Clean Energy Organizations

International
U.S. Government
U.S Non-Gov't
U.S. Regional
Other Countries-UK,EU,Asia...

International Organizations:

www.undp.org	United Nations Development Programme. Environment and Energy for Sustainable Development. Focus Areas: Frameworks and Strategies for Sustainable Development, Water Governance, Sustainable Energy, Sustainable Land Management, Biodiversity, Chemicals Management.
uneprisoe.org	UNEP Risoe Centre on Energy, Climate and Sustainable Development focuses on integrating sustainable energy into national planning and policy worldwide, as well as supporting international activities related to global and regional environmental agreements, such as the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC).
www.reeep.org	Renewable Energy & Energy Efficiency Partnership's (REEEP) goal is to accelerate the global market for sustainable energy by acting as an international and regional enabler, multiplier and catalyst to change and develop sustainable energy systems. REEEP works with Governments, Businesses, Industry, Financiers and Civil Society across the world in order to expand the global market for renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies.
www.worldenergy.org	World Energy Council has Member Committees in nearly 100 countries. Established in 1923; the organisation covers all types of energy, including coal, oil, natural gas, nuclear, hydro, and renewables. WEC is well known on the global energy scene for its authoritative reports, analyses, research, case studies, medium and long-term energy projections, and policy and strategy recommendations.
www.helio-international.org	Helio International is an independent, international network of energy analysts whose common goal is to promote sustainable and equitable development. These experts carry out independent evaluations of national energy policies and inform decision-makers about their effectiveness. They also analyse and advise on ecodevelopment and climate stabilisation.
www.ren21.net	REN21 is a global policy network that provides a forum for international leadership on renewable energy. Its goal is to bolster policy development for the rapid expansion of renewable energies in developing and industrialised economies.
www.iiasa.ac	Global Energy Assessment seeks to examine: the major global challenges and their linkages to energy; the technologies and resources available for providing energy services; future energy systems; and the policies and other measures to realize sustainable energy futures.
www.energyblueprint.info	Energy [R]evolution- GreenPeace and the European Wind Energy Council's report describes how to reduce worldwide emissions by 50% below the 1990 levels by 2050, with per capita carbon dioxide emissions reduced to less than 1.3 tonnes per year so as to stabilise the increase in global temperatures at +2ºC.
www.agores.org	AGORES is designed to be an extensive global international information centre and knowledge gateway for Renewable Energies. Originally it was built for the European Commission, but over the last few years, the site has been extended to the whole world's information on Renewable Energy.
www.interacademycouncil.net	InterAcademy Council produces reports on scientific, technological, and health issues related to the great global challenges of our time, providing knowledge and advice to national governments and international organizations.
www.gnesd.org	Global Network on Energy for Sustainable Development is a UNEP facilitated knowledge network of developing world Centers of Excellence and network partners. The main objective of GNESD is to carry out policy analysis on thematic energy issues which can facilitate in reaching the Millennium Development Goals.
www.greenenergycouncil.com	International Green Energy Council is an International non – profit association comprised of individuals and companies that promote “Green” (sustainable) forms of energy production, renewable energy sources, sustainable design practices and advanced thinking in utilizing education and information for the promotion of being better stewards of our environment. Comprised of renewable energy companies, developers, builders, material suppliers, subcontractors, consultants, lending institutions, utilities, installers, designers, manufacturers, engineers, inspectors, consultants and others involved in and out of the “green” community.

The U.S. Government deregulated crude oil futures in 2000. "The Commodity Futures Modernization Act of 2000 allowed energy commodities for the first time to be traded on deregulated "exempt commercial markets," meaning exchanges exempt from any U.S. government oversight.' www.businessweek.com/bwdaily/dnflash/content/jun2008/db2008068_580706.htm

U.S. Government Organizations:
www.eia.doe.gov	DOE's Energy Information Administration is a statistical agency of the U.S. Department of Energy whose mission is to provide policy-neutral data, forecasts, and analyses to promote sound policy making, efficient markets, and public understanding regarding energy and its interaction with the economy and the environment.Renewable Energy Portal.
www.eere.energy.gov	DOE State Activities & Partnerships Web Site links to DOE's Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) partnerships with and projects in the states. EERE-sponsored projects in the states. EERE's cooperative projects and grants to the states. Breaking news about state involvement in energy projects. State energy statistics. State maps of renewable energy resources. Case studies and state publications.
apps1.eere.energy.gov	DOE's State Energy Alternatives website is intended to provide state and local decision makers with an overview of renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies, an objective and policy-neutral understanding of associated public policies, and a snapshot of the alternative energy resource base in each state. ***
www.epa.gov	Environmental Protection Agency. Clean Energy overview plus Local, State and National programs. Resources to help you limit your impact. ***
www.eesi.org	Environmental and Energy Study Institute is a non-profit organization established in 1984 by a bipartisan, bicameral group of members of Congress to provide timely information and develop innovative policy solutions that set us on a cleaner, more secure and sustainable energy path. EESI accomplishes these objectives in three ways: Policymaker Education, Networking & Coalition Building and Policy Development.
apps1.eere.energy.gov	State Energy Alternatives website is intended to provide state and local decision makers with an overview of renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies, an objective and policy-neutral understanding of associated public policies, and a snapshot of the alternative energy resource base in each state.

