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[ + ]Alliance to Save Energy
| Title | Alliance to Save Energy |
| Description | The Alliance to Save Energy is a coalition of business, nonprofit, environmental, and Congressional leaders dedicated to increasing energy efficiency across the United States. The Alliance focuses its initiatives on federal, state, local and international policy, utilities, buildings, education, and industry. ASE provides advocacy resources, including policy summaries and factsheets for specific bills and topics. Topics include buildings, public health, energy security, infrastructure, and transportation. Additional resources include lesson plans, advocacy alerts, annual reports, blog posts, case studies, presentations, reports, videos, news articles, events, and energy efficiency tips. Users may browse content by Initiative or resource type by selecting the “Resources” tab. Users may also search the text of the resource in that tab, or by using the search box. |
| URL | http://www.ase.org/ |
[ + ]American Clean Power Association (ACPA)
| Title | American Clean Power Association (ACPA) |
| Description | The American Clean Power Association promotes renewable energy through advocacy and education. ACPA researches wind energy development, advocates on the state and federal level, and convenes an annual conference. Resources include whitepapers, factsheets, reports, comments and filings, and the site’s CleanPowerIQ database. CleanPowerIQ is an interactive, online platform with 35 years of data, charts, and dashboards covering all operational, under -construction, and advanced development clean energy projects and active clean power-related manufacturing facilities in the United States. |
| URL | http://www.awea.org/ |
[ + ]American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE)
| Title | American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) |
| Description | The ACEEE is a nonprofit organization advancing energy efficiency policies, programs, technologies, investments, and behaviors. The Council analyzes policy, advises policymakers, convenes conferences and workshops, and educates consumers and businesses. Research program topics include buildings, industry, health & environment, utilities, transportation, federal, state, and international policy. Resources include factsheets, regulatory filings, newsletters, blogs, policy briefs, research reports and white papers, events and webinars, presentations, e-books, and collaborative reports, press releases, and a state and local policy database. Users may also search site content using the search box. |
| URL | http://www.aceee.org/ |
[ + ]American Solar Energy Society (ASES)
| Title | American Solar Energy Society (ASES) |
| Description | ASES is a nonprofit organization for solar energy professionals and advocates, aimed at supporting the transition to a sustainable energy economy. ASES advocates sustainable living and renewable energy by sharing information, events, and resources. These include infographics, articles, newsletters, data, reports, news, webinars, Solar training, Solar Energy Workbook, and Solar Today magazine. Users may search the entire site using the search box. |
| URL | http://www.ases.org/ |
[ + ]Consortium for Energy Efficiency (CEE)
| Title | Consortium for Energy Efficiency (CEE) |
| Description | The CEE, a non-profit organization, brings together gas and electric efficiency administrators from the U.S. and Canada to promote energy efficient products, systems, and public services for the benefit of the public. The site connects users to a variety of resources, organized by individual initiative: residential, commercial, and industrial. These initiatives all provide program summaries and lists of qualifying products. Under the “Influencing Markets” tab, users can access content related to decision-making tools, residential Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) programs, high tech lighting, energy efficiency, energy efficiency testing, and the distribution chain. The CEE website hosts an energy efficiency resources library, accessible via the “Program Insights” tab. |
| URL | http://www.cee1.org/ |
[ + ]Database of State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency (DSIRE)
| Title | Database of State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency (DSIRE) |
| Description | DSIRE is a comprehensive source of information on incentives and policies that support renewable energy and energy efficiency in the U.S. DSIRE is funded by the U.S. Department of Energy and operated by the Clean Energy Technology Center at N.C. State University. Resources include presentations, publications, and detailed summary maps of policies and incentives as well as maps that provide a geographical overview of policies that promote renewable energy in the U.S. |
| URL | http://www.dsireusa.org/ |
[ + ]Department of Energy (DOE)
| Title | Department of Energy (DOE) |
| Description | The United States DOE ensures America’s security and prosperity using transformative science and technology solutions to address its energy, environmental, and nuclear challenges. DOE programs relate to vehicles, manufacturing, home weatherization, energy efficiency, climate change, and renewable energy. The department hosts a variety of offices, including those related to Indian energy policy and programs, advanced research, loan programs, environmental management, legacy management, fossil energy, nuclear energy, and electricity delivery and reliability. The Agency organizes its online content into the following categories: Public Services, Science & Innovation, Energy Saver, About Energy.gov, and Offices. Users may also search the entire site using the search box |
| URL | http://www.energy.gov |
[ + ]Department of Energy (DOE): SciTech Connect
