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International Network on Small Hydro Power was co-founded by UNDP, UNIDO, China's government and some other international/regional institutes in 1994, with the aim of imoroving the development of SHP worldwide through so-called Triangular Cooperation among developed countries, developing countries and international organizations. The secretariat of IN-SHP is at Hangzhou, China. Traning, consultation, information/expertise exchange and technology transfer are the main activities of IN-SHP.
The Union of the Electricity Industry - EURELECTRIC, formed as a result of a merger in December 1999 of the twin Electricity Industry Associations, UNIPEDE and EURELECTRIC, is the sector association representing the common interests of the European Electricity Industry and its worldwide affiliates and associates. Its mission is to contribute to the development and competitiveness of the Electricity Industry and to promote the role of electricity in the advancement of society.
The American Energy Initiative is a joint project of the Worldwatch Institute and the Center for American Progress focused on educating and inspiring the public and policymakers on the importance of renewable energy to the economic, environmental and national security of the United States. The report, American Energy: The Renewable Path to Energy Security, demonstrates the potential of renewable energy and energy efficiency and presents a practical policy agenda for achieving them.
A non-profit trade association bringing electrical energy storage solutions to the electric power industry.
Minnesotans for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ME3) is a nonprofit organization leading the transition to a clean, efficient, and fair energy system. ME3 uses a combination of strategies to ensure significant and sustained progress toward a clean energy future. First, ME3 is working for a phased-in adoption of clean energy technologies and the retirement of the inefficient, dirty technologies of the past. Second, ME3 encourages behavior changes that support clean technologies and the efficient use of our energy resources. And third, ME3 pushes for policy reforms to change the economic factors that drive energy decisions and investments. Throughout all of our work, ME3 acts to empower citizens to influence decisions on energy and the environment.
With over 140 members in 24 countries and representing more than 500 towns and cities, Energie-Cités is the association of European local authorities for the promotion of local sustainable energy policies. - Business type: nonprofit organization, publisher
- Service types: consulting, project development services
- Address: 2, Chemin De Palente, Besan¨on, France FR-25000
- Telephone: +33 (0)3 81 65 36 80
- FAX: +33 (0)3 81 50 73 51
- Web Site: http://www.energie-cites.eu
The Canadian Solar Industries Association (CanSIA) was formed by the unification of the Canadian Photovoltaic Industry Association and the Canadian Solar Industry Association in August of 1992. The two associations joined to promote the increased usage of solar technology in Canada. CanSIA is a registered non-profit organization whose membership is comprised of private individuals, companies and governments interested in solar technology.
The Energy Sector Management Assistance Program (ESMAP) is a global technical assistance program which helps build consensus and provides policy advice on sustainable energy development to governments of developing countries and economies in transition. ESMAP also contributes to the transfer of technology and knowledge in energy sector management and the delivery of modern energy services to the poor. - Business type: nonprofit organization
- Product types: Technical Assistance, Knowledge Bank for work under the following 4 themes: Energy Security (Energy Efficiency) Energy Poverty (Gender and Access) Market Efficiency and Governance Renewable Energy.
- Service types: project development services, financial services
- Address: 1818 H. Street NW, Washington, Washington DC USA 20433
- Telephone: 202-458-2849
- FAX: 202-522-3018
- Web Site: http://www.esmap.org
- E-mail: Send Email to Energy Sector Management Assistance Programme (ESMAP)
The Alliance to Save Energy is a nonprofit coalition of prominent business, government, environmental, and consumer leaders who promote the efficient and clean use of energy worldwide to benefit the environment, the economy, and national security. - Business type: nonprofit organization, trade association
- Product types: energy efficient homes and buildings, alternative homes and buildings, energy efficient products and services.
- Address: 1200 18th Street, NW, Suite 900, Washington, Washington DC USA 20036
- Telephone: 202-857-0666
- FAX: 202-331-9588
- Web Site: http://www.ase.org
- E-mail: Send Email to Alliance to Save Energy
The Center for Resource Solutions (CRS), based in San Francisco, is dedicated to promoting renewable energy and economic and environmental sustainability. CRS administers national and international programs that preserve and protect the environment through the design of sustainable energy strategies and technologies.
Based at the Polytechnic of Namibia, REINNAM is a non-profit organization dedicated to Renewable Energy in Namibia. REINNAM has the following aims and objectives: Partner in the regional SAREIN Network; Link to the SAREIN Web Pages http://www.sarein.org; Respond to inquiries on Renewable Energy and related issues; Manage and compile a Namibian Database on Renewable Energy projects and stakeholders; Administer a Renewable Energy Library; Monitor and report on Renewable Energy Developments in Namibia and the Region; Raise awareness and disseminate Information about Renewable Energy in Namibia; Coordinate Renewable Energy inquiries between end-users, stakeholders and international agencies; Establish high profile links between relevant national and international stakeholders; Actively encourage real Renewable Energy project implementation in Namibia; We are concerned with anything in the field of: Solar Energy (thermal and photovoltaic); Wind Energy; Biomass Energy; Hydro Energy; Tidal Energy; Energy Efficiency; Energy Technologies; Research and Testing Facilities.
The European Business Council (e5) is enabling opportunities. e5 is an initiative set up by responsible businesses, who have realised the necessity of long term and efficient usage of our natural resources, particularly energy, in order to obtain a competitive economy. Climate protection is an economical chance. e5 represents highly efficient and future orientated businesses, which continually create new European workplaces, develop new export possibilities and which contribute to uropean security of energy supply by making us more independent from fossil fuel imports. These businesses guarantee that Europe maintains its leadership position in economy and technology. e5 represents a new era of economical thinking. - Business type: nonprofit organization, industry association
- Product types: - political lobbying in Brussels for a sustainable energy future - sustainable business networking - creating sustainable business opportunities .
