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DSE Energy Glossary

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Term	Definition
Absorbed Glass Mat (AGM) Batteries	Employ a micro-fibrous silica glass mat envelope to immobilize their electrolyte. This makes them non-spillable and gives them a lower self-discharge rate than conventional flooded lead-acid batteries.
Absorber	1) In a photovoltaic device, the material that readily absorbs photons to generate charge carriers (free electrons or holes). 2) The absorber is that part of a solar thermal collector that receives the incident radiant energy and transforms it into heat energy.
Absorbers	Dark coloured objects that soak up heat in solar collectors.
Absorptance	The ratio of the radiation absorbed by a surface to the total energy falling on that surface described as a percentage.
Absorption Coefficient	The factor by which photons are absorbed as they travel a unit distance through a material.
AC (Alternating Current)	A type of electrical current, the direction of which is reversed at regular intervals or cycles. Alternating current is abbreviated as AC.
Acceptor	An element (like boron) that is missing outer shell electrons to be used in solar panel construction.
Access Charge	A charge paid by all market participants withdrawing energy from the ISO controlled grid. The access charge will recover the portion of a utility’s transmission revenue requirement not recovered through the variable usage charge.
Acid Rain	Precipitation that has become acidic as the result of chemical reactions. Sulfur dioxide emissions from fossil fuel burning power plants react with the water, oxygen, and other chemicals in the air to cause acid rain.
Activated Shelf Life	The period of time, at a specified temperature, that a charged battery can be stored before its capacity falls to an unusable level.
Activation Voltage(S)	The voltage(s) at which a charge controller will take action to protect the batteries.
Active Solar Energy System	Solar radiation used by special equipment to provide space heating, hot water or electricity.
Active Solar Heater	A water or space heating system that moves heated air or water using pumps or fans.
Active Solar Thermal System	A system that traps the sun’s energy with solar collectors and uses an electromechanical subsystem to move that energy to its point of intended use for water heating, space heating, pool heating, industrial process heat, electrical generation and space cooling.
Addition	An alteration to an existing building that increases conditioned space.
Adjustable Set Point	A feature allowing the user to adjust the voltage levels at which a charge controller will become active.
Adjustment Bid	A bid that is used by the ISO to adjust supply or demand when congestion is anticipated.
Adverse Hydro	Water conditions limiting the production of hydroelectric power. In years having below-normal levels of rain and snow, and in seasons having less-than-usual runoff from mountain snowpack, there is then less water available for hydro energy production.
Aeolus	The god of the winds in Greek mythology.
After-Market	broad term that applies to any change after the original purchase, such as adding equipment not a part of the original purchase. As applied to alternative fuel vehicles, it refers to conversion devices or kits for conventional fuel vehicles.
Aggregator	An entity responsible for planning, scheduling, accounting, billing, and settlement for energy deliveries from the aggregator’s portfolio of sellers and/or buyers. Aggregators seek to bring together customers or generators so they can buy or sell power in bulk, making a profit on the transaction.
AGM (Adsorbed Glass Mat)	a newer type of battery construction that uses saturated adsorbant glass mats rather than gelled or liquid electrolyte. AGM batteries are typically more expensive than flooded (liquid), but offer enhanced reliability.
Agriculture	the growing (farming) of plants, flowers, trees, grains, and other crops. Greenhouses can be heated with hot water from geothermal reservoirs. In some places pipes of hot water are buried under the soil. Geothermal heat is also used to dry crops.
AIC	See amperage interrupt capability.
Air	The mixture of gases that surrounds the earth and forms its atmosphere. Air is composed primarily of oxygen and nitrogen.
Air Change	The replacement of a quantity of air in a space within a given period of time, typically expressed as air changes per hour. If a building has one air change per hour, this is equivalent to all of the air in the building being replaced in a one-hour period.
Air Conditioner	An assembly of equipment for air treatment consisting of a means for ventilation, air circulation, air cleaning, and heat transfer (either heating or cooling). The unit usually consists of an evaporator or cooling coil, and an electrically-driven compressor and condenser combination.
Air Film	A layer of still air adjacent to a surface which provides some thermal resistance.
Air Film Coefficient	A measure of the heat transfer through an air film. [See ASHRAE Table 1, ASHRAE Handbook, 1985 Fundamentals]
Air Mass	The length of the path of solar radiation through the atmosphere. E.g. Air mass of 1 means the sun is overhead (goes trough 1 atmosphere).
Air Pollution	Air with contaminants in it that prevent the air from dispersing as it normally would, and interfere with biological processes.
Air-To-Air Heat Exchanger	A device with separate air chambers that transfers heat between the conditioned air being exhausted and the outside air being supplied to a building.
Alcohol Fuels	A class of liquid chemicals that have certain combinations of hydrogen, carbon and oxygen, and that are capable of being used as fuel.
Alteration	Any change or modification to a building’s construction. [See Addition].
Alternating Current	An electric current that reverses directions at regular intervals (typically 60 times a second); abbreviated "AC." This current found in homes.
Alternating Current (Ac)	An electrical current in which the direction of electron flow reverses periodically, usually many times per second. Most U.S. household electrical systems use AC current rated at 120 volts and 60 cycles per second.
Alternative (Transportation) Fuels	as defined by the National Energy Policy Act (EPAct) the fuels are: methanol, denatured ethanol and other alcohols, separately or in mixtures of 85 percent by volume or more (or other percentage not less than 70 percent as determined by U.S. Department of Energy rule) with gasoline or other fuels; CNG; LNG; LPG; hydrogen; "coal-derived liquid fuels;" fuels "other than alcohols" derived from "biological materials;" electricity, or any other fuel determined to be "substantially not petroleum" and yielding "substantial energy security benefits and substantial environmental benefits."
Alternative Energy Sources	See RENEWABLE ENERGY.
Alternative Fuel Vehicle (Afv)	motor vehicles that run on fuels other than petroleum-based fuels. As defined by the National Energy Policy Act (EPAct), this excludes reformulated gasoline as an alternative fuel.
Alternative Fuels	A popular term for “non-conventional”transportation fuels like propane that are derived from natural gas or biomass materials.
Alternator	A device for producing Alternating Current ("AC") electricity. Usually driven by a motor, but can also be driven by other means, including water and wind power.
Altitude Angle	The angle of the sun above the horizon, measured in degrees. In winter, the sun is at a low solar altitude, and in the summer, the sun is at a high solar altitude.
Ambient	The surrounding atmosphere; encompassing on all sides; the environment surrounding a body but undisturbed or unaffected by it.
Ambient Air Temperature	Surrounding temperature, such as the outdoor air temperature around a building.
Ambient Temperature	The temperature of the surrounding area.
American Wire Gauge (Awg)	American Wire Gauge, a set of standards in the U.S. specifying the diameter of wire. A higher number indicates smaller wire.
Ammeter	A device used for measuring the current (amperage) at any point in an electrical circuit.
Amorphous Semiconductor	A non-crystalline semiconductor material that has no long-range order.
Amorphous Silicon	A thin-film solar PV cell material which has a glassy rather than crystalline structure. Made by depositing layers of doped silicon on a substrate normally using plasma-enhanced chemical vapor deposition of silane.
Amp Hour	The quantity of electrical energy corresponding to the flow of current of one ampere for one hour. The term is used to quantify the energy stored in a battery. Most batteries are rated in Ah.
Ampacity	Refers to the highest safe amount of electrical current through conductors, overcurrent devices, or other electrical equipment. Ampacity is determined by the cross-sectional area and the material of the conductor, or the manufacturer’s equipment rating.