| Title | Department of Energy (DOE): SciTech Connect |
| Description | SciTech Connect links users to all DOE science, technology, and engineering research. Users may search within full text, citations, multimedia, datasets, or everything. Users may also browse by subject, including power generation and distribution; renewable energy sources; energy storage, conversion and utilization; fossil fuels; national defense; biology and medicine; chemistry; engineering; environmental science; fission and nuclear technologies; geosciences, materials, mathematics and computing; and physics. Users can create an account to save searches and receive content-specific alerts. Additional Resources include data sets, reports, and news. |
| URL | http://www.osti.gov/scitech/ |
[ + ]EarthTime
| Title | EarthTime |
| Description | EarthTIme, launched by the Community Robotics, Education and Technology Empowerment (CREATE) Lab at Carnegie Mellon University, in partnership with the World Economic Forum, is an open-source data visualization of global renewable energy resources from 1984 to the present. EarthTime aims to "support positive future decision-making," through narrative animations of satellite imagery showing the Earth's natural and human-driven transformations. Readers can use navigation arrows to explore slides showing satellite imagery of the spatial distribution and growth of renewables. Slides in the visualization focus on specific types of renewable energy generation (wind, solar photovoltaic, and solar farms) and regions, with curated notes about what to observe. Users looking for a deeper dive can use the "Data Library" to build their own visualizations with data from a wide range of sources, such as the U.S. Geological Survey, Google, and GlobalData. Users may also search the site using the search box. |
| URL | https://earthtime.org/explore |
[ + ]Efficiency Vermont
| Title | Efficiency Vermont |
| Description | Efficiency Vermont connects business and homeowners in Vermont with energy efficiency resources, including tax rebates, information, and financing. The website sorts information based on benefits to homeowners or business owners. Each section provides access to success stories, news & events, energy savings tips, and solutions. Services include financing, renovation & construction, and energy assessments. Resources found on the site include infographics, oversight reports and plans, events, training sessions, press releases, whitepapers, news, and links to energy efficiency initiatives, products, and technologies. Users may browse content on the site and blog, explore projects by geographic location, or use the search bar. |
| URL | https://www.efficiencyvermont.com/index |
[ + ]Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI)
| Title | Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) |
| Description | EPRI conducts collaborative research to develop electricity generation, delivery, and public use. EPRI’s mission is to advance safe, reliable, affordable, and environmentally responsible electricity through global collaboration, leadership, and science & technology innovation. EPRI develops annual research portfolios, identify critical and emerging electricity industry issues, and supports technology transfer and development. EPRI’s website features various programs including: underground transmission, distribution systems, electrification, wind generation, energy, environmental, and climate change policy, emission control for fossil plants, and aquatic resource protection. The “Journal” tab provides access to a wide range of articles, blogposts, videos, software, and reports on a variety of topics from Smart Grids to greenhouse gas emissions. Other resources include event and assorted training programs through EPRI’s course catalog. Additional resources made available by logging into the site are research reports, events, updates, software, training announcements, and other program deliverables. |
| URL | http://www.epri.com/ |
[ + ]Energy Information Administration (EIA)
| Title | Energy Information Administration (EIA) |
| Description | U.S. EIA provides independent and impartial statistical data and analysis related to energy, the economy, and the environment. Topics include analysis & projections, markets & finance, environment, petroleum & other liquids, coal, natural gas, renewable & alternative fuels, nuclear & uranium, electricity, consumption & efficiency, and total energy. Users can browse different mapping tools, including: U.S. states, regional maps, international, and other maps (see e.g., the U.S. Energy Atlas). The site contains resources such as energy outlooks, factsheets, data points, maps, tables, and reports. |
| URL | http://www.eia.gov/ |
[ + ]Energy Star
| Title | Energy Star |
| Description | Energy Star is a voluntary energy efficiency labeling program administered by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Department of Energy. The program includes resources related to energy efficient products, energy savings at home, energy efficient new homes, and energy strategies for buildings & plants. The site connects users to Energy Star’s online tools, including “My Energy Star,” to create their own dashboard for monitoring and reducing their energy consumption at home or across their portfolio of buildings. The website includes access to energy programs in specific areas, financing information, resources by property type, and information specific to programs, including associations, commercial and industrial programs, federal agencies, and state and local governments. Users can also search website content using the search box. |
| URL | http://www.energystar.gov/ |
[ + ]Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)
| Title | Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) |
