Advanced Buildings:
Technology and Practices
A building professional's guide to over 90
environmentally-appropriate technologies. Architects, engineers
and buildings managers can improve the energy and resource
efficiency of commercial, industrial and multi-unit residential
buildings through the use of the technologies described in the
web site.
Agency for Rational Energy Use and Ecology (ARENA-ECO)
ARENA-ECO is a non-governmental, non-profit organization founded
to promote energy efficiency and environmental protection in
Ukraine. Their objectives include participation in the
development and implementation of national energy and
environmental policies, introducing energy saving and
ecologically safe technologies, instruments and equipment, and
promotion of domestic and foreign business in the sphere of
efficient energy usage and environmental protection.
The Alliance to Save Energy
The Alliance to Save Energy is a nonprofit organization founded
in 1977 to promote the efficient use of energy to strengthen
America's economy, improve the environment, make housing more
affordable and move the country toward energy independence.
The Alliance works to increase
the efficiency of new and existing residential, commercial and
federal buildings and the use of energy-efficient lighting by
small- and medium-sized businesses. They evaluate and
support utility-sponsored consumer education programs; ensure
that energy efficiency is considered in energy policy decisions
and promote a more level playing field for energy efficiency
investments.
The Alliance also helps small-
and medium-sized manufacturers improve their energy efficiency;
give companies that provide energy efficiency products and
services a voice in national and regional affairs; encourage
communication among industry leaders, policymakers and the media
to increase support for energy efficiency issues; and increase
trade and investment opportunities for U.S. businesses in
developing countries and emerging democracies.
American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy
The American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACE3) is
a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing energy
efficiency as a means of promoting both economic prosperity and
environmental protection. Conference proceedings, research
reports, books, press releases, mini-reports, legislative
alerts, and conference information are available on this system.
American Hydrogen Association
The American Hydrogen Association (AHA) is a non-profit
association of individuals and institutions, technical and
non-technical, who are dedicated to the promotion of the clean
hydrogen energy system.
American Solar Energy Society (ASES)
The ASES maintains information on solar energy applications and
technologies and provides access to publications on this
information server. Solar Today is free and published bi-monthly. Information on solar conferences can be found
there.
Association of Energy Engineers
AEE is your gateway for information on the dynamic field of
energy efficiency, energy services, deregulation, facility
management, plant engineering, and environmental compliance. AEE is dedicated
to remaining in the forefront of an ever-changing interrelated
network of industries.
Association of Energy Services Professionals
The Association of Energy Services Professionals (formerly the
Association of Demand-Side Management Professionals) is an
association of utility executives, consultants,
manufacturers, researchers, government regulators, and others
concerned with promoting energy efficiency and value. AESP
conducts training courses, topical conferences and workshops and
publishes reports and books.
Association of Power
Producers of Ontario (APPrO)
APPrO represents 95 percent of Ontario's electricity market. The
site provides information on
Solar,
Wind,
Small
Hydro,
Co-generation and
Biomass energy as well as
Energy Services and
District Heating and Cooling.
Battelle Memorial Institute
Battelle, which operates Pacific Northwest Laboratory, conducts
work in the following areas: energy and environment, health and
life sciences, national security, and transportation and space.
Beijing Energy Efficiency Center
The Beijing Energy Efficiency Center (BECon), established in
1993, is a non-governmental, not-for-profit organization. The
goal of BECon is to promote energy efficiency and environmental
protection in China, and to act as a bridge to share information
and experiences between China and abroad. The objectives of the
Center include policy making; facilitating commercial activities
related to energy efficiency, including technology transfer,
joint ventures and foreign investment; organizing appropriate
training and demonstration projects; and coordinating and
developing educational activities in energy efficiency,
including distribution of publications, public education, and
seminars.
BECon activities include policy
research; market services, involving market surveys; consulting
services; information dissemination; training and technical
demonstration.
California Institute for Energy
and Environment (CIEE)
CIEE plans, coordinates, and implements applied research to
advance productivity and competitiveness through energy
efficiency. As a University of California research unit
administered by the Lawrence Berkeley Laboratory, CIEE was
established in 1988 in cooperation with the California
utilities, the California Public Utilities Commission, the
California Energy Commission, and the U.S. Department of Energy.
Background information, project summaries, publications lists,
CIEE participant information, and outside links are available on
this server.