- Service types: connecting companies, projects and investors
- Address: Willy-Brandt-Stra¤e 4, Bad Vilbel, Hessen Germany 61118
- Telephone: +49 6101 8024-10
- FAX: +49 6101 8024-19
- Web Site: http://www.e5.org
- E-mail: Send Email to European Business Council for Sustainable Energy (e5)
ASTM is a not-for-profit organization that provides a forum for producers, users, ultimate consumers, and those having a general interest (representatives of government and academia) to meet on common ground and write standards for materials, products, systems, and services. From the work of 132 standards-writing committees, ASTM publishes standard test methods, specifications, practices, guides, classifications, and terminology. ASTM's standards development activities encompass metals, paints, plastics, textiles, petroleum, construction, energy, the environment, consumer products, medical services and devices, computerized systems, electronics, and many other areas. ASTM Headquarters has no technical research or testing facilities; such work is done voluntarily by 35,000 technically qualified ASTM members located throughout the world. - Business type: nonprofit organization
- Product types: photovoltaic systems, photovoltaic modules, solar energy systems.
- Service types: testing services
- Address: 100 Barr Harbor Drive, West Conshohocken, Pennsylvania USA 19428
- Telephone: 610-832-9585
- FAX: 610-832-9555
- Web Site: http://www.astm.org
REOC supports and promotes Renewable Energy companies in Cornwall, UK, assisting them to compete in the global renewables market. REOC Partners currently cover Wind, Solar, Hydro, Water, Earth, Biomass, Waste and Environmental Consultancy, and encompass the private, public and academic sectors. Objectives include establishing the optimum way to develop the county's own RE resources, and encouraging new Partners into the region to benefit from the established cluster of RE technologies.
Headquartered at Oklahoma State University, IGSHPA is a non-profit group supporting the ground source heat pump industry with publications, information, research, and more.
The IEA Photovoltaic Power Systems Programme is one of the collaborative R&D Agreements established within the IEA. Its participants are conducting a variety of joint projects in the application of photovoltaic conversion of solar energy into electricity, so-called solar electricity. The PVPS operates worldwide via a network of national teams in its member countries. The website especially aims to give information about the results of the PVPS programme. Therefore, it contains summaries of PVPS publications and papers, and gives the contact addresses where you can order these, free of charge. Some of the reports and papers can be downloaded from the website. Other information is given about the PVPS programme itself. - Business type: nonprofit organization
- Product types: reports, papers, databases.
- Address: Executive Secretary, Mrs. Mary Jo Brunisholz, NET Ltd., Waldweg 8, CH- 1717 St. Ursen, Fribourg Switzerland CH- 1717
- Telephone: +41 26 49 40 03 0
- FAX: +41 26 49 40 03 4
- Web Site: http://www.iea-pvps.org
- E-mail: Send Email to IEA Photovoltaic Power Systems
The Texas Solar Energy Society is an educational organization formed to promote solar and other renewable energy applications. Our membership includes educators, engineers, researchers, students, bankers, electrical contractors, architects, builders, building inspectors, home owners and solar enthusiasts. - Business type: nonprofit organization
- Product types: solar energy.
- Service types: education and training services
- Address: P.O. Box 1447, Austin, Texas USA 78767
- Telephone: 512-326-3391 or toll free 800-465-5049
- FAX: 512-326-1785
- Web Site: http://www.txses.org
- E-mail: Send Email to Texas Solar Energy Society
NESEA aims to strengthen the economy and improve the environment by bringing clean electricity, green transportation, and healthy, efficient buildings into everyday use.
The GRC is a tax-exempt, non-profit, educational association (501(c)(3). Formed in 1970, the Council was incorporated in the state of Washington in 1972, and in California in 1981. With members in more than 20 countries, the Council actively seeks to expand its role as the primary geothermal educational association throughout the world. The goals of the Council are to: Encourage the development of geothermal resources worldwide through the collection and timely distribution of data and technological information. Encourage and promote research, exploration and development of geothermal energy in ways compatible with the environment. Serve as a public forum for the world geothermal community, and provide transfer of objective and unbiased information on the nature of geothermal energy and its development. Cooperate and communicate with academic institutions, industry and government agencies on economically and environmentally sound development and utilization of geothermal resources. - Business type: nonprofit organization
- Product types: geothermal energy systems, geothermal energy system components.
- Service types: education and training services
- Address: P.O. Box 1350 - 2001 Second Street, Suite 5, Davis, California USA 95617
- Telephone: 530-758-2360
- FAX: 530-758-2839
- Web Site: http://www.geothermal.org
- E-mail: Send Email to Geothermal Resources Council
We foresee a robust Canadian wind energy community that makes a significant contribution to safe, reliable, economically and environmentally sustainable energy supply in Canada. CanWEA's Mission is to represent the wind energy community, comprised of organizations and individuals who are directly involved in the development and application of wind energy technology, products and services, and to support the appropriate development and application of all aspects of wind energy including the promotion of a suitable policy environment. - Business type: nonprofit organization, industry association
- Product types: wind energy information.
- Service types: advocacy, leadership, information, support and communication
- Address: 220 Laurier Avenue West, Ottawa, Ontario Canada K1P 5Z9
- Telephone: 613-234-8716 or toll free 800-922-6932
- FAX: 613-234-5642
- Web Site: http://www.canwea.ca
- E-mail: Send Email to Canadian Wind Energy Association (CanWEA)
Honduran asociation of small-scale renewable energy producers. Private companies developing renewable energy projects in Honduras, specially hydro and solar projects, but also with an interest in wind, biomass and geothermal energy. - Business type: nonprofit organization
- Product types: hydro energy system components (large), solar electric power systems, biomass energy systems, geothermal energy systems, wind energy systems (large), hybrid power systems.
