Energy Policy: Setting the Stage for the Current Debate
- An over view of the Bush Administration national energy plan, issued May 16, 2001, & U.S. energy policy since the 1970s.
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Energy Efficiency Help-Line & Internet Support
- Development, pilot demonstration & validation of an Energy Efficiency Help-Line & Internet Support (EHLIS) in Cork ? Ireland, Herning, Denmark, Western Macedonia, Greece, and Bucharest, Romania.
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The Oil Drum
- A community that discusses ideas related to peak oil, sustainable development & growth, & the implications of these ideas on politics, economics, & people's daily lives.
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Hubbert Peak of Oil Production
- Provides data, analysis & recommendations regarding the upcoming peak in the rate of global oil extraction. Work by various experts on the subject, possible scenarios, & links to news articles.
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Solar for the Powerless: Electrifying Rural Africa with the Sun
- Showcases a documentary comparing unsubsidized solar home systems markets in Kenya with subsidized solar utilities in South Africa. Includes streaming video plus links to the funder & relevant research.
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2020 Institute
- Advocates getting the United States into energy self-suffiency, & gives links for inviduals to find more information or purchase alternative energy sources.
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The Vote Solar Initiative
- California initiative to promote clean air, fight global warming, & increase America's energy independence. Provides history, tools & news.
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Association for the Conservation of Energy
- Formed in 1981 by a number of major companies active within the energy conservation industry, in order to encourage a positive national awareness of the need for & benefits of energy conservation
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Ban the Bulb
- Blog advocates outlawing (or at least taxing) incandescent lights to reduce energy use.
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Portland Energy Conservation
- Conservation group that promotes the benefits of responsible energy.
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Energyhawk
- Tips helping home & small office cut utility bills with energy conservation
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Electric Reliability Coordinating Council (ERCC)
- Energy industry coalition opposing the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) enforcement of New Source Review (NSR) for upgraded power plants. Clear? Includes white papers, media clips, & congressional testimony.
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The Oil Age
- We have used almost ½ the world's oil, prices will go up, may mean the end of the global economy. Alternative energy systems & what to do about it
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British Petroleum stats review
- BP statistical review of world energy, the energy review & stats.
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Association for the Study of Peak Oil & Gas - USA
- A non-profit, non-partisan research & public education initiative to address peak oil & energy challenges for the United States.
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The Sustainable Energy Coalition
- A coalition of more than thirty national business, environmental, & consumer organizations dedicated to promoting energy efficiency & renewable energy technologies.
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COAL21
- A program aimed at using advanced technologies to reduce or eliminate greenhouse gas emissions associated with the use of coal. Also explores coal's role as a primary source of hydrogen to power the hydrogen-based economy of the future
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Renewables for Development
- RforD works for commercialization of decentralized renewable energy projects on a large scale in rural areas of developing countries. Provides information on concept, programs & projects.
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TURN: The Utilities Reform Network
- Consumer advocacy organization that represents the small customers of California's utilities. TURN - The Utilities Reform Network - is the only independent, statewide, consumer utility watchdog group in California.
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Energy Foundation
- A partnership of major foundations interested in sustainable energy.
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HELIO International
- Assess & monitor the contribution of energy systems to an improved quality of life & to check the implementation of environmental conventions & principles.
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Renewable Energy Policy Project
- REPP supports the advancement of renewable energy technology through policy research. We seek to define growth strategies for renewables that respond to competitive energy markets & environmental needs.
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The Great Rollover Juggernaut
- A synopsis of the approaching crisis in world oil production vs. growing demand.
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Friends of the Earth - Switch to Green Energy
- A guide to green electricity suppliers in the UK. Suppliers green tariffs are ranked according to a number of environmental criteria. The site also has introductory information on climate change & green energy.
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How Stuff Works: How California's Power Crisis Works
- Learn just what has caused the energy shortage in California & how it will affect every corner of the country. See this backgrounder on the energy crisis.
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Climate Justice Initiative
- The new report 'Greenhouse Gangsters vs. Climate Justice' launches CorpWatch's campaign on a platform that includes a just transition for workers & communities hardest hit by changes to energy systems.
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The Oil Depletion Analysis Centre
- An independent, UK-registered educational charity working to raise international public awareness & promote better understanding of the world's oil-depletion problem.
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Center for Energy & Environment
- Nonprofit organization promoting responsible use of energy & natural resources in Minnesota.
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Energy Efficiency
- Provides information about the economic, environmental & health benefits of purchasing energy efficient products for the home.
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Refocus
- Refocus reports on all the latest developments in the renewable energy industry & gives a forum for the exchange of ideas & information as well as many useful links.
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International ASPO Conference
- Annual event discussing energy issues sponsored by the Association for the Study of Peak Oil & Gas. Lists agenda, speakers, & travel details.
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World Energy Efficiency Association
- WEEA has been formed to assist developing countries in accessing information on energy efficiency, serve as a clearinghouse for information on energy efficiency programs, technologies & measures, & to disseminate this information worldwide.
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Hydroelectricity
- Comparative Study of hydroelectric projects in Canada & India covering environmental, economical & other impacts. Appendices on Integrated Resource Planning & Great Whale Project.
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NW Energy Coalition
- An alliance of organizations promoting renewable energy & conservation in the Pacific Northwest.
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Life After The Oil Crash
- Examines the impact of the depletion of the world's oil reserves & its consequences for the world economy & population. Links to news items, articles, books for sale, and preparation tips.
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Alternative Technology Association (ATA)
- A non-profit community group that aims to use & promote environmentally friendly technology. ATA has around two thousand members across Australia, conducts regular meetings, work shops & courses, & produces a range of educational publications.
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Redwood Alliance
- Environmental organization dedicated to clean, renewable energy alternatives. Right. Works on nuclear waste & power issues.
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Energy Policy & Technology Research
- ICCEPT at Imperial College research centre tackles major energy & environment problems offering advice to industry, government & NGOs
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Renewable Energy
- An expose of the fantasy world of 'sustainable development', showing how current levels of consumption are not sustainable no matter what alternatives are consumed.
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