Carbon Balanced
Organization by World Land Trust
The World Land Trust, as a conservation charity, has been
concerned with emissions reductions, and the Carbon Balanced
Programme was set up by the WLT to provide assistance to
businesses and people in reducing emissions, while funding
conservation projects throughout the world.
Center for International Earth
Science Information Network (CIESEN)
CIESEN is a non-governmental organization with members from
leading universities and non-government research organizations
who are dedicated to furthering the interdisciplinary study of global
environmental change. Since 1998 it has been a department
within Columbia University.
Central Research Institute of Electric Power Industry
Central Research Institute of Electric Power Industry (CRIEPI),
a non-profit organization, was established in November 1951 as
an integrated research organization to support the electric
power industry of Japan. Since then CRIEPI has been actively
involved in broad ranges of R&D fields, contributing to the
development of electric power industries and social welfare.
Earth Vision
Earth Vision was designed by the Global Environment & Technology
Foundation, a non-profit organization founded in 1988, dedicated
to help solve environmental problems through the use of
technology. Among its many projects, GETF created
GNET, the Global Network of Environment & Technology, an
award-winning on-line environment and business center, and
TechKnow, an easy to use database that allows users to
share and access data on environmental technologies on the Web.
Earth Vision is a marketplace for ideas, news and environmental
goods, where partners provide expertise, knowledge, products and
services. For further information send e-mail to
earthvision@geft.org.
EcoNet
EcoNet serves organizations and individuals working for
environmental preservation and sustainability. EcoNet builds
coalitions and partnerships with individuals, activist
organizations and non-profit organizations to develop their use
of the electronic communications medium.
EcoNet also maintains links to
environmental organizations on the Internet, some commercial
sites, and environment-related information sources.
Efficient Windows
The Efficient Windows web site is sponsored by the
Efficient Windows Collaborative (EWC) with support from the U.S.
Department of Energy's Windows and Glazing Program and the
participation of industry members. This web site provides
unbiased information on the benefits of energy-efficient
windows, descriptions of how they work, and recommendations for
their selection and use.
Electric Drive
Transportation Association
The EDTA is an international association representing the
interests of those involved in the development, production and
use of battery, hybrid and fuel cell electric drive technologies
and supporting infrastructure. EDTA serves as the central
source of information on all of the technical, market and policy
issues surrounding the emergence of electric drive technologies.
The Electricity Journal and Daily
The Electricity Journal and Daily are sponsored by Electricity
On-Line which provides information on policy issues and news
that affect the electricity industry worldwide. While the
publications are available by paid subscription the site offers
free samples of both
Electricity Daily and the
Electricity Journal. Also available on the site is
Energy RFPs,
that provides access to a range of requests for proposals, and
PowerRates,
an interactive cost comparison tool with tariff data sheets for
electric utilities throughout the U.S.
Also listed under
Electric Utilities, Gas
Utilities, and Related Industries.
Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI)
EPRI was founded in 1973 as a non-profit energy research
consortium for the benefit of utility members, their customers
and society. It manages scientific and technological R&D
programs, to help address environmental challenges, open up new
business opportunities, and meet the needs of energy customers.
See listing under the section
Electric and Gas Utilities and
Related Industries.
The El Paso Solar Energy Association
The purpose of the El Paso Solar Energy Association is to
further the development and application of solar energy and
related technologies with concern for the ecologic, social and
economic fabric of the region (West Texas, Southern New Mexico,
Northern Mexico). It is a membership association which meets
monthly and produces a newsletter.
Energy Conservation Center of Japan (ECCJ)
The Energy Conservation Center, Japan is engaged in a wide range
of activities, including research, public relations, publishing,
education, training, technical development, consulting and
information service, as the core of Japan's energy conservation
promotion efforts. English-language information on this site includes a
profile of ECCJ and details of Japan's implementation of the
international
energy star program.
Energy Efficient Building Association
EEBA is an International non-profit educational organization
dedicated to promoting the development of energy efficient and
environmentally responsible buildings and communities worldwide.
EEBA promotes environmentally respectful development through
information dissemination, training, and providing Criteria for
use by the housing industry, consumers and governmental
agencies.
This site provides information
on
EEBA Criteria,
a program that provides guidance for design, construction and
comprehensive rehabilitation (gut-rehab) of low-rise residential
and small commercial buildings less than 20,000 square feet
(1900 M2) floor area.
The Energy Group
The Energy Group aims to promote better energy and environmental
management worldwide, by organizing workshops, producing 'best
practice' guides and running the Nigeria Energy Training
Program. The web site lists events, projects, clients and
partners, and also provides course descriptions and a download
facility.