- Address: Edificio Millenium, Col. Tepeyac, 4th floor, #16, Tegucigalpa, D.C. Honduras 15100
- Telephone: (504) 235-8533
- FAX: (504) 235-8533
- Web Site: http://www.ahpper.hn
- E-mail: Send Email to Asociacion Hondurena de Pequenos Productores de Energia Renovable, AHPPER
The National Hydrogen Association (NHA) was born out of a Hydrogen Workshop in November, 1988, held at the Electric Power Research Institute in Palo Alto, California, U.S.A. The NHA was formed by a group of ten industry, university/research, and small business members in February, 1989, and was incorporated in March, 1989, in Washington, D.C., U.S.A. The National Hydrogen Association has members from automobile companies, fuel cell developers, gas producers, chemical companies, and others. The NHA serves as a catalyst for information exchange and cooperative projects and provides the setting for mutual support among industry, government, and research/academic organizations. The NHA provides a national focal point for hydrogen interest and information transfer. The mission of the National Hydrogen Association is to foster the development of hydrogen technologies and their utilization in industrial and commercial applications and promote the transition role of hydrogen in the energy field. Technology Transition Corporation provides analytical support and demonstration planning consulting services in the areas of vehicles and transportation systems, commercial aircraft, electric utility generation, and energy storage.
Founded in November 2001, The American Council for Renewable Energy (ACRE), works to bring all forms of renewable energy into the mainstream of America's economy and lifestyle. - Business type: nonprofit organization, trade association
- Product types: solar, wind, hydro, renewable energy.
- Address: P.O. Box 33518, Washington, Washington DC USA 20033-3518
- Telephone: 202-429-2030
- Web Site: http://www.americanrenewables.org
The Electric Auto Association (EAA) was formed in 1967 in San Jose, California. The EAA is a non-profit educational organization that promotes the advancement and widespread adoption of Electric Vehicles. - Business type: nonprofit organization
- Product types: electric cars, electric vehicles.
- Address: 60 Alan Drive, Pleasant Hill, California USA 94523
- Web Site: http://www.eaaev.org
The Canadian Energy Research Institute (CERI) is an independent, non-profit research institute committed to excellence in the analysis of energy economics and policy issues in the producing, transportation, and consuming sectors of the economy. - Business type: nonprofit organization, research institution
- Address: #150, 3512 - 33 Street N.W., Calgary, Alberta Canada T2L 2A6
- Telephone: 403-282-1231
- FAX: 403-284-4181
- Web Site: http://www.ceri.ca
The National Biodiesel Board, formerly known as the National SoyDiesel Development Board, is a not-for-profit corporation created and based in Jefferson City, Missouri, dedicated to the commercialization and industrialization of biodiesel. Biodiesel is the name for a variety of ester-based oxygenated fuels from renewable biological sources. It can be used in compression- ignition (diesel) engines without any modifications. Pure biodiesel is biodegradable, nontoxic and essentially free of sulfur and aromatics.
The Global Environment Facility was established to forge international cooperation and finance actions to address four critical threats to the global environment: biodiversity loss, climate change, degradation of international waters, and ozone depletion. Related work to stem the pervasive problem of land degradation is also eligible for GEF funding. Launched in 1991 as an experimental facility, GEF was restructured after the Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro to serve the environmental interests of people in all parts of the world. The facility that emerged after restructuring was more strategic, effective, transparent, and participatory. In 1994, 34 nations pledged $2 billion in support of GEF's mission; in 1998, 36 nations pledged $2.75 billion to protect the global environment and promote sustainable development. The GEF can succeed in its global environmental mission only as part of a worldwide movement toward sustainable development. GEF brings together 166 member governments, leading development institutions, the scientific community, and a wide spectrum of private sector and non-governmental organizations on behalf of a common global environmental agenda. - Business type: nonprofit organization
- Product types: renewable energy project development and financing.
- Service types: project development services, financial services
- Address: 1818 H Street, NW, Washington, Washington DC USA 20433
- Telephone: 202-473-0508
- FAX: 202-522-3240
- Web Site: http://www.gefweb.org
- E-mail: Send Email to Global Environment Facility
A multidisciplinary laboratory devoted to research and development of thin-film photovoltaic cells.
- Business type: government organization
- Product types: photovoltaic systems, solar water heating components, solar electric power systems, solar tracking systems, solar water pumping system components,solar thermal powerplant,parabolic through,CRS,Mirrors for solar reflectors,control systems,solar dryers, solar water purification, .
- Address: Yadeghare Emam Highway Pounake bakhtari Ave.Shahrake Ghods, Mr.Peyman Kanan, Tehran, Tehran Iran
- Telephone: +982188362155
- FAX: +982188362155
- Web Site: http://www.suna.org.ir
- E-mail: Send Email to Renewable Energy Organization of Iran-SUNA
To promote the Australian research, manufacture and use of energy efficiency and renewable energy products and services for both Australian and International markets. - Business type: nonprofit organization, industry association
- Product types: solar (PV, heating and hot water), wind, hydro and renewable energy and energy efficiency businesses and organizations in Australia.
- Address: Suite 201, 18 Kavanagh Street, Southbank, VIC Australia 3006
- Telephone: 03 9929 4100
- FAX: 03 9929 4101
- Web Site: http://www.cleanenergycouncil.org.au
- E-mail: Send Email to Clean Energy Council
ANZSES exists to promote scientific, social and economic development through the environmentally sound utilisation of solar energy. To promote investigation into the operation and development of solar energy applications and potential applications. To promote the development of viable solar energy industries in Australia and New Zealand. To generate and disseminate information on current and future solar energy developments to members and non-members. To influence Government policies which may impact upon the present and future development of solar energy applications.
WestStart - CALSTART is dedicated to transforming transportation for a better world, by creating and expanding a global advanced transportation technologies industry and related markets. Through technology development, commercialization, analysis and implementation our goals are to: Clean the air; Create high quality jobs; and Develop energy efficient transportation. We are tapping the knowledge and experience of world-class firms in the aerospace, electronics, automotive and defense industries, and combining those skills with the entrepreneurial talents of exceptional small businesses to create this new industry. - Business type: nonprofit organization, publisher, industry analysis, consulting, research, development, business incubator
- Product types: electric cars, electric vehicle batteries, fuel cell batteries, hybrid electric vehicles, Natural Gas Vehicles, Intelligent Transportation Technologies, Electric Vehicles, Fuel Types: Compressed Natural Gas, Methanol, Ethanol, Propane, Hydrogen, Hythane, Bi-Fuel, Electric, Hybrid Electric.