Amperage Interrupt Capability (AIC)	direct current fuses should be rated with a sufficient AIC to interrupt the highest possible current.
Ampere (A) Or Amp	The unit for the electric current; the flow of electrons. One amp is 1 coulomb passing in one second. One amp is produced by an electric force of 1 volt acting across a resistance of 1 ohm.
Ampere (A)(Amp)	Unit of electrical current, the flow of electrons.
Ampere (Amp)	The unit of measure that tells how much electricity flows through a conductor. It is like using cubic feet per second to measure the flow of water. For example, a 1,200 watt, 120-volt hair dryer pulls 10 amperes of electric current (watts divided by volts).
Ampere Hour Meter	An instrument that monitors current with time. The indication is the product of current (in amperes) and time (in hours).
Ampere, Amps	The measurement of the flow of an electric current through a conductor.
Ampere-Hour (Amp-Hour; Ah)	A measure of electron flow over time, used to measure battery capacity and state of charge. For example, a current of 1 amp drawn from a battery for 10 hours would result in 10 amp-hours of charge cycling through the battery.
Ampere-Hour Meter	An instrument that monitors electron flow over time. Amp-hours are the product of electron flow (in amperes) and time (in hours).
Amp-Hour (Ah)	Unit of electrical energy, the flow of 1 Amp for 1 Hour. Often used to describe the quantity of energy stored in a battery.
Amplitude	Generally refers to the maximum and minimum voltage attained by an alternating or pulsed current in each complete cycle or pulse of that current.
Ancillary Services	The services other than scheduled energy that are required to maintain system reliability and meet WSCC/NERC operating criteria. Such services include spinning, non-spinning, and replacement reserves, voltage control, and black start capability.
Anemometer	An instrument for measuring and indicating the force or speed of the wind.
Angle Of Incidence	The angle that the sun’s rays make with a line perpendicular to a surface. The angle of incidence determines the percentage of direct sunshine intercepted by a surface.
Animal Waste Conversion	Process of obtaining energy from animal wastes. This is a type of biomass energy.
Annual Maximum Demand	The greatest of all demands of the electrical load which occurred during a prescribed interval in a calendar year.
Annual Solar Savings	The annual solar savings of a solar building is the energy savings attributable to a solar feature relative to the energy requirements of a non-solar building.
Anode	The positive electrode in an electrochemical cell (battery). Also, the earth or ground in a cathodic protection system. Also, the positive terminal of a diode.
Anode	(Battery) the electrode within a battery cell that undergoes the chemical process of oxidation. Electrically, the anode is the cell’s positive terminal. (Water heater) An aluminum or magnesium sacrificial rod installed within steel tanks that is used to help prevent corrosion of the tank itself.
Ansi	American National Standards Institute is the national organization that coordinates development and maintenance of consensus standards and sets rules for fairness in their development. ANSI also represents the USA in developing international standards.
Anthracite	Hard coal, found deep in the earth. It burns very hot, with little flame. It usually has a heating value of 12,000-15,000 British thermal units (Btus) per pound.
Anti-Reflection Coating	A thin coating of a material with a specific refractive index applied to a cell to reduce the reflection of light.
Appliance Saturation	A percentage telling what proportion of all households in a given geographical area have a certain appliance.
Applicant	Applicant means any person who submits an application for certification pursuant to the provisions of this division, including, but not limited to, any person who explores for or develops geothermal resources.
Application	Application means any request for certification of any site and related facility filed in accordance with the procedures established pursuant to this division. An applicant for a geothermal powerplant and related facilities may propose more than one site and related geothermal facilities in the same application.
Aquaculture	the farming of fish and other water-dwelling organisms in freshwater or seawater. Geothermal water is used to help speed the growth of fish, prawns and alligators. China is probably has more aquaculture operations than any other country.
Aquifer	a large permeable body of underground rock capable of yielding quantities of water to springs or wells. Aquifers provide about 60 percent of American drinking water. Underground aquifers of hot water and steam are called geothermal reservoirs.
Aquilo	The Latin word for the North Wind in Greek mythology.
Arbor Or Arbor Shaft	An adaptor which converts your motor shaft to a useable threaded bolt
Area Load	The total amount of electricity being used at a given point in time by all consumers in a utility’s service territory.
Array	Any number of photovoltaic modules connected together electrically to provide a single electrical output. Also see photovoltaic (PV) array.
Array Current	The electrical current produced by a photovoltaic array when it is exposed to sunlight.
Array Operating Voltage	The voltage produced by a photovoltaic array when exposed to sunlight and connected to a load.
Ash	Non-organic, non-flammable substance left over after combustible material has been completely burned.
Ashrae	Acronym for American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air- Conditioning Engineers.
Associated Gas	Natural gas that can be developed for commercial use, and which is found in contact with oil in naturally occurring underground formations.
Asynchronous Generator	A type of electric generator that produces alternating current (AC) electricity to match an existing power source.
Atgas	Synthetic gas produced by dissolving coal in a bath of molten iron. The process was developed by Applied Technology, Inc. Synthetic gas may be used as a substitute for natural gas in industrial and home uses.
Atom	Primary basis of all matter. It has a nucleus consisting of protons and neutrons surrounded by orbiting electrons .
Auster	The Latin word for the South Wind in Greek mythology.
Autonomous System	A PV System that operates without any other energy generating source. Also see: Stand-Alone System
Auxiliary Energy Subsystem	Equipment using conventional fuel to supplement the energy output of a solar system. This might be, for example, an oil- fueled generator that adds to the electrical output of a substitutes for the solar system during long overcast periods when there is not enough sunlight.
Auxiliary Equipment	Extra machinery needed to support the operation of a power plant or other large facility.
Availability	The quality or condition of a photovoltaic system being available to provide power to a load. Usually measured in hours per year. One minus availability equals downtime.
Average Cost	The revenue requirement of a utility divided by the utility’s sales. Average cost typically includes the costs of existing power plants, transmission, and distribution lines, and other facilities used by a utility to serve its customers. It also included operating and maintenance, tax, and fuel expenses.
Average Demand	The energy demand in a given geographical area over a period of time. For example, the number of kilowatt-hours used in a 24-hour period, divided by 24, tells the average demand for that period.
Average Hydro	Rain, snow and runoff conditions that provide water for hydroelectric generation equal to the most commonly occurring levels. Average hydro usually is a mean indicating the levels experienced most often in a 104-year period.
Avoided Cost	(Regulatory) The amount of money that an electric utility would need to spend for the next increment of electric generation to produce or purchase elsewhere the power that it instead buys from a cogenerator or small-power producer. Federal law establishes broad guidelines for determining how much a qualifying facility (QF) gets paid for power sold to the utility.
Awg (American Wire Gauge)	a standard system for designating the size of electrical wire. The higher the number, the smaller the wire. Most house wiring is #12 or 14.
Azimuth	The Angle between the north direction and the projection of the surface normal into the horizontal plane; measured clockwise from north. As applied to the PV array, 180 degree azimuth means the array faces due south.
Azimuth Angle	The angle between true south and the point on the horizon directly below the sun.
Azimuth	The Angular Distance Between True South And The Point On The Horizon Directly Below The Sun. Typically Used As An Input For Opaque Surfaces And Windows In Computer Programs For Calculating The Energy Performance Of Buildings.

