ASSOCIATIONS AND MEMBERSHIP ORGANIZATIONS
AMERICAN SOLAR ENERGY SOCIETY CHAPTERS
CONFERENCES AND SPECIAL EVENTS
INFORMATION AND EDUCATION ORGANIZATIONS
UTILITIES
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ASSOCIATIONS
AND MEMBERSHIP ORGANIZATIONS
Alliance to Save Energy
The Alliance to Save Energy is a nonprofit coalition
of prominent business, government, environmental and
consumer leaders who promote the efficient and clean
use of energy worldwide to benefit the environment,
the economy and national security.
American Council for an Energy
Efficient Economy (ACEEE)
The American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy
is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing
energy efficiency as a means of promoting both economic
prosperity and environmental protection.
American Solar Energy Society
The American Solar Energy Society (ASES) is a national
organization dedicated to advancing the use of solar
energy for the benefit of U.S. citizens and the global
environment. ASES promotes the widespread near-term
and long-term use of solar energy.
American
Wind Energy Association (AWEA)
The American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) promotes
wind energy as a clean source of electricity for consumers
around the world.
Chartered Institution of
Building Services Engineers (CIBSE)
With a membership of 15,000, one-fifth of which is
overseas, CIBSE (The Chartered Institution of Building
Services Engineers) is an international body which
represents and provides services to the building services
profession.
Daylighting Collaborative
The Daylighting Collaborative is a program started
by utilities and the State of Wisconsin to incorporate
daylighting into mainstream design and construction.
The Collaborative brings together utilities, product
manufacturers, state agencies, design and construction
professionals, and other organizations dedicated to
promoting the human, environmental and economic benefits
of cool daylighting.
Energy
and Environmental Building Association
The Energy & Environmental Building Association
promotes the awareness, education and development
of energy efficient, environmentally responsible buildings
and communities. The strength of the organization
lies in the diversity and talent of its membership,
which includes: architects, builders, developers,
manufacturers, engineers, utilities, code officials,
researchers, educators and environmentalists.
International Solar Energy Society
The International Solar Energy Society (ISES) is a
multi-faceted, global organisation. A long history
and extensive technical and scientific expertise find
expression in a modern, future-oriented Society. Clearly
defined goals, extensive communication networks and
practical, real-world projects are the hallmarks of
ISES.
National Association of Home
Builders
The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) is
a federation of more than 800 state and local builders
associations throughout the United States.
National Association of State
Energy Officials
National Association of State Energy Officials (NASEO)
is a nonprofit corporation whose membership includes
energy officials from the state and territory energy
offices and affiliates from the private and public
sectors.
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AMERICAN SOLAR ENERGY SOCIETY CHAPTERS
For a complete listing of ASES chapters, click here.
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CONFERENCES
AND SPECIAL EVENTS
ASES National Solar Tour
The National Solar Tour is held every October throughout
the United States. Solar homeowners open their doors
to visitors to demonstrate the renewable energy and
conservation features of their homes. The tour highlights
solar energy technologies that are working right now,
in "real places for real people." Find a
tour near you at www.nationalsolartour.org.
ASES National Solar Conference
The American Solar Energy Society organizes a yearly solar and renewable energy conference. Access www.ases.org for information.
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INFORMATION AND EDUCATION ORGANIZATIONS
CADDET
CADDET Renewable Energy is an International Energy
Agency agreement for the exchange of information on
commercial renewable energy projects and has been
operating since 1993. CADDET stands for Centre for
the Analysis and Dissemination of Demonstrated Energy
Technologies.
ColoradoEnergy.org
ColoradoENERGY.org is your one-stop shop for energy
efficiency and renewable energy information in Colorado.
There is something for everyone at ColoradoEnergy.org.
You will find how-to's, information about green building,
energy-efficient applications, wind power in Colorado,
government actions, new technologies, important events
and much more.
Energy Center
of Wisconsin
We are a private nonprofit organization dedicated
to improving energy efficiency in Wisconsin. The Center
provides energy-efficiency programs, research, and
education to residents, businesses, industry and government.
Florida Solar Energy Center
The Florida Solar Energy Center (FSEC) is the largest
and most active state-supported renewable energy and
energy efficiency research, training and certification
institute in the United States.
Interstate Renewable Energy Council
The Interstate Renewable Energy Council (IREC) is
a non-profit organization committed to accelerating
the sustainable utilization of renewable energy resources
and technologies in and through state, local government
and community activities.
North Carolina Solar Center
The North Carolina Solar Center provides programs
and resources that help people throughout North Carolina
take advantage of solar energy.
RenewableEnergyWorld.com
A marketplace
for business members and individuals offering comprehensive
news and marketplace services including advertising,
online education and distance learning, classifieds,
job postings, events calendar, interactive news forum and
extensive B2B direct marketing opportunities.
Residential
Energy Services Network (RESNET)
The Residential Energy Services Network's (RESNET)
mission is to improve the energy efficiency of the
nation's housing stock and to qualify more families
for home ownership by expanding the national availability
of mortgage financing options and home energy ratings.
Rocky Mountain Institute
Rocky Mountain Institute is an entrepreneurial, nonprofit
organization that fosters the efficient and restorative
use of resources to create a more secure, prosperous
and life-sustaining world.
Solar Rating & Certification Corporation
The combined programs of the Solar Rating and Certification
Corporation (SRCC) provide one-time certification,
national recognition, product credibility and standardized
comparisons of solar energy products.
Sustainable Buildings
Industry Council
Sustainable Buildings Industry Council (SBIC) is a
nonprofit organization whose mission is to advance
the design, affordability, energy performance and
environmental soundness of residential, institutional
and commercial buildings nationwide.
Worldwatch Institute
Worldwatch is a nonprofit public policy research organization
dedicated to informing policymakers and the public
about emerging global problems and trends and the
complex links between the world economy and its environmental
support systems.
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UTILTITIES
Austin Energy
Austin, Texas's community-owned electric utility.
Through the years, the City of Austin Electric Utility
Department (now Austin Energy) has been recognized
nationally for excellence in service.
Arizona Public Service Company
APS prides itself on being an innovator and leader
in the electricity industry. We serve one of the fastest
growing areas in the nation, meeting the electricity
needs of 805,000 customers throughout Arizona.
Madison
Gas & Electric
Madison Gas and Electric Co. is an investor-owned
public utility located in Madison, Wisconsin. MGE
generates, transmits and distributes electricity to
almost 125,000 customers in a 250-square-mile area
in Dane County.
Pacific
Gas & Electric
The company provides natural gas and electric service
to approximately 12 million people in Northern and
Central California, or about one in every 20 Americans.
Our service area covers 70,000 square miles.
Platte River Power Authority
Platte River Power Authority is a wholesale power
supply utility owned by the communities of Estes Park,
Fort Collins, Longmont, and Loveland, Colorado. Its
headquarters is in Fort Collins, and associated facilities
are located primarily along the Front Range of northern
Colorado. Platte River also provides wholesale electricity
and support services to other utilities and businesses
in the western United States.
Sacramento Municipal Utility District
The Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD) is
a publicly owned electric utility. SMUD's service
area covers 900 square miles, including California's
capital city, Sacramento County and a small portion
of Placer County.
Tucson Electric
Power Company
Serving 700,000 people in Pima County, Arizona.
Wisconsin Public Service
Corporation
For more than a century, Wisconsin Public Service
has been lighting our homes and energizing businesses
in Northeastern and Central Wisconsin and Upper Michigan.
Xcel Energy
Xcel Energy provides a complete portfolio of energy-related
products and services to 3 million electricity customers
and 1.5 million natural gas customers.