Energy Management Association of New Zealand
The Energy Management Association of New Zealand (EMA) is
dedicated to the promotion of efficient and sustainable energy
use. The Energy Management Association has been formed as a
technical group of the Institution of Professional Engineers New
Zealand (IPENZ). Membership is open to all people and
organizations in the energy management industry whatever their
backgrounds, as well as catering for professional engineers.
This site contains information on EMA's membership, newsletters, and links to a variety of energy resources in
New Zealand.
EnergyNet
EnergyNet is a network science project, in which school
students from grades 3-5 act as 'Energy Detectives' and students
from grades 6-12 participate in 'Energy Auditing'. They
collate data on their school's energy usage, and share it over the Internet. Students form
scientific research communities in which they learn about the
production, cost, and management of energy.
Energy.ru
This web site has pages of news and articles, and lists of
organizations and conferences related to energy efficiency and
climate issues in Russia.
EnviroLink
EnviroLink is an environmental information service reaching millions
of people in over 150 countries. EnviroLink has grown from
a mailing list to a web site providing resources on a wealth of
environmental topics. These resources include articles,
lists of events, e-mail lists, government resources and
directories of organizations and publications.
O.O. Energiespareverband (ESV)
ESV is an Austrian non-profit association with 31 members from the energy industry, energy
consultancies, professional associations and enterprises
involved in energy technology. Their objectives are to promote
the rational and ecological use of energy and the use of
renewable energy, while disseminating information about new
developments in energy technology. ESV targets private
households, the trade industry (esp. SMEs), local, regional and
national authorities, the European Commission, and professional
associations in Austria.
European Forum for Renewable Energy Sources (EUFORES)
EUFORES is a non-profit organization aimed to take any needed
measures to promote renewable energy sources throughout the
European Union. Its aim is to pursue the target outlined
in the 1994 Declaration of Madrid to substitute 15 percent of
conventional primary energy demand with renewable energy by
2010. The web site has information on projects, meetings,
EU policy on renewable energy sources, and also publishes
its own newsletter 'Renewables.'
Export Council for Energy Efficiency (ECEE)
The mission of the Export Council for Energy Efficiency is to
promote the export of energy efficient products, services, and
technologies worldwide. It is made up of five non-profit
organizations that advocate energy efficiency:
Alliance to Save Energy,
the
International Institute for
Energy Conservation (IIEC);
the National Association of Energy Service Companies (NAESCO);
the National Association of
State Energy Officials (NASEO); and the
Solar Energy Research and
Education Foundation (SEREF). Included in this site are
lists of worldwide energy events, publications, and favorite
links.
Finnish Wind Power Association
The Finnish Wind Power Association was founded in 1988 to
promote the use of wind energy in Finland. The web site is in
Finnish, but does have a few pages translated into English,
including information on Finnish wind power companies, upcoming
projects and Finnish wind power links.
Fraunhofer Institute for Solar
Energy (ISE)
ISE develops components, materials, and processes for various
areas of solar energy use. It has a staff of approximately
400, making it the largest solar energy research institute in
Europe. The web site provides information on the
institute, including pages on its history and partners, areas of
business, publications, press and media (including the
Fraunhofer magazine), information for students interested in
solar energy and solar links.
Gas Technology Institute
(GTI)
GTI is a leading research, development and training organization
serving the natural gas industry. It works with customers
to find, produce, move, store, and use natural gas. The
web site features a newsroom, sections on research capabilities,
products and services, training and conferences, commercial
opportunities, membership, and reports, publications and
software.
Geothermal Heat Pump
Consortium
The Geothermal Heat Pump Consortium's aim is to increase
awareness of Geoexchange Technology. Geoexchange
Technology is a technique which relies primarily on the earth's
natural thermal energy to heat and cool houses or multi-family
dwellings. The Environmental Protection Agency, the
Department of Energy and the California Energy Commission all
endorse Geoexchange Technology. The web site acts as a
resource for anyone wanting to know more about Geoexchange
Technology.
Global Energy Network Institute
(GENI)
GENI conducts research and educational activities related to the
international and inter-regional transmission of electricity,
with a specific emphasis on the interconnection of renewable
energy resources.
Global Network of Environment and
Technology (GNET)
GNET was developed by the Global Environment & Technology
Foundation, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to the
promotion and use of technology to achieve environmentally
sustainable development. Sponsored in part by the Global
Environmental Technology Enterprise, a U.S. Department of Energy
initiative, GNET was created to assist government scientists and
researchers to commercialize innovative environmental
technologies.