DSE Energy Glossary

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Balance Of System	Represents all components and costs other than the photovoltaic modules/array. It includes design costs, land, site preparation, system installation, support structures, power conditioning, operation and maintenance costs, indirect storage, and related costs.
Balance Of System (BOS)	Parts or components of a photovoltaic system other than the photovoltaic array or other generating equipment.
Balanced Schedule	A Scheduling Coordinator’s schedule is balanced when generation, adjusted for transmission losses, equals demand.
Ballast	A circuit used to condition and stabilize an electric current, for example, in a fluorescent light.
Balneology	using hot spring mineral water for therapy. This is perhaps the oldest use of natural geothermal waters.
Band Gap	In a semiconductor, the energy difference between the highest valence band and the lowest conduction band.
Band Gap Energy (Eg)	The amount of energy (in electron volts) required to free an outer shell electron from its orbit about the nucleus to a free state, and thus promote it from the valence to the conduction level.
Barrel	In the petroleum industry, a barrel is 42 U.S. gallons. One barrel of oil has an energy content of 6 million British thermal units. It takes one barrel of oil to make enough gasoline to drive an average car from Los Angeles to San Francisco and back (at 18 miles per gallon over the 700-mile round trip).
Barrels Per Day Equivalent (Bpd-Equivalent)	A unit of measure that tells how much oil would have to be burned to produce the same amount of energy.
Barrier Energy	The energy given up by an electron in penetrating the cell barrier; a measure of the electrostatic potential of the barrier.
Base Load	The lowest level of power production needs during a season or year.
Base Load Unit	A power generating facility that is intended to run constantly at near capacity levels, as much of the time as possible.
Base Rate	That portion of the total electric or gas rate covering the general costs of doing business unrelated to fuel expenses.
Baseline Forecast	A prediction of future energy needs which does not take into account the likely effects of new conservation programs that have not yet been started.
Batch Solar Hot Water Heater	The simplest of solar hot water systems. A tank of water within a glass-covered insulated enclosure aimed at the sun. Water is heated in the tank and then flows to the load or an auxiliary water heater.
Battery	A single electric cell, or group of connected cells, that produces a direct electric current.
Battery Available Capacity	The total maximum charge, expressed in ampere-hours, that can be withdrawn from a cell or battery under a specific set of operating conditions including discharge rate, temperature, initial state of charge, age, and cut-off voltage.
Battery Bank	A group of batteries which stores excess electrical energy for later use.
Battery Capacity	The maximum total electrical charge, expressed in ampere-hours, which a battery can deliver to a load under a specific set of conditions.
Battery Cell	An individual unit of a battery that can store electrical energy and is capable of furnishing a current to an external load. For lead-acid batteries the voltage of a cell (fully charged) is about 2.2 volts dc. A battery may consist of a number of cells.
Battery Charger	A device used to charge a battery by converting (usually) mains voltage AC to a DC voltage suitable for the battery. Chargers often incorporate some form of regulator to prevent overcharging and damage to the battery.
Battery Cycle Life	The number of times a battery can be discharged and charged before it fails.
Battery Energy Capacity	The total energy available, expressed in watt-hours (kilowatt-hours), which can be withdrawn from a fully charged cell or battery. The energy capacity of a given cell varies with temperature, rate, age, and cut-off voltage. This term is more common to system designers than it is to the battery industry where capacity usually refers to ampere-hours.
Battery Energy Storage	Energy storage using electrochemical batteries. The three main applications for battery energy storage systems include spinning reserve at generating stations, load leveling at substations, and peak shaving on the customer side of the meter.
Battery Life	The period during which a cell or battery is capable of operating above a specified capacity or efficiency performance level. With lead-acid batteries, end-of-life is generally considered when a fully charged cell can deliver only 80 percent of its rated capacity. Beyond this state of aging, deterioration and loss of capacity begins to accelerate rapidly. Life may be measured in cycles or years, depending on the type of service for which the cell or battery is intended.
Battery Self Discharge	Energy loss by a battery not under load.
Battery Self-Discharge	Energy loss by a battery that is not under load.
Battery State Of Charge (SOC)	The charge status as a percentage of full charge
Benzene	A type of colorless liquid hydrocarbon that can be used as a motor fuel. Its chemical symbol is C6H6.
Betz Limit	The theoretical maximum energy that a wind generator can extract from the wind—59.6 percent.
Bi-Fuel Vehicle	A vehicle with two separate fuel systems designed to run on either fuel, using only one fuel at a time. These systems are advantageous for drivers who do not always have access to an alternative fuel refueling station. Bi-fuel systems are usually used in light-duty vehicles. One of the two fuels is typically an alternative fuel.
Bi-Gas	A process being developed as a means of making synthetic gas from coal. The synthetic gas would be intended to substitute for natural gas in meeting industrial and home energy needs.
Bilateral Contract	A two-party agreement for the purchase and the sale of energy products and services.
Bioconversion	Processes that use plants or micro-organisms to change one form of energy into another. For example, an experimental process uses algae to convert solar energy into gas that could be used for fuel.
Biodiesel	a biodegradable transportation fuel for use in diesel engines that is produced through the transesterfication of organically- derived oils or fats. It may be used either as a replacement for or as a component of diesel fuel.
Bioenergy	the energy from biomass (organic matter)—can be used directly for heat or to power a generator to produce electricity. Biomass can also be chemically converted into a fuel oil or liquid fuels.
Biofuels (Biomass Fuels)	Biomass converted directly to energy or converted to liquid or gaseous fuels, such as ethanol methane, and hydrogen.
Biomass	Any organic matter available on a renewable basis, including agricultural crops, wastes, and residues; wood, wood wastes, and residues; animal wastes and municipal wastes; and aquatic plants.
Biosphere	The zone at and adjacent to the earth’s surface where all life exists; all living organisms of the earth.
Bipv	Building Integrated Photovoltaics. As the name suggests, this is where PV modules are integrated in to the building construction materials as on integrated unit.
BIPV (Building-Integrated Photovoltaics)	A term for the design and integration of photovoltaic (PV) technology into the building envelope, typically replacing conventional building materials. This integration may be in vertical facades, replacing view glass, spandrel glass, or other facade material; into semitransparent skylight systems; into roofing systems, replacing traditional roofing materials; into shading "eyebrows" over windows; or other building envelope systems.
Bituminous Coal	Soft coal containing large amounts of carbon. It has a luminous flame and produces a great deal of smoke.
Blackout	The total loss of electric power supplied by the electric company.
Blade	The energy capturing, aerodynamically designed part of a wind turbine, which interacts directly with the wind.
Blocking Diode	A diode used to prevent current flow in an undesirable direction e.g. From the rest of the PV array to a failed module or from the battery to the PV array when current generation is low.
Boiler	A closed vessel in which water is converted to pressurized steam.
Boiling Point	temperature at which a single substance, such as water, changes from a liquid to a gas (steam) under normal atmospheric pressure. The boiling point at which water transitions to steam is 212°F (100°C). Some liquids boil at a lower temperature than water – a principle utilized in binary power plants. Boiling point is also affected by pressure. The greater the pressure, the higher the boiling point. This principle is put to work in geothermal (flash) power plants when superheated (hotter than boiling) geothermal water is brought up wells. The hot water flashes to steam when the pressure is released as it reaches the surface. This phenomenon also occurs naturally, resulting in such features as geysers.
Boiling Water Reactor	(BWR) A nuclear power unit in which water used as a coolant is allowed to boil at the core. The resulting steam may be used to drive electric turbines.
Bora	A cold wind that blows from the north or northeast across the lands around the Adriatic Sea. This wind is named after Boreas.
Boreas	The North Wind in Greek mythology. (“Aquilo” in Latin.)
Boron (B)	The chemical element commonly used as the dopant in photovoltaic device or cell material.
Bottled Gas	The liquified petroleum gases propane and butane, contained under moderate pressure (about 125 pounds per square inch and 30 pounds per square inch respectively), in cylinders.
Bottoming Cycle	A means to increase the thermal efficiency of a steam electric generating system by converting some waste heat from the condenser into electricity rather than discharging all of it into the environment.
Boule	A sausage-shaped, synthetic single-crystal mass grown in a special furnace, pulled and turned at a rate necessary to maintain the single-crystal structure during growth.
Brake	Device for stopping a wind turbine. This can be an electric brake that shorts the output of the turbine (dynamic braking), or a mechanical brake that physically stops the rotation, as with a brake drum and shoe.
Breaker	A manually operable switching device that also automatically opens a circuit in the event of overcurrent.
Breeder	A nuclear reactor that produces more fuel than it consumes. The breeder, invented in the United States, is used as a power source in several European countries.
Breeze	Wind classified as light, gentle, moderate, fresh, or strong. To see the corresponding wind speeds for each of these, look at the Beaufort Scale above.
British Thermal Unit (Btu)	The amount of heat energy required to raise one pound of water from a temperature of 60 degrees F to 61 degrees F at one atmosphere pressure. One Watt hour equals 3,413 BTU.
Broker	A retail agent who buys and sells power. The agent may also aggregate customers and arrange for transmission, firming and other ancillary services as needed.
Brownout	A temporary reduction of voltage supplied by the electric company. Typically causes lights to dim.
BTU (British Thermal Unit)	Measurement of heat energy. 1 BTU is the amount of energy it require to heat 1 pound of water from 60 to 61 degrees Fahrenheit. 1W = 3413BTU.
Building Envelope	The assembly of exterior partitions of a building which enclose conditioned spaces, through which thermal energy may be transferred to or from the exterior, unconditioned spaces, or the ground
Bulk Charge	The initial phase of battery charging, when the largest amount of energy is put into the battery.
Bulk Power Supply	Often this term is used interchangeably with wholesale power supply. In broader terms, it refers to the aggregate of electric generating plants, transmission lines, and related-equipment. The term may refer to those facilities within one electric utility, or within a group of utilities in which the transmission lines are interconnected.
Busbar	In electric utility operations, a busbar is a conductor that serves as a common connection for two or more circuits. It may be in the form of metal bars or high-tension cables.
Buss	An electrical connection component that can accept multiple cables or wires. Also bus, bus bar, or busbar
Buster	A sudden and violent cold wind that blows across Australia from the south. In parts of Australia it is referred to as a “southerly buster” or a “brickfielder.”
Butane	A hydrocarbon gas found in the earth along with natural gas and oil. Butane turns into a liquid when put under pressure. It is sold as bottled gas. It is used to run heaters, stoves and motors, and to help make petrochemicals.
Buy Through	An agreement between utility and customer to import power when the customer’s service would otherwise be interrupted.
Buyer	An entity that purchases electrical energy or services from the Power Exchange (PX) or through a bilateral contract on behalf of end-use customers.
Bypass Diode	A diode connected across one or more solar cells in a photovoltaic module such that the diode will conduct if the call(s) change polarity.