- Address: 1878 S. Lewis Road, Camarillo, California USA 93011
- Telephone: (805) 987-3814
- FAX: (805) 987-6049
- Web Site: http://www.calstart.org
- E-mail: Send Email to WestStart-CALSTART
REDI is a nonprofit scientific and educational corporation promoting the widespread use of environmentally sound energy and transportation technologies, while facilitating research and development.
Established in 1992 during the second World Renewable Energy Congress in Reading, UK, WREN is one of the most effective organizations in supporting and enhancing the utilisation and implementation of renewable energy sources that are both environmentally safe and economically sustainable. This is done through a worldwide network of agencies, laboratories, institututions, companies and individuals, all working together towards the international diffusion of renewable energy technologies and applications. Representing most countries in the world, it aims to promote the communication and technical education of scientists, engineers, technicians and managers in this field and to address itself to the energy needs of both developing and developed countries. Over two billion dollars have now been allocated to projects dealing with renewable energy and the environment by the World Solar Summit and World Solar Decade along with the World Bank. This shows that at last the important message is being heard. The renewable energy community has exhibited a lot of courage, stamina and willpower, demonstrating renewable energy to be a viable energy provider. We should continue at a faster pace.
The Irish Wind Energy Association is a voluntary organisation of people interested in the promotion of wind energy in Ireland. In the 1980s the Solar Energy Association of Ireland represented the interests of those interested in any form of renewable energy, with the exception of those involved with hydroelectric power, who already had their own association. These organisations consisted mainly of people determined to do something to help develop environmentally-friendly, non-polluting sources of energy. In 1993 those interested in wind energy in particular formed the Irish Wind Energy Association. The association has grown to several hundred members since then. There are over 338 MW of wind turbines installed in the country.
Since 1992, over 3,200 students have attended hands-on workshops on renewable energy, ecological design, sustainable living practices and alternative construction techniques like strawbale, cob, and bamboo. Students come from all over the United States and from abroad to attend classes taught by professionals in the field. Since 1995, over half a million people have visited our 12-acre demonstration center located in Hopland, California. The site is powered entirely by working renewable energy systems, and features a 5,000 sq. foot strawbale building with innovative passive solar design and the creative use of recycled materials. The gorgeous landscape features a permaculture design with a wide selection of organically grown edible and ornamental plant varieties. Interactive displays and specialized tours make the Solar Living Center a major destination and regional learning center for school groups, environmentalists, design professionals and the general pub!lic.
Solar power is now financially compelling in many states... It's not just for do gooders anymore (although it's definitely doing good). It can put money in your wallet. Come here to see if solar power works for your state. - Business type: nonprofit organization, research institution, publisher
- Product types: solar electric power systems, photovoltaic cells.
- Service types: education and training services
- Address: 548 Brannan Street, San Francisco, California USA 94107
- Telephone: 408-833-9135
- Web Site: http://www.solarpowerrocks.com
- E-mail: Send Email to Solar Power Rocks!
As the nation's leading center for renewable energy research, NREL is developing new energy technologies to benefit both the environment and the economy. - Business type: government research laboratory
- Product types: renewable energy information.
- Service types: research
- Address: 1617 Cole Blvd., Golden, Colorado USA 80401
- Telephone: 303-275-3000
- Web Site: http://www.nrel.gov
The European Energy-from-Waste Coalition (EEWC) champions the process of recovering Energy-from-Waste (EFW) as one environmentally-sensible component in an Integrated Waste Management strategy. - Business type: nonprofit organization
- Product types: biomass energy, energy from waste.
- Address: rue d'Arlon 50, 1000 Brussels, Belgium
- Telephone: (32-2) 280 19 33
- FAX: (32-2) 280 18 83
- Web Site: http://www.eewc.org
Cogeneration is nowhere reaching its full potential in Europe. At present it is used to produce only about 10% of the EU's electricity - but at least 30% is achievable. COGEN EUROPE was created in 1993, with support from DG XVII (now DG Energy and Transport) of the European Commission, to reflect the clear need for great cooperative efforts at a European Level to unlock the full potential for Cogeneration.
The Solar Energy Association of Oregon (SEA of O) is an active public interest group dedicated to a permanently sustainable energy future through the promotion of conservation, solar energy, renewable resources and sound resource planning. SEA of O monitors the Northwest and national energy scene to determine how we can be most effective. We stay abreast of new technologies and advocate sustainable energy in public policy. We provide the latest energy information to professionals, policy makers and the public. SEA of O is the Northwest chapter of the American Solar Energy Society and the International Solar Energy Society, associations of professional engineers and architects involved in renewable energy research.
EPIA (European Photovoltaic Industry Association), EWEA (European Wind Energy Association), ESHA (European Small Hydropower Association), EUBIA (European Biomass Industry Association), ESIF (European Solar Industry Federation) and EUREC Agency (European Association of Renewable Energy Research Centers) have teamed up to form EREC, the European Renewable Energy Council. EREC is committed to the following objectives: Objectives: To provide information and training on renewable energy sources. To provide information and consultancy on renewable energies for the political decision-makers on a local, regional, national and international level. To publish information material (brochures, didactic material, manuals, etc.) on renewable energy sources. To encourage studies on the economics, techniques and feasibility in the field of renewable energy sources for the member associations, external organisations, as well as public and private institutions. To co-operate with renewable energy organisations from all over the world. To promote European exports of equipment and products, and promote the industrial protection of European renewable energy technologies on global markets. To strengthen export initiatives and promote trade, while generally assisting the associations, the federation members of EREC and the renewable energy world. To enlarge industrial export services with commercial publications, commercial indicators and seminars, etc. Further information can be obtained from the Renewable Energy House in Brussels, the central meeting point for organisations working in the field of renewable energy sources.
