Alternative And Renewable Energy Links
Alternative And Renewable Energy Links Some of these organizations play a crucial role in developing new energy technologies. Others are groups that might need pressure applied to them to make a change. The list is long and in some places controversial, but it is a good guide to everyone working in the field today.
Petroleum Addiction, Peak Oil and Its Issues
Peak Oil: Life After the Oil Crash
Information on the geological, economical, political, and social aspects of the peak oil phenomenon.
www.lifeaftertheoilcrash.net
Association for the Study of Peak Oil and Gas (ASPO)
Network of concerned European scientists working to evaluate the world's endowment and definition of oil and gas; study its depletion; and raise awareness of the serious consequences of peak oil crisis for mankind.
www.peakoil.net
Hubbert Peak of Oil Production
Provides data, analysis, and recommendations regarding the upcoming peak in the rate of global oil extraction.
www.hubbertpeak.com
End of Suburbia: Oil Depletion and the Collapse of The American Dream
Documentary exploring the American way of life and its prospects as the planet approaches a critical era, as global demand for fossil fuels begins to outstrip supply.
www.endofsuburbia.com
DieOff.Com
Argues that the transition to declining energy availability will bring about a transition in civilization as we know it. Papers and articles addressing the peak oil crisis, potential population crash, sustainability, and other global change issues.
www.dieoff.org
Energy Bulletin
Designed to be a clearinghouse for current information regarding the peak in global energy supply.
www.energybulletin.net
Post Carbon Institute
Educational institution and think tank that explores in theory and practice what cultures, civilization, governance, and economies might look like without the use of non-renewable hydrocarbons as energy and chemical feedstocks.
www.postcarbon.org
Peak Oil News and Message Boards
Community and collaboration portal working to educate and promote awareness of global hydrocarbon depletion.
www.peakoil.com
Coming Global Oil Crisis, The
Assessment of the world's declining oil endowment.
www.oilcrisis.com
PeakOil.org
Looks at the potential for the peak in world oil production to radically change civilization.
www.peakoil.org
Global Public Media: Public Service Broadcasting for a Post Carbon World
Presents complex, informed, and dissenting points of view and offers ways of discussing difficult issues, paradoxes, and differences.
www.globalpublicmedia.com
3K88
Provides an introduction to the peak oil crisis, survival preparedness (survivalist) information, and links to related sites.
www.3k88.com
Community Solution, The
Looks at how small communities can offer a solution to peak oil, the end of fossil fuels.
www.communitysolution.org
Wolf at the Door: The Beginner's Guide to Oil Depletion
Points out that one of the largest problems with oil depletion is not about when the oil runs out but, rather, when the production of cheap oil starts to decline.
www.wolfatthedoor.org.uk
Oilcrash.com
Predicts that soon oil extraction from wells will be physically unable to meet global demand and that alternative energy sources like nuclear and natural gas will fall far short of compensating for expected shortages of oil.
www.oilcrash.com
Wikipedia: Hubbert Peak
Hyperlinked article about the theory, also known as peak oil, that is an influential theory concerning the long-term rate of conventional oil and other fossil fuels production and depletion.
www.en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hubbert_peak
PowerSwitch
Dedicated to raising awareness of the impending and permanent decline of cheap oil supply and the consequences affecting every corner of people's lives.
www.powerswitch.org.uk
End of Cheap Oil, The
Analysis of the discovery and production of oil fields around the world suggests that by 2010, the supply of conventional oil will be unable to keep up with demand.
www.dieoff.org/page140.htm
Peak Oil News
Commentary and policy new related to the decline of global oil reserves.
www.peakoil.blogspot.com
PeakOilAction.org
Dedicated to raising awareness about peak oil and the coming decline in oil production, the consequences of this decline, and the actions that can be taken now.
www.peakoilaction.org
Alternative Fuel Sources
Pennsylvania company dedicated to expanding the dialogue of natural fuels www.americanenergysecurity.org
Wikipedia: Biodiesel
Hyperlinked article discussing one of the renewable resource alternatives to petroleum.
www.en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Biodiesel
Hemp Car
An alternative-fuel vehicle utilizing hemp oil for fuel.
www.hempcar.org
Austrian Biofuels Institute (ABI)
Offers information network exchange and plant and project information.
www.biodiesel.at
Mike Pelly's Biodiesel Method
Provides detailed explanations and photographs of the process.
www.journeytoforever.org/biodiesel_mike.html
Biodiesel Industries
Provides a basic introduction to the fuel, research results, and event details.
www.pipeline.to/biodiesel
University of Idaho Biodiesel
Outlines research projects, a production slide show, details of conferences, and more.
www.uidaho.edu/bae/biodiesel
On-Road Testing of Biodiesel
Presents a report of past research activities undertaken by the University of Idaho.
www.uidaho.edu/bae/biodiesel/research/past_research.html
GrassRoots Biodiesel
Outlines different processes for alternative fuels from vegetable oil.
www.dancingrabbit.org/biodiesel
Biodiesel/Biofuels Research
Lists and provides links to published research papers from the University of Missouri Columbia.
www.web.missouri.edu/~pavt0689/biofuel.html
Cyto Culture
Includes a technical handbook for marine biodiesel.
www.cytoculture.com/Bdiesel.html
Organizations
National Biodiesel Board (NBB)
National trade association representing the biodiesel industry as the coordinating body for research and development in the United States.
www.biodiesel.org
Bioiesel America
Nonprofit organization working to change 100,000 diesel school busses to biodiesel by 2010. Contains news, articles, and information about the enviornmental benefits of biodiesel technology.
www.biodieselamerica.org
Canadian Renewable Fuels Association (CRFA)
Dedicated to development and promotion of biomass-based, environmentally beneficial transportation fuels, particularly ethanol and biodiesel.
www.greenfuels.org
British BioGen
Trade association to the U.K. bioenergy industry.
www.britishbiogen.co.uk
Biomass Energy Research Association (BERA)
Association of biofuels researchers, companies, and advocates that promotes education and research on renewable biomass energy and waste-to-energy systems.
www.bera1.org
European Biomass Association (AEBIOM)
Group of national biomass associations with membership open to representatives of the European Union, Central, and Eastern Europe.
www.ecop.ucl.ac.be/aebiom
Bioenergy Association of New Zealand (BANZ)
Represents the commercial bioenergy sector and provides a single point of contact on the bioenergy market.
www.bioenergy.org.nz
Irish Bioenergy Association (IrBEA)
Formed to promote the bioenergy industry and to develop this potentially important sector in the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland.
www.irbea.org
Bioenergy Information Network (BIN)
Gateway to information about fast growing trees, grasses, and residues for fuels and power.
www.bioenergy.ornl.gov
U.S. Department of Energy Regional Biomass Energy Program
http://www1.eere.energy.gov/biomass/state_regional.html
Energy Technology Center
Biomass research center.
www.etcpitea.se
Bioenergy Feedstock Development Program
Aims to develop and demonstrate environmentally acceptable crops and cropping systems for producing high-quality biomass feedstocks.
www.bioenergy.ornl.gov/bfdpmain.html
Michigan Biomass Energy Program (MBEP)
Working to encourage increased production and use of energy derived from biomass resources through program reports, partnerships, technical assistance, and education.
www.michiganbioenergy.org
Phyllis
Database containing information on the composition of biomass and waste. Learn, for example, the average calorific value of chicken manure.
www.ecn.nl/phyllis
Short-Rotation Woody Crops Program
Provides a scientific base of information to support the commercialization of willow biomass crops as a renewable cellulose feedstock for bioproducts and bioenergy in North America.
www.esf.edu/willow
Bioenergy
A resource for biomass conversion technology.
www.calvin.biotech.wisc.edu/jeffries
Biomass Research & Development Initiative
Multi-agency effort to coordinate and accelerate all U.S. Federal biobased products and bioenergy research and development.
www.bioproducts-bioenergy.gov
BIOBIB - A Database for biofuels
www.vt.tuwien.ac.at/biobib/biobib.html
Greenhouse Gas Mitigation: Biomass Utilization
From the EPA.
www.epa.gov/appcdwww/apb/biomass.htm
Alkali Deposits Found in Biomass Power Plants
Report for the National Renewable Energy Laboratory.
www.trmiles.com/alkali/alkali.htm
Biomass Energy Businesses in the World
www.mtt.com/theSource/renewableEnergy/businesses/byP/biomass/biomass.html
Biomass Resource Information Clearinghouse
Purpose of this clearinghouse is to provide high-quality biomass resource data for the United States.
www.rredc.nrel.gov/otherlinks.html%23biomass
Aerospace Flywheel Development Program
Provides information on NASA's use of flywheels. Includes academic and industry links.
www.space-power.grc.nasa.gov/ppo/projects/flywheel
Fuel Cells 2000
Information on fuel cell cars and buses, new developments in fuel cell research.
www.fuelcells.org
Hydrogen & Fuel Cell Letter
Covers the science, business, economics, and politics of hydrogen and fuel cells.
www.hfcletter.com
Fuel Cell Today
A global Internet portal offering information on worldwide events, careers, investment, knowledge bank, and reference center.
www.fuelcelltoday.com
National Hydrogen Association
Hydrogen fuel information hub, including information on fuel cells.
www.HydrogenUS.com
U.S. Fuel Cell Council
Industry association dedicated to fostering the commercialization of fuel cells in the United States. Members include international fuel cell developers, manufacturers, suppliers, and customers.
www.usfcc.com
National Fuel Cell Research Center (NFCRC)
Researches and promotes fuel cells that can create significant economic benefit while supplying the market with fuel-efficient, environmentally friendly energy sources.
www.nfcrc.uci.edu
HowStuffWorks: How Fuel Cells Work
Takes a quick look at each of the existing or emerging fuel-cell technologies.
www.howstuffworks.com/fuel-cell.htm
California Fuel Cell Paternship
A public/private project to demonstrate the potential for fuel cell-powered vehicles in California.
www.fuelcellpartnership.org
Fuelcell-info.com
Submit or view fuel cell industry news and information, targeted industry directory listings, and participate in the community.
Hydrogen Information Network
U.S. DOE's hydrogen, fuel cells, and infrastructure technologies program.
www.eere.energy.gov/hydrogenandfuelcells
Fuel Cells UK
Established to foster the development of the U.K. fuel cell industry, elevate the U.K. industry in the international arena, and raise the profile of U.K. fuel cell activity.
www.fuelcellsuk.org
Collecting the History of Fuel Cells
Gathers historical materials about fuel cells and presents general background information about fuel cell science and history. From the Smithsonian.
www.fuelcells.si.edu
Fuel Cells Technology Showcase
Books, standards, articles, events, and more in relation to fuel cell energy and fuel cell vehicles. Compiled by the Society of Automotive Engineers.
www.sae.org/fuelcells/fuelcells.htm
Scientific American: Beyond Batteries
Here come the fuel cells, the ultimate clean machines for generating electricity.
www.sciam.com/article.cfm?articleID=000103AE-74A1-1C76-9B81809EC588EF21
Hydrogen and Fuel Cells
Source of information on types of fuel cell devices, with animations, links, and downloads.
www.fuelcells.prv.pl
Hydrogen Fuel Cell Locomotive
Engineering students team up to research and create a new fuel cell stack that will power an amusement park train.
www.depts.washington.edu/fuelcell
International Fuel Cell Workshop
international conference on polymer electrolyte fuel cells for electric vehicles. November 12-14, 2001, in Yamanashi, Japan.
www.ab11.yamanashi.ac.jp/ifcw2
Ballard Power Systems
Developer of proton exchange membrane fuel cell power systems used in stationary power plants and zero-emission vehicles.
www.ballard.com
Plug Power
Developer of residential and automotive fuel cell systems.
www.plugpower.com
Hydrogenics
Designs and manufactures advanced fuel cell test stations and PEM fuel cell technology.
www.hydrogenics.com
Nuvera
Designs and develops fuel processors, PEM fuel cell stacks, and integrated fuel cell systems for stationary and transportation applications.
www.nuvera.com
IdaTech
Manufacturer of hydrogen generators for fuel cell systems.
www.idatech.com
Alternative hydrogen generation research based on boron chemistry.
www.millenniumcell.com
Stuart Energy
Suppliers of hydrogen fuel via water electrolysis for fuel cell vehicles and environmentally friendly energy applications.
www.stuartenergy.com
DCH Technology
Manufacturer of PEM fuel cells.
www.dcht.com
FuelCell Energy
Developer and manufacturer of electrochemical fuel cell and battery technologies.
www.ercc.com
MTI MicroFuel Cells
Developing methanol micro fuel cells as a power source for portable electronics.
www.mtimicrofuelcells.com
NexTech Materials
Manufacturer of materials for the fuel cell, chemical, electrochemical, and electronics markets.
www.nextechmaterials.com
H Power
Fuel cell development and manufacturing company.
www.hpower.com
PolyFuel
Develops direct methanol fuel cells (DMFC) for handheld, wireless, and portable devices.
www.polyfuel.com
ElectroChem, Inc.
