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Electrical Generating Systems Association (EGSA)
Promotes contact between manufacturers, distributors, manufacturers' representatives, engineers, service firms, and end-users in the on-site and emergency electrical power generation industry.

 
Cambridge Energy Research Associates (CERA)
Provides insight into energy markets, technology, geopolitics, and strategy for all major energy sectors. Based in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

 
Center for Resource Solutions (CRS)
dedicated to promoting renewable energy and economic and environmental sustainability; administers national and international programs (such as Green-e) that preserve and protect the environment through the design of sustainable energy strateg.

 
World Energy Efficiency Association (WEEA)
A private, non-profit organization composed of developed and developing country institutions and individuals charged with increasing energy efficiency.

 
Electricity Consumers Resource Council (ELCON)
An advocate of competitive change in the electricity industry; provides market and technologies and a voice to government in a changing, deregulating industry.

 
National Biodiesel Board
Formerly known as the National Soy Diesel Development Board; a not-for-profit corporation created and based in Jefferson City, Missouri, dedicated to the commercialization and industrialization of biodiesel.

 
Harvard Electricity Policy Group (HEPG)
Provides a forum for the discussion and analysis of policy issues related to the transition to a more competitive electricity market, to provide a forum for debate; the HEPG takes no positions as a group.

 
World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD)
A coalition of 125 international companies united by a shared commitment to the environment and to the principles of economic growth and sustainable development.

 
Customers First! Coalition
Supports competition that balances the need for low rates for electricity to Wisconsin customers under deregulation with the reliability, environmental responsibility, and employment security under the regulated system.

 
Drilling Engineering Association
Research and operations forum promoting new technology related to drilling wells.

 
Geoscience and Remote Sensing Society
 
Energy Modeling Forum (EMF)
A structured forum within which energy experts from government, industry, universities, and other research organizations could meet to study important energy and environmental issues of common interest.

 
International Association of Geophysical Contractors (IAGC)
 
Fuel Forum
Facts, figures and information on the fuel dispute in the UK.

 
American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)
Promotes voluntary technical standards for industry worldwide; this site contains searchable directories for consultants, labs, and standards, as well as news, training information and on-line commerce.

 
Council of State Government (CSG)
Produces the on-line publication, State News, a link to state government information; CSG helps states increase efficiency by identifying the best new and creative approaches to significant multistate and regional problems.

 
Alliance for Affordable Energy
Nonprofit, public interest organization dedicated to creating fair, affordable, environmentally responsible, community-based energy policies for Louisiana and the US.

 
Western Interstate Energy Board (WIEB)
An organization of 12 western states and three western Canadian provinces; serves as the energy arm of the Western Governors’ Association.

 
Northeast Energy Efficiency Partnership
A nonprofit organization working to increase and coordinate energy efficiency efforts in New England, New York and the mid-Atlantic region.

 
Energy Foundation
A partnership of major foundations interested in sustainable energy; grants are awarded to nonprofit organizations classified as 501(c)(3)public charities.

 
Midwest Energy Association (MEA)
Provides training, informational resources, and links between natural gas distributors, pipeline companies, producers, marketers and suppliers who share the unique market, weather and geographic challenges of the Midwest.

 
Florida Municipal Electric Association (FMEA)
A Florida electric utility power industry news and information source containing electric legislation and deregulation information, electric industry news archive and online Florida electric municipal utilities magazine.

 
International Federation of Chemical, Energy, Mine and General Workers' Unions (ICEM)
Industrial trade union federation representing more than 20 million workers worldwide.

 
CADET International Information on Energy Efficiency
Collects and analyses the international exchange of impartial information on new, cost-effective, energy-saving technologies; site provides products catalog, database, news, publications, and networks.

 
The Association of Polish Geomorphologists
 
Association of Louisiana Electric Cooperatives (ALEC)
Represents the electric distribution cooperatives operating in Louisiana which provide electric service as well as other services including communications, state and national governmental affairs, regulatory affairs, a general-interest monthly m.

 
New Uses Council, Inc.
Dedicated to expanding the development and commercialization of new industrial, energy, and non-food consumer uses of renewable agricultural, forestry, livestock and marine products.

 
National Association of Manufacturers
Multi-industry trade association serving manufacturers and employees in every industrial sector whose mission is promote a pro-growth, pro-manufacturing policy agenda.

