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	Center for Resource Solutions — Green-E Program http://www.resource-solutions.org
		Green-E is a program of the Center for Resource Solutions (CRS), a national nonprofit organization that works to make it easier for people and organization to mitigate climate changes. CRS designs and operates national and international programs that support the increased supply and use of renewable energy resources, greenhouse gas reductions, and energy efficiency measures.
	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 Solar Environmental Society (ASES): http://www.ases.org
		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.
	California Energy Commission: 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 CREST web site contains a wealth of program information on renewable energy, energy efficiency, the environment, and sustainable development.
	Center of Excellence for Sustainable Development: http://www.sustainable.doe.gov
		A project of the Department of Energy, the Center's web site provides information on numerous sustainability issues including land use planning, green buildings, municipal energy, and rural issues. Points of interest include an on-line slide show of sustainable rural and urban communities and "the case study of the week."
	Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE): http://www.eere.energy.gov
		A project of the U.S. Department of Energy, EERE 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.
	Database of State Incentives for Renewable Energy (DSIRE): http://www.dsireusa.org/
		Working to promote renewable energy in business, industry, and government, the site provides lists of financial incentives, programs and regulatory policies on renewable energy for each state.
	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.
	EPA Solar Site: http://www.epa.gov/oppeoee1/globalwarming/actions/solar/index.html http://www.epa.gov/solar
		This site focuses on EPA's solar-related activities. It highlights Agency activity and support for the Administration's Million Solar Roofs Initiative. Featured on this web site are the EPA's Solar Energy Case Studies; the EPA Solar Initiative, including the 5 Point Draft Action Plan; and the Pollution Prevention Calculator that calculates the pollution prevention benefits for every state from using photovoltaic solar panels or a solar hot water system in your home.
	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 view LADWP’s RFP to bring 100 megawatts of renewable power and low-cost solar water heaters to its customers.
	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 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.
	Northern California Solar Energy Association: http://www.norcalsolar.org/
		The Northern California chapter of the American Solar Environmental Society, this site includes a calendar of upcoming events, green and solar power links, and a K-12 Teacher Resource guide.
	Power Scorecard: http://www.powerscorecard.org/
		A guide for California and Pennsylvania electricity customers to make better choices with their utility bills courtesy of the National Resource's Defense Council. This web site includes the NRDC's evaluation of all energy mixes currently marketed in California and Pennsylvania as environmentally beneficial.
	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.
	State Energy Alternatives: http://www.eere.energy.gov/states/alternatives/about.cfm
		This site is intended to provide state and local decision makers with: A brief, un-technical overview of renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies An objective and policy neutral description of public policies that may affect the use of alternative energy technologies; and A snapshot of the alternative energy resource base in each state.
	Sustainable Buildings Industry Council (SBIC): http://www.sbicouncil.org
		The Sustainable Building Industry Council is a national resource for information to make buildings energy efficient, more comfortable, less expensive to operate, environmentally sound, and to stimulate greater occupant productivity.
	Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS): http://www.ucsusa.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.
	US EPA Climate Change: http://www.epa.gov/climatechange
		This site offers comprehensive information on climate change including a greenhouse gas emissions calculator.
	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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