Manufactures fuel cells and their components as well as lab testing equipment.
www.fuelcell.com
DTI Energy Inc.
Licensee for DMFC (Direct Methanol Fuel Cell) technology.
www.dtienergy.com
Powernova Technologies
Develops and commercializes hydrogen production technology for fuel cells.
www.powernova.com
Lynntech
A technology development company specializing in fuel cell test systems, PEM fuel cells, electrochemical ozone generators, and other energy solutions.
www.lynntech.com
Neah Power Systems
Micro fuel cell development company using a silicon-based design to provide power solutions for portable electronic devices.
www.neahpower.com
="">Metallic Power, Inc.
Developing a power source containing a zinc/air fuel cell.
www.metallicpower.com
Fuelcell-info.com
Submit or view fuel cell industry news and information, targeted industry directory listings, and participate in the community.
www.fuelcell-info.com
Ethanol
Renewable Fuels Association
National trade association for the U.S. domestic ethanol industry. Promotes policies, regulations, and research and development initiatives that lead to the increased production and use of fuel ethanol.
www.ethanolRFA.org
American Coalition for Ethanol
Unites groups in support of ethanol and promotes and expands the development of the ethanol industry.
www.ethanol.org
National Ethanol Vehicle Coalition
a U.S. nonprofit membership organization that serves as the nation's primary advocacy group promoting the use of 85% ethanol as a form of alternative transportation fuel.
www.e85fuel.com
Governors' Ethanol Coalition
Bipartisan organization of 21 U.S. governors interested increasing the use of ethanol-based fuels, decreasing the nation's dependence on imported energy resources, improving the environment, and stimulate the U.S. national economy.
www.ethanol-gec.org
Driving Ethanol
Offering information on ethanol as an alternative fuel for vehicles. Includes definition of ethanol, how to take action, news, and how to check if your car can run on ethanol.
www.drivingethanol.org
Ethanol Producers And Consumers (EPAC)
Dedicated to promoting ethanol as a clean renewable, efficient source of energy, cooperating with government agencies and higher education on ethanol and co-product issues.
www.ethanolmt.org
Nebraska Ethanol Board
Devoted to the development, support, and advocacy of the ethanol industry. Assists ethanol producers with programs and strategies for marketing ethanol and its co-products, and fosters the growth of the ethanol industry in Nebraska by acting as a resource for developers and investors.
www.ne-ethanol.org
Fusion Power
The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority presents features, research, events, technical docs, and glossary in the search for alternative energy sources.
www.fusion.org.uk
General Atomics Fusion Educational
Includes an explanation of the fusion process, a glossary, information about the DIII-D Tokamak, and teacher resources.
www.FusionEd.gat.com
Internet Plasma Physics Education eXperience
Ask a Plasma Physicist
Questions on plasma physics and fusion energy answered by scientists at the Princeton Plasma Physics Lab.
www.ippex.pppl.gov/questions.htm
Fusion
A presentation by The Science Museum, London.
www.sciencemuseum.org.uk/on-line/fusion
Plasma Physics
www.plasma-gate.weizmann.ac.il/PlasmaI.html
Coalition for Plasma Science
Home page for a group of institutions, organizations, and companies aiming to increase awareness and understanding of plasma science, and its benefits for society.
www.plasmacoalition.org
Plasma Science and Technology
Learn about the vast range of plasma science applications and their implications for 21st century science, technology, and daily life.
www.plasmas.org
International Union for Vacuum Science, Technique, and Applications
Databases for Atomic and Plasma Physics
www.plasma-gate.weizmann.ac.il/DBfAPP.html
Plasmas: Science, Technology, Applications
Dedicated to the science and application of the fourth state of matter.
www.plasmas.com
SIGLO Series
User-friendly discharge modeling software for applications to plasma processing, plasma display panels, lamps and gas discharge lasers.
www.siglo-kinema.com
Plasma Dictionary
Database of plasma physics terms.
www.plasmadictionary.llnl.gov
World Wide Web Virtual Library: Plasma Science and Technology - Resources
Comprehensive links to references, subjects, societies, publications, conferences, funding sources, and others. Includes formulary and glossary.
www.plasmas.org/resources.htm
P-24 Plasma Physics Group, Los Alamos National Lab
www.fjwsys.lanl.gov
Ask a Plasma Physicist
Questions on plasma physics and fusion energy answered by scientists at the Princeton Plasma Physics Lab.
www.ippex.pppl.gov/questions.htm
Research institutes
Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory
Massachusetts Institute of Technology - Plasma Science & Fusion Center
Physics and engineering aspects of magnetic confinement fusion.
www.psfc.mit.edu
Institute for Plasma Research (India)
Centre in plasma physics and fusion research.
www.plasma.ernet.in
Weizmann Institute of Science (Israel) - Plasma Laboratory
www.plasma-gate.weizmann.ac.il
University of California, Irvine - Fusion Energy and Pulsed Power Research
Working on colliding beam and staged Z-pinch fusion.
www.fusion.ps.uci.edu
Max-Planck-Institut für Plasmaphysik (Germany)
The joint Computing Center of the Max-Planck-Gesellschaft and the Institute for Plasma Physics. Provides computing, archiving, and network services for Max-Planck-Institutes all over Germany.
www.rzg.mpg.de
University of Colorado at Boulder - Plasma and Beam Physics Group
www.www-beams.Colorado.EDU
University of Maryland, College Park - Institute for Plasma Research
http://www.ireap.umd.edu/
University of Wisconsin, Madison - Plasmas and Fusion Technology
http://sprott.physics.wisc.edu/fusion.htm
Swedish Institute of Space Physics, Uppsala Division (IRFU) Wave Group
Investigates the fundmental physical principles, laws, and mechanisms which control Earth's interaction with its space habitat.
www.wavegroup.irfu.se
University of Malaya (Malaysia) - Plasma Physics Laboratory
www.fizik.um.edu.my/plasma
Université de Sherbrooke (Canada) - Plasma Technology Research Centre (CRTP)
Professors, students, research areas and publications of the CRTP, from the Department of Chemical Engineering.
www.gcm.usherb.ca/crtp
Plasma Research Laboratory - Australian National University
www.wwwrsphysse.anu.edu.au/prl
National Institute for Lasers, Plasma, and Radiation Physics (Romania) - Low Temperature Plasma Physics
www.alpha2.infim.ro/~ltpd
Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic - Institute of Plasma Physics
http://www.ipp.cas.cz/
International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor
http://www.iter.org/
U.S. Fusion Energy Sciences Program
Mission is to acquire the knowledge base needed for an economically and environmentally attractive fusion energy source.
www.wwwofe.er.doe.gov
United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority Fusion
Working at the Culham Science Centre, in Oxfordshire, U.K., towards the realisation of fusion power.
www.fusion.org.uk
Massachusetts Institute of Technology - Plasma Science & Fusion Center
Physics and engineering aspects of magnetic confinement fusion.
www.psfc.mit.edu
JET: Joint European Torus
Magnetic confinement fusion experiment to confirm the scientific theory of fusion and the scientific feasibility of nuclear fusion for power generation.
www.jet.uk
University of California, Berkeley: Plasma Theory and Simulation Group, The
Research group focused on plasma device research and development. Based at University of California, Berkeley.
www.ptsg.eecs.berkeley.edu
University of California, Irvine - Fusion Energy and Pulsed Power Research
Working on colliding beam and staged Z-pinch fusion.
www.fusion.ps.uci.edu
Efforts are focused on the investigation of magnetic confinement of extremely hot gases called plasmas.
www.www-jt60.naka.jaeri.go.jp
Instituto Superior Técnico (Portugal) - Centro de Fusão Nuclear
www.cfn.ist.utl.pt
University of Texas at Austin
www.w3fusion.ph.utexas.edu
General Atomics Fusion Group
Home of the DIII-D National Fusion Facility.
www.web.gat.com
University of California, San Diego - Fusion Energy Research Program
http://www-ferp.ucsd.edu/
University of California, Los Angeles - Advanced Science and Fusion Technology Group
www.fusion.ucla.edu
Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) - Fusion Research Group
Provides support and visibility for nuclear fusion and plasma physics related research at Georgia Tech.
www.me.gatech.edu/me/publicat/brochures/rb/08fu.html
Oak Ridge National Laboratory - Fusion Energy Division
Carries out research in nearly all areas of magnetic fusion energy development.
www.ornl.gov/fed
University of California at Berkeley - Nuclear Fusion Section
www.nuc.berkeley.edu/fusion
Geothermal Heat Pump Consortium National Information Resource Center
Established to facilitate outreach, communications, technology transfer, networking, and exchange of critical information for geothermal heat pumps (GHPs).
www.ghpc.org
Geothermal Energy
Technically oriented web presentation from the Department of Energy.
www.geothermal.id.doe.gov
Geothermal Technologies Program - U.S. Department of Energy
http://www1.eere.energy.gov/geothermal/
GeoThermal Information Office
Provides basic educational information about geothermal heating and cooling technologies.
www.alliantenergygeothermal.com
Geothermal Institute - University of Auckland
International training and research centre.
www.auckland.ac.nz/gei
Geothermal Heat Pump Research - Oklahoma State University
Includes information on ground source heat pump systems and other high efficiency climate control systems.
www.geothermal.okstate.edu
Geothermal Resources Council
www.geothermal.org
International Geothermal Association
www.iga.igg.cnr.it/index.php
Geothermal Implementing Agreement (GIA)
Co-operative program on geothermal energy research and technology. Site has information about hot dry rock, and deep geothermal resources.
www.ieageo.or.jp
Liquid Coal
Controversial due to it's relation to coal and it's suggested manufacturing method using nuclear plants, it is worth knowing that there are major coal industry advocates for this fuel as the popular replacement for Oil. How Liquid Coal compares to Biodiesel and CO2 emissions is also not fully known at this time, so it is recommended to study up very intensely on this issue independent of the links below.