 
National Wind Coordinating Committee (NWCC)
U.S. consensus based collaborative whose activities include support of the development of a sustainable commercial market for wind power.

 
Australian Society of Exploration Geophysicists
Aims of the society are to promote the science of geophysics, and specifically exploration geophysics, throughout Australia, to foster fellowship and co-operation between geophysicists and to encourage closer understanding and co-operation wit.

 
Municipal Electric Association (MEA)
a not-for-profit, provincial association in Ontario, Canada; pools resources and knowledge help members operate more efficiently and also offers insurance, education, engineering and administration information and advice.

 
Harvard Information Infrastructure Project (HIIP)
Provides a neutral, interdisciplinary forum for addressing a wide range of emerging policy issues relating to information infrastructure, its development, use, and growth.

 
Western Fuels Association
A not-for-profit fuel supply cooperative for consumer-owned electric utilities in the Great Plains, Rocky Mountain, and Southwest states.

 
National Hydropower Association (NHA)
Dedicated to representing the interests of the hydropower industry; NHA unites the diverse North American hydropower community, providing a voice among US decision makers, the general public and the international community.

 
NMPP Energy
Developer of utility load management, billing, general ledger and personnel accounting software. The software runs on IBM PCs and compatibles. Provider of computer training services. Products are sold to multiple industries.

 
Completion Engineering Association (CEA)
Dedicated to advancing the state-of-the-art of well completion technology.

 
National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA)
National service organization dedicated to representing the national interests of cooperative electric utilities and the consumers they serve.

 
The Geological Society
 
Northeast-Midwest Institute
A Washington-based, private, non-profit, and non-partisan research organization dedicated to economic vitality, environmental quality, and regional equity for Northeast and Midwest states, focuses on conducting research and analysis, developing .

 
Bay Area Geophysical Society
Promotes the science of geophysics and the education of exploration geophysicists. The Society fosters the expert and ethical practice of geophysics in the exploration and development of natural resources, in characterizing the near-surface, and.

 
Utility PhotoVoltaic Group (UPVG)
Nonprofit association promoting early commercialization of cost effective solar electric energy to benefit electric utilities and their customers.

 
Distribution Contractors Association (DCA)
Represents contractors primarily involved in the burial of new and replacement gas distribution, duct, fiber-optic and cable lines.

 
Association of Illinois Electric Cooperatives (AIEC)
AIEC online offers an overview of distribution cooperatives, generation and transmission (G&T) co-ops, telephone cooperatives, and our various associates; by networking though the AIEC, these organizations gain many of the advantages held by lar.

 
Pennsylvania Rural Electric Association (PREA)
Serves as the unified voice for electric cooperatives in Pennsylvania and New Jersey; led by the same management team, Allegheny is a sister organization to PREA and is a generation and transmission cooperative.

 
Domestic Petroleum Council (DPC)
Represents large US 'independent' (do not have petroleum refining or retail marketing operations) natural gas and crude oil exploration and production companies; advocates public policies that encourage responsible exploration, development and p.

 
Biomass Energy Research Association (BERA)
An association of biofuels researchers, companies, and advocates that promotes education and research on renewable biomass energy and waste-to-energy systems.

 
Electronic Industries Association (EIA)
Represents the US high technology community; conducts technical standards development, market analysis, government relations, trade shows and seminar programs.

 
IEA Greenhouse Gas R&D Programme
An international collaboration which identifies technologies for reducing emissions of greenhouse gases arising from use of fossil fuels; disseminates the results of these studies, and identifies targets for research, development and demonstrati.

 
Center for International Climate and Environmental Research - Oslo
Multi-disciplinary research center in Norway for technology, natural sciences, economics, law, and politics.

 
Sustainable Minnesota
State coalition promotes energy efficiency and sound use of renewable energy.

 
Permian Basin Geophysical Society
 
Edison Electric Institute (EEI)
Association of US shareholder-owned electric companies and international affiliates and associates. EEI focuses on advocating public policy, expanding market opportunities, and providing strategic business information.

 
Environmental Energy Alliance of New York (EEANY )
Electric generating companies and electric and gas T&D companies that provide energy services in New York State; brings together a diverse and experienced group of environmental and engineering experts to address regulatory and industry policy i.

