PRIMARY ENERGY RESOURCES (all links will open in a new window)
If you want to find out what you can do to
save energy, what resources are available for further information
and what programs are available to assist in funding your efforts,
the first places to look are the well developed web sites offered
by the New York State Research and Development Authority and the
United States Department of Energy.
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, incentive programs, notices
of new projects and RFPs, events, and a publications list. http://www.nyserda.org/
NYSERDA’s Energy $martSM program
Programs for all who want to save energy and money.
For Homeowners & Renters - save money and energy with a variety
of easy programs and practical resources designed to meet your unique
needs! For Building owners -raise tenant satisfaction, increase
property value and SAVE money! For Energy $mart Partners & Contractors-
grow sales by attracting energy-minded customer. http://www.getenergysmart.org/index.jsp
U.S. Department of Energy Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable
Energy (EERE) The site offers information about DOE programs and
a gateway to hundreds of web site and thousands of documents. You
can also e-mail your questions to an energy expert. http://www.eere.energy.gov/.
US Department of Energy EERE’s Consumer page
If you are interested in saving money by making your home more energy
efficient or want to use renewable energy to heat or power your
small business, this site also provides an invaluable guide to the
world of renewable energy and energy efficiency options. http://www.eere.energy.gov/consumerinfo/
Energy Information Administration (EIA)
If you want to get information, statistics and
background on a host of energy related issues, this is a very useful
site. Created by Congress in 1977, EIA is a statistical agency of
the U.S. Department of Energy. It provides 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/
Consumer
Energy Center
This site, while created by the California Energy Commission, provides
a wealth of simple and comprehensive introductions to each area
in which energy efficiencies and savings can be achieved along with
specific information about energy efficiency measures. http://www.consumerenergycenter.org/index.html
EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES
AND SCHOOLS
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. Superb curriculum for every grade level
has been developed and meets the educational standards specified
in many states including New York. 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/
Healthy
Schools Network, Inc. (HSN)
HSN is a national not for profit organization, centered on children's
environmental health, and dedicated to assuring every child and
school employee an environmentally safe and healthy school. HSN
promotes the development of state and national policies, regulations,
and funding for school facilities environments, and has won national
recognition for its Clearinghouse services, as well as its model
program and outreach, now being replicated in numerous states. HSN
publishes materials that can be easily understood by parents and
school administration explaining the existing problems and setting
out how schools can be made safer and healthier. http://www.healthyschools.org
Green Schools Program
The Alliance to Save Energy Green Schools Program helps students
through good education, helps schools through increasing financial
resources, and helps the environment by saving energy. The Green
Schools program helps schools use energy efficiently through changes
in the behavior of building users and changes in operational and
maintenance routines. Through these basic changes in attitudes and
behaviors Green Schools has achieved up to 25% savings in one year
for an individual school. In addition Green Schools encourages schools
to get retrofits, install renewable technology, and bring the energy
efficiency message home and into the community. http://www.ase.org/greenschools/
HOMES AND SUSTAINABLE
BUILDING
NYSERDA Residential programs and incentives
NYSERDA offers many programs and incentives to homeowners of single
family and multi-family residences; programs and incentives for
building an Energy Star new home, upgrade your existing home, metering
to manage your electricity use, programs for multi-unit residences
and more are explained. http://nyserda.org/residential/residentialprograms.html
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/
Green Buildings Council The U.S. Green Building Council is a coalition of leaders
from across the building industry working to promote buildings that
are environmentally responsible, profitable and healthy places to
live and work. Council members work together to develop LEED™
products and resources, the Greenbuild annual International Conference
and Expo, policy guidance, and educational and marketing tools that
support the adoption of sustainable building. http://www.usgbc.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/
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
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/
APPLIANCES AND OTHER
PRODUCTS
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 STAR® 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/
WINDOWS
Information on the benefits of energy-efficient
windows, descriptions of how they work, and recommendations for
their selection and use. http://www.efficientwindows.org/
Windows, doors and
skylights
NFRC's primary goal is to provide accurate information to measure
and compare the energy performance of window, door, or skylight
products. http://www.nfrc.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
RENEWABLE ENERGY LINKS
State Incentives for Renewable Energy
The Database of State Incentives for Renewable Energy (DSIRE) is
a comprehensive source of information on state, local, utility,
and selected federal incentives that promote renewable energy. http://www.dsireusa.org/
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/
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
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/
GEOTHERMAL
The Geothermal Education Office produces and distributes educational
materials about geothermal energy to schools, energy/environmental
educators, libraries, industry, and the public. GEO collaborates
frequently with education and energy organizations with common goals.
GEO will responds to requests and questions from around the world
through its website. http://www.geothermal.marin.org/
HYDRO
The Hydro Research Foundation has two principal objectives: to facilitate
research and to promote educational opportunities that communicate
the value of hydropower. The website provides accessible information
about hydro power in a dynamic format. http://www.hydrofoundation.org/
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/
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/
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