Montana Coal-To-Liquid Fuels Program
http://www.meic.org/energy/coals-to-liquid-fuels
Canadian Coal Power Reporthttp://www.theglobeandmail.com/partners/free/sr/coal/coal_report.pdf
A Page with an article and a lively debate in the comments section
http://topics.energycentral.com/centers/gentech/view/detail.cfm?aid=1279
Methane Generation From Livestock Wastes
Paper outlining bio-gas characteristics and digester process.
www.ext.colostate.edu/pubs/farmmgt/05002.html
What Is An Anaerobic Digester (PDF)
www.manure.unl.edu/adobe/v7n10_01.pdf
Wastewater From Abattoir
Describes treatment plant for abattoir waste water at Al Kabeer slaughter house in Hyderabad, India, designed to handle 2000 CUM/day of waste water.
www.ias.unu.edu/proceedings/icibs/ic-mfa/foo/jf113.html
Renewable Energy
CREST Guide to Sustainable Energy & Development Resources on the Internet
Publishing information about renewable energy, energy efficiency, and sustainability on the Internet.
www.solstice.crest.org
DOE Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
http://www.eere.energy.gov/
China New & Renewable Energy Information Network
Information including policy, planning, R&D, patents, enterprises, institutions, and more.
www.newenergy.org.cn
AGORES: A Global Overview of Renewable Energy Sources
European Commission information centre and knowledge gateway for renewable energy, helping to promote the European Union's strategy to achieve 12% of RES by 2010.
www.agores.org
Renewables and Alternative Fuels
Databases, publications, and online documents available. From the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
www.eia.doe.gov/fuelrenewable.html
Positive Power
Resource providing articles, company listings, weblinks, and news about renewable energy and sustainable technologies.
www.positivepower.co.uk
SolarDome
Renewable energy educational site.
www.solardome.com
WIRE: World-wide Information System for Renewable Energy
Includes conference papers, jobs, whitepapers, projects, organisations, literature, links, discussion forums, a glossary, and news.
www.wire.ises.org
Talk Energy, Inc.
Community geared towards sustainable energy solutions, sharing ideas, and showcasing innovative alternative energy products.
www.talkenergy.com
OurEnergy
Program support domestic renewable energy development by encouraging members to shop online and select a Green e-certified energy supplier to support.
www.ourenergy.us
This Renewable House
Guide to renewable energy in California with a focused on solar and wind power. Offers a contractor database, video clips, an energy calculator, and answers to frequently asked questions.
www.calenergy.org
Sustainable Energy News
Newsletter of INFORSE, International Network for Sustainable Energy.
www.inforse.org/s_e_news.php3
GRACE Sustainable Energy Site
Supports the rapid transition to sustainable sources of renewable energy, and a just financing mechanism which re-directs environmentally harmful subsidies to sustainable projects worldwide.
www.gracelinks.org/energy
Renewable Energy Resources
Research guide for students for renewable and alternative energy resources such as solar energy, wave, tidal, ocean, and wind energy. Also includes news and events.
www.geocities.com/researchguide/energy.html
World of Renewable Energy, The
Features applications of technology in words and pictures.
www.geocities.com/dieret
University of Massachusetts Lowell - Solar Energy Engineering
Offers information about coursework, overseas projects, solar energy research, and more.
www.eng.uml.edu/Dept/Energy
Institutes and Organizations
U.S. Department of Energy - National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL)
http://www.nrel.gov/
Oak Ridge National Laboratory Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Program
Conducting research and development on sustainable energy resources that create a cleaner environment, a stronger economy, and a more secure energy future for the U.S.
www.ornl.gov/ORNL/Energy_Eff/Energy_Eff.html
Renewable Energy Policy Project (REPP) and Center for Renewable Energy and Sustainable Technology (CREST)
Publishing information about renewable energy, energy efficiency, and sustainability on the Internet.
www.solstice.crest.org
Northeast Sustainable Energy Association
Aims to strengthen the economy and improve the environment by bringing clean electricity, transportation, and building methods into everyday use. Offers K-12 educational materials.
www.nesea.org
Association of individuals and institutions, technical and non-technical, dedicated to the advancement of inexpensive, clean, and safe hydrogen energy systems.
www.clean-air.org
Green-e Renewable Electricity Program
Offers information on renewable electricity options when looking for an electricity service provider.
www.green-e.org
Renewable Energy Policy Project
Supports the advancement of renewable energy in response to competitive energy markets and environmental needs.
www.repp.org
Midwest Renewable Energy Association
Network for sharing ideas, resources, and information with individuals, businesses, and communities to promote a sustainable future through renewable energy and energy efficiency.
www.the-mrea.org
Environmental Development Action in the Third World (ENDA)
Collaborates with grassroots groups in search of alternative development models on the basis of the experience, expectations, and objectives of marginalized peoples.
www.enda.sn
Minnesotans for an Energy-Efficient Economy - Sustainable Minnesota
Project for an energy-efficient economy; promotes sustainable energy policies and renewable energy.
www.me3.org
Sustainable Energy Coalition
Coalition of business, environmental, consumer, and energy policy organizations promoting increased federal support for energy efficiency and renewable energy technologies.
www.sustainableenergy.org
Sustainable Energy Development Authority (SEDA)
Government authority that promotes the commercialization of renewable energy, energy efficiency and cogeneration.
www.seda.nsw.gov.au
National Energy Foundation
NEF, U.K. charity for energy efficiency & renewable energy, manages Local Energy Advice Centres (LEAC), South Midlands Renewable Energy Advice Centre & NHER scheme.
www.natenergy.org.uk
NW Energy Coalition
A regional alliance of community organizations and utilities promoting energy conservation, clean, renewable sources of power, consumer and low-income protection, and salmon restoration.
www.nwenergy.org
National Hydrogen Association
http://www.hydrogenassociation.org/
European Forum for Renewable Energy Sources (EUFORES)
Association working to support renewable energy sources in the European institutions.
www.eufores.org
Americans for Clean Energy
National grassroots organization focused on the promotion of clean energy technologies. Mission is to protect and enhance federal and state government budgets devoted to clean energy technologies.
www.cleanenergy.org
Center for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Technology(CEERT)
Collaboration of major environmental organizations, public interest groups and clean technology companies working to achieve a more sustainable energy future.
www.ceert.org
Renew Wisconsin
Promoting sustainable renewable energy in Wisconsin through advocacy, coalition-building, education, and policy research.
www.renewwisconsin.org
IEA CADDET
International information on the application of renewable energy technologies.
www.caddet.co.uk
Americans for Balanced Energy Choices (ABEC)
Nonprofit American organization designed to promote a dialogue with community leaders across the U.S. on issues involving America's growing demand for electricity.
www.balancedenergy.org
Chinese Renewable Energy Industries Association
Promotes the adoption of advanced technologies among Chinese renewable energy enterprises and actively develops capacity for the rapid industrialization of the Chinese renewable energy sector.
www.creia.net
Solarbuzz
Current information on the solar energy industry.
www.solarbuzz.com
Photovoltaic Power Information Resources
Global photovoltaic (PV) technologies, applications, history, and resources.
www.pvpower.com
Million Solar Roofs Initiative
Will enable businesses and communities to install solar systems on one million rooftops across the United States by 2010.
www.millionsolarroofs.com
How to Make a Solar Power Generator for Less Than $300
Using parts easily available from local stores.
www.rain.org/~philfear/how2solar.html
Solar Energy Network, The
www.solarenergy.net
Solar In The Sunshine State
Information on proven, currently available technologies, installation techniques, and the economics of installing solar pool heaters, solar water heaters, and solar electric (PhotoVoltaics).
www.flasolar.com
Tom Elliot's Alternative Energy Information Center
An online tour of a PV powered home, plus extensive information on solar energy and links to other sites.
www.wagonmaker.com
Off-Grid Living
Links to alternative energy information and products, as well as personal testimonials.
www.offgrid.cjb.net
Harnessing Direct Solar Energy - A Progress Report
Published by the Australian Academy of Science. Includes glossary, activities, further reading, and links.
www.science.org.au/nova/005/005key.htm
Solarsail
Solar art project and power plant located in Münsingen, Switzerland. The sail is 22 meters high with a surface of 90 square meters.
www.solarsail.ch
Public Power Now iMagazine
Project of the Rural RAP (Research Access Project).
www.publicpowernow.org
Solar Power - What Is It?
Includes links on how it works and its use in Australia and the world.
www.ergon.com.au/energyed/education/solar/what.asp
Architectural solar design
Passive Solar Design
Introduces the thermal energy flows in buildings associated with radiation, conduction, and natural convection.
www.greenbuilder.com/sourcebook/PassiveSol.html
Fully Independent Residential Solar Technology, Inc.
Introduces design requirements and specific construction issues.
www.solarhome.org
Solar Building Design
Article by Steven Heckeroth in the Backwoods Home Magazine presenting four projects harnessing the sun's energy.
www.backwoodshome.com/articles/heckeroth63.html
Simple Design Methodology for Passive Solar Architecture
Article by Dennis Holloway based on research aimed at utilizing passive heating and cooling systems in buildings.
www.newmex.com/architectVRe/html/SolarDesignb.html
Solar Home Principles and Design
David Allan explains the features incorporated into his home.
www.allanstime.com/SolarHome
SolArch Solar Architecture Design Software
Shareware tool by Kahl Consultants promoting solar architecture and energy efficiency.
www.kahl.net/solarch
Passive Versus Active Solar Design: Opposing Strategies in Support of a New Sustainable Vernacular
By Terri Meyer Boake.
www.architronic.saed.kent.edu/v4n3/v4n3.03a.html
Passive Solar House Design
Photographs, sketches, and explanations of a design for the local climate in northern Florida.
www.phys.ufl.edu/~liz/design.html%23struct
Companies
Mr. Solar
Specializes in renewable energy products including solar panels, batteries, solar kits, and other items.
www.mrsolar.com
Kyocera Solar
Network of solar energy companies answering the growing worldwide demand for reliable, economical, solar-generated electrical power.
www.kyocerasolar.com
Big Frog Mountain
Manufacturer of solar panels, wind generators, inverters, batteries, and other renewable energy equipment.
www.bigfrogmountain.com
Evergreen Solar
Developer and manufacturer of photovoltaic modules used in remote power and emerging grid-connected markets.
www.evergreensolar.com
Sierra Solar Systems - Nevada City, CA
Engineers solar electric and solar pumping systems worldwide.
www.sierrasolar.com
SunWize Technologies, Inc.
Develops, manufactures, and markets photovoltaic power products and systems providing renewable, wireless, clean, solar power generation.
www.sunwize.com
Backwoods Solar Electric Systems
Variety of products for creating a solar-powered home.
www.backwoodssolar.com
GO Solar Company
Design, installation, and service of solar electrical and heating equipment.
www.solarexpert.com
SunPower Corporation
Makers of silicon solar cells for concentrator, race cars, airplanes, and space applications.
www.sunpowercorp.com
Solardepot.com
Wholesale distributor of solectrogen solar electric generators and related solar thermal systems and products.
www.solardepot.com
Sunelco
Solar electric products distributor and systems intigrator. Specializing in alternative energy for remote homes and livestock water pumping.
www.sunelco.com
Sun-Mate Corporation
Specializing in solar-powered consumer products such as radios, hats, and battery chargers, as well as solar panel, cells, and Bill Nye the Science Guy kits.
www.sun-mate.com
Advanced Energy Group
Offers solar power assistance and support with a complete line of solar power panels and equipment from leading manufacturers.
www.solar4power.com
Solar Outdoor Lighting, Inc. (SOL)
Manufactures industrial grade solar lighting systems for a range of outdoor applications including streets, parking lots, parks, billboards, and rural areas.
www.solarlighting.com
SolarAttic, Inc.
Sells a pool heater that uses hot attic air to heat your swimming pool.
www.solarattic.com/index.htm
Nanosolar
Developer of proprietary technology that makes it possible to simply roll-print solar cells that require only 1/100th as thick an absorber as a silicon-wafer cell, yet with similar perfomance and durability.
www.nanosolar.com
ETA Engineering, Inc.