The state of the world 1998, a world-watch institute report on progress toward a sustainable society, released earlier this year, has noted that renewable energy production in the world is expanding rapidly. Wind generation is the fastest growing energy source in this decade and is expanding at 25% per year.
The NNFCC's purpose is to provide a single, independent and authoritative source of information on the use and implementation of non-food crop products and technologies in the United Kingdom. The Centre will disseminate scientific and technical information on these issues as widely as possible in order to increase knowledge and understanding, to initiate and facilitate technology uptake and to meet the government's and society's wider objectives for sustainable development. - Business type: nonprofit organization, publisher
- Product types: biomass energy biofuel.
- Address: Biocentre, York Science Park, Innovation Way, Heslington, York United Kingdom YO10 5DG
- Telephone: 01904 435182
- FAX: 01904 435345
- Web Site: http://www.nnfcc.co.uk
The International Energy Agency, based in Paris, is an autonomous agency linked with the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). The IEA is the energy forum for 26 Member countries. IEA Member governments are committed to taking joint measures to meet oil supply emergencies. They have also agreed to share energy information, to co-ordinate their energy policies and to co-operate in the development of rational energy programmes. Objectives: To maintain and improve systems for coping with oil supply disruptions; To promote rational energy policies in a global context through co-operative relations with non-Member countries, industry and international organisations; To operate a permanent information system on the i... - Business type: nonprofit organization
- Product types: developing alternative energy sources and increasing the efficiency of energy use.
- Service types: project development services, financial services
- Address: 9 rue de la Fˇdˇration, 75739 Paris Cedex 15, France
- Telephone: (+33)1 40 57 65 51
- FAX: (+33)1 40 57 65 59
- Web Site: http://www.iea.org
- E-mail: Send Email to International Energy Agency
The Independent Battery Manufacturers Association, (IBMA), consists of U.S. and overseas lead-acid battery manufacturers and suppliers to the battery manufacturing industry. IBMA is a not for profit organization that exists to advance the technical science of the manufacture of lead-acid batteries; to promote and develop standards of quality; to aid in sound business practices; to help members in advertising and sales promotion; to safeguard standards of honor, integrity and courtesy among members and to encourage and facilitate a better and cordial relationship with the general public. IBMA is affiliated with several other associations and contributes monies and involvement in environmental legislation and concerns. IBMA is the publisher of The Battery Man Magazine (Monthly trade journal), and the IBMA hosts an annual convention. We also publish a biannual directory titled SLIG Buyer's Guide a listing of manufacturers, consultants and products for the industry. This is a worldwide listing and the new edition will be available in March 2001.
Launched in July 1998, PVMTI is intended to promote PV-based energy services in India, Kenya and Morocco. The Global Environment Facility (GEF) has provided US$30 million in concessional funds for IFC to support investments in private sector projects to encourage market development for photovoltaics, which support climate change mitigation. By converting sunlight into clean and highly reliable power, PV can help to meet the energy requirements of local customers and businesses while at the same time making a contribution towards reducing greenhouse gas emissions, which are thought to be responsible for anthropogenic climate change. - Business type: nonprofit organization
- Product types: investments in private sector projects to encourage market development for photovoltaics.
- Service types: project development services, financial services
- Address: c/o Impax Capital Corporation Limited, Broughton House 6-8 Sackville Street, London, United Kingdom W1X 1DD
- Telephone: +44 (0) 20 7434 1122
- FAX: +44 (0) 20 7437 1245
- Web Site: http://www.pvmti.com
- E-mail: Send Email to PVMTI Photovoltaic Market Transformation Initiative
The BC Sustainable Energy Association is a non-profit association of citizens, professionals and practitioners, committed to promoting the understanding, development, and adoption of sustainable energy and energy conservation and efficiency in British Columbia. Our vision is a future in which all of BC's energy comes from clean, renewable, efficient sources, for electricity, transport, and all other purposes, respecting the integrity of nature and the needs of humans and other species and their habitat, both now and in future generations, and in which BC becomes a net exporter of clean, renewable energy.
The Pharaoh's Pump Foundation is an Oregon based 501(c)3 nonprofit organization which is dedicated to the development of energy efficient, nonpolluting technologies. Our current focus is on the development and implementation of very efficient water pumping technologies that would be useful in agricultural and business applications in both industrialized countries and third world countries around the globe. Not only is this emerging technology efficient it is also cost effective. This water pumping technology is being developed in a manner that would allow local communities to manufacture this efficient water pump in their own communities by their own cottage industries with local materials.
ENERGY STAR is a voluntary partnership among the U.S. Department of Energy, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, product manufacturers, local utilities, and retailers. Partners help promote efficient products by labeling with the ENERGY STAR logo and educating consumers about the benefits of energy efficiency. By choosing ENERGY STAR-labeled products, you'll keep your utility bills down, and help the environment at the same time. ENERGY STAR doesn't stop with labeled products. If your business is interested in becoming an ENERGY STAR partner, check out our programs for Commercial Buildings, Home Builders, and Small Business Owners.
WWEA represents all branches of the wind sector in 80 countries worldwide: national wind energy associations, scientific institutes, industry, public bodies, etc.
The Renewable Planet is a free and accessible resource that highlights the number and variety of renewable energy projects from around the world. This site is a gateway to a world of information on renewable energy. - Business type: nonprofit organization, publisher
- Product types: information on renewable energy projects worldwide.
- Address: 503 Imperial Road North, Guelph, Ontario Canada N1H 6T9
- Telephone: 519.837.4436
- FAX: 519.837.1288
- Web Site: http://www.therenewableplanet.com
reegle is a one-stop-shop for high quality up-to-date information on renewable energy and energy efficiency, and on stakeholders in the sectors. reegle is designed to be both a repository for high-quality up-to-date information as well as an entry point to relevant data sources and key providers of relevant information.
