| OAO Gazprom: OAO Gazprom which is one of the biggest energy corporations and is responsible for heat supply in the Russian Federation |
| Oceanor Asa : The oceanographic company of Norway, OCEANOR, is a hi-tech company specialising in monitoring and information systems for oceans, rivers and lakes. It has carried out wave energy resource studies around the world. |
| Office Of Energy Efficiency (Oee) : Natural Resources Canada’s OEE promotes energy efficiency and the use of alternative transportation fuels through various programmes and initiatives aimed at the residential, commercial, industrial, institutional and transportation sectors. / (added 09/2005) |
| Office Of Scientific And Technical Information (Osti) : OSTI is responsible for co-coordinating the dissemination of scientific and technical information resulting from the US Department of Energy’s R&D and environmental programmes. |
| Organic Consumers Association: Deals with crucial issues of food safety, industrial agriculture, genetic engineering, corporate accountability and environmental sustainability |
| ORNLl Energy Efficiency And Renewable Energy Program: Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) conducts basic and applied R&D across a wide range of science and technology. This programme covers the area of energy efficiency, renewable energy and climate change activities. / (added 09/2005) |
| Permaculture Institute Of Australia: About permaculture and PRI’s hands-on permaculture courses in ecological design, environmental restoration, appropriate technology and sustainable |
| Pew Center On Global Climate Change: The Pew Center on Global Climate Change is a non-profit, non-partisan and independent organization dedicated to providing credible information and innovative solutions in the effort to address global climate change. |
| Planetary Engineering Group Earth: Know how to solve current environment problems and to advance to the age of solar energy / (added 09/2005) |
| Platform Bio-Energie:: The Platform Bio-Energie is the Dutch society, which promotes the interests of all the Dutch business involved in the biomass for energy chain. Members of the society represent the entire chain. |
| Proceedings Of The National Academy Of Sciences: |
| Projects Of Undp Programme: Projects of UNDP Programme in Russia, including global climate abatement problems, e.g. energy save, small educational projects and renewable energy development tasks. / (added 09/2005) |
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Links to Renewable (Alternative) Organizations
| Oao Gazprom: OAO Gazprom which is one of the biggest energy corporations and is responsible for heat supply in the Russian Federation |
| Oceanor Asa : The oceanographic company of Norway, OCEANOR, is a hi-tech company specialising in monitoring and information systems for oceans, rivers and lakes. It has carried out wave energy resource studies around the world. |
| Office Of Energy Efficiency (Oee) : Natural Resources Canada’s OEE promotes energy efficiency and the use of alternative transportation fuels through various programmes and initiatives aimed at the residential, commercial, industrial, institutional and transportation sectors. / (added 09/2005) |
| Office Of Scientific And Technical Information (Osti) : OSTI is responsible for co-coordinating the dissemination of scientific and technical information resulting from the US Department of Energy’s R&D and environmental programmes. |
| Organic Consumers Association: Deals with crucial issues of food safety, industrial agriculture, genetic engineering, corporate accountability and environmental sustainability |
| Ornl Energy Efficiency And Renewable Energy Program: Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) conducts basic and applied R&D across a wide range of science and technology. This programme covers the area of energy efficiency, renewable energy and climate change activities. / (added 09/2005) |
| Pee – Plataforma Empresarial Eólica (Es): |
| Permaculture Institute Of Australia: About permaculture and PRI’s hands-on permaculture courses in ecological design, environmental restoration, appropriate technology and sustainable |
| Pew Center On Global Climate Change: The Pew Center on Global Climate Change is a non-profit, non-partisan and independent organization dedicated to providing credible information and innovative solutions in the effort to address global climate change. |
| Planetary Engineering Group Earth: Know how to solve current environment problems and to advance to the age of solar energy / (added 09/2005) |
| Platform Bio-Energie:: The Platform Bio-Energie is the Dutch society, which promotes the interests of all the Dutch business involved in the biomass for energy chain. Members of the society represent the entire chain. |
| Proceedings Of The National Academy Of Sciences: |
| Projects Of Undp Programme: Projects of UNDP Programme in Russia, including global climate abatement problems, e.g. energy save, small educational projects and renewable energy development tasks. / (added 09/2005) |
| Propane Gas Association Of Canada: |
| Propane Vehicle Council: |
Links to Renewable (Alternative) Organizations
| Recycling Association Of Minnesota: Located in Minnesota, United States |