 
Cape Islands Self-Reliance Corporation
A nonprofit organization devoted to helping Massachusetts communities and citizens become self-reliant in energy, water and food through research, education and direct services.

 
Energy Benchmarking Group
An association of companies that conducts benchmarking studies to identify the best practices surrounding the energy industry that improve the overall operations of the members.

 
Carolina Geological Society
 
Energy Federation Inc.
Encourage efficient use of energy and water resources through distribution of products and information.

 
Midwest Nuclear Training Association (MNTA)
comprised of ten nuclear utilities from the seven Midwestern states that make up the Nuclear Regulatory Commission's Region III; strives to provide common training goals and exchange information.

 
Electricity Forum, The (EF)
Provides up-to-date, in depth technical information (mainly through books periodicals and conferences) to North America's high-voltage electrical industry; this site contains industry links, news, and career information.

 
Automatic Meter Reading Association (AMRA)
Offers services and educational forums that focus on AMR (Automatic Meter Reading) issues affecting electric, gas and water utility-service companies worldwide; provides educational forums, identification of new technologies, trends and common.

 
Boston Area Solar Energy Association (BASEA)
An educational organization involved in the promotion of solar and other sustainable energy technologies throughout the greater Boston.

 
Environmental Defense
A nonprofit environmental advocacy group with four main goals: (1) Stabilizing the Earth's climate, (2) Safeguarding the world's oceans, (3) Protecting human health, and (4) Defending and restoring biodiversity.

 
Western Systems Coordinating Council (WSCC)
The regional forum for actively promoting regional electric service.

 
Natural Gas Supply Association (NGSA)
Represents integrated and independent companies that produce and market domestic natural gas.

 
Land and Water Fund of the Rockies (LAW Fund)
An environmental law and policy center serving the Rocky Mountain and Desert Southwest region; works for policy reform and provides legal and strategy support and information to grassroots groups; areas of expertise include environmental justice.

 
National Academy of Sciences
Portal page for the National Academies, a.k.a. National Academy of Sciences, National Academy of Engineering, National Research Council, Institute of Medicine.

 
Renewable Energy Policy Project (REPP)
Supports the advancement of renewable energy through policy research (issue briefs, reports, and initiatives); seeks to define growth strategies for renewables that respond to competitive energy markets and environmental needs.

 
National Association of Energy Service Companies (NAESCO)
Online resource for energy service providers and consumers. Advocates legislative and regulatory policies to promote the cost-effective delivery of comprehensive energy services.

 
Center for Economic and Social Studies on the Environment
CESSE is an academic research institute on ecological economics, sustainable development indicators and information systems, interactions between economy, environment and sociology; based in Belgium.

 
Oklahoma Association of Electric Cooperatives (OAEC)
The OAEC, or 'Statewide,' presents the unified voice of the state's electric cooperatives to state and federal government; also provides a forum for exchanging information and ideas, and services such as safety programs, insurance cooperative, m.

 
Society of Exploration Geophysicists
 
International Commission On Large Dams (ICOLD)
A non-governmental international organization which provides a forum for the exchange of knowledge and experience in dam engineering; the Organization leads the profession in ensuring that dams are built safely, efficiently, economically, and wi.

 
Ohio Utilities Protection Service (OUPS)
A nonprofit corporation that takes information from people engaging in excavation activities and distributes this information to its utility members.

 
Southface Energy Institute
Promotes sustainable energy and environmental technologies through forums, conferences, and education.

 
North American Electric Reliability Council
Promoter of the reliability of the electricity supply for North America and energy consulting services. Parent/holding company for a unit that offers Internet services.

 
Association for Women Geoscientists (AWG)
Goals are to encourage the participation of women in the geosciences, to enhance the professional growth and advancement of women in the geosciences.

 
Potomac Region Solar Energy Association (PRSEA)
A regional non-profit organization dedicated to fostering the development and use of solar energy resources; the Mid-Atlantic area local chapter of the American Solar Energy Association.

 
Energy Efficient Building Association (EEBA)
Founded to foster the whole building design ethic for resource efficient development, through research, education, training and industry coordination.

 
Finnish Energy Industries Federation (Finergy)
Association of Finnish companies carrying out power and heat generation, procurement, transmission, sales and building of transmission grids.

 
New Buildings Institute (NBI)
A national collaborative to encourage and support workable energy codes and design guidelines.

