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	Alliance to Save Energy: http://www.ase.org
		A coalition of prominent business, government, environmental and consumer leaders who promote the efficient and clean use of energy.
	American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy (ACE3): http://www.aceee.org
		ACE3 is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing energy efficiency as a means of promoting both economic prosperity and environmental protection. Their press releases, legislative alerts and publications are an excellent resource on energy-efficiency issues in the rapidly changing energy environment.
	Building Codes Assistance Project (BCAP): http://www.bcap-energy.org/
		BCAP provides custom-tailored assistance on energy code adoption to state and local regulatory and legislative bodies and helps coordinate other supporters representing environmental and energy interests, consumers, labor and industry.
	California Energy Commission (CEC): http://www.energy.ca.gov
		The Energy Commission is offering a rebate of up to 50% off the cost of solar, wind and other eligible renewable electric systems through its Emerging Renewables Buydown Program (http://www.energy.ca.gov/renewables). This extensive web site also features information concerning Energy Commission projects and activities, publications, news databases, an energy education tool, and a directory of over 1,000 energy-related internet sites.
	Center for Renewable Energy and Sustainable Technology (CREST): http://www.crest.org
		The center for Renewable Energy and Sustainable Technology (CREST) is dedicated to the promotion of renewable energy, energy efficiency, the environment, and sustainable development. Excellent links to other energy-related web sites.
	Energy Center of Wisconsin: http://www.ecw.org
		The Energy Center of Wisconsin is a private nonprofit organization dedicated to improving energy efficiency in Wisconsin. The Center provides energy-efficiency programs, research, and education to residents, businesses, and government. Browser can find information on various projects including Passive Solar Retrofit, Building Design Assistance, and Community Based Energy Initiative.
	Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Network (EREN): http://www.eren.doe.gov
		A project of the U.S. Department of Energy, EREN is an enormous database and search engine on all aspects of energy efficiency and renewable energy. The site provides access to a wealth of information about renewable energy and energy efficient technologies.
	Energy Efficient Building Association (EEBA): http://www.eeba.org
		EEBA promotes energy-efficient and environmentally responsible buildings and communities. The site includes an electronic bookstore, links to sponsors, conference information, and member news.
	Energy Guy: http://www.TheEnergyGuy.com
		An excellent resource for information on energy efficiency, renewable energy, alternative transportation, and climate change, the Energy Guy provides detailed solutions for a sustainable energy future.
	Energy Outreach Center (EOC): http://public.spl.org/seeh/homepages/Energy_Outreach_Center.htm
		EOC’s web site contains excellent fact sheets on weatherization, low-e windows, and solar energy plus information on resource-efficient transportation and land-use planning. This Olympia, WA based organization also maintains a Reusable Building Materials Exchange network.
	Energy Solutions for Cities and Counties: http://www.eren.doe.gov/cities_counties/
		Local governments should not miss the U.S. Department of Energy’s Energy Solutions for Local Governments page, which contains over 30 fact sheets on energy efficiency, renewable energy, planning and sustainability, and water-efficiency issues with case studies from cities and counties throughout the nation.
	Energy Star Products and Programs: http://www.energystar.gov/
		The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of Energy are promoting the purchase and use of energy-efficient appliances and equipment by awarding the Energy Star label. Specific programs include "green" lighting, building, and appliances.
	EPA Office of Sustainable Ecosystems and Communities (OSEC): http://www.epa.gov/ecocommunity
		OSEC's mission is to foster the implementation of integrated, geographic approaches to environmental protection with an emphasis on ecological integrity, economic sustainability and quality of life, an approach called Community Based Environmental Protection (CBEP).
	Green Lights Program of the U.S. EPA: http://www.energystar.gov/
		The U.S. EPA Green Lights Program encourages the widespread use of energy-efficient lighting. The site includes a list of Green Lights participants, support services, and on-line manuals and publications.
	Heat Island Group: http://EETD.LBL.gov/HeatIsland
		The Lawrence Berkeley Laboratory is conducting Heat Island research to find, analyze, and implement solutions to the summer warming trends occurring in urban areas, the so-called 'heat island' effect. The website offers access to background information on the phenomenon, links, contacts, publications, and related projects.
	International Council for Local Environmental Initiatives (ICLEI): http://www.iclei.org
		ICLEI is building and supporting a worldwide movement of local governments to improve global environmental conditions through local actions. Their "Members in Action" section provides case studies of a variety of successful local government environmental programs.
	International Institute for Energy Conservation: http://www.iiec.org
		The International Institute for Energy Conservation is a nonprofit organization that strives to accelerate the global adoption of energy-efficiency policies, technologies, and practices. The site includes newsletters, resources, and some on-line publications.