Ocean energy draws on the energy of ocean through two basic ways. One way is thermal energy. Thermal energy is provided by the sun. We harness the energy that is stored in the surface layers of the ocean. The second way is mechanical energy which come from tides and waves.

Hydropower Energy

The term geothermal comes from the Greek geo meaning earth and therine meaning heat thus geothermal energy is energy derived from the natural heat of the earth. The earth’s temperature varies widely, and geothermal energy is usable for a wide range of temperatures from room temperature to well over 300° F. For commercial use, a geothermal reservoir capable of providing hydrothermal (hot water and steam) resources is necessary. Geothermal reservoirs are generally classified as being either low temperature (<150° C) or high temperature (>150° C). Generally speaking, the high temperature reservoirs are the ones suitable for, and sought out for commercial production of electricity. Geothermal reservoirs are found in “geothermal systems” which are regionally localized geologic settings where the earth’s naturally occurring heat flow is near enough to the earth’s surface to bring steam or hot water to the surface. Examples of geothermal systems include the Geysers Region in Northern California, the Imperial Valley in Southern California, and the Yellowstone Region in Idaho, Montana, and Wyoming.

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Advanced Building Systems: Environmental Responsible Construction Materials – Aerated Autoclaved Concrete Blocks, Pre Insulated Light Gauge Steel Panels / (added 09/2005)

Aep Agenzia Energetica Provincia Di Pisa – Italy: Pisa Energy Agency site with other Italian Energy sites

Agriculture And Agri-Food Canada: The Canadian Government’s Department of Agriculture and Agri-Food promotes the development, adaptation and competitiveness of this sector through policies, programmes and services. A ‘one-stop’ electronic information service (ACEIS) at this address provides up-to-date information across the agriculture sector.

Agriculture Industry Of The Future Office Of Industrial Technologies : The Office of Industrial Technologies (OIT) develops and delivers advanced energy efficiency, renewable energy and pollution prevention technologies for application in the U.S. industrial sector. Their web site features news, publications and information on all OIT programs.

Altener: European Commission Programme aiming to increase use and market share of Renewable Energy Sources

Association Of State Energy Research And Technology Transfer Institutions (Asertti): ASERTTI is a confederation of state and regional organizations with energy research and development and technology transfer responsibilities. Their web site focuses on contacting member organizations iinASERTTI and past meeting minutes.

Austin Energy Green Building Program : Welcome to Austin Energy’s Green Building Program. If you’re a homeowner, renter or a member of the design and building profession, we have information to help you design and build with health, energy-efficiency and the environment in mind. The Austin Energy Green Building Program is nationally known for expertise in "green" residential and commercial construction

Austin Sustainable Building Coalition Austin Texas:

Australian Greenhouse Office: The Office has a range of programmes to reduce Australia’s greenhouse emissions in areas such as household action, sustainable transport, renewable energy and energy efficiency.

Australian Institute Of Refrigeration, Air-Conditioning And Heating (Airah) : AIRAH aims to promote the practice and science of refrigeration, air-conditioning, heating, ventilation and allied building services.

Bioenergy Austria:

Biofuels For Sustainable Transportation (US Department Of Energy Office Of Energy Efficiency And Renewable Energy):

Biomasster – The Netherlands: gives an overview of activities in the Netherlands in the area of bio-energy. Attention is given to the policy of bio-energy, to institutes and projects, which deal with research and development of bio-energy, and to the implementation projects in the Netherlands. / (added 09/2005)

Building Codes Assistance Project: The Building Codes Assistance Project assists states in the development and implementation of statewide building energy codes. A listing of state-by-state code and legislation is offered.

Bureau For International Research And Technology Cooperation: Bureau for International Research and Technology Cooperation – Austria / (added 09/2005)

California Department Of Conservation Division Of Oil Gas And Geothermal Resources :

Corporation For National Service: includes info on Vista, AmeriCorps, Learn & Serve, and SeniorCorps

Danish Agricultural Council : The Council is the joint body representing the main organisations of the farming industry in its dealings with the Government, the Folketing, other industrial bodies and sections of the Danish community, as well as internationally.

Danish Environmental Protection Agency (Epa) : The Danish Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) advises the Minister for Environment and Energy and administers legislation on the environment. The aim is to prevent and combat pollution of the water, soil and air.

Danish Technological Institute : The Energy Division provides services that minimize energy consumption in buildings, industry and the transport sector and develops the competitiveness of enterprises from the point of view of energy.

Database Of State Incentives For Renewable Energy (Dsire): / (added 09/2005)

Department Of Trade And Industry (Dti): The Ministry responsible for UK Energy Policy. Their Web Site contains many policy documents and statistics. The on-line ‘Energy in Brief’ booklet of UK energy statistics is very useful. Check out New Review the quarterly newsletter on UK renewable energy projects. Highly recommended. / (added 09/2005)

Direction Générale De L’energie Et Des Matières Premières (Dgemp): DGEMP is part of the French Ministry of Industry and provides information on the production and rational use of energy.

Eere (Energy Efficiency And Renewable Energy): funded by the U.S. Dept. of Energy (DOE) is a source of free information on energy efficiency and renewable energy.

Efficient Windows Collaborative: The U.S. Department of Energy’s Windows and Glazing Program sponsor the Efficient Windows Web Site. EWC members have made a commitment towards manufacturing and promoting energy efficient windows. This web site provides information on the benefits of energy-efficient windows, descriptions of how they work, and recommendations for their selection and use. / (added 09/2005)

Energy Conservation Center (Ecc): ECC contributes to the efficient use of energy, protection of the global environment and sustainable development. The site publicizes community-based energy conservation activities in homes and the work place, includes information on energy conservation, survey results and energy management training.

Energy Management Agency Of Gaia: Energy Management Agency of Vila Nova de Gaia in the North of Portugal / (added 09/2005)

Environment Canada : Environment Canada is a science-based government department committed to protect and conserve the environment, with priorities set in the areas of climate change, clean air, clean water and preserving nature itself.

Environmental Protection Agencey (Epa): Though they concern themselves with every aspect of energy use, this federal web site offers a large amount of information on energy for around your home or business. Since the EPA is a regulatory agency, there is also a large amount of information given on for energy standards and laws. / (added 09/2005)

Epa (Environmental Protection Agency): Though they concern themselves with every aspect of energy use, this federal web site offers a large amount of information on energy for around your home or business. Since the EPA is a regulatory agency, there is also a large amount of information given on for energy standards and laws.

European Union: This is the official climate change web site of the European Union, outlining Europe’s approach to this issue.

Federal Energy Management Program: The FEMP initiated the You Have the Power Campaign, which helps agencies reach their energy-saving goals by raising awareness of energy efficiency activities at federal agencies. This web site spotlights the energy saving work of agency personnel and provides material for energy awareness campaigns.

Finnish National Technology Agency (Tekes): Tekes is the main financing organisation for applied and industrial R&D in Finland. The Finnish Government provides the funding.

Florida Green Building Coalition: Florida / (added 09/2005)

Fonds Français Pour L’environnement Mondial (Ffem): The FFEM was set up to encourage efforts to protect the global environment in developing countries. It is working in connection with the Global Environment Facility (GEF) and provides grants to investment projects related to the greenhouse effect.

German Hydrogen Association: The website of the German Hydrogen Association. Offers some items also in English.

Government Of Canada: The official Government of Canada web site pertaining to climate change.

Hydrogeochemical And Biogeochemical Studies Of Volcanic Geothermal And Selenium-Impacted Systems :

Idaho National Engineering & Environmental Laboratory : Nuclear technology research & development facility run by the US Department of Energy. / (added 09/2005)

Illinois: Chicago Clean Cities:

Ineti The National Laboratory For Industrial Engineering And Technology – Portugal:

International District Energy Association (Idea) : Fosters leadership in providing reliable, economical, efficient and environmentally sound district energy services; its vision is to advance global environmental quality through efficient district energy; IDEA produces papers, publications, conf..