Offers renewable energy systems design and distribution specializing in solar modules, inverters, and photovoltaic charge regulators.
www.etaengineering.com
Silicon Solar
Manufactures solar cells and panels, as well as battery chargers, rechargeable batteries, and solar kits.
www.siliconsolar.com
Northern Arizona Wind & Sun
Offers solar electric panels and photovoltaic systems as well as components for remote power, solar water pumping, and grid tie.
www.solar-electric.com
Spire Corporation
Develops highly-engineered photovoltaic module manufacturing equipment and provides advanced surface treatments for the biomedical industry.
www.spirecorp.com
Salt Gradient Ponds
Salinity Gradient Solar Pond (SGSP)
Information about the energy utilization and photographs of the facility located at El Paso.
www.solarpond.utep.edu/index.htm
Solar Pond Project
Outlines the projects commercial goals and partner details for the pond located in northern Victoria.
www.me.rmit.edu.au/research/solarpd.htm
A working Solar Pond in India used to supply a local dairy
Solar Chimney
Passive Solar Guidelines
Outlines various design features employing convective currents to cool buildings. From the Sustainable Building Sourcebook.
www.greenbuilder.com/Sourcebook/PassSolGuide3.html
Solar Chimney Dehydrator
Presents design drawings and construction tips.
www.i4at.org/surv/solarchm.htm
Solar Cooking
Includes information on solar cooker construction, box-style cookers, panel cookers, parabolic-dish cookers, other retained heat cooking techniques, solar food drying, and cooking tips.
www.solarcooking.org/docs.htm
Solar Cooking Archive
Information for the solar-cooking movement. Contains plans for building solar ovens using materials such as cardboard, aluminum foil, glass or plastic.
www.solarcooking.org
Solar Cooking Plans
Offers a wide variety of solar cooking devices, pictures, and plan instructions.
www.solarcooking.org/plans.htm
Making and Using a Solar Cooker
Offers how-to information and recipes for solar cooking.
www.backwoodshome.com/articles/radabaugh30.html
Solar Cooking And Food Preparation
Directory of solar resource sites for information on building solar ovens and food dryers, recipes, and solar cooking tips.
www.knowledgehound.com/topics/solarcoo.htm
Solar Cooking in Peru
Case study of making and using solar cookers in the Peruvian Andes for the Peru Children's Trust, a U.K. charity.
www.sunspot.org.uk
FAQ - Solar Cooking
Basic and advanced solar cooking information. Topics range from boiling water to international research.
www.solarcooking.org/solarcooking-faq.htm
Solar Cooking
Offers information on the basic principles of solar cooking.
www.mickiesplace.com/solarcooking.htm
Solar Ovens
Includes recipes for solar-cooked quiche, bread, enchiladas, lemon bars, and more.
www.thesunworks.com/id41.htm
Solar Cooking Recipes
Recipes for solar cooked cheesecake, pot roast, beans, beer bread, and scalloped potatoes.
www.home.earthlink.net/~drduggee/recipes.htm
OutdoorCook: Solar Cooking
Instructions on building solar cooking ovens.
www.outdoorcook.com/solar.php
Principles of Solar Cooker Design
Summarizes the basic principles that are used in the design of solar box cookers.
www.solarcooking.org/sbcdes.htm
Solar Cookbook
Recipes and tips for successful solar cooking.
www.sungravity.com/cookbook.html
Solar Recipes
Recipes for soups, casseroles, meats, breads, and desserts cooked in solar ovens.
www.solarcooking.org/recipes
Solar Oven at the Campus Center for Appropriate Technology
Located at Humboldt State University. Includes a summary of the solar cooking process and information about parabolic cookers.
www.humboldt.edu/~ccat/solarcooking
Outdoor Odyssey: Solar Cooking
Includes recipes for solar cooked quiche, barbeque chicken, tostadas, and more.
www.members.aol.com/scottygs/index.htm/c-book.htm%23SO
Kona Cooker
makers of a full-sized pattern for building solar cookers.
www.konacooker.com
Global Sun Oven
solar ovens and supplies.
www.sunoven.com
Solar Sails
Solar Sails
Contains information on solar sails, spacecraft that are pushed through space by sunlight, using very large and lightweight mirrors.
www.solarsails.info
Voiliers Solaires
Provides information on solar sails and their design and propulsion in six languages.
www.u3p.net
Cosmos 1
http://www.solarsail.org/
Interstellar Probe: Exploring the Interstellar Medium and the Boundaries of the Heliosphere
Project of NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory which would use a solar sail spacecraft.
www.interstellar.jpl.nasa.gov
HowStuffWorks: How Solar Sails Work
Looks at how solar sails work, takes an in-depth look at the Cosmos-1 mission, and finds out what solar-sails mean for future space travel.
www.howstuffworks.com/solarsail.htm
Breakthrough in Solar Sail Technology
SPACE.com article about the new carbon-fiber material that is causing a revolution in the way scientists are thinking about laser and solar sails.
www.space.com/businesstechnology/technology/carbonsail_000302.html
Solar Sail Technology Development - Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Introduction to the technology and mission scenarios of the large, elegant, gossamer structures that can deliver payloads to unique locations in the solar system by riding on the light from the sun.
www.solarsails.jpl.nasa.gov
Solarvision
Students from five universities across the U.S. working in joint partnership to develop solar sail deployment and nanosatellite designs.
www.solarvision.org
Setting Sail for the Stars
Science@NASA article about the latest developments in solar sail technology, which could carry a spacecraft beyond the edge of the solar system by 2018.
www.science.nasa.gov/headlines/y2000/ast28jun_1m.htm
Solar Sail Homepage
Provides information on spacecraft that utilize the momentum transfer of solar photons onto large, highly reflecting sails for passive propulsion.
www.kp.dlr.de/SolarSail/Welcome.html
Solar Blade Solar Sail Project
Information about the spacecraft that utilizes reflected solar pressure as its only means of propulsion and attitude control.
www.frc.ri.cmu.edu/projects/blade/index2.html
Technology Planning Workshop for Space Technology 9 (ST9)
Exploring topics such as solar sails, system technology for large space telescopes, and aerocapture system technology for planetary missions. Sponsored by NASA's New Millennium Program.
www.nmp.jpl.nasa.gov/st9/index.html
Arizona State University Solar Sail Research Project
Features a report on controlling solar sails from the project director Dr. Bong Wie.
www.eas.asu.edu/~sunsail
Solar Powered Flight
MacCready, Paul
http://www.achievement.org/autodoc/page/mac0pro-1
Gossamer Albatross
Presented by the Dryden Flight Reserch Center. Includes photographs of the Gossamer Penguin.
www.dfrc.nasa.gov/gallery/photo/Albatross/HTML/ECN-13413.html
Exploring the Stratosphere on a Gossamer Wing
Article about Centurion, a high altitude research craft.
www.ardmoreite.com/stories/120798/tec_flyingWing.shtml
Solar-Power Research and Dryden
Presents an overview of the research at Dryden Flight Research Center, Edwards, California.
www.dfrc.nasa.gov/Newsroom/FactSheets/FS-054-DFRC.html
Helios
http://www.nasa.gov/centers/dryden/history/pastprojects/Erast/helios.html
Institutes
Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems
www.ise.fhg.de
University of New South Wales - Key Centre for Photovoltaic Engineering
www.pv.unsw.edu.au
University of Wisconsin at Madison - Solar Energy Laboratory
www.sel.me.wisc.edu
Solar Energy and Building Physics Laboratory
www.lesowww.epfl.ch
Sandia National Laboratories - Photovoltaics Program
The how, why, and where to utilizing the sun's energy.
www.sandia.gov/pv
Institute for Sustainable Power
Nonprofit corporation, organized to provide a quality framework for the accreditation of training programs.
www.ispq.org
University of Florida - Solar Energy and Energy Conversion Laboratory
www.cimar.me.ufl.edu/SOLAR
Organizations
American Solar Energy Society
Dedicated to advancing solar energy technologies.
www.ases.org
Solar Energy International
Renewable energy education and sustainable development.
www.solarenergy.org
Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA)
National trade association for all solar businesses and enterprises in the fields of photovoltaics, solar electric power, solar thermal power, solar building products.
www.seia.org
International Solar Energy Society
Non-governmental global scientific organisation for the advancement of renewable energy technology and sustainable development.
www.ises.org
Solar Electric Power Association
Collaboration of utilities, energy service providers, and the photovoltaic industry working together to create and encourage commercial use of new solar electric power business models.
www.SolarElectricPower.org
Solar Century
Nonprofit organisation dedicated to building markets for solar power. Run a solar power buyers club and a solar investment forum.
www.solarcentury.co.uk
Arizona Solar Center, The
Promotes renewable energy, educates residents on solar technology developments, and supports commerce and industry in the development of sustainable technologies.
www.azsolarcenter.com
Solar Electric Light Fund (SELF)
Nonprofit charitable organization founded to promote, develop, and facilitate solar rural electrification and energy SELF-sufficiency in developing countries. Administers a carbon neutral club so people can offset their person CO2 emissions.
www.self.org
Greenstar: Solar Community and Telecommunications Center
Nonprofit bringing solar power, telemedicine, distance learning, electronic commerce, and support services to developing countries, and all places where a centralized electrical power grid is not available.
www.greenstar.org
Texas Solar Energy Society
www.txses.org
El Paso Solar Energy Association
Solar design guidelines, energy efficiency tips, solar water distillation (Stills), student energy education development and more.
www.epsea.org
Planetary Engineering Group Earth
Know how to solve current environment problems and to advance to the age of solar energy
www.pege.org
New Mexico Solar Energy Association
Promoting Renewables and Sustainable Living since 1972. Focused in Northern New Mexico.
www.nmsea.org
Australian and New Zealand Solar Energy Society (ANZSES)
Aims to promote social and economic development through the environmentally sound utilisation of solar energy.
www.anzses.org
Central American Solar Energy Project
Promotes the construction and use of solar cookers by supporting community projects in Central America.
www.solaroven.org
Passive Solar Industries Council
PSIC offers professional training, consumer education, and analysis tools.
www.psic.org
UK Solar Energy Society
Nonprofit organisation working to promote the development and application of solar and renewable energies in the U.K. and world-wide.
www.brookes.ac.uk/other/uk-ises/home.html
U.S. Department of Energy Photovoltaics Program
Large collection of information on photovoltaics (solar electricity cells), including a thorough tutorial on the science.
www.eere.energy.gov/solar/photovoltaics.html
Boston Area Solar Energy Association (BASEA)
Encourages the use of solar and other renewable energy sources in the greater Boston area through educational and service activities.
www.basea.org
SolarQuest
Offering current new as well as the SolarQuest Virtual SchoolHouse, a system to communicate and maintain information about all aspects of solar energy technology and development.
www.solarquest.com
Wind Power: Clean Energy for Colorado
Sign up online for wind-generated electricity from participating Colorado electric suppliers, and access an interactive environmental benefits calculator, wind power photos, and wind technology information.
www.cogreenpower.org
Investigating Wind Energy
Includes building your own windmill and discussion about wind.
www.sln.fi.edu/tfi/units/energy/windguide.html
Windpower Monthly
www.windpower-monthly.com
National Wind Technology Center
Provides information on wind energy technology; includes site tour, video, downloadable design codes, wind quiz and document order form.
www.nrel.gov/wind
Wind Energy Resource Atlas of the United States
Estimates wind energy resource for the United States and its territories, and indicates general areas where a high wind resource may exist.
www.rredc.nrel.gov/wind/pubs/atlas
Wind Energy Technology
Part of Sandia National Laboratories.
www.sandia.gov/wind
Windenergy in the Netherlands
Information, news, and statistics about wind energy in Holland.
www.home.wxs.nl/~windsh
Wind Over Water
Documentary film by filmmaker Ole Tangen Jr. about the debate over the Cape Wind Project - a wind farm proposed for off the coast of Cape Cod, Massachusetts.
www.windoverwater.org
Companies and Manufacturers
Bergey Windpower Co
Manufactures small wind turbines for remote power, water pumping, and grd-connected applications.
www.bergey.com
Southwest Windpower, Inc.