	Local Government Environmental Assistance Network (LGEAN): http://www.lgean.org
		A forum and clearinghouse for local governments offering 24-hour access to regulatory and pollution prevention information, message boards, regulatory updates, and grants and finance information. LGEAN is currently offering a free copy of the "Environmental Planning for Small Communities" software program to local governments with populations of under 10,000.
	Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP): http://www.ladwp.com/
		LADWP is expressing its commitment to energy efficiency and renewable energy through a number of its programs and energy delivery services. Through Efficiency Solutions, a number of rebate and other incentive-based programs offer both residential and commercial customers the opportunity to reduce energy consumption and costs. Web browsers can also view LADWP’s RFP to bring 100 megawatts of renewable power and low-cost solar water heaters to its customers (http://www.ladwp.com/greenpwr/grnpwrfp.htm).
	Minnesotans for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ME3): http://www.me3.org
		A great resource on renewable energy, energy efficiency and electric utility deregulation issues. ME3's current research topics include: Sustainable Energy and Economic Development, Ecological Tax Reform, and the Environmental Costs of Electricity. Learn how community involvement spurred the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission to require a Minnesota utility company to construct or contract for 425 megawatts of wind power by 2002.
	National Lighting Product Information (NLIP): http://lighting.lrc.rpi.edu/NLPIP
		The National Lighting Product Information Program is a national program supported by government agencies and electric utilities. The goal of NLPIP is to disseminate accurate, timely, manufacturer-specific information on energy-efficient lighting products.
	National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL): http://www.nrel.gov
		NREL's Clean Energy 101 page provides extensive information on energy efficiency and renewable energy for the public, private and residential sectors. NREL’s mission is to lead the nation toward a sustainable energy future by developing renewable energy technologies, improving energy efficiency, advancing related science and engineering and facilitating commercialization. The site also offers links to newsletters, conferences, and a renewable resource data center.
	Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance: http://www.nwalliance.org
		The Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance is a non-profit consortium of utilities, governments, public-interest groups and the private sector dedicated to transforming markets for energy-efficient products and services. The site provides information on various projects designed to increase resource and energy efficiency in different markets.
	Partnership for Advancing Technology in Housing (PATH): http://www.pathnet.org
		The Partnership for Advancing Technology in Housing is a new initiative to spur design and construction innovations in future homes. PATH seeks to increase use of current technologies in today’s home and to stimulate the development of new technologies to create stronger, more affordable, energy-efficient homes. The site includes a technology inventory, best practices, and forums.
	Planet Neighborhood: http://www.weta.org/planet
		A multimedia project focused on stories of successful environmental efforts at the grassroots level and the use of technology in these efforts, with an emphasis on sustainability.
	Renew America: http://www.crest.org/sustainable/renew_america
		Renew America specializes in identifying, verifying and promoting examples of successful environmental programs. The website includes more than 1,400 solutions to energy, transportation efficiency, pollution prevention and a host of other environmental and civic problems.
	Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI): http://www.rmi.org
		A virtual gold mine of information and resources on energy, transportation, green development, water, corporate sustainability, and much more. RMI strongly advocates the profitability of environmentally sound business practices to further its mission of fostering the efficient and sustainable use of resources. RMI’s on-line newsletters are highly recommended.
	Total Efficiency Network (TEN): http://www.energy.wsu.edu/ten/
		The Total Efficiency Network (TEN) provides the information, training, and support necessary to save money and resources through efficient resource management at large public and private facilities. The site includes energy/resource policy examples, an energy audit workbook, and on-line trainings.
	Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS): http://www.ucsusa.org
		UCS publishes excellent studies, books, and briefing papers on renewable energy, energy efficiency, global warming and other environmental issues, many of which can be downloaded from their web site.
	U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC): http://www.usgbc.org
		USGBC’s web site includes information on the State and Local Implementation Committee, which is developing a forum for exchange of information between cities and states and a tool kit for them to successfully implement green building programs.
	Western Center for Urban Forest Research and Education: http://wcufre.ucdavis.edu
		The USDA Forest Service's Western Center for Urban Forest Research and Education in Davis, CA is widely regarded as an authoritative source of scientific information on the environmental and economic benefits of urban forests.
	Worldwatch Institute: http://www.worldwatch.org
		Informing policymakers and the public about emerging global problems and trends and the complex links between the world economy and its environmental support systems, Worldwatch Institute's web site provides a wealth of resources including a monthly newsletter, issue briefs, a speakers list and action alerts.

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