas resources. CSSD develops performance standards promotes best practices conducts certifications evaluates environmental impacts and fosters dialogue between industry and environmental stakeholders advancing sustainable approaches to natural gas development through hydraulic fracturing.

Doubly-Fed Induction Generator

A type of electric generator used primarily in wind turbines that allows variable speed operation while maintaining grid frequency synchronization. DFIG incorporates a wound rotor with slip rings connected to power electronic converters enabling efficient operation across a wide range of wind speeds optimal power extraction reactive power control and grid stability support making it a preferred technology for modern wind power generation.

Directorate General of Renewable Energy

A government agency responsible for developing and implementing policies programs and initiatives to promote renewable energy adoption and sustainable power generation. DGRE establishes renewable energy targets administers incentive programs supports research and development coordinates implementation projects develops technical standards and monitors sector performance accelerating the transition to clean energy sources such as solar wind hydro and geothermal power.

Direct Methanol Fuel Cell

An electrochemical energy conversion device that converts liquid methanol fuel directly into electricity through chemical reactions without combustion. DMFC technology offers advantages including high energy density ambient temperature operation simple fuel storage rapid refueling capability and potential for miniaturization making it suitable for portable power applications mobile devices backup power systems and specialized transportation applications where battery limitations are problematic.

Departure from Nucleate Boiling Ratio

A safety parameter used in nuclear reactor thermal-hydraulic analysis to ensure adequate cooling of fuel rods during normal operation and anticipated transients. DNBR quantifies the margin between actual heat flux and the critical heat flux that would cause transition from efficient nucleate boiling to less effective film boiling preventing fuel damage by ensuring sufficient cooling under various operating conditions and maintaining thermal safety margins in nuclear power plants.