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AGORES, The Official European Commission for Renewable Energy
This site is the European information center for renewable energy. Their web
site goal is to allow fast and efficient access to an extensive range of
information and connecting all renewable energy players. It features,
publications, news, and links with a European focus.
American Bioenergy Association
The ABA web site promotes the economic and environmental benefits of using
biomass. Their site contains legislation updates and a fact sheet on
biomass-energy benefits.
American Wind Energy Association (AWEA)
The AWEA promotes wind energy as a clean source of electricity for consumers
around the world. This web site contains wind energy education, technical
information and wind-related power legislation.
Bioenergy Information Network
A sub-section of the Department of Energy, this web site provides
information about fast growing trees, grasses, and residues for converting
into fuels and chemicals. Also provided is a searchable database of
articles, reports, and conference papers related to biomass legislation.
California Energy Commission
The CEC is California's primary energy policy and planning agency. Their web
site features press releases and reports on California's energy concerns, as
well as a complete list of the CEC funded programs.
Center for Energy and Environmental Education
The CEEE is located on the University of Northern Iowa campus, is an
organization that covers a range of energy and environmental education
programs including the Iowa Festival Recycling Project and the Iowa Energy
Summit.
Center for Global and Regional Environmental Research
The University of Iowa's CGRER promotes research efforts that focus on the
multiple aspects of global environmental change. Their web site outlines
CGRER goals and offers links to research and reports done by the group on a
multitude of environmental issues.
Center for Renewable Energy and Sustainable Technology
(CREST)
This site covers the use of renewable energy through information, analysis,
and strategies for the changing energy market.
Danish Wind Turbine Manufacturers Association
The Danish Wind Turbine Manufacturers Association publishes information
about wind energy, including this web site. Here you will find an animated
"guided tour" of wind resources, wind turbine technology, economics and
environmental aspects of wind energy. Also featured is a large wind energy
reference manual.
Directory of Units of Measurement - University of Exeter
This web site provides a summary of the units of measurement. Also found
here are the appropriate conversion factors needed to change those
measurements into a "standard" unit of the System International.
Econet Energy Resource - Wind
This web site provides links and summaries of all web sites by members of
the American Wind Energy Association. Beyond the AWEA information, there are
also links and summaries to global wind energy concerned web sites.
Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI)
EPRI is a non-profit organization committed to providing science and
technology-based solutions to global energy customers. The EPRI site shares
its wealth of scientific research, technology development, and product
implementation to commercial and residential sectors.
EPRI Energysearch Search Engine
A search engine for the Electric Power Research Institute
Energy Center of Wisconsin
A well-organized site that supplies research reports, case studies, fact
sheets, videos, software, and other tools. Also on this large site is an
updated listing of ECW projects, programs and conferences.
Energy Services Coalition
The Energy Services Coalition (ESC) is a national nonprofit organization
composed of a network of organizations working together at the state and
local levels to increase energy efficiency and building upgrades through
energy savings performance contracting. A lot of this web site focuses on
ESC membership information but there is also case studies and contracting
tips offered.
Export Council For Energy Efficiency
The Export Council for Energy Efficiency's (ECEE) mission is to promote the
global use of energy efficiency products and services, in partnership with
US companies and state officials, by increasing the awareness of their
economic and environmental benefits. Their web site offers publications and
information on regional energy activities.
Energy Ideas Clearinghouse (EIC)
Funded by the Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance and operated by the
Washington State University Cooperative Extension Energy Program, this site
contains energy efficiency and renewable energy tools, information and
links. A database of technical data offers on line factsheets, publications,
Q & A from engineers and software.
Federal Technology Alerts
Sponsored by the Department of Energy, Federal Technology Alerts (FTAs) are
designed to provide an overview of U.S.-developed technologies related to
energy-efficiency, water-conservation and renewable-energy. The FTAs contain
up-to-date information on the emerging technologies, their applications, as
well as a list of key contacts and information sources pertaining to the
technologies.