Users
have access to the following GNET resources:
- The News Center lists
'Today's Top News'.
- The Market Center provides
market data, business assistance, and other resources
to help you develop and expand your environmental business.
- The Technology Center
provides profiles of innovative environmental technologies,
many of which are available for licensing. The Technology
Database system provides several categorization and
searching schemes for those seeking innovative technical
solutions to environmental problems.
- The Government Center
sheds light on the policy developments that drive the
environmental marketplace, providing information relating to
governmental
organizations, programs, laws, and initiatives, helping you
connect with decision-makers and governmental technology
developers.
- The DOE Center provides
information on DOE projects and news, as well as providing
links.
Home Energy
Online
This web site has do-it-yourself tips on how to improve the
energy efficiency of your home, and also publishes the
Home Energy
Magazine
six times per year. Current and back issues are available. For more information, e-mail
contact@homenergy.org.
IDB Ingenieurbuero Dr. Brendel
Technische Gebaeudeausruestung & Datenverarbeitung
IDB are consultant engineers specialized in IT
applications for energy and buildings (e.g. building automation
systems, intelligent controls for the rational use of energy
etc.)They work on and have experience in national and
international engineering and/or research projects.
The web site is in German.
Instituto de Investigaciones Electricas, Mexico
The Instituto de Investigaciones Electricas' main activity is to
carry out projects of applied technological development for the
electrical sector. Its main clients are The Federal
Commission of Electricity (CFE), Light and Force of the Center (LyFC)
and the Mexican Oil Company (Pemex.) This site contains information regarding their
services and organizational make-up, research, clients,
products, and publications.
International District Energy Association
The purpose of the International District Energy Association is
to promote energy efficiency and environmental quality through
the advancement of district heating and cooling. The
Association's membership consists of representatives from
utilities, municipalities, universities, hospitals, military
bases, airports, industrial parks, and other physical plant
systems engaged in the supplying of thermal energy in the form
of steam, and hot and chilled water for heating, cooling and
process uses. It also represents architects, engineers,
financial, legal, management consultants, and manufacturers who
supply services and equipment for community energy systems.
International Geothermal Association
The International Geothermal Association (IGA) encourages
research, development and utilization of geothermal resources
worldwide through the compilation, publication and dissemination
of scientific and technical data and information, both within
the community of geothermal specialists and between geothermal
specialists and the general public. This site contains both
resources maintained in-house and links to other geothermal
Internet sites.
International Institute for Energy Conservation (IIEC)
The IEEC works to foster economically and environmentally
sustainable development through the implementation of
energy-efficient policies, technologies, and practices in
developing and transition countries. IIEC's service areas
include
Climate Change, Sustainable Habitat, Energy Efficiency,
Pollution Prevention (E2P2), Renewable and Distributed Energy,
and Demand Side Management.
International Solar Energy Society (ISES)
The ISES was founded in 1954 and works in the field of research,
utilization and promotion of renewable energy worldwide.
Currently there are more than 30,000 members in over 50 national
sections in over 100 countries. The web site lists ISES
projects, events, and membership information.
International Utility Efficiency
Partnerships, Inc. (IUEP)
The goal of the IUEP, set up in 1995, is to reduce emissions by
identifying, coordinating and providing funding for the
development of international environmentally-friendly energy
development projects. The IUEP runs the International Power
Partnership Initiative (IPP) which provides funding for projects
to reduce emissions that cause climate change. The IUEP is
also linked to the Edison Electric Institute and the Department
of Energy.
National Association of Energy Services Companies (NAESCO)
NAESCO seeks to promote the delivery of Energy Service Companies
to maximize customer benefits and environmental sustainability.
The association advocates sound legislative and regulatory
policies at the federal and state levels to promote the cost
effective delivery of comprehensive energy services to all
customers. As the Energy Service Industry's advocate, NAESCO
disseminates information about developing technologies and their
application as well as provides opportunities to share and
publicize ESCO project successes.
National Association of State Energy Officials (NASEO)
NASEO is a non-profit corporation composed of energy officials
from the state energy offices and affiliates from private and
public sectors. NASEO informs the administration, Congress and
national organizations about state energy priorities and
concerns. The Association provides forums and meetings for
energy officials, policy makers and others.