"producing oil from tar sands releases approximately three times as much global-warming causing greenhouse gas as does conventional crude oil production." www.environmentalintegrity.org/pubs/HANDBOOK_FINAL_12%2010%2007.pdf

U.S.(Non-Gov't):
www.ucsusa.org	Union of Concerned Scientists is a nonprofit partnership of scientists and citizens that aims to enact federal and state policies that support renewable energy. ***
www.repp.org	Renewable Energy Policy Project. Policy research organization which promotes the use of more efficient and cleaner energy sources and renewable energy technologies.***
www.acore.org	American Council On Renewable Energy, a non-profit, works to bring all forms of renewable energy into the mainstream of America’s economy and lifestyle.
www.irecusa.org	Interstate Renewable Energy Council is a non-profit organization dedicated to moving renewable energy resources into the marketplace. IREC emphasizes education and outreach, stakeholder coordination, technical assistance, workforce development, the adoption and implementation of uniform guidelines and standards, consumer protection and building networks to share experiences and information. ***
www.ef.org	Energy Foundation is a partnership of major donors interested in solving the world's energy problems. Our mission is to advance energy efficiency and renewable energy focus on US and China. Our primary role is as a grantmaker, providing resources to the institutions that most effectively leverage change. When we see an unmet need we also take direct initiatives, commission papers, or convene meetings.
www.bcse.org	Business Council for Sustainable Energy is an organization dedicated to implementing market-based approaches to reducing pollution and providing a diverse, secure mix of energy resources. Non profit, DC based.
www.25x25.org	"25x25" is a rallying cry for renewable energy and a goal for America – to get 25 percent of our energy from renewable resources like wind, solar, and biofuels by the year 2025.

U.S. Regional:
apps1.eere.energy.gov	U.S. Dept of Energy. State Energy Program. Links to state energy office Web sites, project briefs, case studies on projects from that state, and links to state publications on renewable energy and energy efficiency.
apps1.eere.energy.gov	State Energy Alternatives website is intended to provide state and local decision makers with an overview of renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies, an objective and policy-neutral understanding of associated public policies, and a snapshot of the alternative energy resource base in each state.
go.ucsusa.org	Renewable Electricity Standards Toolkit. Union of Concerned Scientists. Renewable electricity standards have emerged as an effective and popular tool for developing a cleaner, more sustainable power supply. UCS created this toolkit to provide renewable energy advocates, policy makers, researchers, and concerned citizens with both summary-level and in-depth information on the design and implementation of each existing state standard.

There are only 149 operating oil refineries within the United States, all constructed before 1976. Since 1976, Oil Companies have chosen not to build any new refineries, thereby avoiding the newer and tougher Environmental standards. www.bizmology.com/2007/12/26/why-aren%E2%80%99t-there-more-oil-refineries-in-the-us/

Organizations- Other than U.S.
energy.eu	Europe's Energy Portal. News, Publications, Data. ***
www.erec.org	European Renewable Energy Council is the umbrella organisation of the European renewable energy industry with trade and research associations active in the sectors of bioenergy, geothermal, ocean, small hydropower, solar electricity, solar thermal and wind energy."
www.eurec.be	European Renewable Energy Centres Agency was established to strengthen and rationalise European research, demonstration and development efforts in all renewable energy technologies. As an independent member-based association, it incorporates 48 prominent research groups from all over Europe.''
www.wrenuk.co.uk	World Renewable Energy Congress. Promoting Renewable Energy with yearly conferences.
www.efchina.org	The China Sustainable Energy Foundation.
www.teriin.org	The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), develops solutions to global problems in the fields of energy, environment. New Delhi, India.

Renewable Energy People:
www.ucsusa.org	Union of Concerned Scientists. The Faces of Renewable Energy. Intros to real people working in the RE sector.

World Electricity Generation in 2004

Non-Renewables:	Gwh	%
Coal	6,944,328	39.61
Gas	3,418,676	19.50
Nuclear	2,738,012	15.62
Oil	1,170,152	6.67
Non-renewable total:	14,271,200	81.42
Renewables:	Gwh	%
Hydro power	2,889,094	16.48
Biomass	149,811	.85
Waste	77,471	.44
Wind	82,259	.47
Geothermal	55,896	.32
Solar thermal	1,608	.01
Solar PV	840
Tide, Wave, Ocean	551
Renewables Total	3,257,530	18.58
Total World Generation	17,530,990	100.

International Energy Agency- www.iea.org

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