Florida Solar Energy Center
A research institute of the University of Central Florida, the FSEC and this
web site provide a wide variety of technical articles, research reports,
newsletters and public information documents on solar energy. Also presented
is a searchable research library that contains one of the nations largest
collections of solar energy and renewable energy resource materials.
Geothermal Energy Association
The Geothermal Energy Association is a trade association composed of U.S.
companies who support the expanded use of geothermal energy and are
developing geothermal resources worldwide for electrical power generation
and direct-heat use. Their web site is mostly comprised of membership
information but there are also statistics and articles on geothermal energy.
Great Lakes Renewable Energy Association
The GLRE is a non-profit organization that educates, advocates, promotesand
publicly demonstrates renewable energy technologies. Their web site contains
a newsletter and a large listing of links.
Greentie Environmental Information
IEA (International Energy Association) GREENTIE is an international
information network that distributes details on companies that distribute
products that reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The searchable GREENTIE
Directory database contains details of almost 8,000 technology suppliers and
information organizations. Also provided is an updated news and links
section.
Home Energy Magazine on the Web
Home Energy magazine is published by a non-profit organization whose mission
is to provide objective and practical information on all aspects of home
performance, from residential energy conservation to indoor air quality to
building more energy efficient homes. You can find selected articles from
the magazine on this site.
International Space Environment Service
ISES provides information to the world community to assist in the planning,
coordination and conduct of scientific work affected by the sun-earth
environment. Their web site features information and research on many solar
aspects including the solar cycle and the geophysical calendar.
Interstate Renewable Energy Council
The IREC offers a range of market-oriented services and products targeted at
education, coordination, and accessibility. You will find information on
IREC's programs, services and products, as well as resources on issues
impacting the expansion of renewable energy use and deployment.
Iowa Renewable Energy Association (I-RENEW)
A non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the use of renewable energy
and energy conservation in Iowa. I-RENEW provides legislative issues on
their web site important to the future of renewable energy sources in the
state.
Iowa Citizen Action Network (ICAN)
ICAN is Iowa's largest grassroots consumer and environmental watchdog
organization. Their web site provides a "How to Lobby" section that gives
detailed information on how to build relationships with state legislators.
There are tips on writing letters, making calls, attending public hearings
and other important tools of grassroots organizing.
Iowa Department of Natural Resources Energy Bureau
The Energy Bureau is the State of Iowa's agency for creating policies that
decreases the state's reliance on imported fossil fuels. Their web site
contains an extensive and detailed list of their programs and a news
section.
John Deere Credit's Wind Development
A business unit focused on development and investment in community-based
wind energy projects. Users learn more about wind energy and John Deere
Credit’s involvement. In addition, the site provides resources for suggested
project development steps andfrequently asked questions.
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Energy and Environment
Division)
This is an immense web site that contains detailed information on the
research at the LBNL. The focus of the research is developing technology
that uses, converts and stores energy more efficiently and with less
environmental impact. They also study and offer reports on energy use and
the environment.
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National BioEnergy Board
NBB has developed minimum quality standards and a system to register fuel
suppliers assuring a high quality fuel supply and consumer confidence. This
site facilitates in the exchange of information for the commercialization
effort, which includes all feedstock providers, government agencies,
customers, engine manufacturers, fuel providers, and other interested
parties.
National BioEnergy Industries Association
This site offers links and information from a variety of national bioenergy
sources such as federal agencies, industry associations and commissions.
Some facets of the web site are currently under construction.
National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL)
NREL works toward a sustainable energy future by developing renewable energy
technologies, improving energy efficiency, advancing related science,
engineering and facilitating commercialization. Their large web site
contains a detailed listing of NREL research that offers a spectrum of
global marketing techniques and alternative fueling resources.