Supplier of small battery charging wind turbines. Products are used to bring electricity into rural areas of the world.
www.windenergy.com
Vestas Wind Systems A/S
Specialize in the manufacture of wind turbines. Located in Denmark.
www.vestas.dk
PicoTurbine
Offers projects and kits for schools, home schoolers, experimenters, and homebrew tinkerers in the area of renewable energy.
www.picoturbine.com
National Wind Power
Offers information on wind power and turbines and how they can be used to generate electricity.
www.natwindpower.co.uk
WindPowerOnline.com
Supports the international wind energy industry with information on products, services, events, and projects.
www.windpoweronline.com
NEG Micon
Producer and global distributor of wind turbine power generating equipment.
www.neg-micon.com
Bay Winds
Dealer and distributor of grid interconnect and stand-alone wind energy systems.
www.baywinds.com
Nordex Balcke-Dürr
Produces wind turbines.
www.nordex.dk
Navitas Energy
Sells wind energy to electric utilities, co-ops and municipals.
www.windpower.com
Anglesey Wind & Energy Ltd
www.anglesey-wind.co.uk
Atlantic Equipment
Buys and sells used wind and solar energy equipment and industrial machinery.
www.atlanticequipment.com
Danvest Energy
Manufacturer of stand alone wind/diesel power plants.
www.danvest.com
Windland, Inc.
Sales and installation of reconditioned wind turbines.
www.windland.com
Stateline Wind Project
Offers information about the largest single wind generating development in the world that is being built on the Oregon/Washington border.
www.statelinewind.com
Travere industries
Specialize in renewable energy by wind power. Design wind turbines to electrify remote areas, homes, villages, pumps stations, agricultural farming, and other applications.
www.travere-industries.com
Wintec Energy, Ltd
Providers of wind powered electricity.
www.wintecenergy.com
UEK Corporation
Renewable energy company which designs, manufactures and installs underwater turbines to produce green power without a dam.
www.uekus.com
DMP Mølleservice
Service and repairs on wind turbines in Denmark and Germany.
www.dmp-molleservice.dk
Superior Renewable Energy
Provides wind energy facility site assessment, final operation, and site maintenance.
www.superiorrenewable.com
Windmills
Windmill World
Wide ranging look at all sorts of windmills throughout the world, but with particular emphasis on the U.K. Illustrated with many photos.
www.windmillworld.com
Fulbourn Windmill
Offers photos and history of smock windmill, built in 1808, and undergoing restoration.
www.fulbourn.windmill.btinternet.co.uk
English Windmills
Provides a discussion of the history, design, construction, and types of windmills in England with a bibliography, photographs, and links.
www.servercc.oakton.edu/~wittman/mills/mills.htm
Vintage Windmills
Dedicated to the preservation and history of windmill use in the Americas.
www.VintageWindmills.Com
Australian Windmills
Features a short history of Australian windmills and a collection of photos.
www.au.geocities.com/ozwindmills
Skystream
Produce Electricity in Your Own Backyard & Reduce Costs up to 80%.
Organizations
American Wind Energy Association (AWEA)
www.awea.org
European Wind Energy Association (EWEA)
www.ewea.org
British Wind Energy Association (BWEA)
www.bwea.com
Canadian Wind Energy Association
Represents the Canadian wind energy community and supports the development and application of all aspects of wind energy.
www.canwea.ca
National Wind Coordinating Committee (NWCC)
Consensus-based collaborative that identifies issues that affect the use of wind energy and establishes dialogue among key stakeholders.
www.nationalwind.org
Yes2Wind
Produced by Friends of the Earth, Greenpeace, and WWF, with the aim of providing information and resources for the U.K. public to support wind farm proposals locally.
www.yes2wind.com
Irish Wind Energy Association (IWEA)
Voluntary organisation of people interested in the promotion of wind energy in Ireland.
www.iwea.com
Utility Wind Interest Group (UWIG)
Works to accelerate the appropriate integration of wind power for utility applications. Membership is open to utilities and other entities that have an interest in wind generation.
www.uwig.org
Wind Power in Iowa
Promoting wind power in Iowa.
www.iowawind.org
Wind On The Wires
Partnership of business, economic development and community groups, utility representatives, clean energy advocates, and wind energy experts in the Midwestern U.S.
www.windonthewires.org
Finnish Wind Power Association
Promotes small and large scale utilization of wind energy in Finland.
www.alpha.cc.tut.fi/~vihriala/fwpa/fwpahome.html
South African Wind Energy Association
Nonprofit non government organisation promoting the wind energy industry through lobbying activities and information dissemination.
www.sawea.www.icon.co.za
Wind Interests of North Dakota
Partnership of local wind development groups in forwarding wind development in North Dakota.
www.windnd.com
Danish Wind Turbine Manufacturers Association
Information on wind resources, wind turbine technology, economics, and a guided tour of the environmental aspects of wind energy.
www.windpower.dk
Other Related Pages
Highly Efficient Petrol Vehicles
Wikipedia: Biodiesel
Hyperlinked article discussing one of the renewable resource alternatives to petroleum.
www.en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Biodiesel
Hemp Car
An alternative-fuel vehicle utilizing hemp oil for fuel.
www.hempcar.org
Austrian Biofuels Institute (ABI)
Offers information network exchange and plant and project information.
www.biodiesel.at
Mike Pelly's Biodiesel Method
Provides detailed explanations and photographs of the process.
www.journeytoforever.org/biodiesel_mike.html
Biodiesel Industries
Provides a basic introduction to the fuel, research results, and event details.
www.pipeline.to/biodiesel
University of Idaho Biodiesel
Outlines research projects, a production slide show, details of conferences, and more.
www.uidaho.edu/bae/biodiesel
On-Road Testing of Biodiesel
Presents a report of past research activities undertaken by the University of Idaho.
www.uidaho.edu/bae/biodiesel/research/past_research.html
GrassRoots Biodiesel
Outlines different processes for alternative fuels from vegetable oil.
www.dancingrabbit.org/biodiesel
Biodiesel/Biofuels Research
Lists and provides links to published research papers from the University of Missouri Columbia.
www.web.missouri.edu/~pavt0689/biofuel.html
Cyto Culture
Includes a technical handbook for marine biodiesel.
www.cytoculture.com/Bdiesel.html
Electric
GM EV1
http://ev1-club.power.net/
Photos of the Eliica electric eight-wheeled sedan built by researchers at Tokyo's Keio University.
www.eliica.com
Aims to explode the myths about electric vehicles and to encourage their use in the U.K.
www.evuk.co.uk
Experience and resource page for drivers and interested parties.
www.hondaev.org
Contains listings for inductive and conductive EV charging stations in California, Arizona, and Georgia, along with some listings for other states.
www.evchargernews.com
The campaign to save working electric cars from the crusher.
www.dontcrush.com
Features FAQs and dealer information for the electric vehicle.
www.rav4ev.toyota.com
EV Finder
Set up to help people locate new, used, and near-production EVs.
www.evfinder.com
Timeline: Life & Death of the Electric Car
Timeline of electric vehicle development, from the electric carriage of the 1800s to 2006, including production highlights, government policy lowlights, and links to related information. From NOW on PBS.
www.pbs.org/now/shows/223/electric-car-timeline.html
A forum for the exchange of information on electric vehicles.
www.evdl.org
Unofficial photo album for the members of the EV Discussion List, an email based forum on electric vehicles. Photos include conversion cars, trucks, and SUVs, as well as production vehicles.
www.evalbum.com
www.dir.yahoo.com/.../Electric/Corbin_Motors_Sparrow
Electric Vehicle Interest Links
Contains a list of organizations, car makers, clubs, and personal pages dealing with electric vehicles. www.hondaev.org/lnk.html
JB's Electric Porsche 944
Pictures and performance specs for an electric Porsche 944 that uses a motor controller built from scratch. www.jstraubel.com/944EV/EVproject.htm
Charge Across America
Travel along with Kris Trexler as he drives his GM EV1 electric car on a 3,275 mile cross country trip from Los Angeles, California, to Troy, Michigan, without burning one drop of gasoline.
www.kingoftheroad.net/charge_across_america/charge_html/chargehome.html
The story surrounding the conversion of a tired old Karmann Ghia into an electric-powered, tree-hugging, tire-shredding street rod. www.karmanneclectric.blogspot.com
Features information and research reports on vehicle-to-grid power (V2G) using electric, hybrid, or fuel cell cars to provide power from the car to the electric grid. www.udel.edu/V2G
Electric Vehicle Charging Lists
Links to conductive charging stations in California, Arizona, and the Atlanta region.
www.hondaev.org/chg.html
Hawaii Center for Advanced Transportation Technologies
The continuing mission of HCATT is to energize the transportation technologies industry in Hawaii to support military and commercial applications and improve economic competitiveness, particularly regarding zero and low emission technologies.
www.htdc.org/hcatt
Fuel Cells
Fuel Cells 2000
Information on fuel cell cars and buses, new developments in fuel cell research.
www.fuelcells.org
env
Electric motorbike using fuel cell technology.
www.envbike.com
California Fuel Cell Partnership
Committed to promoting fuel cell vehicle commercialization as a means of moving towards a sustainable energy future, and reducing criteria pollutants and greenhouse gas emissions.
www.cafcp.org
Fuel Cells Technology Showcase
Books, standards, articles, events, and more in relation to fuel cell energy and fuel cell vehicles. Compiled by the Society of Automotive Engineers.
www.sae.org/fuelcells/fuelcells.htm
Honda Fuel Cell Vehicles
Information from Honda on their FCX and their FCX Concept fuel cell cars. Explains how fuel cells work, and dimensions, performance, powertrain, and fuel details.
www.world.honda.com/FuelCell
How Fuel Cells Work
Information on how fuel cells work. Also includes a Point-Counterpoint debate on the viability of fuel cell vehicles, and a clickable fuel cell car. From the PBS show NOVA.
www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/sciencenow/3210/01-fcw.html
DaimlerChrysler Fuel Cell Laboratory
Fuel cell car development news, testing, research, and technology from DaimlerChrysler, including the A-class F-Cell and the Citaro fuel cell bus.
www.mercedes-benz.com/content/mbcom/international/international_website/en/...
Honda FCX Concept
Information on the Honda FCX Concept car, Honda's next version of their fuel cell vehicle.
www.world.honda.com/Tokyo2005/fcx
GM Fuel Cell Vehicles
Information from General Motors on its fuel cell vehicles, including the AUTOnomy concept vehicle, the Hy-wire prototype car, the HydroGen3, and the Sequel.
www.gm.com/company/gmability/adv_tech/400_fcv/index.html?query=fuel+cell
Hybrid cars
HybridCars.com
General resource for hybrid car owners and potential buyers. Includes shopping tools, blog entries, as well as articles on hybrid electric cars and their impact on the environment.
www.hybridcars.com
GreenHybrid.com
Hybrid electric vehicle resource offering forums, articles, car comparisons, and performance statistics.
www.greenhybrid.com
HowStuffWorks: How Hybrid Cars Work
Features an illustrated description of the parallel hybrid powertrain of the Toyota Prius.
www.howstuffworks.com/hybrid-car.htm
Hybrid Center
Features a consumer and tech center, hybrid news, and a look at upcoming legislation regarding hybid technology.
www.hybridcenter.org
Wikipedia: Hybrid Car
Overview including the history, technology, types, and perks of automobiles powered by internal combustion engines, electric motors, and battery rechargers.
www.en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hybrid_car
Hybrid Car Information
Offering hybrid electric car news and a guide to current and future hybrid models.
www.hybrid-car.org
Care2.com: Hybrid Cars
Gives an overview of how hybrid cars work. Includes emissions information, online forum, and buyer's guide to hybrids.
www.care2.com/channels/ecoinfo/hybrid
Eartheasy: Hybrid Cars
Contains news and information about the various hybrid cars in production as well as upcoming developments.
