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Asian
Regional Research Programme in Energy, Environment and
Climate, ARRPEEC - Conducting
research on energy-environment-climate issues in Asia.
Objectives include mitigation of greenhouse gases and other
hazardous emissions. Centered in Bangkok, Thailand.
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Avian Collision and Electrocution: An
Annotated Bibliography -
California Energy Commission compilation of information
about losses of birds due to collisions with power lines,
towers, wind turbines, and other structures, and from
electrocution by power lines.
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Citizen Power Alliance - Coalition
of independent groups organized to promote sound energy and
environmental policies. CPA holds public officials and
regulators accountable, while seeking the protection of the
public interest.
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Coal
Combustion, Inc. - Provides coal
and power industries with sound coal quality and utilization
services through classes, seminars, and training. Offers
articles, publications, and stories.
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CoalBed Methane Coordination Coalition
- Wyoming group concerned with protecting ownership and
lease rights, preventing waste or damage to natural
resources, providing safe working and living environments,
and other aspects of coalbed methane development.
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Electrotechnology Applications Center
- Provides confidential assistance to businesses to improve
productivity, increase energy efficiency, and achieve and
maintain environmental compliance.
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Energy - Ministère des Ressources naturelles
- Information on how the Québec government and its partners develop,
distribute and manage natural resources, in particular
hydro-electricity and new forms of energy such as solar and wind
energy.
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Environmental Organization WebDirectory -
Science:Energy - Energy planning,
alternative fuels, geothermal, energy conservation, energy efficient
housing, and heat pumps.
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EPA Clean Energy Site - EPA
site to supply information on clean energy programs. Home of Power
Profiler and eGRID.
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Green Energy Project -
Information on "green energy" sources, energy-related emissions and
their environmental impacts, and economic benefits of emissions
reductions.
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Green Hope: Green Syria -
Provides information on green alternatives to oil and gas,
petrochemical and energy production in Syria and how to help
minimise impact on the environment.
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International Energy Agency: Environment
- Policy analyses on several topics related to energy technology and
the environment.
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Modern Dragons: Threatening Global Disaster
- Essays on various topics related to energy and the environment.
One essay argues that sensationalization of threats from nuclear
power has created a public phobia similar to the irrational fear of
dragons felt by naïve peasants of the Middle Ages.
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National Photovoltaic Environmental, Health and
Safety Assistance Center - Information and
analysis on environmental aspects of photovoltaic (solar electric)
technology, including concerns about heavy metals in solder. Funded
by the U.S. Department of Energy.
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Our Energy - Blog
discussing renewable and non-renewable energy sources and the impact
of energy production on the environment and ecosystems.
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Renewing India - A site
dedicated to energy and environment in India. An exhaustive
information on all forms of renewable energy and energy efficiency,
energy policies, news, newsletters, and articles.
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Roy's Home Page -
Information and analysis on the human and environmental impacts of
hydroelectric projects and other energy technology, dam safety,
integrated resource planning, and other topics. Includes comparative
study of hydroelectric projects in Canada and India.
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Safe Waste And Power - A
consultancy company that promotes the use of Plasma Gasification for
waste disposal and power generation. Describes what it is and how it
works.
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SGA Energy Limited -
Environmental consulting firm of engineers and economists performing
studies on renewable energy development, climate change topics, and
other aspects of energy and environment, in Canada and
internationally.
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Solar Electric Light Fund -
non-profit charity which promotes solar rural electrification and
energy self-sufficiency in developing countries.
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Solar Site - Lists
innovative uses of solar energy used around the planet.
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Tata Energy Research Institute, TERI
- A non-profit, scientific and policy research organization, working
in India and globally in the fields of energy, environment and a
whole range of sustainable development issues.
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Union
of Concerned Scientists: Clean Energy -
Examines benefits and costs of energy use, and promotes energy
technologies that are renewable, safe, and cost-effective.
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Western Research Institute
- Conducts research and develops technologies for mitigating
environmental effects of energy technologies. Includes information
on coal, ash, heavy oil refining, alternative fuels, spill
remediation, and related topics. Based in Laramie, Wyoming.
Climate Change
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Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)
- Established by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) and
United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) to assess available
scientific, technical, and socio-economic information in the
field of climate change. Links to full-text papers, meeting
schedule, speeches and press releases, and an information center
offering data viewed as statistics, graphically, and by map.