 
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.

 
American Water Works Association (AWWA) Research Foundation
Advancing the science of water to improve the quality of life.

 
El Paso Solar Energy Association (EPSEA)
Focuses on development and application of solar energy and related technologies with concern for ecologic, social and economic fabric of the region (West Texas, Southern New Mexico, Northern Mexico); a Chapter Member of the Texas State Solar Ene.

 
Northwest Public Power Association (NWPPA)
200+ public utility districts, electric cooperatives, municipalities and crown corporations in ten Western states, two provinces and two territories in Western Canada; provides training and education, surveys, communications, federal legislation.

 
Energy Research Clearing House (ERCH)
An oil and gas supported industry organization which promotes collaborative research in the upstream exploration and production energy industry.

 
Dallas Geological Society
 
Southwest Louisiana Geophysical Society
 
Independent Petroleum Association of America (IPAA)
National association representing independent oil and natural gas explorer/producers in the US.

 
Rocky Mountain Association of Geologists
Promoter of interest in geology and allied sciences and their practical application, to foster scientific research and to encourage fellowship and cooperation among its members.

 
Alliance to Save Energy
business, government, environmental, and consumer coalition promoting energy efficiency, sustainable energy resources, and clean energy worldwide; located in Washington, DC.

 
Arizona Solar Center (AZSC)
Source for information on solar energy in Arizona; explores various solar energy technologies, including photovoltaics, solar water heating, solar cooking, wind power, solar education materials, solar products, solar services.

 
National Petrochemical & Refiners Association (NPRA)
Gathers and disseminates historical and scientific information and statistics pertaining to the petroleum refining and petrochemical manufacturing industries.

 
International Association for Energy Economics (IAEE)
Provides a forum for the exchange of ideas, experience and issues among professionals interested in energy economics.

 
Futures Industry Association (FIA)
FIA produces publications, acts as a legal, statistical and informational resource and hosts events; representative of all organizations that have an interest in the futures market.

 
US Export Council for Renewable Energy (US/ECRE)
A non-profit organization supporting the US renewable energy and energy efficiency industries in efforts to accelerate international use of their technologies; comprised of seven member trade associations which provide geothermal, hydropower, pa.

 
National Utility Contractors Association
Represents constructors of water, sewer and underground utility systems; provides information, conventions, a magazine, and legislation updates.

 
American Council for a Energy Efficient Economy (ACEEE)
A nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing energy efficiency as a means of promoting both economic prosperity and environmental protection; functions include policy assesment, government and utilities advising, business interaction, publish.

 
British Electrotechnical and Allied Manufacturers Associations (BEAMA)
A trade body representing the interests of a collection of trade associations in the energy and power industry in th UK; provides technical, legal, overseas marketing, standards, economics and commercial services.

 
Northwest Power Planning Council
A four-state compact formed by Idaho, Montana, Oregon and Washington to oversee electric power system planning and fish and wildlife recovery in the Columbia River Basin.

 
National Association of State Utility Consumer Advocates (NASUCA)
An association of 41 advocate offices in 39 states and the District of Columbia; members are designated by laws of their respective states to represent the interests of utility consumers before state and federal regulators and in the courts.

 
International Atomic Energy Agency
The International Atomic Energy Agency serves as the world's central intergovernmental forum for scientific and technical cooperation in the nuclear field. A specialized agency within the United Nations sytem, the IAEA maintains its headquarters.

 
Northeast Energy and Commerce Association (NECA)
A broad-based regional organization with domestic and international members representing the electric power industry.

 
World Energy Council (WEC)
A global multi-energy organization with committees and activities in approximately 100 countries, including most of the largest energy producing and consuming countries in the world.

 
Finnish Wind Power Association (FWPA)
Organization established to promote wind power in Finland; part of the European Wind Energy Association (EWEA).

 
Northeast States for Coordinated Air Use Management (NESCAUM)
An interstate association of air quality control divisions in the Northeast states; the eight member states are comprised of the six New England States, New York, and New Jersey; NESCAUM's purpose is to exchange technical information, and to pro.

 
Midwest Renewable Energy Association
Network for sharing ideas, resources, and information to promote renewable energy and energy efficiency.

 
Rocky Mountain Mineral Law Foundation (RMMLF)
Non-profit educational corporation that studies the legal issues surrounding mineral and water resources.