Interstate Renewable Energy Council (IREC): The IREC’s mission is to accelerate the sustainable utilization of renewable energy sources and technologies in and through state and local government and community activities.

Iowa General Assembly: This is the official web site for the state’s lawmaking authorities. The General Assembly consists of Iowa’s Senate and House of Representatives. Featured here are Iowa’s codes, laws, agencies, legislators and past and pending legislation.

National Association Of State Energy Officials (Naseo): NASEO is a nonprofit organization whose membership includes energy officials from the state energy offices and affiliates from private and public sectors. NASEO is the state energy officials’ Washington voice on national energy issues. Their web site features daily news updates and a listing of updates of legislative committee activities. / (added 09/2005)

National Conference Of State Legislatures: The NCSL web site provides personalized, comprehensive access for state legislators and legislative staff to NCSL information and reports, plus the ability to search more than 500,000 state documents encompassing legislative policy reports, current and past legislation, state statutes and 50-state surveys. The site also gives public users access to many NCSL reports, meetings schedule and is a gateway to state legislative sites. NCSL print publications can also be ordered.

National Institute Of Environmental Health Sciences (Niehs): / (added 09/2005)

National Institute Of Technology (Ti) Norway: TI provides professional expertise, technology skills and practical industry experience in support of small and medium-sized companies in Norway.

Natural Resources Canada: NRCan provides information on climate change as it relates to energy, forestry, minerals and metals.

Noaa Central Region – Des Moines Forecast Office :

Northern Ireland (Department Of Economic Development): Northern Ireland – Department of Economic Development.

Nrel (National Renewable Energy Laboratory): USA’s leading center for renewable energy research, NREL is developing new energy technologies to benefit both the environment and the economy. This site includes a useful section on the fundamentals of renewable energy.

Ocean Energy Resources: This website serves as the only comprehensive on-line source of information on the myriad of federal and state laws and regulations which affect the licensing and sitting of ocean energy projects in the United States as well as the sale of power from those projects to electric utilities and consumers.

Office Of Energy Efficiency (OEE): Natural Resources Canada’s OEE promotes the energy efficiency of homes, vehicles, businesses, institutions and governments.

Opet Home Page: Organization for the Promotion of Energy Technologies – European Network aiming to promote the wider use of new and innovative energy technologies

Oregon Department Of Energy: offers a little bit of everything. Find out about all the different state programs to help finance energy upgrades. There’s a story on the roots of the energy crisis. Warning: you need the latest version of Acrobat Reader to view some of the pages (anything with a .pdf extension).

Renewable Resource Data Center (RREDC): This NREL-supported site provides a summary of renewable energy resources including solar flux and biomass data.

Rredc (Renewable Resource Data Center ): This NREL-supported site provides a summary of renewable energy resources including solar flux and biomass data.

Sandia National Laboratories Geothermal Research Department : / (added 09/2005)

Sciencegov: Science.gov is a gateway to authoritative selected science information provided by U.S. Government agencies, including research and development results.

Small Business Innovation Research Program And Technology Transfer Program: The SBIR and the STTR work to increase and develop the private sector commercialization of technology through increased small business participation. This web site lists conference dates and facts about the two programs.

Suivi-Eolien : about wind energy production and development in France (in English and French)

The Austin Sustainable Building Coalition Austin Texas: / (added 09/2005)

The Danish Environmental Protection Agency (Epa) : The Danish Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) advises the Minister for Environment and Energy and administers legislation on the environment. The aim is to prevent and combat pollution of the water, soil and air.

The Interstate Renewable Energy Council (IREC): The IREC’s mission is to accelerate the sustainable utilization of renewable energy sources and technologies in and through state and local government and community activities.

The Tribal Energy and Environmental Information Clearinghouse (TEEIC) provides information about the environmental effects of energy development on tribal lands. The site includes information about energy resource development and associated environmental impacts and mitigation measures; guidance for conducting site-specific environmental assessments and developing monitoring programs; information about applicable federal laws and regulations; and federal and tribal points of contact.

US Department Of Energy Photovoltaics Program : Official web site of the US Department of Energy’s Photovoltaics Program, including news and information.

US Department Of The Interior:

US Department Of Transportation: The Department conducts a wide-range of programmes and activities in the area of Transportation.

US Energy Information Administration : Statistical agency of the U.S. Department of Energy provides policy independent data, forecasts, and analyses.

Weatherization Assistance Program Technical Assistance Center : Site targets WAP sub grantees with press releases, pictures and ideas for getting the word out about the national weatherization program. Weatherization Works

Wind Energy In California: California Energy Commission (USA)

World Renewable Energy Congress / Network (Wrec / Wren): WREN is a major non-profit organization registered in the United Kingdom with charitable status and affiliated to UNESCO, the Deputy Director General of which is its honorary President. It has a Governing Council, an Executive Committee and a Director General. It maintains links with many United Nations, governmental and non-governmental organisations.

Wrec / Wren (World Renewable Energy Congress / Network): WREN is a major non-profit organization registered in the United Kingdom with charitable status and affiliated to UNESCO, the Deputy Director General of which is its honorary President. It has a Governing Council, an Executive Committee and a Director General. It maintains links with many United Nations, governmental and non-governmental organisations.

Non-Profit Renewable (Alternate) Organizations

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(Aha) American Hydrogen Association: is a non-profit association of individuals and institutions, technical and non-technical, who are dedicated to the advancement of inexpensive, clean and safe hydrogen energy systems.

(Ciesin) Consortium For International Earth Science Information Network:

(Eaa) Electric Automobile Association: an organization since 1967 that has been a great resource for those interested in Evs and they want to help you drive an EV today.

3e Strategies: is a non-profit in Bend concentrating on responsible lifestyles, including energy issues.

Acee (American Council For An Energy-Eficient Economy) : nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing energy efficiency as a means of promoting both economic prosperity and environmental protection. / (added 09/2005)

African Wind Energy Association Afriwea: AfriWEA is a non-profit organisation formed in 2002 to encourage manufacturers, developers, governments, renewable energy owners and individuals to promote and support wind energy development on the African continent.

Alliance For Affordable Energy: The Alliance is a non-profit, public interest, membership organization dedicated to creating fair, affordable, environmentally responsible,

Alliance For Bio-Integrity: community-based energy policies for Louisiana and the nation. Founded in 1985, today the Alliance serves Louisiana’s 1.8 million electric and gas rate payers by promoting citizen participation in the decision-making process, conducting community education campaigns on energy issues, helping citizens and businesses become more energy efficient, and working together for lower energy bills. Located in New Orleans, Louisiana

Alliance For The Wild Rockies:

Alternative Energy Institute :

Alternative Technology Association: Alternative Energy Institute is a non-profit organization that promotes renewable energy technologies.

American Council For An Energy-Efficient Economy (Aceee): is an Australian community group that aims to use and promote technology working in harmony with the environment.

American Council For An Energy-Efficient Economy (Aceee) : nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing energy efficiency as a means of promoting both economic prosperity and environmental protection. / (added 09/2005)

American Forests : ACEEE is a non-profit organisation dedicated to advancing energy efficiency as a means of promoting both economic prosperity and environmental protection. It conducts technical and policy assessments, and offers advice and information.

American Hydrogen Association (Aha):

American Water Works Association (Awwa): is a non-profit association of individuals and institutions, technical and non-technical, who are dedicated to the advancement of inexpensive, clean and safe hydrogen energy systems.

American Wind Energy Association (Awea): The American Wind Energy Association advocates the development of wind energy as a reliable energy alternative in the United States and around the world.

Andrew Keefe: A nonprofit organization that promotes wind power. Excellent source of news on projects and growth of wind energy in the USA as well as the world. Joining their mailing list discussion group for small wind energy systems is a must if you are considering putting up a wind turbine.

Appliance Recycling Centers Of America (Arca): describes an undergraduate project entitled "Improving Hill Tribe Education with Solar Power" that took place on the Thai-Burmese border in 2001. / (added 09/2005)

Arcosanti :

Arizona Solar Center :

Association Of World Citizens : Non-profit organization with information and links.

Australian Ecogeneration Association: Non-profit research, development and demonstration Cooperative Research Centre (universities, companies, electricity suppliers)

Australian Environment : An independent, non-profit industry organisation, which encourages the growth of cogeneration and represents the interests of cogenerators and distributed generators.