National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER)
The NBER, founded in 1920, is a private, non-profit,
non-partisan research organization dedicated to providing a
greater understanding of how the economy works. Its web
site contains free abstracts of its working papers. Full
copies can be obtained either by subscription of for a per paper
fee. It also has full and free copies of government data
releases, the NBER Digest, and the NBER Reporter published on
the web site.
National Energy Foundation
The National Energy Foundation is an independent educational
charity in the UK dedicated to the safe, innovative and
efficient use of energy. Their main focus is on renewable energy
and energy efficiency. Their projects and services include
a helpdesk for those wanting information on developing renewable
energy for their homes, an energy bus that tours the area around
Milton Keynes with renewable energy advice called the "Green
Energy Machine", and an energy efficient accreditation scheme
which recognizes the achievements in energy efficiency of
industry, commerce and the public sector. The web site
also features a CO2 calculator and an energy rating
service.
National Residential Energy Services Network (RESNET)
Resnet is a national network of mortgage lenders, homebuilders,
real estate firms as well as housing and energy professionals,
dedicated to improving the energy efficiency of the United
States' housing stock and to qualify more families for home
ownership by expanding the availability of mortgage financing
options and home energy ratings. RESNET's web site contains
information on the latest developments in the field of
residential energy financing, and other topics related to
residential energy efficiency.
Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC)
The NRDC uses law, science and the support of more than seven
million members and online activists to protect the planet's
wildlife and wild places, and ensure a safe and healthy
environment for all living things. The web site pages
include information on clean air and energy, global warming,
clean water and the oceans, nuclear weapons and waste, and
environmental legislation.
Nova Scotia Environmental Industry Association
The Nova Scotia Environmental Industry Association (NSEIA) is a
province-wide business organization whose purpose is to promote
environmental products and services and contribute to
sustainable development in Nova Scotia. The web site has
information on upcoming events, links to energy related
organizations in Nova Scotia and Worldwide, and provides a
number of services for its members.
Petroleum Technology Transfer Council (PTTC)
PTTC is a national non-profit organization formed by the U.S.
oil and natural gas industry to accelerate the transfer of
technology information to domestic oil and natural gas producers
and communicate their technical needs to the R&D community.
Funding is provided by the U.S. Department of Energy through its
management and operating contractor, BDM-Oklahoma Inc., state
governments, industry donations, the Gas Research Institute, and
in-kind contributions from sources including major U.S.
universities and state geological surveys.
The PTTC regions also host technical workshops, provide industry
outreach in the form of newsletters, information systems,
technical forums, on-line surveys, feedback mechanisms, and
regional support groups.
Renewable Energy Policy
Project
The Renewable Energy Policy Project (including
crest) is a policy
research organization. Its mission is to accelerate the
use of renewable energy by providing insightful information,
policy analysis, innovative strategies, and holding discussion
groups. The web site covers all areas of renewable
energy, as well as providing access to publications, and listing
links to other related organizations.
Resources for the Future (RFF)
Since 1952, RFF scholars have been asking—and answering—tough
questions, looking over the intellectual horizon, and providing
successive generations of policy, business, environmental, and
civic leaders with the core tools and fundamental approaches
they need to improve environmental policymaking worldwide. Organizational
information, discussion papers, and recent publications are
available on this server, as well as information on RFF
seminars.
Rocky Mountain Institute
The Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI) is an entrepreneurial nonprofit research
organization created to foster the efficient and
sustainable use of natural, human and other capital to make the
world more secure, just, prosperous, and life sustaining . This server maintains
information under the headings 'Activities and Audiences',
'Areas of Impact', and 'Resources.'
SEVEn - The Center for Energy Efficiency
SEVEn is a non-governmental, non-profit organization with a
mission to promote the twin goal of protecting the environmental
situation and improving economic development of the Czech Republic by
increasing the efficiency of energy use.
Society of Petroleum Engineers
The primary mission of the Society of Petroleum Engineers is to
collect, disseminate, and exchange technical information
concerning the development of oil and gas resources, and to
provide opportunities through its programs for interested
individuals, to maintain and upgrade their individual
technological competence in the aforementioned areas, for the
public benefit. The web site includes information on
meetings and conferences, technical resources, career
development, and products and services.
Solar Design Associates (SDA)
Solar Design Associates (SDA) promotes solar energy and
sustainable development by providing design, engineering,
construction management, and technical support services to
architects, electricity utilities, private clients and
developers. Its capabilities include building design,
engineering, sustainable development, project management,
product innovation and education.