| Refrigeration Service Engineers Society : |
| Regional Institute Of Environmental Technology (Riet) : RIET is a non-profit company set up to enhance environmental management and technology awareness, understanding and capability in Asia. It also promotes international environmental business partnerships and environmentally compatible flow of trade and investment with Asia. / (added 09/2005) |
| Renewable Energy & Energy Efficiency Partnership: The Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Partnership (REEEP) is a coalition of progressive governments, businesses and organisations committed to accelerating the development of renewable and energy efficiency systems (REES). |
| Renewable Energy Policy Project (Repp) : Organization supports the advancement of renewable energy through policy research. |
| Research Council Of Norway: The Council develops the country’s research strategy and provides funding in the field of energy and climate research. |
| Rocky Mountain Institute: Rocky Mountain Institute is an entrepreneurial nonprofit organization that fosters the efficient and restorative use of resources to make the world secure, just, prosperous, and life sustaining. We do this by inspiring business, civil society, and government to design integrative solutions that create true wealth. Located in Snowmass, Colorado |
| Russian Natural Gas Vehicle Association: |
| Sacramento Area Water Works Association: Sacramento, CA / (added 09/2005) |
| Sage (Sustainability Action Group Exchange): A UK organisation set-up to disseminate information about sustainability. |
| Save Our Unique Lands: |
| Scientific And Technical Information Centre Of Russia (Vntic) : VNTIC is a leading information centre supported by the Ministry of Science and Technologies of the Russian Federation. It contains dissertations and reports on federally supported R&D programmes in science and technology, including the fields of energy and the environment. |
| Sierra Club Of Canada: The climate change campaign of the Sierra Club. |
| Smart Growth Bc: Smart Growth BC is a non-governmental organization devoted to fiscally, socially and environmentally responsible land use and development. |
| Society For Industrial Microbiology: |
| Solar Electric Power Association: collaboration of utilities, energy service providers, and the photovoltaic industry working together to create and encourage commercial use of new solar electric power business models. |
| Solar Energy Association Of Oregon : Located in Portland, Oregon. Public interest group dedicated to a permanently sustainable energy future through solar energy, renewable resources and other means. / (added 09/2005) |
| Solar Harvest Advocates : expanding the use of alternative energy and sustainable lifestyles in Montana and the mountain west. / (added 09/2005) |
| Solar Oven Society: Restoration of water pumping windmills. Water system design and consultation |
| South African Wind Energy Association (Za): |
| South Carolina Energy Office: Develops, implements energy efficiency and conservation projects throughout the state; provides SC-specific energy data, information. |
| South Carolina Hydrogen (Site Under Construction): |
| Southeast Energy Assistance (Sea): Nonprofit organization provides energy related repairs to low-income families in the metro Atlanta, Georgia area. Also provides minor plumbing repairs and water conservation devices. Services free to low-income households. |
| Southeastern Regional Biomass Energy Program (Serbep): encourages economic development through public/private partnerships that demonstrate bioenergy technology applications. |
| Straw Bale Association Of Texas: |
Links to Renewable (Alternative) Organizations
| Sustainable Building Coalition: Grassroots green, by Jeanine Sih / (added 09/2005) |
| Sustainable Energy Coalition: coalition of business, environmental, consumer, and energy policy organizations promoting increased federal support for energy efficiency and renewable energy technologies. Located in Washington DC, United States |
| Sweden: Gotland University Centrum För Vindkraftsinformation – Cvi : (in Swedish) |
| Swedish Council For Building Research (Bfr) : BFR contributes towards enhancing and developing the quality of the built environment. The Council initiates, co-ordinates and finances R&D in this area. |
| Swedish Council For District Heating (Sweheat) : The Council is a joint undertaking by Swedish companies and organisations in the district-heating sector in order to serve the international district heating community. |
| Swedish Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Association: |
| Swedish Institute Of Agricultural And Environmental Engineering (Jti): JTI supports research and development, and provides information in the areas of agriculture, environmental conservation, energy production and waste management. |
| Swedish National Board For Industrial And Technical Development (Nutek) : NUTEK is Sweden’s central public authority for industrial policy issues. It also undertakes the promotion of R&D and the increased use of new technology. |
| Swiss Association For Electric And Efficient Vehicles (Emobile): / (added 09/2005) |
Links to Renewable (Alternative) Organizations
| Apec Center For Environmental Technology Exchange: |