Awea (American Wind Energy Association):

Awwa (American Water Works Association): A nonprofit organization that promotes wind power. Excellent source of news on projects and growth of wind energy in the USA as well as the world. Joining their mailing list discussion group for small wind energy systems is a must if you are considering putting up a wind turbine. / (added 09/2005)

Basea (Boston Area Solar Energy Association): BAFF initiates and supports projects to develop the production and use of biofuels. / (added 09/2005)

Beyond Pesticides : encourages the use of solar and other renewable energy sources in the greater Boston area through educational and service activities. Located in Somerville, Massachusetts

Bioiesel America: BAFF initiates and supports projects to develop the production and use of biofuels.

Boston Area Solar Energy Association (Basea): BlackRhinoceros gathers in one place over a thousand links to online Action Alerts in these areas of environmental concern: Biodiversity, Conservation, Energy, Environmental Justice, Habitat and Pollution. / (added 09/2005)

Botanic Gardens Conservation International : encourages the use of solar and other renewable energy sources in the greater Boston area through educational and service activities. Located in Somerville, Massachusetts

California Global Warming Campaign: California Cars Initiative, advocacy and technology development for "gas-optional or plug-in" hybrid vehicles.

California Hydrogen Business Council:

California League Of Conservation Voters (Clcv): a nonprofit for educating the public, journalists and government officials on the approaching hydrogen economy.

California Zev Alliance:

CampUS Green Vote : Large Scale Grid-Tied Demonstration Photovoltaic Project website documents the design, installation, and on going performance of a 20 kW photovoltaic array located in Grand Rapids Michigan. / (added 09/2005)

Center For Social And Economic Research On The Global Environment :

Centre For Alternative Technology : nonprofit organization in Orlando, Florida dedicated to promoting renewable energy through public awareness, political advocacy, and individual initiative. / (added 09/2005)

NEW Clean Energy Now: After seven years the Cape Wind project is coming to the end of the regulatory review process and getting closer than ever to being built. The number of decisions, determinations, statements, certificates and milestones, since the project was first proposed in 2001, has consistently found that the public interests would be served by this clean, renewable energy project. But the significant benefits from Cape Wind could be delayed by the well funded opponents, who have promised to drag this visionary project through a lengthy court battle, because they think that YOU and I are going to give up.

Coalition For Clean Air: The Climate Group is a non-profit organisation working to harvest this knowledge. For the first time, the pioneering experience of corporations, governments and financiers across the globe will be captured, analyzed and made available for others to learn from.

Common Purpose For Clean Energy: Renewable Energy Project: The Environmental Science Mobile Laboratory. PV, micro-wind, & biodiesel

Ducks Unlimited : Nonprofit association promotes wind energy and publishes information on wind energy and wind turbines.

Ecotrust : web based discussion forums for sustainable living and technology.

Ef Schumacher Society:

Electric Auto Association (Eaa): an educational non-profit organization founded in 1980. Our programs demonstrate that both social and environmental sustainability can be achieved by applying the values of human-scale communities and respect for the natural environment to economic issues. / (added 09/2005)

Electric Boat Association Of The Americas: an organization since 1967 that has been a great resource for those interested in Evs and they want to help you drive an EV today.

Endangered Species Coalition : EPRI is a non-profit organization committed to providing science and technology-based solutions to global energy customers. The EPRI site shares its wealth of scientific research, technology development, and product implementation to commercial and residential sectors. / (added 09/2005)

Energy4younet: includes info for prospective solar energy system particularly PV owners and solar experts looking for informational resources

Enersol Associates : looks at ways of improving efficiency around the home. We will also take a look at alternative energy sources. Such as solar and wind energy.

Environment California : Nonprofit organization working to improve the quality of life in rural areas of developing countries by fostering the use of solar energy for rural development.

Environmental Defense Fund:

European Center For Nature Conservation : (German/English) since 1998 we have evolved into one of the largest fair and congress organizations specializing in the renewable energy and energy efficient building industry.

Global Forest Watch : provides on-line information on green building and design including the Green Design Network with a Green Building Resource Center on-line newsletters Regional Resource Directories and more, as well as a link library and green bookstore.

Global Green Usa: GFW tracks corporations, government agencies, and individuals that are sponsoring forest development, mapping out where these actors are operating, and monitoring the degree to which they follow management laws and regulations.

Global Network For Environmental Technology :

Global Response :

Globe Program : Global Response gives you the names and addresses of people who are killing the Earth, educates you about the situation and encourages you to join their international network of dedicated activists.

Green Energy Ohio: is a non-profit organization that promotes international community-based renewable energy projects.

Green Institute: Green Energy Ohio is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting environmentally and economically sustainable energy policies and practices in Ohio Located in Cleveland, Ohio

Green Net: The Green Institute is a non-profit organization whose mission is to promote environmental stewardship and create economic opportunity through sustainable community development. We pursue this mission through programs, projects, and initiatives centering on sustainable development, energy conservation, recycling of materials, and other related efforts. Located in Minneapolis, Minnesota / (added 09/2005)

Igshpa (International Ground Source Heat Pump Association): The International Conservation Awareness Network (ICAN21)is based in southwest England and holds conservation camps where you can take part in ecology and renewable energy projects.

Illinois Renewable Energy Association: IGSHPA is a non-profit group that supports the ground source heat pump industry. / (added 09/2005)

Indirail: A Clean Transportation System: IREA is a group of people who are interested in energy efficiency, renewable energy and earth friendly technology.

Institute For Energy And Environmental Research: A University of Colorado at Boulder non-profit student organization dedicated to advancing the use and knowledge of biodiesel. Includes upcoming events, member profiles, and Project Yellow Bus, an effort to teach kids about renewable energy.

International Fund For Animal Welfare (Ifaw) : The International Climate Change Partnership (ICCP) is a global coalition of companies and trade associations from diverse industries committed to constructive and responsible participation in the international policy process concerning global climate change. The ICCP recognizes that the continued growth in emissions of greenhouse gases is an important concern for all nations and that efforts are underway internationally and in national governments to develop policies that address this concern. Located in Pennsylvania, United States

International Ground Source Heat Pump Association (Igshpa): / (added 09/2005)

International Institute For Sustainable Development : The International Ground Source Heat Pump Association (IGSHPA) is a non-profit, member driven organization established in 1987 to advance geothermal heat pump (GHP) technology on local, state, national and international levels.

Interstate Renewable Energy Council: nonprofit organization dedicated to the advancement of the thermoelectric industry, science, and technology.

Iowa Renewable Energy Association : U.S. non-profit organization committed to accelerating the sustainable utilization of renewable energy. Information about incentives and other programs to encourage use of solar and other renewable energy.

Jane Goodall Institute : Nonprofit organization promoting use of renewable energy and energy conservation in Iowa’s homes, farms, and schools. / (added 09/2005)

Maine Interfaith Power And Light: an educational organization formed to promote the use of solar energy and to share information on the subject between its members and the public.

Mid America Electric Auto Association: is committed to pursuing a vision that when achieved will result in solar electric power being accepted in the Pacific Northwest as an essential technology in the global energy mix.

Midwest Renewable Energy Association (MREA): Non-profit organization founded in 1990 that promotes renewable energy, energy efficiency, and sustainable living through education and demonstration. The MREA offers renewable energy workshops throughout the Midwest and hosts the annual Energy Fair each June in Custer, WI.

Murdoch University Energy Research Institute: Grassroots organization founded in 1990 to promote the use of renewable energy solar power, wind power etc and host to the Renewable Energy and Sustainable Living Fair held annually at Custer, WI

National Association For Environmental Management : WebRAPS provides info and case studies of RE systems in Western Australia. See systems working on line and access performance data of RE systems. / (added 09/2005)

National Environmental Education And Training Foundation : free information and impartial advice on solar, wind, hydropower, green electricity, wood heating, and biomass.

Native Forest Network – International Environmental Forest Protection Group : The National Wildlife Federation explains the link between climate change Fish and wildlife.

No Nukes Org : Nonprofit membership organization run by volunteers dedicated to expanding the development and commercialization of new industrial, energy, and non-food consumer uses of renewable agricultural, forestry, livestock and marine products. / (added 09/2005)

North Carolina Sustainable Energy Association (Ncsea):

Nrdc (Natural Resources Defense Council): A non-profit 501(c)(3) membership organization. It was founded in 1974 to foster the use of renewable and sustainable energy, the responsible use of non-renewable forms of energy, and to convey the value of these practices for the preservation of the environment.