| Description | FERC, an independent Commission of the executive branch of the U.S. government, regulates interstate transmission of electricity, natural gas, and oil. FERC also reviews proposals to build liquefied natural gas terminals and interstate natural gas pipelines, and licenses hydropower projects. Topics include electric, oil, hydropower, and natural gas. FERC’s Legal Resources tab provides access to documents and filings, legal resources, market oversight, federal statutes, major orders and regulations, administrative litigation alternative dispute resolution resources, memoranda of understanding, and staff reports and papers. Additional resources include a glossary of terms and acronyms, enforcement resources, market reports and analyses, market snapshots, events, and guides. |
| URL | http://www.ferc.gov/ |
[ + ]Fuel Cell & Hydrogen Energy Association (FCHEA)
| Title | Fuel Cell & Hydrogen Energy Association (FCHEA) |
| Description | FCHEA represents over sixty leading companies and organizations dedicated to the commercialization of fuel cell and hydrogen technologies to deliver clean, reliable power. FCHEA represents the entire fuel cell supply chain and advocates for policies to advance state and national fuel cell and hydrogen energy policy. Resources include regulations, codes, standards, maps, policy, articles, newsletters, press releases, fact sheets, safety and other reports. Topics include federal and state policy, portable and stationary power, fuel cell basics, transportation, and hydrogen basics. |
| URL | http://www.fchea.org/ |
[ + ]Green Building Council (USGBC)
| Title | Green Building Council (USGBC) |
| Description | The USGBC is a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving energy efficiency in buildings. The organization is the parent organization of Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification, the nation’s premiere sustainable building certification program. Advocacy & Policy under “Resources” may be particularly of interest. Subjects include LEED certification materials, green schools, sustainability, and international green trends in industry, education, communities, and home building. USGBC also provides videos, articles, infographics, city- and commodity-specific market briefs, reports, calculators, committee documents, comments and letters, presentations, podcasts, journals, case studies, committee meeting minutes, study guides, certificates, advocacy briefs, public policy briefs, technical glossaries, photos, etc., regarding green building. Material is offered in various languages: Chinese, German, Portuguese, Arabic, French, etc. The website also provides a directory of organizations, people, and projects. Users may search the entire website using the search bar. |
| URL | http://www.usgbc.org/ |
[ + ]MIT - Center for Energy and Environmental Policy Research (CEPR)
| Title | MIT - Center for Energy and Environmental Policy Research (CEPR) |
| Description | CEPR focuses primarily on energy economics to support policy decision-making. Research areas include coal, nuclear power, nuclear fuel, natural gas, solar energy, and geothermal energy. Resources include news, newsletters, seminars and panel discussions, webinars, policy briefs, CEPR publications, working papers, white papers, research reports, peer-reviewed journal articles by CEPR staff, and relevant links. Users may also search the website via the search box. |
| URL | http://ceepr.mit.edu/ |
[ + ]National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners (NARUC)
| Title | National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners (NARUC) |
| Description | NARUC is a non-profit organization that represents state public service commissions who regulate utilities providing services such as energy, telecommunications, power, water, and transportation, providing a platform for collaboration, research, and public policy advocacy. NARUC has a variety of committees that provide resources by subject area including critical infrastructure, electricity, energy resources and the environment, gas, water, and international relations. Additionally, NARUC links to the National Regulatory Research Institute (NRRI) which provides comprehensive training content and materials. Researchers can explore “Our Programs” for ongoing research and policy projects. Topics include fracking, natural gas, nuclear energy, transportation, wastewater, etc. The site also provides a list of member national and regional organizations under “Events->Regionals.” Additional resources include resolutions, federal testimony, legal filings, press releases, white papers, testimony, white papers, international policy and advocacy, letters, factsheets, reports, blogs, meetings and webinars, blog posts, and events. Users may also search the entire site by using the search box. |
| URL | http://www.naruc.org/ |
[ + ]National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL)
| Title | National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) |
| Description | The U.S. Department of Energy relies on NREL for research and development related to energy efficiency and renewable energy development. NREL maintains national research centers, collaborative research facilities, and thirteen research programs. Research areas include bioenergy, buildings, department of defense projects, electricity, hydrogen and fuel cells, electricity, wind energy, transportation, hydropower, weatherization and intergovernmental programs, and international energy issues. NREL also hosts the Federal Energy Management Program. Resources include NREL’s publication database, tools and models, NERL’s data database, research highlights, an image gallery, and the NREL library which covers solid state theory, superconductivity, optoelectronics, carbon-based nanosciences, and biological, and bimolecular. Users may browse the website content by subject or via the search box |