| Ases (American Solar Energy Society): National organization building coalitions and providing technical support to strengthen local and regional river conservation efforts. |
| Association For Conservation Of Energy: The American Solar Energy Society promotes the use of all forms of solar energy. |
| Association Of Energy Engineers (Aee): national grassroots organization focused on the promotion of clean energy technologies. Mission is to protect and enhance federal and state government budgets devoted to clean energy technologies. |
| Association Of European Storage Battery Manufacturers: Asia-Pacific members set up this site to promote the dissemination of information and technology concerning environmental issues in their region. / (added 09/2005) |
| Association Of Metropolitan Water Agencies: Belgian association for the promotion of Renewable Energy |
| Associazione Nazionale Energia Del Vento (Anev): 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. |
| Athena Sustainable Materials Institute: |
| Australian Electric Vehicle Association (Aeva): The Association of Energy Services Professionals International is a non-profit organization of utility executives, consultants, manufacturers, researchers, government regulators, and others concerned with providing value through energy services and efficiency. The AESP website has information on their services of conducting training courses, topical conferences, and workshops. Also published here are reports, books and a quarterly newsletter, Strategies. |
| Australian Wind Energy Association (Auswea): Primary objective is to be the unified and definitive voice for the largest publicly owned drinking water systems on regulatory, legislative and security issues. / (added 09/2005) |
| Austrian Biomass Association: The Italian Association of Wind Energy operators |
| Austrian Council On Climate Change (Accc): Not for profit institute – a world-leading source of data, expertise and tools for designing buildings with the environment in mind. |
| Austrian Wind Energy Association (A): ABARE is an independent applied economic research agency, which provides analyses and forecasts for Australia’s agricultural, minerals, energy, and fishing and forestry industries and on the quality of the environment. |
| Auswea (Australian Wind Energy Association): The Department addresses issues affecting industry, business, science and technology, research, resources, sport, recreation and tourism. |
Links to Renewable (Alternative) Organizations
| Texas Rural Water Association: Austin, TX |
| The American Bamboo Society: has a great wealth of bamboo knowledge. Bamboo is a material that is sometimes used in construction of straw bale structures |
| The Association For The Conservation Of Energy: UK industry-supported organization that aims to encourage a positive national awareness of the need for and benefits of energy conservation. Site has several reports on these topics. |
| The Center For Maximum Potential Building Systems: / (added 09/2005) |
| The Development Center For Appropriate Technology: / (added 09/2005) |
| The European Commission (Ec) Directorate For Environment: The European Commission (EC) Directorate for Environment is responsible for policy relating to the protection of the environment and the promotion of sustainable development of the environment. |
| The French Natural Gas Vehicle Association: Association Française du Gaz Naturel pour Vehicules |
| The Hydrogen Fuel Cell Institute: |
| The International Energy Agency (Iea): The IEA is the energy forum for 26 Member countries. IEA Member governments are committed to taking joint measures to meet oil supply emergencies. They have also agreed to share energy information, to co-ordinate their energy policies and to co-operate in the development of rational energy programmes. / (added 09/2005) |
| The International Society For Optical Engineering (Spie): Organization dedicated to advancing engineering, scientific and commercial applications of optical, photonic, imaging, electronic, and optoelectronic technologies. |
| The Masonry Heater Association: Masonry heaters store heat and are the cleanest way to burn cordwood by far. Trade association. / (added 09/2005) |
| The National Alternative Fuels Training Consortium: / (added 09/2005) |
| The National Alternative Fuels Training Consortium (Naftc): / (added 09/2005) |
| The National Hydrogen Association Of Australia: |
| The Nongovernmental Ecological Vernadsky Foundation: The Foundation financially supports some projects too. |
| The Regional Innovation Centre Energy Saving: The Regional Innovation Centre Energy Saving, dealt with energy efficiency in Nizhniy Novgorod Region. Nizhniy Novgorod State Technical University as an innovation basis. Is also committed to developing pilot projects of joint implementation within the Kyoto Protocol. |
| The Renewable Energy Certification System. : The RECS Group is a pan-European organisation representing industry, and supported by governments, which has the objective of fostering green certificate trading across Europe. Members are drawn from most European countries, and interest has been express |
| The Usda Fs Forest Products Laboratory: |