www.eartheasy.com/live_hybrid_cars.htm
UC Davis Hybrid Electric Vehicle Research Program
U.C. Davis' hybrid-electric vehicle group. Find tech papers on the technology, make a donation, read about their development of a tri-fueled plug-in hybrid vehicle.
www.team-fate.net
PlugInAmerica.com
Advocates the use of plug-in cars, trucks, and SUVs powered by cleaner, cheaper, domestic electricity to reduce the U.S.'s dependence on petroleum and improve the global environment.
www.pluginamerica.com
All About Hybrid Cars
Offers a hybrid car buyer's guide ebook as well as model comparisons, related news articles, FAQs, and a directory of web resources.
www.allabouthybridcars.com
Yahoo! Autos: Hybrid Cars
See the latest hybrid models, including pictures, prices, and reviews.
www.autos.yahoo.com/newcars/hybrids.html
Hybrid Consortium
Organized to help reduce the R&D gap between hybrid component suppliers and OEMs and to coordinate and accelerate the development of critical components for the next generation hybrid vehicles.
www.hybridconsortium.org
Hybrid Vehicles
Information and reviews of various hybrid vehicles in production.
www.hybrid-vehicles.net
MSN Money: Hybrid Cars
Helps you decide whether purchasing a hybrid vehicle is the right choice for you over traditional combustion engine cars. Contains information and pricing on current models, the tax advantages of buying, and more.
www.moneycentral.msn.com/content/Savinganddebt/Saveonacar/P37272.asp
National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL): Hybrid Electric and Fuel Cell Vehicles
Works toward developing hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) and fuel cell vehicles (FCVs) with an eye towards moving them from research and development to the marketplace.
www.nrel.gov/vehiclesandfuels/hev
Hybrid-Cars-Guide.com
Offers advice on choosing hybrid cars and information on hybrid vehicle technologies.
www.hybrid-cars-guide.com
Energy Quest: Hybrid Vehicles
Short summary of the new type of cars that save energy.
www.energyquest.ca.gov/transportation/hybrid.html
Wired News: Hybrid Mileage Comes Up Short
Hyperlinked article that examines the shortcomings of hybrid vehicles.
www.wired.com/news/autotech/0,2554,63413,00.html?tw=wn_story_related
California State University, Chico - Advanced Vehicle Research & Development
Students designed and built a hybrid electric car.
www.ecst.csuchico.edu/~ses/avrd.html
Natural Gas
Natural Gas Vehicle Coalition
A national trade association representing natural gas companies, equipment manufacturers, service providers and government entities interested in promotion of natural gas vehicles.
www.ngvc.org
International Association for Natural Gas Vehicles (IANGV)
Information on natural gas vehicles and the international NGV industry.
www.iangv.org
NGV.org
Contains information about natural gas vehicles, locations of fueling stations, safety, legislation, and more.
www.ngv.org
California Natural Gas Vehicle Coalition
Devoted to ensuring that California continues to set the pace in adopting this clean-burning transportation technology.
www.cngvc.org
Honda Civic GX
Powered exclusively by compressed natural gas (CNG) and certified as a Super-Low-Emission-Vehicle (SULEV) in California.
www.civicgx.com
NGV Global
Includes natural gas vehicle (NGV) industry news, information, and commentary from around the world.
www.ngvglobal.com
Natural Gas Vehicle FAQ
Answers frequently asked questions about natural gas vehicles.
www.altlngusa.com/ngf_faq.htm
NGV land
Information on natural gas powered vehicles and refueling technologies, including Fuelmaker's Phill.
www.holtekonline.net/NGV/NGV.htm
Solar
World Solar Challenge
Solar vehicle race across Australia, held from Darwin to Adelaide in October each year.
www.wsc.org.au
Winston Solar Challenge (2)
www.dir.yahoo.com/.../Solar/Winston_Solar_Challenge
Formula Sun (2)
www.dir.yahoo.com/.../Solar/Formula_Sun
World Solar-Car Rallye
Solar vehicle competition in Akita, Japan. Includes information on the World Solar Bicycle Race.
www.ogata.or.jp/english/wsr/menu.htm
Steam
<>British Steam Car Challenge
Details of British attempt to set a new world land speed record for steam-powered vehicles, and to promote the development of alternative-fuel vehicles.
www.steamcar.co.uk
Build the Barrett Steam Car
Shows how to convert a 1500 cc Volkswagen engine to steam.
www.firedragon.com/~kap/Barrett
Alternative Vehicle Organizations
Calstart Information Interchange
News, discussion groups, yellow pages and more regarding advanced transportation technologies. www.calstart.org
California Cars Initiative (CalCars)
Works to spur adoption of efficient, non-polluting automotive technologies, including the Prius+, a modified Toyota Prius with larger batteries that offers the option of plugging in for higher mileage per gallon.
www.calcars.org
American Methanol Institute
AMI serves as the voice of the methanol industry, suppoting oxygenated gasoline, promoting methanol as alternative fuel, and encouraging methanol-powered fuel cells.
www.methanol.org
European Natural Gas Vehicle Association
Promotes the use of natural gas run vehicles throughout Europe.
www.engva.org
Clean Cities
Locally-based government/industry partnership, coordinated by the Department of Energy to expand the use of gasoline and diesel alternatives.
www.eere.energy.gov/cleancities
Kentucky Clean Fuels Coalition
The goal of the Kentucky Clean Fuels Coalition is to improve air quality and support economic development across Kentucky by promoting the use of clean fuels.
www.kentuckycleanfuels.org
Triangle Clean Cities Coalition
Voluntary group of public and private entities dedicated to increasing the use of alternative fuel vehicles (AFVs) as a means to improve air quality and reduce dependence on foreign oil in the Raleigh-Durham area
Puget Sound Clean Cities Coalition
Works to advance the Puget Sound region's environmental and public health, energy security, and economic development by promoting policies and practices that reduce petroleum consumption in transportation.
www.pugetsoundcleancities.org
Granite State Clean Cities Coalition
Support the goals of reducing dependence on foreign oil, and improving air quality, through the use of domestically produced, cleaner burning alternative fuels and other fuel reduction strategies in New Hampshire.
www.granitestatecleancities.org
Central Oklahoma Clean Cities
Its mission is to advance American economic, environmental, and energy security goals by supporting decisions to adopt practices that contribute to the reduction of petroleum consumption in the transportation sector in Central Oklahoma.
www.okcleancities.com
Wisconsin Clean Cities
Promotes clean transportation alternatives in Wisconsin to promote public health. Includes newsletters, current projects, incentives, and federal mandates.
www.wicleancities.org
Central Indiana Clean Cities Alliance
Promoting the use of vehicles using such alternative fuels as biodiesel, ethanol, electricity, natural gas, and propane to lessen Indiana's dependency on foreign oil and have cleaner air.
www.cicca.org
Hampton Roads Clean Cities Coalition
Promotes the use of American energy for transportation. Provides contact information and alternative fuel articles.
www.hrccc.org
Clean Cities / Clean Vehicles
Aims to reduce nitrogen oxides and volatile organic compounds emissions to improve air quality, achieve energy independence and stimulate economic growth. Serves Brazoria, Chambers, Fort Bend, Galveston, Harris, Liberty, Montgomery and Waller counties in Texas.
www.houston-cleancities.org
San Diego Regional Clean Cities Coalition
Part of a network to promote the use of alternative fuels and alternative fuel vehicles (AFVs), expand the use of fuel blends, increase the acquisition of hybrid vehicles, and advance the use of idle reduction technologies in heavy-duty vehicles in the San Diego, California area.
www.sdrafvc.org
Tulsa Clean Cities
Promotes a positive public perception of AFVs by highlighting the successes and positive attributes of alternative fuels, familiarize fleets with various alternative fuels, vehicle availability, and refueling station options in the Tulsa, Oklahoma region.
www.tulsacleancities.com
Las Vegas Regional Clean Cities Coalition
encourages the use of alternative fuel vehicles (AFVs) to enhance energy security and independence and environmental quality in the Las Vegas Valley.
www.lasvegascleancities.org
Clean Fuels Ohio
Its mission is to increase the use of cleaner American fuels and vehicles and energy-saving transportation technologies (AFVTs) in order to improve air quality and health, reduce climate change, curb dependence on imported petroleum, and support Ohio's economy.
www.cleanfuelsohio.org
Greater Lansing Clean Cities
Committed to cleaner air, reduction of greenhouse gas emissions from vehicles, and operating transportation systems using fuels such as natural gas, propane, electricity, and renewable fuels such as ethanol and biodiesel.
www.michigancleancities.org
Centralina Clean Fuels Coalition
Formed to promote improved air quality, reduced petroleum dependence, and expanded alternative fuel use and technology in the Charlotte, North Carolina region.
www.4cleanfuels.com
Utah Clean Cities
Seeks to improve air quality and increase energy security by reducing petroleum use in Utah.
www.utahcleancities.org
Chicago Area Clean Cities
A voluntary organization dedicated to encouraging the use of clean fuel vehicles in the Chicago metropolitan area.
www.chicagocleancities.org
Silicon Valley Clean Cities Coalition
A partnership of public, private agencies, businesses, and interested citizens dedicated to the advancement of alternative fuels in order to improve the air quality of the Silicon Valley.
www.svcleancities.org
Florida Gold Coast Clean Cities Coalition
To reduce the Florida Gold Coast's area's dependence on imported oil and improve the environment by creating a sustainable alternative fuel market through the support and promotion of clean fuels.
www.sfrpc.com/fgcccc.htm
Canadian Natural Gas Vehicles Alliance
Builds and maintains an environment that encourages the further deployment of natural gas vehicles in Canada. Includes a list of CNG fueling stations.
www.ngvcanada.org
Hellenic Institute of Electric Vehicles
Promotes of the use of electric and hybrid vehicles.
www.heliev.gr
California Natural Gas Vehicle Partnership
Seeking to increase and strengthen the deployment of low-emission NGVs throughout California.
www.cngvp.org
Northeast Alternative Vehicle Consortium
The principal multi-state, nonprofit funding mechanism for advanced transportation research, technology development, and demonstration in the region.
www.coe.neu.edu/Groups/nuav
Magazines
EV World
Includes daily industry news, test drive reviews, and more on electric drive cars and transportation.
www.evworld.com
August Pacific Press
Fleets & Fuels and Performance Materials are two newsletters covering natural gas vehicles, electric vehicles, hybrid vehicles, composite materials, ceramics, fibers.
www.augustpacific.com
Green Car Journal
Automotive environmental industry news source.
www.greencars.com/gcj
Home Energy Saver, The
Give yourself an energy audit and find out how to save money in heating and cooling your home.
www.hes.lbl.gov
Energy Ideas Clearinghouse (EIC)
Provides access to comprehensive and objective information, education, resources, and technical assistance for increasing energy efficiency.
www.energyideas.org
Energy Hog
Become an official energy hog buster.
www.energyhog.org
Flex Your Power
Consumer tips and energy saving ideas from the California Energy Commission.
www.fypower.org
Appliance Standards Awareness Project
Dedicated to increasing awareness of and support for national appliance and equipment energy efficiency standards.
www.standardsasap.org
European GreenLight Programme
Objective is to reduce the energy consumption from lighting throughout Europe, thus reducing polluting emissions and limiting global warming.
www.eu-greenlight.org
Energy Outlet
Information resource center that promotes the efficient use of electrical energy. Extensive library, product displays and demonstrations of energy use of common household appliances and accessories.
www.energyoutlet.com
Critical Mass Energy and Environment Program
Addresses the fall out from energy deregulation in the U.S.
www.citizen.org/cmep
Energy Efficiency Technologies for Railways
Database and evaluation for energy efficient technologies, measures, and projects for railways.
www.railway-energy.org
Oak Ridge National Laboratory Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Program
Conducting research and development on sustainable energy resources that create a cleaner environment, a stronger economy, and a more secure energy future for the U.S.
www.ornl.gov/ORNL/Energy_Eff/Energy_Eff.html
Energy Star Program
http://www.energystar.gov/
Ban the Bulb
Campaign to save money and help the environment by using energy-efficient light bulbs. Includes a history of light bulbs and advice about energy efficiency.
www.banthebulb.org
Smart Living
Presents energy conservation tips for homeowners and tenants. From Energy Action Council of Toronto.
www.smartliving.ca
Energy Efficiency Page
U.S. Department of Energy site devoted to the discussion of energy efficiency and greenhouse gas analytical issues. Provides related reports, conference papers, data, and links to related sites.
www.eia.doe.gov/emeu/efficiency/contents.html
Energy Savers: A Consumer Guide to Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
From the U.S. Department of Energy.
www.eere.energy.gov/consumer
Electricity Research Programme of the Swiss Federal Office of Energy
Deals with the optimized utilisation of electricity from its production and distribution to its efficient application.
www.electricity-research.ch
I Will Evolve
Sierra Club information site on alternative fuel, renewable energy, and recent setbacks in energy policy.
www.iwillevolve.org
Energy Efficient Rehab Advisor
Guidelines for conducting energy efficient housing rehabilitation and renovation projects for single family and multifamily housing.
www.rehabadvisor.pathnet.org
Energy Management Consultation
Energy Federation Incorporated
Working to increase people's awareness and use of effective resource conservation building products.
www.efi.org
Electrotek Concepts
Providing innovative, cost-effective solutions for utilities and their customers.
www.electrotek.com
EnergyHawk.com
Features tips, news, and products related to energy conservation and efficiency.
www.energyhawk.com
E Source
Energy information research and consulting focusing on distributed generation, power quality and reliability, energy efficiency, and load management.
www.esource.com
AM Conservation Group, Inc.