Ocean Conservancy : Information on renewable energy, energy conservation and the environmental impacts of energy emissions, from the Natural Resources Defense Council.

Organic Consumers Association : OCF’s EP is a sustainable technology haven in the middle of the world’s best crafts/alternative fair.

Palouse-Clearwater Environmental Institute: a Thailand-based non-profit project that provides technical support and advocacy for grid-interconnected small-scale renewable energy in SE Asia. / (added 09/2005)

Planning And Conservation League: People For The Ethical Treatment Of Animals / (added 09/2005)

Preferred Energy Incorporated (Pei):

Public Interest Research Groups (Pirg): A non-profit organization that promotes renewable energy, energy efficiency and demand-side management in the Philippines. Site includes company information, projects, press releases, news and contact information. / (added 09/2005)

Renew America: a grass-roots safe-energy organization. They promote renewables as an alternative to nuclear and fossil fuel. / (added 09/2005)

Renew Wisconsin :

Renewable Energy Long Island: Nonprofit organization promoting clean energy strategies for powering state’s economy in an environmentally responsible manner.

Renewable Energy Vermont: the only membership-based not-for-profit organization on Long Island promoting clean, sustainable energy use and generation for Long Island. RELI seeks public participation in energy policy decisions to encourage energy efficiency, use of renewable energy sources, and to protect our environment, economy, and public health.

Renewable Northwest Project: is dedicated to the promotion of renewable energy and the renewable energy industry in Montpelier, Vermont.

Save Our Environment : Save Endangered Wild Places

Sea Shepherd Conservation Society:

Sea Tutle Restoration Project : The police of the sea. Send them money. You won’t be sorry.

Self (Solar Electric Light Fund):

Sesci (Solar Energy Society Of Canada Inc): is a non-profit charitable organization founded in 1990 to promote, develop, and facilitate solar rural electrification and energy self- sufficiency in developing countries.

Smart Wood: Non-profit Canadian organization, working to promote the awareness, understanding and use of solar energy in Canada. Includes information on photovoltaic uses, cost, sizing, northern climate considerations, and third world applications.

Solar Century:

Solar Electric Light Fund Inc (Self): non-profit helps build markets for solar power. They feature a solar buyers club plus an investment forum.

Solar Energy Society Of Canada Inc (Sesci): is a non-profit charitable organization founded in 1990 to promote, develop, and facilitate solar rural electrification and energy self- sufficiency in developing countries.

Solar Living Institute: Nonprofit charitable organization established to advance the awareness, understanding and use of solar energy in Canada. / (added 09/2005)

South African Wind Energy Association: introduces the public to the many resources offered by The Solar Living Institute. These include seasonal workshops in renewable energy applications; a 12-acre site demonstrating sustainable design techniques and technologies; and several public events including our annual SolFest and Earthday celebrations. Located in Hopland, California

The Climate Group : is a climate change search space dedicated to promoting public policy that addresses global climate change through reductions in carbon and other emissions, energy conservation renewable energy sources and ending deforestation.

The Earth Building Foundation: The Climate Group is a non-profit organisation working to harvest this knowledge. For the first time, the pioneering experience of corporations, governments and financiers across the globe will be captured, analysed and made available for others to learn from.

The Farm : includes info for prospective solar energy system particularly PV owners and solar experts looking for informational resources

The Solar Living Institute: The police of the sea. Send them money. You won’t be sorry.

The Utility Reform Network: introduces the public to the many resources offered by The Solar Living Institute. These include seasonal workshops in renewable energy applications; a 12-acre site demonstrating sustainable design techniques and technologies; and several public events including our annual SolFest and Earthday celebrations. Located in Hopland, California

United Nations Sustainable Development : formerly World Covervation Monitoring Centre. UNEP-WCMC, in partnership with the public and private sector, has commenced work on Project Proteus to develop a knowledge management system that will enable easy access to wide-ranging information and analytical services about the environment and the living world.

University Leaders For A Sustainable Future :

Utility Reform Network: Works In Partnership With More Than 275 Signatories Of The Talloires Declaration And Other Colleges And Universities Pursuing Sustainability.

Weea (World Energy Efficiency Association):

West Wales Eco Centre: WEEA is composed of developed and developing country institutions and individuals charged with increasing energy efficiency. Assist developing and industrializing countries in accessing information on energy efficiency.

Wildlands Project : We’re spirited people protecting America’s Wilderness since 1935 through the potent combination of science, advocacy and education. Our Mission-Deliver to future generations an unspoiled legacy of wild places, with all the precious values they hold: Biological diversity; clean air and water; towering forests, rushing rivers, and sage-sweet, silent deserts. What We Do-We brings to bear our scientific expertise, analysis and bold advocacy at the highest levels to save, protect and restore America’s wilderness areas. / (added 09/2005)

World Environmental Organization : WEEA is composed of developed and developing country institutions and individuals charged with increasing energy efficiency. Assist developing and industrializing countries in accessing information on energy efficiency.

Renewable (Alternate) Trade Organizations

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Bioenergy Association Of New Zealand (Banz): This site is hosted by the Australian Gas Association (AGA) to promote and develop all sectors of the gas industry and provide a wide range of member services, including technical support.

Build A Better Kitsap: trade association to the U.K. bioenergy industry.

Built Green Colorado: Kitsap County HBA, WA

California Green Builder: Southwestern WA / (added 09/2005)

Earth Craft House:

Ethanol Producers And Consumers (Epac): Greater Atlanta HBA / (added 09/2005)

Florida Association Of Plumbing Heating Cooling Contractors: / (added 09/2005)

National Association Of Wheat Growers(Nawg): Builders Assn of the Hudson Valley

National Corn Growers Association(Ncga):

National Ethanol Vehicle Coalition:

National Ground Water Association (Ngwa):

Renewable Fuels Association:

United Bioenergy Commercialization Association (Ubeca): The Wind Energy Trade Association

United Soybean Board:

Links to Utility Companies

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Allamakee-Clayton Electric Cooperative: A rural electricity provider for Northeast Iowa, the Allamakee-Clayton Cooperative site features an individual’s guide to economic energy efficiency, and a backlog of company newsletters filled with tips for consumers.

Alliant Energy: Alliant is a large Midwest investor-owned utility company, their web site educates customers on money-saving energy conservation. Highlights include consumer aids, such as an appliance energy calculator and a dealer locator for customers in the market for a high-efficiency furnace. The site also provides Alliant clientele with a summary of their energy use and payments, as well as a summary of and links to Alliant’s programs, services and products that save energy.

American Electric Power: American Electric Power owns more than 36,000 megawatts of generating capacity in the United States and is the nation’s largest electricity generator. AEP is also one of the largest electric utilities in the United States, with more than 5 million customers linked to AEP’s 11-state electricity transmission and distribution grid. The company is based in Columbus, Ohio.

Aquila Inc: Aquila, Inc. (NYSE:ILA) operates electricity and natural gas distribution networks in the U.S. and Canada, the United Kingdom and Australia, as well as power generation assets. Aquila is based in Kansas City, Missouri.

Atmos Energy: Atmos Energy, one of the largest pure natural gas distributors in the United States, delivers natural gas to about 1.7 million residential, commercial, industrial and public authority customers.

Austin Energy: areas served include Austin, Texas. At 665 million kilowatt-hours (kWh) in subscriptions and growing, Austin Energy’s GreenChoice is the nation’s most successful utility-sponsored green power program. GreenChoice® electricity comes from clean, renewable sources. Green energy from Wind Power, Land Fill Gas and Small Hydro

BC Hydro International Ltd: As one of the largest electric utilities in Canada, BC Hydro serves more than 1.6 million customers in an area containing over 94 per cent of British Columbia’s population. BC Hydro endeavors to provide energy solutions to its customers in an environmentally and socially responsible way by balancing British Columbians’ energy needs with the concerns of the environment.

Cedar Falls Utilities: This site for the gas, electric and water utilities of Cedar Falls, provides consumers with specifics on an appliance rebate program, energy audits, draft detector services and other efficiency programs.

Central Iowa Power Cooperative: This extensive site features an interactive brochure for consumers curious about electric energy use. Interfaces include a simple way to monitor daily meter movement on the web so the user may record which activities consume the most power at home. There is also a large section on lifestyle changes for users trying to prevent waste energy in their home.