National Wind Coordinating Committee
A U.S. consensus-based collaborative, the NWCC identifies issues that affect
wind power. Though this site concerns itself mostly with communication
between NWCC members, the web site also features reports and publications
related to the development of wind power available for downloading.
Oak Ridge National Laboratory (Energy Division)
One of the 15 research divisions out of Oak Ridge, the Energy Division
provides solutions to energy and related issues of importance through
research, development, and use. Here you will find the site divided into
four "centers": The Center for Transportation Analysis, The Center for
Energy and Environmental Analysis, The Building Technology Center and The
Emergency Management Center. Each provides its own reports, energy solutions
and links.
Office of Biorenewable Programs (ISU)
The Iowa State Univesity Bioeconomy Initiative
develops cross-disciplinary research, education, and extension programs that
promote the greater and more efficient use of biorenewable resources, and
more generally, support the emergence of Iowa and Iowa State University (ISU)
as leaders in the new bioeconomy.
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL)
Regulated by the U.S. Department of Energy, The Pacific Northwest National
Laboratory web site delivers environmental science and technology in the
form of an extensive list of reports and publications. The Lab reports focus
on nuclear technology, health and energy efficiency.
Pollution Prevention Regional Information Center
The Pollution Prevention Regional Information Center (P2RIC) provides access
to pollution prevention resources and articles, in particular those that
relate to the states of Iowa, Nebraska, Missouri and Kansas. This web site
is very largeand easy to search and navigate due to its well organized
search engine.
Renewable Fuels Association
As the national trade association for the U.S. fuel ethanol industry, the
Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) has been working on behalf of the industry
to secure a strong marketplace for ethanol. Their web site contains
ethanol-related statistics as well as legislation and news that affect the
ethanol market.
Repowering the Midwest: The Clean Energy Development Plan
Repowering the Midwest: The Clean Energy Development Plan for the Midwest is
a blueprint for harnessing clean, affordable energy efficiency and renewable
energy in the Midwest. This web site divides its information by state so
that they may address best how to shift the region's electricity source mix
from a reliance on coal and nuclear power to cleaner fuels.
The Solar Guide
The Solar Guide is an independent information site that is written, edited
and maintained by industry professionals. Our objective is to provide
factual, up-to-date information and advice to consumers about solar and
renewable energy.
Solstice CREST Home Page
Solstice is an online resource for information about renewable energy,
efficiency and sustainable development. It is also the home of web sites for
more than 50 other renewable energy organizations. Links to these and more
are found here.
Technical University of Denmark
This web site offers links to other wind energy related sites, but does
offer sites in a variety of languages including Danish, French, English and
German.
Renewable Energy Links U-Z
U.S. Department of Energy
The government agency's site is the most complete and accurate source of
renewable energy information on the web. Found here are studies and reports
on the full spectrum of renewable energy sources. The federal site is a very
good starting point.
U.S. DOE - Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Network
Offering even greater detail on renewable energy, EREN provides 600 links
and 80,000 documents on bioenergy, hydrogen, ocean, wind, geothermal, hydro
and solar power.
EREN alphabetical list of links
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Federal Energy Management Program
The FEMP initiated The You Have the Power Campaign, helps agencies reach
their energy-saving goals by raising awareness of energy efficiency
activities at Federal agencies. This web site spotlights the energy saving
work of agency personnel and provides material for energy awareness
campaigns.
United States Energy Association
As a member of the World Energy Council, this group, made up of public and
private energy related organizations, corporations and government agencies,
focuses on all types of energy including coal, oil, natural gas, nuclear,
hydro and renewables. (See World Energy Council).
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Programs
Though they concern themselves with much more than renewable energy, this
federal web site offers a large amount of information on renewable energy
and its uses for around your home or business. Since the EPA is a regulatory
agency there are also a large amount of information given on standards and
laws for energy use.
World Energy Council
The World Energy Council is a global multi-energy organization, covering all
types of energy, including coal, oil, natural gas, nuclear, hydro and
renewables. (See United States Energy Association).
