NYPIRG Fuel Buyers Group: Wind Power

ENERGY LINKS

SOLAR
American Solar Energy Society (ASES)
A national organization dedicated to advancing the use of solar energy for the benefit of U.S. citizens and the global environment. ASES promotes the widespread near-term and long-term use of solar energy. http://www.ases.org/

International Solar Energy Society (ISES)
ISES is a multi-faceted, global membership organization. With its long history and extensive technical and scientific expertise provided by its members, the Society is a modern, future-oriented non-governmental organization (NGO). Clearly defined goals, extensive communication networks and practical, real-world projects are the hallmarks of ISES. http://www.ises.org/ises.nsf!Open

WIND
American Wind Energy Association (AWEA)
Advocates the development of wind energy as a reliable, environmentally superior energy alternative in the United States and around the world.
http://www.awea.org/

New York Public Interest Research Group (NYPIRG)
Not-for-profit consumer advocacy organization has teamed up with Community Energy, Inc. (CEI) a marketer of 100% new wind energy, generated in New York State, to provide "Clean & Green Wind Energy" to New Yorkers at a discounted price. http://www.nypirg.org/fbg

ENERGY NEWS
e-FFICIENCY NEWS
Get the latest inside news on energy-efficiency research, policy, and events with this electronic newsletter published by the Alliance to Save Energy. http://www.ase.org/e-FFICIENCY/

Home Energy
This magazine features practical information for both consumers and the building industry on all aspects of home performance, from residential energy conservation to indoor air quality. http://homeenergy.org/hewebsite/

Windpower Monthly News Magazine
This online magazine presents global news, views, and analyses about wind power and its markets. http://www.wpm.co.nz/

State Renewable Energy News
This online newsletter, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy, provides information on state-level renewable energy activities. http://www.nrel.gov/analysis/sren/

NON-PROFIT
International Institute for Energy Conservation
The International Institute for Energy Conservation is a non-profit organization that strives to accelerate the global adoption of energy-efficiency policies, technologies, and practices. Their site includes newsletters, resources, and some on-line publications. http://www.cerf.org/iiec/

Northeast Energy Efficiency Partnerships Inc. (NEEP)
A non-profit regional organization founded in 1996 to increase and coordinate energy efficiency efforts in New England, New York and the mid-Atlantic region. http://www.neep.org/

Northeast Sustainable Energy Association (NESEA)
The nation's leading regional membership organization focused on promoting the understanding, development, and adoption of energy conservation and non-polluting, renewable energy technologies. NESEA is a chapter of the American Solar Energy Society. http://www.nesea.org/

Alliance to Save Energy
Coalition of business, government, environmental and consumer leaders that promote the efficient and clean use of energy. The Alliance develops and executes programs that bring energy efficiency into homes, schools, and businesses around the world. Their website includes lots of useful information on energy efficiency. http://www.ase.org/

American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE)
A research organization, produces high-quality technical information on energy-efficiency and transportation, but also offers practical advice for the general public, especially through their "Consumer Guide to Home Energy Savings and Green Book: The Environmental Guide to Cars and Trucks." http://www.aceee.org/

GOVERNMENT RESOURCES
Power Profiler
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) website, the Power Profiler, allows you to estimate your household's contribution to emissions from electricity generation. http://www.epa.gov/cleanenergy/powpro/screen1.html

New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA)
A state organization that promotes energy efficiency, encourages economic development, expands use of renewable energy sources, and reduces the environmental effects of energy production through R&D, demonstration, financial and technical assistance projects. Their site includes project descriptions, notices of new projects and RFPs, events, and a publications list. http://www.nyserda.org/

U.S. Department of Energy Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) Interested in saving money by making your home more energy efficient? Want to use solar energy to heat or power your small business? This site is your guide to the world of renewable energy and energy efficiency options.
http://www.eere.energy.gov/consumerinfo/
Energy Information Administration (EIA)

Created by Congress in 1977, EIA is a statistical agency of the U.S. Department of Energy. They provide policy-independent data, forecasts, and analyses to promote sound policy making, efficient markets, and public understanding regarding energy and its interaction with the economy and the environment. http://www.eia.doe.gov/

