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Alternative
Fuels Data Center
The AFDC is a program sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy
to promote alternative fuel use in homes, businesses and automobiles.
Their web site features a large amount of technical alternative
fuel benefits, as well as a periodicals and news section.
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.
BioEnergy Feedstock
Information Network
This U.S. Department of Energy web site hosts information about
fast growing trees, grasses, and residues for fuels and power. Along
with the detailed information on these programs, there are also
bio-energy related publications and links offered.
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.
California
Energy Commission
The CEC is California's primary energy policy and planning agency.
Their web site features press releases and reports on California's
energy concerns, as well as a complete list of the CEC funded programs.
Energy
Quest - Energy Education from CEC
This web site from the CEC is geared towards educating children
about energy issues and conservation methods. Also features on-line
games and contests for kids .
Energy
Efficiency Division
The Energy Efficiency Division is committed to making California's
businesses, homes and appliances more energy efficient. This web
site lists and gives the details for the all of CECs' energy efficiency
programs and publications.
Canada's
Office of Energy Efficiency
The Office of Energy Efficiency (OEE) is Canada's center for energy
efficiency and alternative fuels information. Their large web site
features efficiency tips as well as a listing of all their programs,
publications and workshops.
Center
for Energy and Environmental Education
The CEEE is located on the University of Northern Iowa campus, is
an organization that covers a range of energy and environmental
education programs including the Iowa Festival Recycling Project
and the Iowa Energy Summit.
Center
for Environmental and Public Policy Dispute Resolution
RESOLVE, Inc. is a non-profit organization specializing in environmental
dispute resolution, environmental mediation, consensus building,
facilitation, conflict resolution and policy dialogue. Their web
site features research resources, case studies and a news section.
Center
for Global and Regional Environmental Research
The University of Iowa's CGRER promotes research efforts that focus
on the multiple aspects of global environmental change. Their web
site outlines CGRER goals and offers links to research and reports
on a multitude of environmental issues.
E-H
The
Electricity Forum
The Electricity Forum (EF) web site provides up-to-date, in depth
technical information to North America's high-voltage electrical
industry. They offer industry publications and an updated industry
news section.
Energy
Information Administration
This site features official energy statistics from the U.S. Government.
Information can be gathered by geography, fuel, sector, price, process,
environment, forecasts and analyses.
Energy
TechNet
Energy TechNet is a comprehensive resource for entrepreneurs engaged
in developing and commercializing innovative energy efficient and
renewable technologies. The Web site provides information and instruction
on idea development, market assessment, intellectual property protection,
funding, and more. In addition, the site provides the most complete
collection of state and federal funding and business assistance
resources currently available on the Internet.
Federal Energy Management Program (FEMP)
The Department of Energy's Federal Energy Management Program (FEMP) offers a comprehensive approach to energy efficiency, including facility assessments, design review, technology feasibility studies, project management assistance, among other services.
Federal
Technology Alerts
Sponsored by the Department of Energy, Federal Technology Alerts
(FTAs) are designed to provide an overview of U.S.-developed technologies
related to energy-efficiency, water-conservation and renewable-energy.
The FTAs contain up-to-date information on the emerging technologies,
their applications, as well as a list of key contacts and information
sources pertaining to the technologies.
Geothermal
Heat Pump Consortium
The Geothermal Heat Pump Consortium (GHPC) was established as a
collaborative effort with the U.S. Department of Energy and other
public and private sector organizations for a (Geothermal Heat Pump
Technology Demonstration and Market Mobilization Program.) This
web site offers case studies and publications on geotherma lheat
pump technology.
GREENTIE
Environmental Information
IEA (International Energy Association) GREENTIE is an international
information network that distributes details on companies which
distribute products that reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The searchable
GREENTIE Directory database contains details of almost 8,000 technology
suppliers and information organizations. Also provided is an updated
news and links section.
I-M
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 govern industrial utility
use, pending legislation. This site is updated frequently.