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Ask Dr. Global Change -
The US Global Change Research Information Office answers
questions on dozens of topics such as land use, the carbon
cycle, ozone depletion and global warming, with links organized
by subject, category, and date of last update.
Question-and-answer format.
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Atmosphere, Climate and Environment Information
Programme - Monthly air quality
measurements from 2000 until 2004, from about a dozen UK
monitoring stations. Support for programme and website withdrawn
in 2005.
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Australian Bureau of Meteorology: Climate Change
- Fact sheets and information on climate change, with an
Australian perspective. Also provides annual statements on
Australia's climate.
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Carbon Dioxide Information Analysis Center (CDIAC)
- Responds to data and information concerning greenhouse effect
and global climate change. Includes research reports, news and
articles.
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Climate Change -
WikiBook defines climate, the science of climate change, and
discusses evidence of change.
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Climate/Weather: Sustaining the Environment and
Resources for Canadians - Portal to
information about climate and weather; how the atmosphere is
affected by greenhouse gases and transport and industry
emissions; issues of climate change (global warming), severe
weather and smog. Provided by the Canadian government.
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CorpWatch - Climate Justice Initiative
- News links and background information from an organization
that reports the effects on climate of actions by multinational
corporations.
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Discovery of Global Warming (Weart) -
The history of scientific work on climate change from the 19th
century to 2001, told in a set of hyperlinked essays
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EcoAction - Canadian
government site reporting official actions concerning climate
change, and suggesting ways people can help.
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Encyclopedia of the Atmospheric Environment
- A one-stop source of information, for younger and older users
alike, on a range of atmospheric issues, including air quality,
acid rain, global warming and ozone depletion. Provided by the
UK Government Department of the Environment, Transport and the
Regions.
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Environmental Change and its Impact on
Species/Ecosystems/Agriculture -
Searchable bibliography on the impacts of environmental change
on flora and fauna. Citations include peer-reviewed and selected
gray literature. Hyperlinks are provided to the source where
available.
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European Environment Agency - Climate Change
- Reports on the science of climate change, its impacts and
possible mitigation strategies. Collection of indicators,
reports, links, data sets and targets on climate change.
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German Advisory Council on Global Change
- Provides, for the German government, recommendations for
research and further action to combat global problems in the
field of environment and development
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Global Change - An
elementary introduction to the problems surrounding man-made
climate change.
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Global
Change Vulnerabilities in the Barents Region: Linking Several
Resources - BALANCE is an EU funded
project (2003-2005) that follows on from BASIS (1997-1999). Its
aim is to assess the vulnerabilities of the Barents Sea system
to climate change based on a common modelling framework for
major environmental and societal components.
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Global Climate Change: Research Explorer
- Discover how researchers study climate change; examine the
latest scientific data on this global problem. From the US
National Science Foundation.
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Global Warming -
Raising awareness about global warming and alternative energy.
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The Global Warming Debate
- In-depth coverage of global warming, related research and
policy decisions.
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Global Warming International Center (GWIC)
- International body disseminating information on global warming
science and policy, sponsoring research. Serving governmental,
non-governmental organizations, and industries in more than 120
countries. Conducts the Global Warming International Conference
and Expo and publishes a journal.
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Global Warming Quiz -
Test your knowledge of global warming with a fun and informative
quiz.
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HOLIVAR 2006 -
Conference of international experts hosted by University College
London (UK) in June, 2006. Photos and profiles of keynote
speakers, with twelve RealPlayer presentations and abstracts as
text.
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Human Dimensions of Global Environmental Change
Discussion List - Mailing list
subscription information and link to archives.
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IEA Greenhouse Gas R&D Programme
- International Energy Agency. Introduction to climate change,
information on technical solutions. Reports and a regular
newsletter, details of forthcoming conferences, links to other
sites.
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Is it Getting Warmer? -
Blog dedicated to the balanced discussion of global climate
change.
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NASA:
Earth Observatory - News, feature
articles, data and reference reviews on many aspects of our
changing world.
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NASA's Global Change Master Directory
- A directory of descriptions of data sets of relevance to
global change research. The GCMD database covers climate change,
agriculture, the atmosphere, biosphere, hydrosphere and oceans,
geology, geography, and human dimensions of global change.
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NPR : Climate Connections
- NPR and National Geographic are taking a yearlong global
voyage, exploring how the Earth's climate shapes people and how
people are shaping the Earth's climate.