SESCI promotes the increased use of solar and other renewable energies in Canada. To promote these goals SESCI has developed programs in three broad areas: education, technical development and public policy. Through these programs SESCI supports energy conservation, industry, and all forms of renewable energy, such as active and passive solar, photovoltaic, micro hydro, biomass, wind and earth energy.
Solcen supplies marketing strategies for product service, pricing, promotion and distribution of affordable solar products to the end-users of South Africa. Solcen renders the following services: To identify the consumers; To determine the potential demand of the solar industry; To determine the target market; What is the market share; Calculate reasonable market prices making solar energy affordable to the people of South Africa; To promote and market solar products to the end-user; To make clear the true potential of solar energy to the end-users of solar energy. - Business type: nonprofit organization
- Product types: renewable energy.
- Address: P.O. Box 99761, Garsfontein East, 0060, Pretoria, South Africa
- Telephone: +27 12 349 1607
- FAX: +27 12 349 2662
- Web Site: http://www.solcen.co.za
- E-mail: Send Email to Solcen CC
For more than 35 years, the Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA) has been at the forefront of all training and education for municipal solid waste professionals. Being the oldest, largest and most well-respected organization in the field, SWANA acts as the leading authority and advocate on solid waste issues. Our mission is to advance the practice of environmentally and economically sound management of municipal solid waste in North America.
Greenstar brings basic services, including electricity, Web connections, micro-finance, employment, health and education, to "off-the-grid" communities around the world. In a unified hardware system, which is highly portable, we can deliver a self-contained, self-powered, Web-connected community center anywhere. The Greenstar enclosure includes a segmented room enclosing a medical clinic with basic equipment and telemedicine connections, a classroom, an ecommerce and computer workstation, all powered by a commercial-grade photovoltaic solar power array, and connected to the Web through a satellite dish or digital cellular modem for high-speed telecommunications.
National Fenestration Rating Council (NFRC) is a non-profit, public/private organization created by the window, door and skylight industry. It is comprised of manufacturers, suppliers, builders, architects and designers, specifiers, code officials, utilities and government agencies. NFRC provides consistent ratings on window, door and skylight products. NFRC's primary goal is to provide accurate information to measure and compare the energy performance of window, door, or skylight products.
With the launch of electric restructuring and the advent of retail choice in California as of March 1998, the Renewable Energy Marketing Board (REMB) was formed as a collaborative effort by renewable generators, renewable marketers, and non-profit environmental organizations. The REMB, a not for profit organization, seeks to inform electricity consumers of the public and private benefits of renewable energy resources and products and promote renewable energy and products generically. The REMB will aid in building and sustaining a vibrant renewable energy market in California and will serve as a valuable resource to inform and educate consumers on how and why to support renewable energy.
An association of individuals and organizations whose objective is to encourage research, development and utilization of geothermal resources worldwide through the compilation, publication and dissemination of scientific and technical data and information, both within the community of geothermal specialists and between geothermal specialists and the general public. - Business type: non-political, nonprofit, non-governmental organization
- Product types: geothermal energy systems, geothermal energy system components.
- Service types: Facilitation of contacts with geothermal experts worldwide; newsletters, publications, meetings and congresses
- Address: IGA Secretariat, c/o Enel GreenPower, Via A. Pisano 120, Pisa, Italy 56122
- Telephone: +39-050-535891
- FAX: +39-050-535893 or 533290
- Web Site: http://iga.igg.cnr.it
- E-mail: Send Email to International Geothermal Association
The U.S. Fuel Cell Council is an industry association dedicated to fostering the commercialization of fuel cells in the United States. Our members include the world's leading fuel cell developers, manufacturers, suppliers and customers. - Business type: nonprofit organization, trade association
- Product types: fuel cell systems, fuel cell system components.
- Address: 1625 K Street NW, Suite 725, Washington, Washington DC USA 20006
- Telephone: 202-293-5500
- FAX: 202-785-4313
- Web Site: http://www.usfcc.com
Established in 1990 by the Federal State Lower Saxony as a non-profit limited liability company (GmbH) in Wilhelmshaven, the German Wind Energy Institute (DEWI) has currently 29 employees, among them 12 engineers, 5 physicists and 2 economists. One of the main tasks of the institute is the applied research and development in the field of wind energy often performed in national and international co-operation. The commissions given for measurements of a large number of wind turbine generator systems (WTGS) and evaluations concerning site wind potentials and optimisation of wind farm configurations, indicates the high standard achieved by the institute and its personnel. DEWI's internal organisational structure mirrors the abundance of activities performed by DEWI in all areas of wind energy utilisation.
The Florida Solar Energy Industries Association (FlaSEIA), founded in 1977, is a nonprofit professional association of companies involved in the solar energy industry. Members include manufacturers, distributors, contractors, retailers and consultants who provide solar water heating, pool heating and solar electric systems. Research Centers and Utilities also are members.
The Sustainable Energy Society of Southern Africa or SESSA, as it is more affectionately known, is a non-profit organisation dedicated to promoting and increasing the use of renewable energy. Renewable energy technologies include all solar-based energies such as photovoltaics, thermal heating and cooling, wind, biomass and hydro, to name a few. Other utilization possibilities of this principle source of energy are in passive building design and energy efficiency. The inter-disciplinary nature of SESSA attracts the membership of industry, scientists, researchers, developers and the general public – the only qualification is a keen interest in renewable energy and its utilization to ensure a sustainable energy future. SESSA was founded in 1974 and is one of 50 National Sections of the International Solar Energy Society (ISES). ISES is regarded as the premier body in solar energy with members in over 100 countries. SESSA is the duly appointed African office of ISES.
