U.S. Department of Energy - Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy

Communication Standards and Guidelines

Site Map

Below is the complete site map for the Communication Standards Web site.

Home 

Search Options 

Options for searching the Communication Standards or EERE site.

Print Guidelines 

• Elements
  • DOE and EERE Identifiers
  • Colors and Fonts
  • EERE Information Center
• Templates
• Program Logos

Exhibit Guidelines 

• Graphic Guidelines for Exhibits
  • Core Elements for Exhibit Guidelines
  • Illustrations and Specifications of Exhibit Graphics
• Exhibiting Tips
  • Pre-show Checklist
  • Show Tips
  • Exhibit Set Up
  • Tips on How to Get the Most Out of a Show
  • Post-Show Tips

Web Governance 

• Web Roles and Responsibilities
  • Contacts for EERE Program Web Sites
• Web Site Reports
• Web Coordinator Meetings
• Web Site Publication Priorities and Schedules

Web Project Management Guidelines 

• Content Analysis
• Domains & URLs
• Maintenance Plans
• Process & Approvals
• Project Charters
• Statistics
• Online Surveys

Web Content Guidelines 

• Accessibility
  • Alt Text
  • Text Versions
• Contact Information
• Content QA
• Copyright
• Links
• Maintaining Content
• Navigation & Common Terms
  • Navigation Overview
  • Top Navigation
  • Left Navigation
  • Right Navigation
  • Site Utilities
  • Footer Navigation
  • Library of Approved Navigation Labels
• Page Elements
• Search Optimization
• Types of Pages
• Wikis & Blogs
  • Blog Guidance
    • Standard Blog Disclaimer Text
• Writing Process

Web Technical Guidelines 

• Coding
  • Data Tables
  • Forms
  • HTML Syntax
  • Native File Formats
  • Links
  • Scripts, Applets, & Dynamic Pages
  • Search
  • Testing Suite
  • Title Tags
• OpenText Content Management System
• Electronic Newsletters
• Graphics Standards
• Multimedia
  • Multimedia QA Checklist
  • Audio
  • Flash Animations
  • Standalone Flash Applications
  • Podcasts
  • Videos
• Naming Conventions & Directory Structure
• PDFs
  • Acrobat Settings
  • Creating PDFs
  • Finalizing PDFs
  • Linking to PDFs
  • Search Optimization
• QA Checklist
• Redirects & Proxies
• Technical Maintenance
• Templates
  • Program Template
    • Home Page
      • EERE Header
      • Program Header
      • Top (Site-Wide) Navigation
      • Blue-Line Illustration
      • Program Photo
      • Main Content Area
      • Program Search and Site Utilities
      • Right Navigation (News, Events and Features)
      • Footer
    • Second-Level Pages
      • Top (Site-Wide) Navigation
      • Section Header
      • Left (Section or Subsite) Navigation
      • Footer
  • Program Subsite Template
    • Home Page
      • EERE Header
      • Program Header
      • Blue-line Illustration
      • Top (Site-Wide) Navigation
      • Subsite Header
      • Left (Subsite) Navigation
      • Main Content Area
      • Program Search and Site Utilities
      • Right Navigation (News, Events and Features)
      • Footer
    • Second-Level Subsite Pages
      • Subsite Header
      • Subsite Navigation
      • Main Content
      • Footer
  • Office Template
    • Home Page
      • EERE Header
      • Office Header
      • Office Site Navigation
      • Main Content and Navigation
      • EERE Search and Site Utilities
      • News, Events and Features
      • Footer
    • Second-Level Pages
      • Office Site Navigation
      • Main Content and Navigation
      • Footer
• Web Applications

Style Guide 

The EERE Web style guide.

Glossary 

Defines roles for those involved with producing and approving Web sites and print products. Also includes definitions for Web and print elements.

Updates to Standards and Guidelines  

Read the blog to learn about the latest updates to standards, and register to receive emails regarding updates to the site.

Training 

Training materials from standards webinars on topics including Web project management, content standards, and Section 508 compliance.

Contacts 

Contact information for questions about print publications and the EERE Web template. Also includes a list of program and regional office liaisons.