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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.
Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI) is an entrepreneurial, nonprofit organization that fosters the efficient and restorative use of resources to create a more secure, prosperous, and life-sustaining world. RMIís staff shows corporations, communities, individuals, and governments how to create more wealth and employment, protect and enhance natural and human capital, increase profit and competitive advantage, and enjoy many other benefits-largely by doing what they do far more efficiently. RMIís work is independent, nonadversarial, and transideological, with a strong emphasis on market-based solutions. - Business type: nonprofit organization
- Product types: publications.
- Service types: publications, consulting, speaking, research, editorial contributions
- Address: 1739 Snowmass Creek Road, Snowmass, Colorado USA 81654-9199
- Telephone: (970) 927-3851
- FAX: (970) 927-3420
- Web Site: http://www.rmi.org
- E-mail: Send Email to Rocky Mountain Institute
The Colorado Solar Energy Industries Association represents and serves energy professionals and renewable energy users. We promote the use of solar energy and conservation to improve the environment and create a sustainable future. The Colorado Solar Energy Industries Association represents the solar industry in Colorado. Membership is comprised primarily of active, passive, and photovoltaic companies that provide both residential and commercial system products and services to consumers and businesses. CoSEIA is the Colorado state chapter of the national Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) , and was organized in 1989.
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
REDI is a nonprofit scientific and educational corporation promoting the widespread use of environmentally sound energy and transportation technologies, while facilitating research and development.
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 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.
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!
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.
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
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
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)
NCSEA is a volunteer-based grassroots membership organization established in 1975 by professional and lay solar enthusiasts. Its mission is to accelerate the adoption of solar technology as a primary energy source in this century. - Business type: nonprofit organization, trade association
- Product types: We produce printed and electronic newsletters; produce an annual Solar Energy Resource Guide distributed throughout Northern California; we coordinate the annual Solar Homes Tour; we sponsor networking events for solar industry professionals and the interested public; and we staff our education booth at eco-festivals and events..
- Service types: education and advocacy
- Address: P.O. Box 3008, Berkeley, California USA 94703
- Telephone: (530) 852-0354
- Web Site: http://www.norcalsolar.org
- E-mail: Send Email to Northern California Solar Energy Association
NCSEA works to ensure a sustainable future by promoting renewable energy and energy efficiency in North Carolina through education, public policy and economic development.
The Colorado Renewable Energy Society is a local chapter of the AMERICAN SOLAR ENERGY SOCIETY. Our purpose is to promote the development and use of energy sources that are not finite in supply but are constantly renewed by the sun or the earth. In addition to being essentially infinite because of their renewable nature, these sources have the added benefit of being little or non-polluting. Our mission is to promote the interchange of ideas with others, actively petition the legislature to promote sustainable energy and environmental policies, and provide an educational forum for its members, developers, architects, and the citizens of Colorado. - Business type: nonprofit professional organization
- Product types: Renewable and solar energy Information.
- Service types: Information and educational publications, seminars, conferences, exhibits, and monthly meetings.
- Address: PO Box 933, Golden, Colorado USA 80402
- Telephone: 303-806-5317
- FAX: 303-806-5317
- Web Site: http://www.cres-energy.org
- E-mail: Send Email to Colorado Renewable Energy Society
The American Council On Renewable Energy (ACORE) is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit based in Washington DC that is focused on accelerating the adoption of renewable energy technologies into the mainstream of American society. ACORE's work is focused in three areas:convening the renewable energy community, communication campaigns about renewable energy and renewable energy information publishing.
The El Paso Solar Energy Association (EPSEA) was founded in 1978 and is the oldest, continuously active, local solar organization in the United States. EPSEA publishes a monthly newsletter on solar energy and EPSEA activities. The purpose of EPSEA is to further the development and application of solar energy and related technologies with concern for ecologic, social and economic fabric of the region (West Texas, Southern New Mexico, Northern Mexico). In addition to monthly meetings/seminars, EPSEA conducts technology demonstrations, information booths, and conducts project development work related to renewable energy technologies in the Southwest U.S. and Northern Mexico. EPSEA is a Chapter Member of the Texas State Solar Energy Society, of the American Solar Energy Society. EPSEA is a registered nonprofit 501 (c) (3)
The California Solar Energy Industries Association (CAL SEIA) was founded in 1977 as a nonprofit solar industry trade association organized by professionals of the solar energy industry, which includes small scale solar thermal, photovoltaic, and solar thermal electric technology companies or others doing solar-related business in the State of California. CAL SEIA members are committed to the advocacy of solar energy in the public, legislative, and policy arenas and pledge to conduct their business in a manner which conforms with its published Code of Ethics. CALSEIA serves as a forum for the discussion of the legal, economic and technical issues affecting the use of solar energy. By becoming a source for information, CALSEIA will educate members and non-members alike about the application of clean and self-renewing energy available from the sun.
- Business type: nonprofit organization
- Product types: solar cooking systems.
- Address: 10718 Scott Drive, Fairfax, Virginia USA 22030
- Web Site: http://www.solaroven.org
- Business type: nonprofit organization
- Product types: Community energization projects in developing countries, using solar and other renewables to improve levels of health and education in unelectrified rural areas.
- Service types: Project implementation in rural Latin America and dissemination of lessons learned
- Address: 55 Middlesex Street Suite 221, N. Chelmsford, Massachusetts USA 01863
- Telephone: (978) 251-1828
- FAX: (978) 251-5291
- Web Site: http://www.enersol.org
- E-mail: Send Email to Enersol Associates, Inc.