Iowa
Department of Natural Resources Energy Bureau
The Energy Bureau is the State of Iowa's agency for creating
policies that decrease the state's reliance on imported fossil fuels.
Their web site contains an extensive and detailed list of their
programs and a news section.
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.
Lawrence
Berkeley National Laboratory (Energy and Environment Division)
This is an immense web site that contains detailed information on
the research at the LBNL. The focus of the research is developing
technology that uses, converts and stores energy more efficiently
and with less environmental impact. They also study and offer reports
on energy use and the environment.
Building
Technologies Program
A division of the LBNL, the Building Technologies department focuses
its research on window lighting, day lighting, lighting systems
and simulations.
Home
Energy Saver Interactive Page
Another division of the LBNL, this site offers users a way to
calculate energy use and savings opportunities based on a detailed
description of their home. Users can begin the process by simply
entering their zip code, and in turn receive instant initial estimates.
By providing more information about the home the user will receive
increasingly customized results along with energy-saving upgrade
recommendations.
Leopold
Center for Sustainable Agriculture
The Leopold Center, located at Iowa State University, works to identify
and reduce negative impacts of agriculture on natural resources
and rural communities. Their web site features research and publications
by the Center, as well as a list of programs, events and conferences.
Low-Income
Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)/Weatherization
LIHEAP is designed to assist low-income families meet the cost of
home heating. The program is offered through the Iowa Department
of Human Rights, Division of Community Action Agencies.
N-T
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 committe activities.
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
Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) conducts
research and gathers data about the global oceans, atmosphere, space
and the sun. A Commerce Department agency, NOAA provides these services
through five major organizations: the National Weather Service,
the National Ocean Service, the National Marine Fisheries Service,
the National Environmental Satellite Data and Information Service,
and the Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research. Numerous special
program units are also included. An extensive site, each division
here offers it's own listing of programs and information.
NOAA
Central Region - Des Moines Forecast
Office
NOAA's National Weather Service Weather Forecast for Des Moines, Iowa and surrounding areas. This is an extensive site offering data gathered by NOAA.
National
Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL)
NREL works toward a sustainable energy future by developing renewable
energy technologies, improving energy efficiency, advancing related
science, engineering and facilitating commercialization. Their large
web site contains a detailed listing of NREL research that offers
a spectrum of global marketing techniques and alternative fueling
resources.
New
York State Energy Research & Development Authority (NYSERDA)
The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA)
is a public benefit corporation created in 1975 by the New York
State Legislature. NYSERDA's principal goal is to help businesses,
municipalities, and residents of New York State solve their energy
and environmental problems while developing new, innovative products.
Their web site consists of information concerning their programs
and publications.
Pollution
Prevention Regional Information Center
Pollution Prevention Regional Information Center (P2RIC) strives
to provide quick and easy access to pollution prevention information
from the states of Iowa, Kansas, Missouri and Nebraska. P2RIC fosters
improved resource sharing between the programs, businesses and agencies
that provide waste reduction services and expertise to business
and industry. Their web site provides an article research search
engine and information on the environmental service providers in
the states previously listed.
Science.gov
Science.gov is a gateway to authoritative selected science information
provided by U.S. Government agencies, including research and development
results.
U-Z
U.S.
Department of Energy
The DOE's site is the most complete and accurate source for energy
information on the web. Found here are studies and reports on the
full spectrum ofsources. This federal site is a very good starting
point for any energy related search.
U.S. DOE - 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.
U.S. DOE - 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.
U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency Programs
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.
U.S.
EPA Energy Star Program
Energy Star-labeled products use less energy than other products,
save you money on utility bills, and help protect the environment.
This web site offers a list of Energy Star products and programs
for your home.
Weatherization/Low-Income
Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
LIHEAP is designed to assist low-income families meet the cost of
home heating. The program is offered through the Iowa Department
of Human Rights, Division of Community Action Agencies.
Western
Area Power Administration
Western Area Power Administration markets and delivers hydroelectric
power and related services within a 15-state region of the central
and western U.S. Their web site focuses on utility programs and
contact information for their customers.
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