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Ocean and Climate Change Institute (OCCI)
- Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute group researching climate
processes in ocean and atmosphere. Describes research and
includes articles and news on current topics in global warming
and ocean monitoring.
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START - SysTem for Analysis Research and Training
- Aims to evaluate the impact of global change and enhance
scientific capacity in developing countries.
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Tiempo
Climate Cyberlibrary - Electronic
information source covering global warming, climate change and
sea level rise with particular reference to developing nations.
Maintained at University of East Anglia, England.
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United Nations Framework Convention on Climate
Change - Online newsletter concerning
issues on and about the UN's convention on long term weather
change. Page includes list of meetings and the background behind
the Kyoto Protocol.
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US Climate Change Science Program
- Integrates federal research on climate and global change, as
sponsored by thirteen federal agencies. Site provides
information on US Federal policy.
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US EPA - Global Warming Site
- Focuses on the science and impacts of global warming or
climate change, and on actions by governments, corporations, and
individuals that help address global warming issues. Features
include climate change related news, events, publications,
reports, presentations, and links to other sites.
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US Global Change Research Information Office
(global warming) - Provides access to
data and information on climate change research,
adaptation/mitigation strategies and technologies, and global
warming related educational resources for users worldwide.
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U.S. Global Change Research Program
- Scientific research, links, educational resources, U.S.
national assessment of the potential consequences of climate
variability and change
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US
NAS: A Closer Look at Global Warming -
A summary of reports from the US National Academies of Science,
as well as full reports, simple background information and links
to related web-based material.
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US National Climate Data Center
- Answers to frequently asked questions about climate change.
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USA: Climate Action Report 2002
- The USA's Third National Communication under the United
Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. Includes an
assessment of the likely impact of climate change on the US, and
projections of future greenhouse gas emissions.
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Usenet Global Change Basics
- An archived Usenet FAQ.
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Warmal Globing - Offers
a lighter side of global warming including jokes, consequences,
and debate.
Conservation
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Air Leakage Resource -
Resources on detecting and preventing air leakage in buildings
to reduce energy loss. Includes thermodynamic conservation
equations.
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Best Practices Energy Smart Technologies for
Today - An initiative of DOE's Office
of Industrial Technologies (OIT), to help manufacturing plants
improve energy efficiency and reduce costs in motor, steam,
compressed air, and process heat systems. Works with its Allied
Partners to assist thousands of industrial end-users nationwide
achieve increased energy efficiency and productivity
improvements.
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Center for Energy and Climate Solutions (CECS)
- Helps companies boost profits and productivity by cutting
greenhouse gas emissions with practical advice, tools and
technologies. Objective is to use resources more efficiently in
a way that benefits both financial and environmental
performance.
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Duct Leakage - Features several online
articles about residential HVAC duct leakage.
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EcoDriving USA -
Contains tips on how to drive more efficiently, a virtual
eco-driving test, educational tools, and news items.
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Energy Conservation News and Resources
- Information, news and resources on energy conservation,
alternative energy and construction.
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Energy Efficiency - US
DOE Energy Information Administration (EIA) provide efficiency
indicators and measurements of greenhouse gas as related to
energy use and energy efficiency.
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Energy Efficient Smart Windows
- Illustrated tutorial shows how this developing window
technology can block either all light or just some by simply
turning a knob making smart windows a smart choice for energy
efficiency.
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Energy
Efficient Windows - Information on the
benefits of energy-efficient windows, descriptions of how they
work, and recommendations for their selection and use. Sponsored
by the Efficient Windows Collaborative (EWC), U.S. Department of
Energy Windows and Glazings Program, and industry members.
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Energy Ideas Clearinghouse
- Energy efficiency information and resources applicable to
residential, commercial, industrial, and agricultural energy
uses. Searchable Energy Solutions Database with comprehensive
answers to energy efficiency questions.
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Energy Saving Now -
Provide tips and tricks on saving energy resources.
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Energy Saving Products and Management
- Provides information on how to save on your utility bills with
little or no cost.
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Energy Savings - List
of links from the US Department of Energy - Energy Information
Administration.
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Focus on Energy -
Promotes renewable energy projects and works with eligible
Wisconsin residents and businesses to install cost effective
energy efficient devices. Its efforts help manage rising energy
costs, promote in-state economic development, protect the
environment and reduce the state's growing demand for
electricity and natural gas.
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Free
Literature on Saving Motor Energy -
Information from the partners of the United States Dept of
Energy Motor Challenge Program.