- Business type: retail sales
- Product types: deep cycle batteries, heat pumps, micro hydro generation, photovoltaic cells, solar electric power systems, solar water heating systems, wind power generation, 12v lighting, energy efficient fridges, generators, solar street lighting, solar pool heating, inverters, chargers, solar road studs, battery monitors.
- Service types: design, installation
- Address: 1776 K Street, Washington, District of Columbia USA 20006
- Telephone: 202.719.4978
- Web Site: http://www.prba.org
- E-mail: Send Email to Portable Rechargeable Battery Association (PRBA)
The American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing energy efficiency as a means of promoting both economic prosperity and environmental protection. ACEEE fulfills its mission by: *Conducting in-depth technical and policy assessments *Advising policymakers and program managers *Working collaboratively with businesses, public interest groups, and other organizations *Publishing books, conference proceedings, and reports *Organizing conferences and workshops *Educating consumers and businesses - Business type: nonprofit organization
- Product types: energy efficiency.
- Address: Washington, Washington DC USA
- Web Site: http://www.aceee.org
As the national trade association for the domestic ethanol industry, The Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) has been working for more than 20 years to expand the production and consumer use of ethanol fuels by removing regulatory and marketplace barriers.
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Objectives: promoting the rational and ecological use of energy; promoting the use of renewable energy; disseminating information about new developments in energy technology. The target groups for our services are private households, trade and industry (esp. SMEs), local, regional and national authorities, the European Commission, professional associations, public administrative bodies in Austria, the other EU member states and the neighbouring Central and Eastern European countries. O.Oe. Energiesparverband is a non-profit association with 32 members from the regional administration, the energy industry, energy consultancies, professional associations and enterprises involved in energy technology. ESV is a member of the OPET network, the ... - Business type: nonprofit organization
- Service types: consulting services, education and training, research and development, energy information and awareness raising activities, management of a network of green energy businesses (OEC)
- Address: Landstr. 45, Linz, Austria A-4020
- Telephone: ++43 732 7720 14380
- FAX: ++43 732 7720 14383
- Web Site: http://www.esv.or.at
- E-mail: Send Email to O.Oe. Energiesparverband
The U.S. Combined Heat and Power Association (USCHPA)and its members are committed to deploying efficient, low-polluting technologies throughout the country. The association advocates that combined heat and power receive recognition by U.S. federal, state and local governments as a key environmental and economic development strategy. Members include Solar Turbines, Caterpillar, NiSource, Calpine, Real Energy, the American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy and the Northeast-Midwest Institute.
The Electric Boat Association of the Americas is an organization of individuals with an interest in electric-powered boating. Most EBAA members reside in the United States and Canada, but the membership includes a few individuals in the Caribbean, Central and South America. We even have members in Australia and Africa. We welcome new members from anywhere in the world Since electrically propelled vessels do not put hydrocarbons in the air, do not put oil and other pollutants in the water and don't make loud noises, many EBAA members have a keen interest in the positive environmental aspects of electric propulsion. Other members simply like the idea of clean, silent, inexpensive boating. Low maintenance and reliability are appealing to all the members.
Green-e is the nation's leading independent renewable energy certification and verification program. The logo provides an easy way for consumers to quickly identify environmentally superior energy options and is used by businesses to communicate the purchase and/or generation of certified renewable energy. Regardless of income, location, or property ownership, consumers across the U.S. can choose Green-e certified renewable energy to "green" their homes and businesses. Green-e Energy works to expand the market for clean, renewable energy by advancing awareness of renewable energy options and protecting consumers. Green-e is administered by the Center for Resource Solutions, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization based in San Francisco, CA. - Business type: nonprofit organization, publisher
- Address: C/o Center For Resource Solutions, P.O. Box 29512, Presidio Building 97, Arguello Boulevard, San Francisco, California USA 94129
- Telephone: 415-561-2100
- FAX: 415-561-2105
- Web Site: http://www.green-e.org/energy
- E-mail: Send Email to Green-e Energy
The Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers, better-known in the trade as "AHAM", represents the manufacturers of household appliances and products/services associated with household appliances. AHAM represents the preponderance of the manufacturers marketing appliances in the United States. - Business type: nonprofit organization, trade association
- Product types: appliances, energy efficient appliances, dishwashers, washers and dryers, refrigerators and freezers.
- Address: Suite 402, 1111 19th Street NW, Washington, Washington DC USA 20036
- Telephone: 202-872-5955
- FAX: 202-872-9354
- Web Site: http://www.aham.org
- E-mail: Send Email to Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers
NEDO was established in 1980, immediately after the second oil crisis, as a semi-governmental organization under the Ministry of International Trade and Industry in fields related to technological development in Japan. NEDO's activities include such fields as development and promotion of new energy and energy conservation technologies, research and development of industrial technologies, restructuring of Japan's domestic coal mining industry, production of industrial alcohol and restoring damaged coal mining area. - Business type: nonprofit organization, research institution, government organization
- Product types: solar photovoltaic, solar thermal, wind energy and other new energy technologies.
- Address: Sunshine 60 Bldg. 3-1-1 Higashi Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo, Japan 170-6028
- Telephone: (03) 3987-9403
- Web Site: http://www.nedo.go.jp
The New Mexico Solar Energy Association (NMSEA) is a educational 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, dedicated to promoting solar energy and related sustainable practices. NMSEA was one of the first organizations in the country to seek methods and ideas on how to use renewable energy, how small villages could live sustainably, and how to empower people through education about these issues. We are currently an all volunteer organization in our 28th year. Our membership includes a diverse group of citizens including interested advocates of solar energy, architects, building contractors, engineers, educators, and planners specializing in renewable energy and sustainability.