Manufacturer of weatherization, water saving, and energy conservation products, including compact fluorescent lighting, weatherstripping, showerheads, faucet aerators, insulation, caulks, vents, thermostats, and more.
www.amconservationgroup.com
Energy Management Services (EMS)
Integrated energy services company which designs, implements, and invest in cost-effective energy projects for industrial, commercial, and institutional customers.
www.ems-int.com
EnergySmart
Maker of the Power Planner, which eliminates excess current resulting in energy savings.
www.energysmart.com
Enermodal Engineering
Consulting firm committed to improving the energy and resource efficiency of buildings and building products.
www.enermodal.com
NRG Savers
Water and energy conservation products for the home, business or institution.
www.nrgsavers.com
Noresco
Offers customized energy efficiency and infrastructure solutions.
www.noresco.com
Log-One Ltd.
Designs and manufactures systems for energy management, environmental monitoring, and home automation, including mimic panels.
www.log-one.com
SavaWatt
Manufactures and supplies electricity saving products for refrigeration and air conditioning.
www.savawatt.com
Energy Conservation Products, Inc.
Providing manufacturer-direct supply sources and EPA Energy Star design services for commercial and residential clients.
www.ecohouse.com
INELAP Mexico
Provides capacitors, reactors, and other systems that allow savings in energy consumption.
www.inelap.com.mx
BANLAW Australia
Specialising in the design, development, manufacture, installation and repair of refuelling equipment and technology.
www.banlaw.com.au
Mariah Energy
Offering integrated energy systems, microturbine CHP, combined heat and power, and hot water heater that generates electricity, clean heat, and power.
www.mariahpower.com
EnTech Energy Consultants
Energy management service bureau specialising in assisting organisations with many premises with energy efficiency improvements and savings.
www.entech.co.uk
Comfort Home Corporation
Offers residential energy efficiency programs through utility sponsorship to builders and home buyers.
www.comforthome.com
Central Hudson Enterprises Corporation
Providing engineering, financing and construction management to improve energy efficiency.
www.chenergy.com
Heschong Mahone Group
Energy efficiency consultants for commercial buildings.
www.h-m-g.com
Standby Power Home Page
Discuses the surprisingly large number of electrical products that cannot be switched off completely without being unplugged.
www.standby.lbl.gov
Must We Pull the Plug?
Article, references, and table of leak rates for consumer appliances.
www.sciencenews.org/sn_arc97/10_25_97/bob1.htm
Energy Saving Trust
Set up by the Energy Saving Trust to promote energy efficiency. Features the latest technical innovations that save consumers energy and money around their homes.
www.est.org.uk
American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE)
Nonprofit devoted to research, publications, and conferences on energy efficiency in buildings, utilities, applicances, office equipment, industry, and transportation.
www.aceee.org
Leonardo Academy, Inc.
http://www.leonardoacademy.org/
World Energy Efficiency Association (WEEA)
A nonprofit organization serving as a clearinghouse for information on energy efficiency programs, technologies and measures.
www.weea.org
Energie-Cités
Association focusing on energy efficiency in the European municipalities, urban energy planning, urban transport, and European programmes.
www.energie-cites.org
Association for the Consevation of Energy
Aims to encourage a positive national awareness of the need for and benefits of energy conservation.
www.ukace.org
Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance
A nonprofit consortium dedicated to transforming markets for energy-efficient products and services.
www.nwalliance.org
Center for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Technology(CEERT)
Collaboration of major environmental organizations, public interest groups and clean technology companies working to achieve a more sustainable energy future.
www.ceert.org
40mpg.org
Working to make 40 miles per gallon the fuel-efficiency standard for all automobiles and other vehicles in the U.S.
www.40mpg.org
Community Energy Plus
Providers of sustainable energy advice in the U.K. Includes information on renewable energy including solar power for homes and businesses, as well as grants for heating, insulation, lighting, and more.
www.cep.org.uk
European Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ECEEE)
Stimulates energy efficiency through information exchange and pan-European co-operation. The main activity is the ECEEE Summer Study.
www.eceee.org
Demand Site Management Programme
International Energy Agency program. Includes information about energy efficiency, electricity, and more.
www.dsm.iea.org
Northwest Energy Efficiency Council (NEEC)
Nonprofit trade association representing businesses providing energy efficiency goods and services to users in the Pacific Northwest.
www.neec.net
Beijing Energy Efficiency Center
Promoting energy efficiency in China.
www.beconchina.org
Promotes the efficient and rational use of energy in the two Estonian islands Hiiumaa and Saaremaa.
www.hiiumaa.ee/coop/energy
Energy Extension Service
Free residential, small business and transportation energy efficiency information, provided by the University of Texas at Arlington.
www.uta.edu/ees
Alliance to Save Energy
Nonprofit coalition of business, government, environmental, and consumer leaders promoting efficient use of energy.
www.ase.org
High Voltage and Power Engineering
www.IHS.ee.TU-Berlin.DE
Electrical Power Engineering
An informative guide to research projects carried out by our department. Core areas: Power generation and distribution, Superconducting Power Cables, detection of Partial Discharges.
www.eltek.dtu.dk
Center for Electric Power Engineering (CEPE)
Current information on faculty, students, and research projects.
www.power.ece.drexel.edu
Power and Energy Systems
www.power.ece.uiuc.edu
Electrical Power Engineering
www.power.iit.edu
Power Engineering Department
www.powerlab.fsb.hr
Electrical Power Engineering
www.el.poweng.pub.ro
Electric Power Training and Safety Division
Provides occupational training through organized instructional programs designed for individuals employed in electric power and related industries.
www.teexweb.tamu.edu/epts
Electric Power Systems Group
Features publications and reports, industrial and research projects, and discusses Latinamerican deregulation.
www.ing.puc.cl/~power
National Association of Power Engineers
Dedicated to the continuing education of its members.
www.powerengineers.com
Institute of Power Engineers - Toronto Branch
Canadian Association of Power Engineers, founded in 1940.
www.ipe.org
IEEE Power Engineering Society
Conference schedules and programs, FAQs, technical committee information, paper submittal instructions and more.
www.ieee.org/organizations/society/power
Research
DSTAR: Distribution Systems Testing, Application, and Research
A consortium of utility groups that sponsors investigations of practical electric power distribution issues.
www.dstar.org
Technical University of Berlin - High Voltage and Power Engineering
www.IHS.ee.TU-Berlin.DE
Technical University of Denmark - Electrical Power Engineering Department
An informative guide to research projects carried out by our department. Core areas: Power generation and distribution, Superconducting Power Cables, detection of Partial Discharges.
www.eltek.dtu.dk
Drexel University - Center for Electric Power Engineering
Current information on faculty, students, and research projects.
www.power.ece.drexel.edu
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Power and Energy Systems
www.power.ece.uiuc.edu
Illinois Institute of Technology - Electrical Power Engineering
www.power.iit.edu
University of Zagreb (Croatia)
www.powerlab.fsb.hr
University Politehnica Bucharest (Romania) - Electrical Power Engineering
www.el.poweng.pub.ro
Texas A&M University - Engineering Extension Service
Provides occupational training through organized instructional programs designed for individuals employed in electric power and related industries.
www.teexweb.tamu.edu/epts
Universidad Catolica de Chile - Electric Power Systems Group
Features publications and reports, industrial and research projects, and discusses Latinamerican deregulation.
www.ing.puc.cl/~power
Center for Power Electronics Systems (CPES)
A National Science Foundation engineering research center working to provide the nation with the capabilities to become a world leader in power electronics.
www.cpes.vt.edu
Manitoba HVDC Research Centre Inc.
Provides research services related to AC and DC power systems worldwide. Specializes in simulation technologies, studies, monitoring, and power quality.
www.hvdc.ca
Japanese Central Research Institute of Electric Power Industry (CRIEPI)
Ensuring a safe and stable energy supply, finding solutions to global environmental problems, and tackling issues facing the electric power industry.
www.denken.or.jp
Power Electronics Group - University of California, Berkeley
University research center working on power and electronic systems like millimeter-scale electric generators, power convertors, low power digital modulators, and more.
www.www-power.eecs.berkeley.edu
North Carolina State University Electric Power Research Center (EPRC)
Provides a framework that fosters excellence in electric power systems, nuclear power generation, and power electronics education and research.
www.eprc.ncsu.edu
University of Saarlandes - Institute of Power Engineering
Local redundancy in state estimation, reliability of distribution networks, low-voltage network-planning, optimal network-expansion-planning, optimal rights-of-way, visibility of overhead lines.
www.uni-sb.de/techfak/fb16/lev
Clarkson University Dielectrics and High Voltage Laboratories
Labs distributed throughout Peyton Hall inculde the Fog Chamber, Tracking Wheel, Environmental Chamber, and Computer Simulation.
www.clarkson.edu/~mcgrath/hv.html
SINTEF
Scandinavian research facility finding intelligent, profitable energy solutions based on research and development in technology, the natural sciences, medicine and the social sciences.
www.sintef.no/eway
Confrences
American Power Conference
www.ece.iit.edu/~apc/apc.html
EESAT Conference 2002
International conference on electrical energy technologies.
www.sandia.gov/EESAT
IEEE/PES Transmission & Distribution Conference & Expo 1999
April 11-16, 1999, Ernest Morial Convention Center, New Orleans.
www.99ieeet-d.org
Asian Regional Research Programme in Energy, Environment, and Climate (ARRPEEC)
Mobilizes and enhances capacity of national research institutes in conducting research on energy, environment, and climate issues.
www.arrpeec.ait.ac.th
Energy & Environment
www.zebu.uoregon.edu/energy.html
Surface Environmental Surveillance Project
Measures chemical and radiological contaminants on and around the Hanford Site and assesses the effects of these contaminants on the environment and the public.
www.SESP.pnl.gov
Power Switch!: From Coal to Clean
WWF challenge to the power sector to become CO2 free by 2050 in developed countries and make a major switch from coal to clean in developing countries.
www.panda.org/about_wwf/what_we_do/climate_change/what_we_do/business_indus...