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Home Energy Magazine -
Selected articles from magazine on residential energy
conservation.
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The
Home Energy Saver - Calculate the best
ways to save energy in the home. From Lawrence Berkeley
Laboratory (LBL).
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Lighting and Energy Efficiency Links -
Links to pages about energy saving lighting. Retrofits,
delamping, and other energy saving articles and case studies.
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The Negawatt Revolution - Solving the CO-2
Problem - Keynote address by Amory
Lovins at the Green Energy Conference Montreal 1989. Estimated
that three quarters of the electricity used in the United States
at that time could be eliminated by efficiency improvements, at
an average cost less than one cent per kilowatt-hour.
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Northwest Lighting - Lighting Design Lab
- A energy efficient lighting design resource for the northwest
of the U.S. Offers training classes, demonstrations,
consultations, and related services.
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ORNL Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
- Research and development on technologies to reduce energy
consumption in homes, industry, transportation, and utilities.
Advanced materials, improved insulation, telecommuting, and
improved heat pumps. From Oak Ridge National Laboratory.
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Resources for Energy Conservation Education
- Data about global energy trends and ways to conserve and
generate energy on college campuses.
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Scenarios for a Clean Energy Future -
Examined the potential for public policies and programs to
foster efficient and clean energy technology solutions. Prepared
by the Interlaboratory Working Group on Energy-Efficient and
Clean-Energy Technologies for the Office of Energy Efficiency
and Renewable Energy U. S. Department of Energy.
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U.S. EPA Energy Star Program
- Information on manufacturers and retailers for
energy-efficient electronics, lighting, transformers,
appliances, office equipment, and heating/cooling systems.
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Vermont Department of Public Service -
Site has information on energy efficiency, wind power, other
renewable energy options, and the telecommunications industry.
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Voltage Regulation -
Low-cost energy savings can be secured with properly applied
conservation voltage regulation equipment such as
line-regulators, capacitors, and improved voltage regulation
Line Drop Compensation (LDC) controls.
Organizations
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American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy
- Sponsors an international conference on energy efficiency in
buildings. Publishes reports on technical and policy issues
relating to energy efficiency.
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Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL) Simulation
Research Group - Specializes in
creating building energy simulation software.
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California Institute for Energy Efficiency
- An innovative University of California partnership of energy
agencies, utilities, building industry, non-profits, and
research entities designed to advance energy efficiency science
and technology for the benefit of California and other energy
consumers environment.
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Center for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
- CEERE provides technological and economic solutions to
environmental problems resulting from energy production,
industrial, manufacturing, and commercial activities, and land
use practices.
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Center for Resource Solutions -
Promote clean and efficient energy through six programs that
focus on national and international renewable energy issues.
Encourage the transfer of sustainable technologies and
development of sustainable energy practices.
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Clean
Energy States Alliance - Eleven states
across the U.S. have established funds to promote renewable
energy and clean energy technologies. CESA provides information
and technical services on these funds to build and expand clean
energy markets in the U.S. Provides publications, meetings,
program and membership information.
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Consortium for Energy Efficiency (CEE)
- A nonprofit public benefits corporation, which works to create
national initiatives to promote energy-efficient products for
residential, commercial, and industrial use. Page includes
database of surveys, fact sheets, staff and events calendar.
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EE 21 Energy Efficiency
- Information on program assisting UN ECE to promote and
implement greenhouse gas mitigation strategies and develop
energy efficiency projects in demonstration zones in Belarus,
Bulgaria, Kazakhstan, Ukraine and Russia.
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Energiesparverband OÖ -
Homepage of the energy conservation association of Upper
Austria. Detailed information of energy efficiency measures and
possibilities for their funding.
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Energy Center of Wisconsin
- ECW's energy-efficiency information clearinghouse offers
publications, projects-at-a-glance, training opportunities,
information packages, and library services to residents,
businesses, industry, and government.
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Energy Conservation Center Japan
- Provides information and resources for efficient use of
energy, protection of the Global environment and sustainable
development.
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Energy
Efficiency Alliance - Coalition of
governments and non governmental organizations to promote energy
Efficiency in China.
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Energy Efficiency Conservation Authority
- EECA works to implement New Zealand Government strategies for
energy efficiency, conservation and renewable energy in both the
private and public sectors.
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Energy Saving Trust - EST, based in
the UK, leads in the field of delivering energy efficiency to
domestic, business, local government and trade sectors. Provides
publications, news and resources.