 
Coalition of Northeastern Governors (CONEG)
a non-partisan association of the Governors of the nine Northeastern states, Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island and Vermont; encourages intergovernmental cooperation in the Northeas.

 
Associated Corporate Consultants Inc.
Computer based training design, creation and support. Onsite training programs, seminars, and workshops for the utility industry.

 
InterNational Electrical Testing Association (NETA)
Standards-developing organization for the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) that serves the electrical testing industry.

 
Greening Earth Society (GES)
Promotes the scientific view that CO2 is beneficial to humankind and nature, providing information about CO2 and fossil fuels.

 
Geological Society of America
 
Interstate Natural Gas Association of America (INGAA)
A non-profit trade association representing North American interstate and interprovincial natural gas pipeline companies, as well as natural gas companies in Asia, South America and Europe; advocates regulatory, legislative and individual positi.

 
International Association for Natural Gas Vehicles (IANGV)
Provides the Natural Gas Vehicle industry with an international forum, offering information, research, statistics and publications pertaining to NGVs.

 
Colorado Renewable Energy Society (CRES)
A local chapter of the American Solar Energy Society; promotes the development and use of energy sources that are not finite in supply but those that are constantly renewed by the sun or the earth.

 
American Public Works Association (APWA)
An international educational and professional association of public agencies, private sector companies, and individuals dedicated to providing public works goods and services.

 
Canadian Nuclear Association (CNA)
A nonprofit body established to promote the development of nuclear energy in Canada and abroad for the purposes other than those related to armament.

 
International Union of Geodesy and Geophysics
 
Four Corners Geological Society
Provides for dissemination and discussion of subjects on the geological profession and to advance and promote the industry.

 
Propane Vehicle Council
Established to advance propane's future as a clean, safe and superior performing alternative transportation fuel; conducts lobbying and public relations efforts and undertakes projects to encourage the development, demonstration and marketing of.

 
Wisconsin Public Utility Institute
Provides information, education and communication programs in addition to other services that aid in the examination and development of appropriate public policies for electricity, gas, and telecommunications industries.

 
International Energy Agency (IEA)
An energy forum committed to meeting oil supply emergencies, sharing energy information and coordinating energy policies to support rational energy programs.

 
Australian Geological Survey Organization (AGSO)
Deals with geological, geophysical and geohazard mapping of the continent as well as a range of environmental, land and groundwater management issues.

 
West Texas Geological Society
 
National Association of Royalty Owners (NARO)
Non-profit trade association serving the needs and providing information to the nation's over 4 million owners of sub-surface oil and gas rights.

 
State and Territorial Air Pollution Program Administrators (STAPPA) and the Association of Local Air Pollution Control Officials (ALAPCO)
Two national associations representing air pollution control agencies in the 54 states and territories and over 150 major metropolitan areas across the United States.

 
The Utility Consumers' Action Network (UCAN)
A citizens utility group watching energy, telecommunications and water industries.

 
National Association of Environmental Professionals (NAEP)
Dedicated to the advancement of the environmental profession, provides a forum for environmental research, planning, and management, as well as facilitates echange of information through its membership.

 
NAO, Inc.
 
Instrument Society of America (ISA)
Fosters advancement in the theory, design, manufacture, and use of instruments, computers, and systems for measurement and control.

 
International Union of Geological Sciences (IUGS)
 
Danish Wind Turbine Manufacturers Association
Nonprofit association promotes wind energy and publishes information on wind energy and wind turbines.

 
Energy Telecommunications and Electrical Association (ENTELEC)
Non-profit organization promoting the interests of the energy and telecommunications industries.

 
Electric Auto Association (EAA)
Non-profit educational organization that promotes the advancement and widespread adoption of Electric Vehicles.

 
Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI)
Creates science and technology solutions for the energy industry, including programs that span virtually every aspect of power generation, delivery, and use, including environmental considerations.

 
Northeast Alternative Vehicle Consortium (NAVC) - (www.navc.org/)
- Non-profit association of private and public sector firms and agencies working together to promote advanced vehicle technologies in the Northeast U.S.

 
The Power Institute
Facilitates the exchange of information, develops member skills, and promotes the progress of the electrical industry; the main activity is providing eduation and training within the electric industry.