| The World Wind Energy Association: WWEA represents more than 140 members in more than 50 countries, mainly national associations, scientific institutes and companies. WWEA promotes wind energy on the global level by being a communication platform, providing technology transfer and influencing national and international policies. / (added 09/2005) |
| Tiempo Climate Cyberlibrary: The Cyberlibrary is an electronic information service covering global warming, climate change, sea-level rise and related issues. |
| Toolbox Project: The Toolbox Project is an organisation, which promotes energy savings in Danish trade and industry. The Project is financed by the Danish Energy Agency. |
| Transportation Research Board (Trb) : TRB is a unit of the National Research Council, which promotes innovation and progress in transportation through conducting research, dissemination and encouraging implementation of the results. |
| Txses (Texas Solar Energy Society): Educational organization formed to promote solar and other renewable energy applications. / (added 09/2005) |
| U S Fuel Cell Council: industry association dedicated to fostering the commercialization of fuel cells in the United States. Members include international fuel cell developers, manufacturers, suppliers, and customers. |
| Uk Energy Systems Trade Association: Giving a useful overview of the industry, and specific business addresses, ESTA is the primary trade association for UK "energy conservation" service providers (also known as demand-side management or energy management). |
| Uk Landfill Gas Association: The UK Landfill Gas Website. / (added 09/2005) |
| Uk Permaculture Association: Provides information about the association, courses, UK links and general permaculture information. / (added 09/2005) |
| Unesco Water Portal: Oakland, CA |
| United States Forest Service: |
| Universities Council On Water Resources: Universities united to advance education and research in water resources. |
| US Country Studies Program : This Program provides financial and technical assistance to developing countries for climate change studies. Fifty-six countries currently participate in the Program. / (added 09/2005) |
| US Wind Energy Development Programmatic Eis Information Center : / (added 09/2005) |
| Usda Fs Forest Products Laboratory: |
| Usepa Landfill Methane Outreach Program: |
| Utility Wind Interest Group (Uwig): Nonprofit corporation established to accelerate the appropriate integration of wind power for utility applications. |
| Uwig (Utility Wind Interest Group): Nonprofit corporation established to accelerate the appropriate integration of wind power for utility applications. |
Links to Renewable (Alternative) Organizations
| Vattenfall Group: Vattenfall is one of the largest energy groups serving the Nordic countries and operates in several other countries. The Group also offers efficient energy solutions, which help enhance the customers’ competitiveness, environment and quality of life. / (added 09/2005) |
| Vindkraftföreningen Finland Finnish Wind Energy Association (Swedish Language): |
| Water Environment Federation (Wef): Preserving and balancing the global water environment. |
| Waterlife Foundation: New York, NY |
| Wef (Water Environment Federation): Preserving and balancing the global water environment. |
| Western Coalition Of Arid States: Washington, DC |
| Western Regional Biomass Energy Program (Wrbep: regional federal effort promoting the use of biomass for energy production. / (added 09/2005) |
| Wisconsin Energy Conservation Corporation: WECC provides information on energy conservation and efficiency for utilities, consumers, environmental groups, and regulatory agencies. |
| Wisconsin Geothermal Association: Single source forum of information and education on the benefits and growth of geo exchange heating and cooling systems |
| Wood Heat Organization : "Come home to wood heat, it’s good for you." The Wood Heat Organization is a non-profit NGO dedicated to the responsible use of wood as a home heating fuel. Incorporated in Canada and still with a North American focus, its objective is to provide useful information to anyone who uses wood for home heating, wherever in the world they live. "Wood is an effective, renewable energy source for household heating and cooking when sustainable forestry methods are used for fuel supply and when the fuel is burned using appropriate technologies and techniques." Why heat with wood? — wood burning technologies — hearths — chimneys — firewood — safety — tips and techniques — environment — lore. |
| Woodside Australian Energy : Woodside Petroleum Ltd operates the North West Shelf Gas project in Western Australia, and has extensive exploration and development interests. |
| World Bank Group In Russia: Information on the World Bank’s activities in Russia, including development projects, programmes, partners and publications. |
| World Energy Council (Wec): A non-governmental energy policy forum, which promotes the sustainable supply and use of energy. Through its studies, technical and regional programmes, the WEC shares information, collaborates on new technologies and offers policy and strategy recommendations. |
| World Fuel Cell Council : A communication center for fuel cell commercialization activities worldwide, with technology reviews and links to manufacturers and organizations. |