Solar Energy International
Solar Energy
International, a non-profit organization based in Carbondale,
CO. We provide top quality hands-on workshops for people
interested in utilizing renewable energy. Our workshops are
located throughout the United States and abroad.
View the
website at
www.solarenergy.org and click the link to get more
information about SEI as well as a link to our workshops.
Southface Energy Institute
The mission of the Southface Energy Institute is to promote the
development of sustainable homes and communities through education, research,
advocacy, and technical
assistance.
Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI)
SEI is an independent, international research institute
specializing in sustainable development and environmental
issues. It works at the local, national, regional, and
international levels. Its research programs aim to clarify
requirements, strategies and policies for a transition to
sustainability. SEI's mission is to "support
decision-making and induce change towards sustainable
development around the world by providing integrative knowledge
that bridges science and policy in the field of environment and
development." SEI's main program areas are
Atmospheric Environment, Climate and Energy, Water Resources,
Sustainable Development Studies, and Risk and Vulnerability. It
has a number of centers across the world which work on specific
areas of the above programs:
SEI Stockholm
is the focal point for the institute's research programs.
Its particular areas of study include biotechnology, energy
resources, atmospheric environment, and ozone layer protection.
SEI Asia was
established January 1st, 2004. Its programs are structured
on regional lines, such as its program for the Mekong region.
It is also developing integrated programs with South Asia and
ASEAN.
SEI Boston has four main research areas: sustainable
development strategies, energy environment and climate, water
and development, and the capacity for impact assessment and
management program (CIAM). It has developed
numerous software tools including:
- LEAP (the Long-range
Energy Alternatives Planning system)
- Polestar, for sustainable
development.
- WEAP (Water Evaluation And
Planning), an assessment tool for simulating demand and
supply under alternative planning assumptions allowing for
analysis of the costs and environmental consequences of
water development strategies.
SEI Oxford
works closely with the SEI centers to contribute to programs on
climate and energy, water resources, and risk and vulnerability,
under the over-arching mission to promote sustainable
development.
SEI Tallinn leads SEI work in the Baltic region and
central and eastern European countries with a focus on
climate, energy and atmosphere, environmental management, and
sustainability measures.
SEI York
focuses on atmospheric pollution strategies, global change
ecology, implementing sustainability, and water and development.
Tellus Institute
Tellus Institute is a team of scientists, planners and policy
analysts organized into a non-profit research and consulting
organization addressing resource management and environmental
issues. The Tellus energy group is organized into four research
groups:
- Stockholm Environment
Institute- Boston (see listing above)
- The Energy Group (Programs
on Markets and Regulation, and Energy, Environment and
Economy.)
- Business and
Sustainability Group (Programs on Environmental Management
Accounting, Governance and Accountability, Public Policy,
and Supply Chain Management.)
- Sustainable Communities
(Programs on Place-based Initiatives, Solid Waste
Management, and Environmental Health.)
Winrock International
Winrock International is a
nonprofit organization that works with people around the world
to increase economic opportunity, sustain natural resources, and
protect the environment. Winrock matches innovative
approaches in agriculture, natural resources management, clean
energy, and leadership development with the unique needs of its
partners. By linking local individuals and communities
with new ideas and technology, Winrock is increasing long-term
productivity, equity, and responsible resource management to
benefit the poor and disadvantaged of the world. Its
programs include agriculture eco-system services, leadership
development, and clean energy.
World Coal Institute (WCI)
The World Coal Institute is a non-governmental, non-profit
association of coal producers and consumers from around the
world. Background information on the coal industry, clean
coal technologies, and sustainable development is available on this site.
World Energy Efficiency Association
The World Energy Efficiency Association (WEEA) is private,
non-profit organization composed of developed and developing
country institutions and individuals charged with increasing
energy efficiency. WEEA was formed to: (1) to assist developing
countries in accessing information on energy efficiency, (2)
serve as a clearinghouse for information on energy efficiency
programs, technologies and measures, (3) disseminate this
information worldwide, and (4) publicize international
cooperation efforts in energy efficiency. For more information
contact info@weea.org.
Look for the
International
Directory of Energy Efficiency Institutions and
our other
Publications
including a range of occasional papers.
World Resources Institute (WRI)
The World Resources Institute is an independent, non-profit
organization with a staff of more than 100 scientists,
economists, policy experts, business analysts, mapmakers, and
communicators working to protect the Earth and improve people's
lives. It conducts a host of
projects, of which the
website lists a sampling.
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