 
Association of Energy Engineers (AEE)
An organization of engineering professionals committed to helping their firm or clients increase energy efficiency, utilize innovative energy service options, enhance environmental management programs, upgrade facility operations, improve equipm.

 
Canadian Society of Exploration Geophysicists
Promotes the science of geophysics, especially as it applies to exploration.

 
UNEP Collaborating Centre on Energy and Environment (UCCEE)
Supports United Nations Environmental Programme in pursuing its aim of incorporating environmental aspects into energy planning and policy worldwide, with special emphasis on developing countries.

 
World Coal Institute (WCI)
A non-profit, non-governmental international association of coal producing and coal consuming enterprises.

 
Greenhouse Gas Technology Information Exchange
An international information network that distributes details of suppliers whose technologies help to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

 
PJM Interconnection Association
PJM's objectives are to ensure reliability of the bulk power transmission system and to facilitate an open, competitive wholesale electric market; PJM is the largest centrally - dispatched electric control area in North America.

 
American Geological Institute (AGI)
A nonprofit federation of 35 geoscientific and professional associations that represent more than 100,000 geologists, geophysicists, and other earth scientists.

 
American Petroleum Institute (API)
API represents all aspects of the US petroleum and natural gas industry in the areas of exploration and production, refining, pipelines, marketing, and marine transportation.

 
European Natural Gas Vehicle Assocociation (ENGVA)
Working to develop a sustainable and profitable market for natural gas vehicles by creating a favorable political and economic environment that encourages the development of NGV technology as well as a fueling infrastructure.

 
New Jersey Utilities Association (NJUA)
Represents the state's investor-owned electric, natural gas, telecommunications, water and sewerage companies.

 
Illinois Propane Education and Research Council (IPERC)
The 12 members of the council disperse the available funding for projects that promote the general use of propane, including research and development and projects that educate consumers and employees on the safe handling of propane.

 
Northeast Energy Efficiency Council
A business association of the energy efficiency industries of the Northeast.

 
Geoscience Australia Joint Action Group
 
Western Coal Council (WCC)
An association of coal suppliers, coal consumers, power and coal traders, transportation companies, ports/terminals, international firms and industry associates. It promotes the development and utilization of western US coal in domestic and inte.

 
Public Utility Research Center
Strives to enhance executives’, regulators’, academics’, and students’ knowledge of issues confronting public utilities and regulatory agencies through: sponsoring conferences, seminars, and training programs; engaging in research that addresse.

 
Renewable Fuels Association (RFA)
The national trade association for the domestic ethanol industry, working to expand the production and consumer use of ethanol fuels by removing regulatory and marketplace barriers.

 
Society for Sedimentary Geology
 
American Wind Energy Association (AWEA)
National trade association of the U.S. wind industry.

 
Alberta Association of Professional Engineers (APEGGA)
Serves society by regulating, enhancing and providing leadership in the practice of the professions of engineering, geology and geophysics.

 
International Utilities Revenue Protection Asscciation (IURPA)
Brings utility companies together from around the world; IURPA's mission is to identify measures to protect utility companies from revenue losses associated with unauthorized use of service.

 
Iowa Association of Municipal Utilities (IAMU)
Advocates municipal control of utilities within Iowa; 550 member municipalities.

 
Minnesota Utility Contractors Association
Affiliated with the National Utility Contractors Association in Washington D.C., the mission of this non-profit trade association is to promote the underground utility industry by providing safety training, continuing education, scholarships, an.

 
Association of State Energy Research and Technology Transfer Institutions
ASERTTI is a confederation of state and regional organizations with energy research and development (R&D) and technology transfer responsibilities; its goal is to improve energy research efforts in contributing to energy security, envronmental q.

 
American Boiler Manufacturers Association
Represents the manufacturers of commercial, industrial and utility steam generating and fuel burning equipment, as well as suppliers to the industry.

 
Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA)
Mission of associationis to expand use of solar technologies in the global marketplace.

 
Alabama Propane Gas Association (APGA)
Promotes the growth of the propane gas industry; dealer and supplier information and links, as well as consumer information outlining the benefits of propane.

 
Geological Society of New Zealand
 
Southern Coalition for Advanced Transportation (SCAT)
Designed to help members keep up-to-date with the future of electric and hybrid-electric transportation technologies, high speed rail and other innovations, and the emerging advanced transportation industry.