The Centre for Renewable Energy Sources (CRES) is the Greek national centre for Renewable Energy Sources (RES), Rational Use of Energy (RUE) and Energy Saving (ES). CRES was instituted as the national coordination centre in its areas of activity by Law 2244/94 (Production of Electricity from Renewable Energy Sources). CRES was founded in September 1987 by Presidential Decree 375/87. It is a public entity, supervised by the Ministry of Development, General Secretariat of Research and Technology, and has financial and administrative independence. Its main goal is the promotion of RES/RUE/ES applications at a national and international level, taking into consideration the environmental impact, in the production and use of energy. Over the years, CRES has participated in more than 500 European and national projects. - Business type: nonprofit organization, government organization
- Product types: wind energy systems (large), solar electric power systems, solar and renewable energy promotion.
- Address: 19th Km Marathonos Ave., Pikermi, Greece
- Telephone: +30 1 6039900
- Web Site: http://www.cres.gr
The combined programs of the Solar Rating and Certification Corporation (SRCC) provide one-time certification, national recognition, product credibility, and standardized comparisons of solar energy products. The SRCC programs serve three primary constituencies: the solar energy industry, solar consumers, and state and federal regulatory bodies. All three constituencies benefit from the SRCC programs by obtaining a national state-of-the-art rating system, a mechanism to develop consumer confidence, and rational and defensible criteria for tax credit qualification and other solar incentive programs. - Business type: nonprofit organization
- Product types: solar water heating systems, solar water heating components, solar pool heating systems, solar pool heating system components, independent certification of solar water and swimming pool heating collectors and systems.
- Service types: testing services
- Address: C/o FSEC, 1679 Clearlake Road, Cocoa, Florida USA 32922
- Telephone: 321-638-1537
- FAX: 321-638-1010
- Web Site: http://www.solar-rating.org
- E-mail: Send Email to Solar Rating and Certification Corporation (SRCC)
With more than 500 members, AVERE represents an important force for the promotion of Electric Vehicles.
The Texas Renewable Energy Industries Association is a nonprofit organization in the State of Texas with the following mission and objectives: Establish an effective relationship with our local, state, and national governments; Increase public awareness of the "here and now" contribution of renewables, as well as of their vast potential; Aggressively promote the use of renewable energy; Encourage high business and professional ethics and standards; To provide cooperation and liaison with other persons, organizations and institutions having an interest in the utilization of renewable energy in a constructive and beneficial manner; To cooperate in and contribute towards the enhancement of widespread understanding of the various applications of renewable energy; To engage in any lawful activities which will enhance the efficient and economic progress of the renewable energy industry and inform the public of its scope and character, such as, but not limited to, collecting and disseminating trade statistics and other useful information; to carry on and assist in research investigations and experiments; to conduct conferences and produce publications; and to conduct trade promotion activities; To cooperate with such private or govermental bodies, corporations, associations, institutions, societies, agencies or persons as are now or may hereafter be engaged in whole or in part in furtherance of the objectives and purposes herein named.
ISWA is an independent, non-governmental, non-profit making association. ISWA's objective is to promote Sustainable Waste Management World-Wide. - Business type: nonprofit organization,
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International Network on Small Hydro Power
EURELECTRIC - Union of the Electricity Industry
American Energy Initiative
ECO-forum Energy and Climate Group
Electricity Storage Association
Minnesotans for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ME3)
Canadian Solar Industries Association (CanSIA)
Energy Sector Management Assistance Programme (ESMAP)
Alliance to Save Energy
Center for Resource Solutions
Renewable Energy Information Network of Namibia (REINNAM)
European Business Council for Sustainable Energy (e5)
American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)
Renewable Energy Office for Cornwall (REOC)
International Ground Source Heat Pump Association
IEA Photovoltaic Power Systems
Texas Solar Energy Society
Northeast Sustainable Energy Association
Geothermal Resources Council
Canadian Wind Energy Association (CanWEA)
Asociacion Hondurena de Pequenos Productores de Energia Renovable, AHPPER
National Hydrogen Association
American Council for Renewable Energy
Electric Auto Association
Canadian Energy Research Institute (CERI)
National Biodiesel Board
Global Environment Facility
Institute of Energy Conversion
Renewable Energy Organization of Iran-SUNA
Clean Energy Council
Australian & New Zealand Solar Energy Society
WestStart-CALSTART
Renewable Energy Development Institute (REDI)
World Renewable Energy Network
Irish Wind Energy Association Ltd
Solar Living Institute
Solar Power Rocks!
National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL)
European Energy-from-Waste Coalition (EEWC)
COGEN Europe - The European Association for the Promotion of Cogeneration
Solar Energy Association of Oregon
Sustainable Energy News (INFORSE Newsletter)
EREC - European Renewable Energy Council
INFORSE-Europe, Int'l Network for Sustainable Energy 
Sonnenenergie-Fachverband Schweiz SOFAS
Indian Wind Turbine Manufacturers Association
International Energy Agency
Independent Battery Manufacturers Association, Inc.
PVMTI Photovoltaic Market Transformation Initiative
BCSEA - British Columbia Sustainable Energy Association
Pharaoh's Pump Foundation
Energy Star
World Wind Energy Association WWEA e.V.
Reegle
Solar Energy Society of Canada Inc. 
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Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA)
Greenstar Foundation
National Fenestration Rating Council (NFRC)
Renewable Energy Marketing Board (REMB)
International Geothermal Association
U.S. Fuel Cell Council
Deutsches Windenergie-Institut GmbH (DEWI - German Wind Energy Institute)
Florida Solar Energy Industries Association (FlaSEIA)
Sustainable Energy Society of Southern Africa (SESSA)
Portable Rechargeable Battery Association (PRBA)
American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy
Renewable Fuels Association
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O.Oe. Energiesparverband
U.S. Combined Heat and Power Association (USCHPA)
OVE - Europe, Danish Organisation for Renewable Energy
Electric Boat Association of the Americas (EBAA)
Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers
New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO)
New Mexico Solar Energy Association
Centre for Renewable Energy Sources (CRES)
Solar Rating and Certification Corporation (SRCC)
European Electric Road Vehicle Association (AVERE)
Texas Renewable Energy Industries Association
International Solid Waste Association (ISWA)