Depleted Uranium Hexafluoride PEIS
Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement for management of depleted uranium hexafluoride.
http://web.ead.anl.gov/uranium/
KeelyNet
Alternative science information sharing group specializing in free energy, gravity reduction and electronic health.
www.keelynet.com
Creative Science & Research
Offers diagrams and how-to videos for building free energy engines, heaters, and more.
www.fuellesspower.com
Magnetic Energy to Heal the Planet
Offers information to construct free energy devices with no pollution that provide energy, transportation, water, heat, light, and more.
www.magneticenergy.com
How to Control Gravity
The mysterious motion of a top and the flying principal of UFO's. I have written this seriously.
www.www13.big.or.jp/~redsky/grav/eindex.htm
Pollution-Free Energy Generator
Claim that a perpetual motion device that does not break the first and second laws of thermodynamics has been designed.
www.gravity.electricport.com
Jim's Free Energy Page
Free energy experiments and new free energy devices.
www.geocities.com/CapeCanaveral/Lab/1287
Integrity Research Institute
Offering conferences and publications on energy research, future technologies, and public education.
www.erols.com/iri
<>Free Electricity
Provides information on an electrostatic generator which utilizes the electron cascade principle to accumulate electric charge, and to then transform that charge into current electricity.
www.website.lineone.net/~aarekhu/index.html
California Energy Commission
The state's primary energy policy and planning agency. Forecasts future energy needs, promotes energy efficiency, and directs state response to energy emergencies.
www.energy.ca.gov
New York Power Authority
State-owned public power enterprise.
www.nypa.gov
Australia
Northern Territory Department of Mines and Energy
www.dme.nt.gov.au
Energy Star
Promotes the international standard for energy efficient equipment.
www.energystar.gov.au
Energy Smart Information Centre
State funded advisory service formed to help the consumer find ways to save energy and money, and help the environment without sacrificing lifestyle.
www.energysmart.com.au
Energy SA
Provides energy policy advice and support, regulatory services, industry development, and resource management.
www.energy.sa.gov.au
Canada
Natural Resources Canada - Energy Sector
http://www2.nrcan.gc.ca/es/es/main_e.cfm
British Columbia Ministry of Energy & Mines
http://www.gov.bc.ca/bvprd/bc/channel.do?action=ministry&channelID=-8383&navId=NAV_ID_province
Europe
DG XVII - Energy
Helps ensure security of energy supplies for European citizens and businesses at competitive prices and in an environmentally compatible way.
www.europa.eu.int/en/comm/dg17/dg17home.htm
Euro Clean Coal Net
Information about the R&D component of the European Commission Clean Coal Technology Programme.
www.euro-cleancoal.net
Black Sea Energy Centre (BSREC)
Aims at reinforcing the co-operation between the European Union and the Black Sea region countries in the energy sector.
www.bsrec.bg
Synergy
Program providing aid for energy planning at national and regional levels, and organizational assistance for the implementation of energy policies.
www.europa.eu.int/en/comm/dg17/synergy.htm
Ireland
Irish Bioenergy Association (IrBEA)
Formed to promote the bioenergy industry and to develop this potentially important sector in the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland.
www.irbea.org
Shut Sellafield
Campaign to shut Sellafield down, in order to prevent large parts of Ireland from being left uninhabitable as a result of attack or accident.
www.Shutsellafield.com
Irish Wind Energy Association (IWEA)
Voluntary organisation of people interested in the promotion of wind energy in Ireland.
www.iwea.com
Switzerland
Research Programme Electricity
Deals with the optimized utilisation of electricity from its production and distribution to its efficient application.
www.electricity-research.ch
Department of Transport, Communications, and Energy
www.admin.ch/eved/e/index.html
Renewable Energy Policy Project (REPP)
Publishing information about renewable energy, energy efficiency, and sustainability on the Internet.
www.solstice.crest.org
Nuclear Energy Institute
Policy organization of the nuclear energy and technologies industry and participates in both the national and global policy-making process.
www.nei.org
Electric Power Research Institute
http://my.epri.com/portal/server.pt?
Florida Solar Energy Center
Energy research institution of the State of Florida.
www.fsec.ucf.edu
Netherlands Energy Research Foundation (ECN)
ECN works on renewable energy sources, nuclear energy, energy from fossil fuels, policy studies, radiation technology, energy-engineering and the rational use of energy and materials.
www.ecn.nl
Risoe National Laboratory
Research energy technology, energy planning, environmental aspects of energy, industrial and plant production, materials and measuring techniques for industry.
www.risoe.dk
Idaho National Engineering and Environmental Laboratory
http://www.inl.gov/
University College Dublin - Energy Research Group
www.erg.ucd.ie
University of Illinois at Chicago - Energy Resources Center
www.erc.uic.edu
Center for Applied Energy Research (CAER) - University of Kentucky
Focus on energy resources indigenous to Kentucky with efforts directed to advanced beneficiation, utilization, conversion, and process technologies.
www.caer.uky.edu
Korea Energy Management Corporation - R&D Management Center for Energy and Resources (RaCER)
Coordinates technological research, development, dissemination, and international cooperation of energy and resources in Korea.
www.racer.or.kr
Oak Ridge National Laboratory Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Program
Conducting research and development on sustainable energy resources that create a cleaner environment, a stronger economy, and a more secure energy future for the U.S.
www.ornl.gov/ORNL/Energy_Eff/Energy_Eff.html
UNEP Collaborating Centre on Energy and Environment
www.uccee.org
National Research Center for Coal and Energy
www.nrcce.wvu.edu
Global Climate and Energy Project (GCEP)
Seeks to develop commercially viable technologies that foster the development of a global energy system with lower greenhouse emissions.
www.gcep.stanford.edu
Lawrence Berkeley Laboratory - Energy & Environment Division
http://eetd.lbl.gov/
Chemical Process Engineering Institute (CPERI)
Based in Thessaloniki, Greece; works in the field of environmental fuels.
www.cperi.forth.gr
Center for Energy Policy
Nonprofit, non-government institute with information on energy efficiency in Russia and CIS: laws, metering and billing, research, projects, wind, finance, and more.
www.energy.ru
Cooperative Research Centre for New Technologies for Power Generation from Low-Rank Coal
Conducts research and development into new generation technologies for electricity.
www.cleanpower.com.au
University of Delaware - Center for Energy and Environmental Policy
Graduate research and study.
www.udel.edu/ceep
E Source
Energy information research and consulting focusing on distributed generation, power quality and reliability, energy efficiency, and load management.
www.esource.com
Energy Journal, The
Quarterly journal of the IAEE's Energy Economics Education Foundation.
www.iaee.org/en/publications/journal.aspx
Cogeneration
Everything you want to know about cogeneration, gas-turbines, open access, steam-turbines, cogeneration regulations, PURPA, fuel costs etc.
www.cogeneration.com
Energy Research News
Focuses on advances in physics, health, environmental, materials, and other research performed at the National Laboratories.
www.pnl.gov/er_news/toc.html
Synergy: Leading Edge Research at Murdoch University
Latest research projects in applied research and in expanding the frontiers of knowledge through 'fundamental' research.
www.wwwcomm.murdoch.edu.au/synergy
Energy Intelligence Group
Publishes newsletters and special reports on the global oil and gas industry.
www.energyintel.com
Heren Report and European Energy Markets, The
Offers news reports, market indices, and analytical and statistical information on the gas and power industry.
www.heren.com
Intelligence Press Inc.
Presenting Natural Gas Intelligence and Power Market Today, daily and weekly news and prices for the natural gas and electric industry.
www.intelligencepress.com
Hydrogen Newsletter
Quarterly newsletter from the National Hydrogen Association covering a host of hydrogen fuel-related questions.
www.hydrogenus.com/advocate
Sustainable Energy News
Newsletter of INFORSE, International Network for Sustainable Energy.
www.inforse.org/s_e_news.php3
Energy User News
www.energyusernews.com
Butane-Propane News
Industry news, information, and pricing.
www.bpnews.com
NG Magazines
Edited and produced by the top natural gas publisher, NG Magazine focuses on specific insights about buying and selling natural gas.
www.gasdaily.com
Cogeneration
Redefining energy in the nineties.
www.co-generation.com
Platts
Provides global energy industry news, data, information, and analysis.
www.platts.com
Energy Central
Hub for electric power professionals searching for information, products, and services related to the energy industry.
www.energycentral.com
theWatt
Offers a bi-weekly podcast, news, and discussion regarding alternative energy, oil, peak oil, and energy related policy.
www.theWatt.com
Energy Business Review
Energy industry news, research, and market information for professionals.
www.energy-business-review.com
UtilityRegulation.com
Provides information on regulated utility industries including regulatory commission orders and reports, current news, and links.
www.utilityregulation.com
International Energy Agency (IEA)
http://www.iea.org/
Institute of Gas Technology
Research in: energy utilization and supply, environmental protection and remediation, and natural gas transmission, distribution, and operations.
www.igt.org
Association of Energy Engineers (AEE)
http://www.aeecenter.org/
Alternative Energy Institute, The
Organization which focuses on raising consciousness about the dangers of fossil fuel dependency and the viable alternatives to fossil fuels.
www.altenergy.org
International Association of Energy Economics
Provides a forum for the exchange of ideas, experience, and issues among professionals interested in energy economics.
www.iaee.org
National Association of State Energy Officials (NASEO)
Represents state officials who hold primary responsibility over energy policy within their respective governments.
www.naseo.org
National Energy Board - Canada
www.neb.gc.ca
IEA Coal Research - The Clean Coal Centre
Provider of information on efficient coal supply and use.
www.iea-coal.org.uk
Energy Technology Data Exchange
An international consortium, owns the Energy Database, with over 3 million bibliographic citations of international energy research and development information.
www.etde.org
Technology Transition Corporation
Provides management and membership services to energy related commercialization and development organizations.
www.ttcorp.com
Italian Association of Energy Economists
Promotes research, education, and professional knowledge.
www.aiee.org
Helio International
Features reports on whether energy policies around the world are contributing to sustainable development.
www.helio-international.org
Large Public Power Council (LPPC)
Learn about LPPC and its members, test your knowledge with our Powerful Trivia Challenge and find answers to the many confusing issues surrounding public power.
www.lppc.org
International Flame Research Foundation
www.ifrf.net
GridWise
Seeks to modernize the U.S.'s electric system and create a collaborative network filled with information and abundant market-based opportunities.
www.gridwise.org
European Energy Foundation
Informal forum on energy-based topics with members of the European Parliament, European Commission, and experts from industry, associations, and organizations.
www.f-e-e.org
Power Pool of Alberta (PPA)
www.powerpool.ab.ca
Partners for Affordable Energy
Coalition of organizations and businesses that support coal-based electricity as a low-cost, efficient, and environmentally compatible energy source for consumers, farms, and businesses in Minnesota.
www.affordable-energy.org
Northeast Energy Efficiency Council
Business association of the energy efficiency industry. Information, programs, advocacy.
www.neec.org
Energy Research & Development: Global Trends in Policy and Investment
Examines trends in worldwide energy R&D and the adequacy of R&D policy and investments in terms of future energy challenges.
www.energytrends.pnl.gov
U.S. Department of Energy - Office of Policy
Principal advisor to the Secretary, Deputy Secretary, and Under Secretary on energy and technology policy issues, including the environmental consequences of energy use.
www.policy.energy.gov
Center for Energy Policy
Nonprofit, non-government institute with information on energy efficiency in Russia and CIS: laws, metering and billing, research, projects, wind, finance, and more.
www.energy.ru
Athens University Energy Policy Group
Studies concerning electric energy demand and load forecasting, conservation and electric systems, networks, and grids policy issues.
www.di.uoa.gr/~grad0062/Welcome.html
IEEE-USA Energy Policy Committee
Assists in the resolution of energy problems through the provision of rational, sound, technical and professional counsel.
www.ieeeusa.org/COMMITTEES/EPC
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