| World Wildlife Federation: The climate change site of the WWF. / (added 09/2005) |
| World Wind Energy Association: WWEA represents more than 140 members in more than 50 countries, mainly national associations, scientific institutes and companies. WWEA promotes wind energy on the global level by being a communication platform, providing technology transfer and influencing national and international policies. |
| Wrbep (Western Regional Biomass Energy Program): The Western Regional Biomass Energy Program (WRBEP) is one of five Regional Biomass Energy Programs established and funded by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). Thirteen states participate in the WRBEP including Arizona, California, Colorado, Kansas, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, and Wyoming. |
Links to Renewable (Alternative) Organizations
| BC Pellet Fuel Manufacturers Association: |
| Belgian Federation Of Water Services: |
| Bellona Foundation : Representing the Australian Wind Energy Community. Promotes wind energy as a valuable and viable energy resource providing news and information. |
| Biodiesel Association Of Australia: |
| Biomass Info Centre: Austrian Council on Climate Change / (added 09/2005) |
| Brazilian Association For Natural Gas Vehicles : all about wood pellets as an energy source. |
| British Association For Biofuels And Oils: Brussels, BE / (added 09/2005) |
| British Cryoengineering Society : An independent science-based foundation which aims to combat problems of environmental degradation, pollution-induced dangers to human health and the ecological impacts of economic development strategies. It presents feasible solutions and provides unbiased information on, for example, GHG mitigation topics. / (added 09/2005) |
| British Wind Energy Association (Bwea): Part of the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy outreach activities. |
| Buildings Technology Center (Btc) : Wind energy development, environmental benefits, contact information and media room. Commercial site with some technical content of a wind energy system provider company based in Australia. |
| Business Environmental Partnership (Bep): |
| Bwe – Bundesverband Wind Energie Ev German Wind Energy Association (D): Associação Brasileira do Gás Natural Veicula |
| Caddet Renewable Energy Programme : BABFO is an organisation dedicated to the promotion of transport fuels and oils from renewable sources. Biodiesel and Ethanol are the two key fuels. Membership of BABFO is drawn from a wide range of industry, including engineers, fuel companies, fuel users, farmers, agricultural merchants and environmentalists. |
| California Biomass Energy Alliance: |
| California Fuel Cell Partnership: Information on the wind energy industry in the UK, with news, FAQ, overview of UK wind farms, reports, and studies. The BWEA is the professional and trade body for all those involved in the wind energy industry in UK. |
| California Fuel Cell Partnership : This Department at Chalmers University of Technology carries out scientific research in heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, lighting, electric and control systems in buildings. |
| California Fuel Cell Partnersip : BTC at Oak Ridge National Laboratory is a research facility devoted to the development of technologies that improve the energy efficiency and environmental compatibility of residential and commercial buildings. |
| California Hydropower Reform Coalition: Specializing in information to businesses throughout Scotland, offering advice and planning to identify cost savings through waste minimization, improved energy efficiency, and reduced water use. |
| California Institute For Energy Efficiency: |
| California Natural Gas Vehicle Coalition (CNGVC): The International Energy Agency’s CADDET Programme maintains a comprehensive site, which includes a database of renewable energy commercial-scale international projects, a range of brochures and other publications. |
| California Solar Energy Industries Association (Calseia): / (added 09/2005) |
| California Straw Building Association (CASBA): |
DSE Energy Glossary
| Obligation To Serve | The obligation of a utility to provide electric service to any customer who seeks that service, and is willing to pay the rates set for that service. Traditionally, utilities have assumed the obligation to serve in return for an exclusive monopoly franchise. |
| Occupancy Sensor | A control device that senses the presence of a person in a given space, commonly used to control lighting systems in buildings. |
| Ocean Energy | can be used as either thermal energy or the mechanical energy of tides and waves. |
| Ocean Thermal Gradient (OTG) | Temperature differences between deep and surface water. Deep water is likely to be 25 to 45 degrees Fahrenheit colder. The term also refers to experimental technology that could use the temperature differences as a means to produce energy. |
| Octane | A rating scale used to grade gasoline as to its antiknock properties. Also any of several isometric liquid paraffin hydrocarbons, C8H18. Normal octane is a colorless liquid found in petroleum boiling at 124.6 degrees Celsius. |