Interstate Renewable Energy Council (IREC)
IREC is a non-profit consortium of state and local government renewable energy officials. Formed in 1980, IREC offers a range of market-oriented services and products targeted at education, coordination, and procurement. http://www.irecusa.org/

EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES
National Energy Education Development (NEED)
NEED Project promotes an energy conscious and educated society by creating effective networks of students, educators, business, government and community leaders to design and deliver objective, multi-sided energy education programs. http://www.need.org/index.htm

The National Science Teachers Association (NSTA)
The largest organization in the world committed to promoting excellence and innovation in science teaching and learning for all. NSTA's current membership of more than 55,000 includes science teachers, science supervisors, administrators, scientists, business and industry representatives, and others involved in and committed to science education. http://www.nsta.org/

National Energy Foundation
A unique nonprofit educational organization dedicated to the development, dissemination, and implementation of supplementary educational materials, programs, and courses. These resources for education relate primarily to energy, water, natural resources, science and math, technology, conservation, and the environment. All enrich and enhance teaching and learning. They recognize the importance and contribution of natural resources to our economy, to our national security, the environment, and our quality of life. http://www.nef1.org/about_nef.html

APPLIANCES
Energy Star Products and Programs
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of Energy (DOE) are promoting the purchase and use of energy-efficient appliances and equipment by awarding the Energy Star label. Their site includes programs descriptions, product specifications, lists of qualifying products and manufacturers, news and updates. http://www.energystar.gov/

Energy Guide
ENERGYguide offers, for sale, a growing list of high quality products to help reduce your energy costs along with the information you need to guide your decisions. Many of the products bear the ENERGY STARÆ label from the Environmental Protection Agency. The site also has interactive features. http://www.energyguide.com/

American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE)
Advances the arts and sciences of heating, ventilation, air conditioning, refrigeration and related human factors to serve the evolving needs of the public and ASHRAE members. http://www.ashrae.org/

Appliance Standards Awareness Project (ASAP)
A project of the Alliance to Save Energy, the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) and the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), the Appliance Standards Awareness Project (ASAP), builds support for aggressive and timely appliance efficiency standards. ASAP conducts networking, outreach, information provision, coordination, and education to mobilize support for appliance efficiency standards from a wide variety of stakeholders. http://www.standardsasap.org/

BUILDING STANDARDS/HOME
Building Standards and Guidelines Program
DOE's Building Standards & Guidelines Program is developing compliance tools and training materials, providing information, and offering technical assistance on building energy codes. Their site contains model energy codes, code compliance materials, training information, news and contacts. http://www.energycodes.org/

Energy Efficient Building Association (EBBA)
EEBA promotes the awareness, education, and development of energy efficient, environmentally responsible buildings, and communities. http://www.eeba.org/

North American Insulation Manufacturers Association (NAIMA)
NAIMA is a trade association of North American manufacturers of fiberglass, rock wool, and slag wool insulation products. This site provides a wealth of information on the uses and benefits of these products from thermal comfort to public health.
http://www.naima.org/main.html

Sustainable Buildings Industry Council (SBIC)
SBIC is an independent, nonprofit organization whose mission is to advance the design, affordability, energy performance, and environmental soundness of America's buildings. SBIC not only supports passive solar design, but also building-integrated photovoltaics, energy efficiency, daylighting, healthy indoor environments, and other aspects of sustainable design and construction.
http://www.sbicouncil.org/home/index.html

National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL)
The U.S. Department of Energy's premier laboratory for renewable energy research & development and a lead lab for energy efficiency R&D. NREL provides resources to help small businesses incorporate passive solar heating and daylighting designs into their small offices or commercial buildings. http://www.nrel.gov/

Residential Energy Services Network's (RESNET)
Their mission is to improve the energy efficiency of the nation's housing stock and to qualify more families for home ownership by expanding the national availability of mortgage financing options and home energy ratings. RESNET is a membership 501-C-3 non-profit organization. http://www.natresnet.org/