| URL | http://www.nrel.gov/ |
[ + ]Northeast Energy Efficiency Partnerships (NEEP)
| Title | Northeast Energy Efficiency Partnerships (NEEP) |
| Description | NEEP is one of six Regional Energy Efficiency Organizations (REEOs) funded, in part, by the U.S. Department of Energy to support state efficiency policies and programs. Initiatives include high efficiency products, energy efficient and resilient buildings, decarbonization, strategic electrification, and Evaluation, Measurement & Verification (EM & V). NEEP’s website connects users with state legislative and regulatory updates and tracking, appliance efficiency standards, building energy codes and ratings, and a regional energy efficiency database. Resources include blogs, news, events, reports, newsletters, forums, reports, websites, a glossary, and resource library. Users may also search website content by using the search box. |
| URL | http://www.neep.org/ |
[ + ]Northeast Sustainable Energy Association (NESEA)
| Title | Northeast Sustainable Energy Association (NESEA) |
| Description | NESEA is a membership-based organization that works to increase environmental sustainability through community partnership. The “Programs” tab links to online training sessions, business development programs, professional tours of local businesses, and a case-study database. Resources include reports, conferences, blog entries, articles, events, and a BuildingEnergy Magazine. Users can also search the entire site’s content with the search box. The website can be searched by professional specialty, organization name, or address. |
| URL | http://www.nesea.org/ |
[ + ]Regulatory Assistance Project (RAP)
| Title | Regulatory Assistance Project (RAP) |
| Description | RAP is an international nonprofit that assists policymakers with making environmentally and economically sustainable regulatory decisions related to electricity and natural gas. Most useful to researchers is the site's “Knowledge Center.” Here, users may search by key word and/or browse content filtered by region, topic, date, and publication type. Topics include energy resource planning, renewable energy & distributed resources, regulation & governance, power markets & reliability, climate & public health, energy efficiency & demand response, and pricing & rate design. Users can also filter results by language. Additional resources include news, factsheets, reports, policy briefs, presentations, events, and a blog. Users may also search the site by using the search box. |
| URL | http://www.raponline.org/ |
[ + ]SmartGrid.gov
| Title | SmartGrid.gov |
| Description | The information on SmartGrid.gov helps consumers and stakeholders understand the basics of Smart Grid technologies, practices, and benefits. Topics covered include Grid Talk, Voices of Experience, GridPiQ, Sensor Technology and Data Analytics, and other featured initiatives. The website also provides access to agency resources including: publications, meeting minutes, public comments, reports, press releases, and podcasts. Users may search the entire site’s content or the Resource Library via the search box. |
| URL | http://www.smartgrid.gov/ |
[ + ]Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA)
| Title | Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) |
| Description | SEIA is the trade association for companies throughout the solar energy supply chain. SEIA’s member companies research, manufacture, distribute, finance, and build solar projects domestically and abroad. SEIA promotes solar energy through advocacy, communication, and education. SEIA has four broad topic areas: Social Awareness, Trade, Technology, & Environment, Finance & Tax, and Solar Policy. Subtopics include consumer protection, solar investment tax credit, solar technologies, state solar policy, environment, utility-scale solar, and renewable energy development. Resources include maps, letters, reports, news, press releases, blog posts, solar industry data, state solar policy, solar polling data, financing data, research presentations, fact sheets, impact analyses, market reports, case studies, white papers, a photo gallery, and access to the National Solar Database. SEIA also lists member organizations with their websites. Users may also search the site using the search box. |
| URL | http://www.seia.org/ |
[ + ]Synapse Energy Economics, Inc.
| Title | Synapse Energy Economics, Inc. |
| Description | Synapse Energy Economics, Inc. (“Synapse”) is an environmental consulting firm that creates science and policy analysis tools. Synapse’s e-tools include the Coal Asset Valuation Tool, Interactive Map of U.S. Power Plants, Avoided Emissions and Generation Tool (AVERT), Multi-Sector Emissions Model (M-SEM), and the Synapse Multi-Sector Decarbonization Toolkit. Topic areas include resource planning, energy efficiency & demand response, utility regulation, energy justice, electric system & economic modeling, environment and climate, renewable energy & distributed generation, energy & capacity markets, and transmission and distribution. Users may browse projects and publications or filter them by topic area, year, client, or client type. Users may also search website content via the search box. |
| URL | http://synapse-energy.com/ |
[ + ]Utility Dive
| Title | Utility Dive |
| Description | Utility Dive provides in-depth journalism and insight into news and trends shaping the utility industry. The Resource Library and website covers topics such as distributed energy, energy storage, solar and renewables, smart grid, regulation and policy, efficiency & demand response, generation, technology, etc. Additional resources include a podcast, webinars, articles, press releases, events, surveys, reports, opinion pieces, and newsletter. |
| URL | https://www.utilitydive.com/ |
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