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Environmental Energy Technologies Division
- Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory research and development
leading to better energy technologies and reduction of adverse
energy-related environmental impacts.
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European GreenLight Programme
- Initiative encouraging non-residential electricity consumers
to install energy-efficient lighting. Includes recommendations
and case studies.
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European Institute for Energy Research (EIfER)
- Institute with mission of developing innovative clean energy
technologies. Includes research information, collaborations and
patents.
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Export Council for Energy Efficiency
- Energy efficient export opportunities, links to the energy
efficiency community, market assessments and financing resource
guides.
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Federal Energy Management Program -
FEMP helps federal agencies reduce building energy costs,
increase energy efficiency, use renewable energy, and conserve
water.
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International Association for Energy-Efficient
Lighting - IAEEL is a global
high-quality, energy-efficient lighting network and information
resource. Resource index and listing of events.
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International Institute for Energy Conservation
(IIEC) - Non-profit environmental
organization working globally to accelerate the adoption of
energy-efficient policies, technologies, and practices in
developing countries to enable economically and environmentally
sustainable development.
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International Network for Sustainable Energy
- INFORSE provide news and information on the implementation of
sustainable energy solutions. Worldwide NGO network formed at
the Global Forum in Rio in 1992 with 200 member organizations
worldwide.
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Iowa Energy Center - A
source for energy efficiency and renewable energy research and
information.
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Massachusetts Division of Energy Resources
- Provides information on programs, resources and consumer tips.
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Midwest Renewable Energy Association
- The Midwests non-profit organization for promoting a
sustainable future through renewable energy and energy
efficiency
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Municipal Energy Efficiency Network (MUNEE)
- Program that helps municipalities and cities from the former
Soviet Union to design and implement energy efficiency policies.
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Natural Resource Canada Office of Energy
Efficiency - Resources, publications
and information on how to save energy and on alternative energy
sources for consumers and businesses. Regulations and program
information including R-2000 and Energy-Star. Site in English
and French.
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Natural Resources Canada: Building Group
- Group of the Canadian Energy Technology Centre (CETC) that
develops and deploys energy efficient building technology.
Includes project overview and publications. [English, French]
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Northeast Energy Efficiency Partnerships
- NEEP is a regional non-profit, that increases and coordinates
energy efficiency and market transformation efforts in the US
Northeast.
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Northeast Sustainable Energy Association
- Promotes the understanding, development, and adoption of
energy conservation and non-polluting, renewable energy
technologies. Programs and activities focus on the northeastern
United States (from Washington, DC to Maine).
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Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance
- Non-profit consortium in the U.S. Pacific Northwest working to
transform markets for energy-efficient products and services.
Online reports on products and technologies for industry,
agriculture, homes, and other applications.
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South Carolina Energy Office
- Develops, implements energy efficiency and conservation
projects throughout the state; provides SC-specific energy data,
information.
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Southeast Energy Assistance (SEA) -
Nonprofit organization provides energy related repairs to
low-income families in the metro Atlanta, Georgia area. Also
provides minor plumbing repairs and water conservation devices.
Services free to low-income households.
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Southface Energy Institute
- Promoting sustainable energy and environmental technologies.
Technical bulletins focused on energy conservation including the
Southface Journal of Sustainable Building.
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Southwest Research Institute Fuel Economy Testing
- SwRI offers test fuel economy evaluations of long-haul truck
fleets, and for fuel consumption of bus, pick-up and delivery,
and refuse operations. Provides information services, brochures
and test procedures.
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Sustainable Energy Coalition
- News and information on renewable energy and energy efficiency
technologies.
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Tennessee Energy Institute
- Promotes energy saving programs to small businesses,
municipalities, schools and households throughout the state.
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TNO Environment, Energy and Process Innovation
- TNO-MEP is a Netherlands knowledge institute committed to
quality living conditions, competitive production processes and
sustainable use of energy. Provides description of services,
research projects, news and publications.
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UK Energy Systems Trade Association
- Giving a useful overview of the industry, and specific
business addresses, ESTA is the primary trade association for UK
"energy conservation" service providers (also known as
demand-side management or energy management).
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U.S. DOE Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
(EERE) - U.S. Department of Energy Web
site for information on energy efficiency and renewable energy
technologies.
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Wisconsin Energy Conservation Corporation
- WECC works with utilities, municipalities, regulators and
consumer groups across the U.S. and Canada in the design and
implementation of energy savings programs.
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