 
ColoradoEnergy.org
A nonprofit central energy information clearinghouse for Colorado. The site contains directories of Colorado energy professionals and companies, a calendar of Colorado energy events, and an online discussion forum.

 
Geoscience Information Society
 
New York Energy Efficiency Council
A nonprofit organization of companies in New York State’s energy efficiency industry, promoting education, awareness and R&D.

 
Power Engineering Society (PES)
Part of the The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE); activities include the developing of standards, the providing of information, as well as technical scientific, literary, educational activities that contribute to the elec.

 
International Climate Change Project Fund (ICCPF)
Provides funding support to US investor-owned utilities, their subsidiaries, and other investor owned energy companies that are seeking to assess and implement specific projects to avoid, reduce, and mitigate the climate impacts of GHG emissions.

 
Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS)
We examine the benefits and costs of the country's energy use, and promote energy solutions that are sustainable both environmentally and economically.

 
Solstice
Internet information service of the Center for Renewable Energy and Sustainable Technology (CREST), and provider of sustainable energy and development information.

 
National Ocean Industries Association (NOIA)
Represents all facets of the domestic offshore petroleum and related industries, including producers of crude oil & natural gas, contractors, and oil field service companies.

 
Combined Heat & Power Association
Works to promote the wider use of combined heat and power and community heating.

 
Urban Consortium Energy Task Force (UCETF)
Established to address critival urban energy needs; assists governments to use energy more efficiently, balance economics with environmental issues, develop and test energy solutions, and access information; established by Public technology, In.

 
Global Utilities Institute
Based at the Samford University School of Business in Birmingham, Alabama, the Institute provides a global network and resource base of applied utility management development services.

 
Association of Energy Engineers - National Capital Chapter
Promotes the scientific and educational interest of those who simultaneously engage in energy efficiency improvements, preservation of the environment, and maintaining high quality of life.

 
Illinois Propane Gas Association (IPGA)
A trade organization serving the propane gas industry and the general public in Illinois.

 
Utility Shareholders Association of Nevada (USAN)
Seeks balance in regulation and legislation through its presence at the Public Utilities Commission and the Nevada Legislature; seeks to help provide a favorable environment for the profitable and effective operation of the state's investor-owne.

 
United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
UNEP provides leadership and encourages partnerships in caring for the environment by inspiring, informing and enabling nations and people to improve their quality of life without compromising that of future generations.

 
Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE)
Professional organization promoting the interests of oil and gas professionals.

 
Solar Utilities Network (SUN)
Solarnet gathers project plans and strategies for reforming our energy habits using old and new technologies to help eliminate consumption of fossil fuel resources.

 
Environmental and Engineering Geophysical Society (EEGS)
 
American Methanol Institute (AMI)
Serves as the voice of the methanol industry to support the use of clean reformulated and oxygenated gasolines, promote the use of methanol as an alternative fuel, and encourage the development of methanol-powered fuel cells.

 
Association of American State Geologists (AASG)
An organization of the chief executives of the state geological surveys in 50 states and Puerto Rico. The responsibilities of the various state surveys differ from state to state, depending upon the enabling legislation and the traditions under .

 
Texas Renewable Energy Industryies Association (TREIA)
Statewide non-profit organization of companies and individuals involved in solar, wind, biomass, geothermal and hydroelectric energy products and/or services; advocate for clean energy and Texas jobs.

 
Electric Power Supply Association (EPSA)
Association dedicated to the promotion of domestic and international policies that ensure a competitive electric power supply marketplace.

 
Women's International Network of Utility Professionals
Provides opportunities for professional development of members through networking and mentor ship, recognition and visibility and industry information resources.

 
American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy
A nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing energy efficiency as a means of promoting both economic prosperity and environmental protection.

 
Natural Gas Vehicle Coalition
A national trade association representing natural gas companies, equipment manufacturers and service providers and government entities interested in the promotion of natural gas vehicles.

 
Nuclear Energy Institute (NEI)
Promotes the uses of nuclear energy in electricity generation; gives the industry a strong voice in national energy policy.

 
National Energy-Environment Law and Policy Institute
Provider of teaching, research, scholarship, publications and effective communication about energy and the environment.

 
Touchstone Energy
A branding initiative to build customer loyalty and to attract new consumers to energy cooperatives across the US.

 
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