Central Vermont Public Service Corp: Located in Rutland, Vermont

Choctawhatchee Electric Cooperative Inc: Located in Defuniak Springs, Florida

Connecticut Valley Electric Exchange (CONVEX):

Cornbelt Power Cooperative: Cornbelt, a Central Iowa electric cooperative, offers a variety of ways to save money through energy efficient equipment purchases. Some of the services they offer include geothermal and air source heat pump sales, as well as a rebate towards the purchase of a new water heater.

E7 Network: international electric utilities consortium focusing on protection of the global environment, sustainable energy development, and climate change issues.

Eastern Utilities: Located in Westborough, Massachusetts

Edison Electric Institute (EEI): EEI is an association of electric companies, international affiliates and industry associates worldwide.

Electricite de France: EDF is a major electrical utility with a strong concern for the environment. Its skilled research and engineering teams take an interest in greenhouse gas mitigating technologies.

Gexa Energy: Is a Houston, Texas based retail electricity provider committed to providing customers great prices without sacrificing reliability or service.

Global Thermoelectric : Supplier of remote power utilizing thermoelectric generators based in Canada. Its Fuel Cell Division’s Solid Oxide Fuel Cell program is based on the development and commercialization of one of the leading solid oxide technologies from the Julich..

Go Green: offers residential customers a choice of renewable power.

GPE Technologies Corporation: GPETC is the New Mexico "Green Electric Energy" agency representing DERMOND Wind Turbine and WindStorSM Systems, which comports superior technological electric energy cost resolution potential. A significant departure from traditional, propeller-airplane-like wind turbines, this innovative design features three curving blades coming together at the top of the mast, combining grace, beauty, strength and efficiency. The design is believed to enjoy many advantages over other wind turbine technologies for urban applications, including innovative safety redundancies, noise reduction engineering and some say it is beautiful! Located in Albuquerque, New Mexico

Grand Island Nebraska Electric Power and Water: Located in Nebraska, United States

Granite State Electric: Located in Westborough, Massachusetts

Great Falls Gas / Energy West: ENERGY WEST is a shareholder-owned energy company serving utility customers in Arizona, Montana, and Wyoming and selling energy commodities including, natural gas, propane, electricity and energy management services to customers in the Rocky Mountain West. We serve 40,000 customers in our utility and energy supply companies. Located in Great Falls, Montana

Great Lakes Power Limited: hydroelectric utility in Northern Ontario.

Great River Energy: Great River Energy, located in Elk River, Minnesota, is the second largest electric utility in state, based on generating capacity, and the fourth largest generation and transmission (G&T) cooperative in the U.S. in terms of assets.

Green Mountain Power Corporation: Green Mountain Power Corporation. The Group’s principal activity is to supply electrical power energy to retail and wholesale customer in the state of Vermont. The customers of the Group include residential customers, small and large commercial

Hydro Québec: publicly owned electric utility that generates, transmits and distributes most of the electricity consumed in Québec.

Idaho Power Company : A subsidiary of IDACORP Inc., providing electric service to Idaho and parts of Oregon and Nevada. Operate hydro and coal-fired plants, and offer consulting services.

Iowa Association of Municipal Utilities: Representing 550 cities in Iowa, the IAMU members operate and maintain electric, water, gas and cable television services. Here you will find links to legislation and regulatory resources and a "tool kit" to help consumers measure all aspects of energy efficiency in their homes and businesses.

Iowa Department of Commerce Utilities Division: The Iowa Utilities Board regulates electric, natural gas, telephone and water utilities in Iowa. This detailed site contains the latest (and past) energy news releases, codes that governs industrial utility use, pending legislation and is updated frequently.

Iowa Lakes Electric Cooperative: A consumer-owned electric cooperative in Northwest Iowa, the ILEC’s site sells new heat pumps and water heaters. They also offer clientele home energy audit services and rebates on electric heating units.

L&S Electric: provider of engineered systems, especially hydroelectric services. Also offers rotating apparatus repair, electric motor service, electrical equipment, and field services

Lockhart Power: Located in Lockhart, South Carolina. Lockhart Power Company is an investor-owned public utility located in upstate South Carolina. The Company serves Residential, Commercial, Industrial, Resale, and Outdoor Lighting and Street Lighting classes of customers in its designated service area. This service area spans portions of five (5) counties including Cherokee, Chester, Spartanburg, Union and York.

Los Angeles Department of Water and Power: Located in Los Angeles, California

Manitoba Hydro: electric utility in the province of Manitoba, Canada.

Maquoketa Valley Electric Cooperative: The MVEC site provides an on-line library of energy efficiency brochures. There is also a large listing of their residential and business services offered and a catalog of efficiency products for sale, such as electric heaters and grills.

Memphis EcoBUILD:

MidAmerican Energy Company: MidAmerican is the largest utility provider in Iowa and their size is reflected in this extensive web site. Here you can find a listing of all MidAmerican’s programs offered divided by commercial, residential and rural services. There is also a Safety Link zone that features Kid Zone, an electric information powerhouse that includes Electrical Safety World!

Newfoundland & Labrador Hydro: electric utility owned by the province of Newfoundland and Labrador.

Nishnabotna Valley Electric Cooperative: The NVEC is a Western Iowa electricity provider. Their site offers customers rebates on heating and water heating units, budget billing for level monthly electric bills and their "Switch Makes Cents" program designed to offer customers a lower rate on electric heat, air conditioning and water heating.

Pella Cooperative Electric Association : This site offers energy audits, commercial financing options, product efficiency rebates and a detailed explanation of all rates offered by the cooperative for its members. There is also a section that allows customers to pay online.

Peoples Energy: Peoples Energy delivers safe and reliable natural gas to one million homes and businesses. We provide quality customer service and innovative programs and services to help you manage energy costs. We’re an energy company that works for you. Located in Chicago, Illinois

Snowy Mountains Hydro electric Authority: integrated water and hydroelectric power scheme that includes 7 power stations and sixteen major dams.

Static Electricity Misconceptions:

Toronto Hydro: municipal distribution utility owned by the City of Toronto.

Western Area Power Administration: Western Area Power Administration markets and delivers reliable, cost-based hydroelectric power and related services within a 15 state region of the central and western U.S. Their web site features extensive energy resource, disposition data, as well as an equipment loan program, technical assistance service, and a full menu of on-line publications.

Western Iowa Power Cooperative: WIPCO is an electric cooperative that offers services like automatic payment, budget billing, school and community electric safety programs and efficiency rebates on its site. There is even a college scholarship program offered to dependents of WIPCO members detailed here.

Wisconsin Public Power Inc: WPPI is a statewide power company owned by 40 municipalities that operate electric utilities. These community-owned utilities purchase all of their electric requirements from WPPI and supply power to more than 154,000 customers throughout Wisconsin. Located in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin

Wisconsin Public Service Corporation: Information about a project to integrate buildings that have Photovoltaic technologies on the University of Wisconsin campus.

WPS Energy Services: WPS Energy Services, Inc. offers nonregulated natural gas, electric, and alternate fuel supplies as well as energy management and consulting services. We specialize in offering energy supply strategies that meet individual customer needs in changing local energy markets. Located in Green Bay, Wisconsin

Privacy Policy

July 6, 2020 by admin1

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Renewable (Alternative) Energy Publications – Magazines

July 6, 2020 by admin1

BackHome Magazine: / (added 09/2005)

Backwoods Home Magazine: / (added 09/2005)

Countryside Publications Ltd: / (added 09/2005)

Environmental Magazine : new link — A bimonthly not-for-profit magazine that tracks key indicators of the Earth’s well-being, including issues of climate change, forests, agriculture, food production and population.

Home Power Magazine:

Inn Serendipity – Lisa Kivirist: Innkeepers, authors and conservationists. Authors of "Rural Renaissance: Renewing the quest for the good life" / (added 09/2005)

Last Straw Journal: / (added 09/2005)

New Society Publishers: Books that contribute in an ecologically sustainable and just society / (added 09/2005)

New World Publishing: Offering a wide range of books on sustainable topics. Renewable energy, holistic health, activism and organic gardening. Publisher of several books on sustainable agriculture / (added 09/2005)

Roofer Magazine: new link —US: Biomass Information Network: Marie Walsh

The Environmental Magazine : new link —has a great deal of ecological information.