| Octane Rating | A measure of a gasolineàs resistance to exploding too early in the engine cycle, which causes knocking. The higher the rating, the lower the chance of premature ignition. |
| Off-Peak | The period of low energy demand, as opposed to maximum or peak demand. |
| Off-Peak Power | The amount of power generation during a period of low consumer demand. |
| Offroad | Any nonstationary device, powered by an internal combustion engine or motor, used primarily off the highways to propel, move, or draw persons or property, and used in any of the following applications: marine vessels, construction/farm equipment, locomotives, utility and lawn and garden equipment, offroad motorcycles, and offhighway vehicles. |
| Ohm | A measure of the electrical resistance of a material equal to the resistance of a circuit in which the potential difference of 1 volt produces a current of 1 ampere. |
| Ohm (Ω) | The unit that quantifies a material’s resistance to electron flow. |
| Ohm’s Law | Basic formula defining the relationship between voltage, amperage, and resistance. Commonly stated as E = I x R, or Voltage = Amperage x Resistance. |
| Ohm’s Law | A simple mathematical formula that allows either voltage, current or resistance to be calculated when the other two values are known. The formula is V = I x R, where V is the voltage, I is the current, and R is the resistance. |
| Oil (Fuel) | A product of crude oil that is used for space heating, diesel engines, and electricity generation. |
| Oil Shale | A type of rock containing organic matter that produces large amounts of oil when heated to high temperatures. |
| Oligopoly | A few sellers who exert market control overprices. |
| One-Axis Tracking | A PV System structure that is capable of rotating on a single axis in order to track the movement of the sun. |
| On-Peak | Energy supplied during periods of relatively high system demands as specified by the utility. |
| Opec | Acronym for Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries founded in 1960 for unify and coordinate petroleum polices of the members. Headquarters is in Vienna, Austria. |
| Open Circuit | When an electrical circuit is interrupted by breaking the path at one or more points, stopping the electrons from flowing. A light switch opens an electrical circuit when it turns off the light. |
| Open Circuit Voltage | The maximum voltage produced by an illuminated solar PV cell, module, or array when no load is connected. OCV increases as the temperature of the PV material decreases. |
| Open Circuit Voltage (Voc) | The maximum possible voltage across a PV array, module, or cell. The voltage across the terminals of a photovoltaic cell, module, or array with no load applied when the cell is exposed to standard insolation conditions, measured with a voltmeter. |
| Open Loop System | A fresh water or "direct" solar hot water system, generally for use in freeze-free climates. |
| Open-Circuit Volatage | The maximum possible voltage across a PV call or module when no current is flowing. |
| Open-Circuit Voltage (Voc) | The maximum possible voltage across a photovoltaic cell; the voltage across the cell in sunlight when no current is flowing. |
| Operating Point | Defined by the current and voltage that a module or array produces when connected to a load. It is dependent on the load or the batteries connected to the output terminals. |
| Options | An option is a contractual agreement that gives the holder the right to buy (call option) or sell (put option) a fixed quantity of a security or commodity (for example, a commodity or commodity futures contract), at a fixed price, within a specified period of time. May either be standardized, exchange-traded, and government regulated, or over-the-counter customized and non-regulated. |
| Orientation | Placement according to the directions N, S, E, or W. |
| Original Equipment Manufacturer (Oem) | refers to the manufacturers of complete vehicles or heavyduty engines, as contrasted with remanufacturers, converters, retrofitters, up-fitters, and repowering or rebuilding contractors who are overhauling engines, adapting or converting vehicles or engines obtained from the OEMs, or exchanging or rebuilding engines in existing vehicles. |
| Outage (Electric Utility) | An interruption of electric service that is temporary (minutes or hours) and affects a relatively small area (buildings or city blocks). See BLACKOUT. |
| Outer Continental Shelf (Ocs) | The submerged lands extending from the out limit of the historic territorial sea (typically three miles) to some undefined outer limit, usually a depth of 600 feet. In the United States, this is the portion of the shelf under federal jurisdiction. See CONTINENTAL SHELF. |
| Outgas | See gassing. |
| Outgassing | The emission of gasses by a material. See also GASSING. |
| Outside Air | Air taken from outdoors and not previously circulated through the HVAC system. |
| Over Generation | A condition that occurs when total PX participant demand is less that or equal to the sum of regulatory must-take generation, regulatory must-run generation, and reliability must-run generation. |
| Overcharge | Applying a current to a fully charged battery. This can damage the battery. |
| Overcurrent | Current that exceeds the rated current of the equipment or the ampacity of a conductor, resulting from overload, short circuit, or ground fault. |