The leading online guide to solar energy and other renewable energy systems. Includes design and financial tools, and a service to locate installers or contractors. Extensive solar installer profiles, rating and reviews. The USA's leading "find a solar pro" service with over 1,100 solar installers listed. - Business type: nonprofit organization
- Product types: solar energy and wind energy systems, energy efficient homes and buildings, contractors and renewable energy professionals.
- Service types: Solar energy analysis and professional services
- Address: P.O. Box 4352, Santa Rosa, California USA 95402-4352
- Telephone: 707-237-5204
- Web Site: http://www.FindSolar.com
- E-mail: Send Email to Findsolar.com
The Illinois Renewable Energy Association's mission is to be a network for sharing ideas, resources and information with individuals, businesses, and communities to promote a resilient future through renewable energy, energy efficiency, and earth friendly technology. - Business type: nonprofit organization, trade association
- Product types: alternative fuel vehicles, alternative homes and buildings, photovoltaic systems, solar electric power systems, solar water heating systems, wind energy systems (small).
- Service types: project development services, education and training services, site survey and assessment services
- Address: 1230 E. Honey Creek Rd., Oregon, Illinois USA 61061
- Telephone: 815-732-7332
- Web Site: http://www.illinoisrenew.org
- E-mail: Send Email to Illinois Renewable Energy Association
The IEPA is a non-profit trade association representing the interests of firms involved with cogeneration, wind, solar, hydroelectricity, and geothermal technologies. The IEPA advocates policies that create market opportunities for the independent power industry.
The Schatz Energy Research Center has over sixteen years of experience working in the areas of renewable energy, energy efficiency and hydrogen energy systems. SERC s mission is to promote the use of clean and renewable energy. SERC works primarily on research and development, technology demonstration, project development, energy systems analysis, and education and training. In addition, SERC performs feasibility studies, resource assessments, and energy planning studies. Examples of past projects include the design and development of custom proton exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cells and fuel cell test stands, zero emission vehicles, and solar hydrogen power systems. As scientists and engineers, we are dedicated to our research. As teache... - Business type: nonprofit organization, research institution
- Product types: fuel cell test stands, fuel cells, solar hydrogen power systems, renewable energy consulting services and feasibility studies.
- Service types: education, training and consulting services
- Address: Humboldt State University, Arcata, California USA 95521
- Telephone: 707-826-4345
- FAX: 707-826-4347
- Web Site: http://www.schatzlab.org
- E-mail: Send Email to Schatz Energy Research Center (SERC)
Solar BikeRayce USA holds a solar and human powered bike race once a year in May. Bicycles are powered using an onboard solar panel, battery and electric motor and by pedal power.
The Solar Electric Light Fund (SELF) is powering a brighter 21st century for the two billion people in the developing world who still live without electricity ó to light their homes, pump pure water, refrigerate vaccines, or connect to the wider world through wireless communications. SELF provides a compelling solution to the energy and communication needs of this third of humanity without inflicting additional damage on the planet or compromising indigenous culture.
Renewable energy education and sustainable development. - Business type: nonprofit organization, service
- Product types: photovoltaic systems, alternative home and building constructionmaterials, wind energy systems (small), wind energy systems (large), alternative fuels.
- Service types: training and education, hands-on workshops in renewable energy system design and installation
- Address: P.O. Box 715, Carbondale, Colorado USA 81623
- Telephone: 970-963-8855
- FAX: 970-963-8866
- Web Site: http://www.solarenergy.org
- E-mail: Send Email to Solar Energy International
- Business type: nonprofit organization, service
- Product types: solar electric education kits.
- Service types: education and training focusing on teachers grades 5 - 12: science, math, technology, and sociology
- Address: 1230 E. Honey Creek Rd., Oregon, Illinois USA 61061
- Telephone: 1-815-732-7332
- FAX: 1-815-732-3347
- Web Site: http://www.solarsolutionsseen.com
- E-mail: Send Email to Solar Solutions
Courses and consultation in small business and home energy independence, specializing in a whole-systems approach to conserving energy.
The mission of the Division of Energy is to promote the development and maximum wise use of the energy, natural and human resources of the state.
Wisconsin Solar Use Network (WisconSUN)- Business type: nonprofit organization
- Product types: solar electric power systems, solar water heating systems, photovoltaic systems, solar roofing systems, solar tracking systems.
- Address: 7507 Hubbard Ave., Suite 100, Middleton, Wisconsin USA 53562
- Telephone: (608) 831 1127 ext 308
- FAX: (608) 836 1290
- E-mail: Send Email to Wisconsin Solar Use Network (WisconSUN)
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Renewable Energy
Solar Energy Association of Oregon
Rocky Mountain Institute
Colorado Solar Energy Industries Association (CoSEIA)
Texas Solar Energy Society
Renewable Energy Development Institute (REDI)
New Mexico Solar Energy Association
Florida Solar Energy Industries Association (FlaSEIA)
Solar Power Rocks!
Solar Living Institute
National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL)
American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)
Solar Rating and Certification Corporation (SRCC)
Northern California Solar Energy Association
North Carolina Sustainable Energy Association
Colorado Renewable Energy Society
American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE)
El Paso Solar Energy Association