| Overcurrent Device | A safety fuse or breaker designed to open a circuit when an overcurrent occurs. |
| Overhang | Any horizontal projection that serves as a shading element for a window. |
| Over-Speed | When the wind forces the blades to go faster than what your generator can handle. My blades slow down in higher winds. |
| Oxides Of Nitrogen | See NOx. |
| Oxygenate | a term used in the petroleum industry to denote octane components containing hydrogen, carbon and oxygen in their molecular structure. Includes ethers such as MTBE and ETBE and alcohols such as ethanol or methanol. The oxygenate is a prime ingredient in reformulated gasoline. The increased oxygen content given by oxygenates promotes more complete combustion, thereby reducing tailpipe emissions. |
| Ozone | A kind of oxygen that has three atoms per molecule instead of the usual two. Ozone is a poisonous gas, but the ozone layer in the upper atmosphere shields life on earth from deadly ultraviolet radiation from space. The molecule contains three oxygen atoms (O3). |
Links to Renewable (Alternative) Organizations
| (Acres) Anglian Centre For Renewable Energy: The purpose of a wave energy device is to harvest the energy in the waves. Since wave energy is a renewable resource, the environmental impact is limited to the resources used for production, set-up and dismantling. The evaluation of wave energy devices should be based on the relation between realistic energy production and monetary investment – a simple case of kilowatts per dollar. |
| (Anev) Associazione Nazionale Energia Del Vento: Edinburgh company planning to install two 375kw Pelamis devices, which are semi-submerged, articulated structures composed of cylindrical sections linked by hinged joints in Machir Bay, Islay for power generation. |
| (Bwea) British Wind Energy Association: |
| (Spie) The International Society For Optical Engineering : Describes and markets technology to convert the enormous energy found in ocean waves to energy for seawater desalination, water purification and electricity generation. |
| (Wec) World Energy Council: World’s first commercial wave power station (500 kW) connected to national grid in Britain, Scotland, Islay Island. (November 22, 2000) |
| Accc (Austrian Council On Climate Change: Information about a series of interactive wind and wave atlases providing wind and wave climate statistics worldwide. |
| Ace (American Coalition For Ethanol): ACRES is concerned with promoting renewable energy through education and research. The web site contains information on renewable energy technologies and web resources for teachers, and higher education students. |
| Acfas: The Italian Association of Wind Energy operators / (added 09/2005) |
| Action Without Borders: Information on the wind energy industry in the UK, with news, FAQ, overview of UK wind farms, reports, and studies. The BWEA is the professional and trade body for all those involved in the wind energy industry in UK. |
| Adventist Development And Relief Agency: Organization supports application of climate specific architectural design, green construction materials, and engineering practices. |
| Aebiom – European Biomass Association: Organization dedicated to advancing engineering, scientific and commercial applications of optical, photonic, imaging, electronic, and optoelectronic technologies. / (added 09/2005) |
| Aee (Association Of Energy Engineers): A non-governmental energy policy forum, which promotes the sustainable supply and use of energy. Through its studies, technical and regional programmes, the WEC shares information, collaborates on new technologies and offers policy and strategy recommendations. |
| Affordablecomfort : Austrian Council on Climate Change / (added 09/2005) |
| Aga (American Gas Association): ACE is an organization that promotes the use of ethanol for its clean burning abilities. Their large web site features ethanol related legislation updates, news, publications and links. |
| Air Conditioning Contractors Of America (Acca) : |
| Alaska Conservation Foundation: |
| Alliant Energy/Second Nature: |
| All-Russian Institute For Scientific And Technical Information (Viniti) : Trade association for the European biomass industry / (added 09/2005) |
| American Bamboo Society: The AEE is a group of over 8,000 professionals committed to helping their firms or clients increase energy efficiency, utilize innovative energy service options, enhance environmental management programs, upgrade facility operations, and improve equipment performance. Their web site features a large amount of energy engineering information for those wishing to explore the technical aspects of energy efficiency. |
| American Gas Association (Aga): |
| American Hydrogen Association Northwest: AGA, representing natural gas utilities, acts as a clearinghouse for gas energy information, providing information on technical and energy policy matters. / (added 09/2005) |
| American Methanol Institute: |
| American Physical Society: |
| American Solar Energy Society (ASES): AGA, representing natural gas utilities, acts as a clearinghouse for gas energy information, providing information on technical and energy policy matters. |