Consumer Energy Center — CEC-sponsored site providing CA consumers information on renewable energy & fuel alternatives, as well as tips on energy conservation.
SANDIA National Labs — PV specific site including good system and component level information from SANDIA’s Photovoltaic Systems Program.
United Nations Energy & Environment Program — The UNDP helps countries strengthen their capacity to address environmental challenges at global, national and community levels.
Associations, Institutes, & Non Profit Organizations
Adobe Alliance – A non-profit group dedicated to helping communities apply cooperative building techniques in earth architecture
Alliance to Save Energy (ASE) — Group promoting energy efficiency worldwide to achieve a healthier economy, a cleaner environment, and greater energy security.
American Council On Renewable Energy (ACORE) — Non-profit organization in Washington D.C. focused on accelerating the adoption of renewable energy technologies into the mainstream of American society.
American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) — National organization advocating the development of wind energy as a reliable, environmentally superior energy alternative.
Arizona Solar Center (AZSC) — Non-profit organization whose mission is to promote the use and utilization of solar energy.
Boston Area Solar Energy Association (BASEA) — Fostering the design and use of solar and sustainable energy technologies through education, advocacy and the demonstration of practical, cost effective techniques.
Chicago Solar Partnership (CSP) — Organization advocating renewable energy technologies to help communities in Illinois use energy ever-more wisely.
Clean Power Campaign — Non-profit organization of environmental and public interest groups, and renewable energy providers to promote increased electric system reliance on sustainable use of energy resources.
Coalition for New Energy Technologies — Coalition working at the federal and state levels to advance renewable energy and efficiency technologies in AZ, CO, NM, and UT.
The Dharma House – An organisation in the south of France that runs various courses in Solar energy and ecology
Development Center for Appropriate Technology (DCAT) — Center working to enhance the health of the planet by promoting a shift to sustainable construction and development through leadership, strategic relationships, and education.
Earth Energy Society of Canada (EESC) — Society incorporated to represent and promote earth energy technology as a viable economic and environmental option in Canada’s energy scenario.
Eco Soul — Home of the National Fuel Cell Education Program, focusing particularly on renewable hydrogen and fuel cells.
El Paso Solar Energy Association (EPSEA) — Association providing practical information on solar energy and energy efficiency, focusing on issues relating to the US Southwest.
Energy Efficient Building Association (EEBA) — Association dedicated to helping transform the residential design, development and construction industries to profitably deliver energy efficiency and environmentally responsible buildings and communities.
Florida Solar Energy Center (FSEC) — Research institute of the University of Central Florida focused on renewable energy and energy efficiency research, training, testing, and certification.
Future Energies — UK Web log hosting articles and discussions on various energy related issues.
Green LA — Group of environmental programs run by the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power committed to supporting and embracing environmental efforts towards a sustainable future for the city.
Green Energy Ohio (GEO) — Not-for-profit organization dedicated to promoting environmentally and economically sustainable energy policies and practices in Ohio.
International Energy Foundation (IEF) — Organization to facilitate the transfer of research and technology in all areas of energy with special emphasis on developing countries.
International Solar Energy Society (ISES) — A UN-accredited NGO supporting its members in the advancement of renewable energy technology, implementation and education all over the world.
Interstate Renewable Energy Council (IREC) — Council with a mission to accelerate the sustainable utilization of renewable energy sources and technologies in and through state and local government and community activities.
Midwest Renewable Energy Association (MREA) — Nonprofit network for sharing ideas, resources, and information to promote a sustainable future through renewable energy and energy efficiency.
Millenium Debate — British charity established as an on-line framework within which research, debate and education related to energy and the environment can flourish.
Narrow Ridge Earth Literacy Center — Organization with a mission to provide experiential learning of Earth Literacy based on the cornerstones of spirituality, sustainability and community.
National Biodiesel Board (NBB) — National trade association representing the biodiesel industry as the coordinating body for research and development in the U.S.
North Carolina Solar Center (NCSC) — A clearinghouse for solar and other renewable energy programs, information, research, technical assistance, and training for the citizens of North Carolina and beyond.
Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI) — An entrepreneurial nonprofit organization that fosters the efficient and restorative use of natural, human and other capital to make the world more secure, just, prosperous, and life sustaining.
SociallyResponsible.org — Comprehensive internet directory to help socially responsible people and businesses find each other.
Solar Cooking Archive — Collection of resources on solar cooking sponsored by Solar Cookers International.
Solar Living Institute (SLI) — Non-profit educational organization that promotes sustainable living through inspirational environmental education.
Sustainable Settings — An entrepreneurial non-profit organization that inspires people and communities to embrace integrated solutions for sustainable development.
Texas Solar Energy Society (TXSES) — Group dedicated to increasing the awareness of the potential of solar and other renewable energy applications and to promote the wise use of these sustainable resources.
Veggie Van Website — Organization promoting and providing information on the use of biodiesel fuel, with a mission to transform America into an energy independent nation.
Windustry — Non-profit organization working to increase wind energy opportunities for rural landowners and communities.
World Council for Renewable Energy (WCRE) — Globally operated independent organization established to defend, develop, and promote policies in favor of the wise and prudent use all forms of natural and renewable energy.
Worldwatch Institute — Independent research group for an environmentally sustainable and socially just society.
Rural Development Organizations
Builders without Borders — International network of ecological builders working together for a sustainable future.
Cubasolar – A Cuban NGO promoting renewable energy and energy efficiency.
Enersol — Non-profit charitable organization developing and introducing sustainable energy solutions for rural communities.
Engineering for Developing Communities (EDC) — University of Colorado program to educate globally responsible students who can offer sustainable and appropriate solutions to the endemic problems faced by developing communities worldwide.
Engineers without Borders — Non-profit organization established to help developing areas worldwide with their engineering needs, while involving and training a new kind of internationally responsible engineering student.
Green Empowerment — Non-profit international development organization promoting community-based renewable energy projects internationally to generate social and environmental progress.
Greenstar.org — Site delivering solar power, health, education, and environmental programs to small villages in the developing world.
Grupo Fenix — A cooperative network of engineers and local community people who share a common passion for developing solar and renewable energy technologies in Nicaragua.
Himalayan Light Foundation (HLF) — NGO working in Nepal to improve the quality of life in the Himalayan region via the use of environmentally friendly renewable energy technologies.
Knightsbridge International (KBI) — Not for Profit Corporation dedicated to providing humanitarian assistance and disaster relief worldwide without regard to race, religion or national origin.
Native Energy — Organization committed to helping develop domestic renewable energy sources, featuring Native American projects.
Palang Thai — Thailand-based non-profit organization dedicated to empowering grassroots communities and small entrepreneurs to use renewable energy in ways that support sustainable development and participatory democracy.
Plenty International — A village-based international development agency promoting local self-sufficiency in economically disadvantaged or otherwise threatened communities.
Rancho Mastatal — An environmental learning and sustainable living center, retreat and lodge located in the last virgin rainforest of Costa Rica’s Puriscal County.
Solar Electric Light Fund (SELF) — Non-profit charitable organization founded to promote, develop, and facilitate solar rural electrification and energy self-sufficiency in developing countries.
Sustainable Nations Development Project — Promotes the sovereignty, environmental health, and cultural health of Indigenous Nations through community-based appropriate technology development work.
The Sustainable Village — A “social enterprise” providing solutions to global problems using renewable energy and appropriate technology in developing countries.
Village Earth — An organization that helps achieve sustainable community-based development by connecting communities with global resources.
Society for Energy Education (SEE) — Society dedicated to fostering truth and understanding about the production and consumption of energy resources and their impact on the economy and the environment.
The Solar Guide — A guide to solar and renewable energy that makes the information accessible and understandable.
Solar Power: News – Consolidated News: Solar Power, Solar Energy and Solar Electric Power.
SunWind Solar — Notes and links introducing important information about Solar Energy.
SustainableBuild.co.uk — A website offering a unique reference point on sustainable construction.
SustainableStuff.co.uk — A website offering a unique reference point on sustainable living.
Think Hydrogen — Information on the use of hydrogen as a fuel.
UK Energy Saving — Advice and tips on saving energy in your home and business
Publication Links
Chelsea Green — Publisher of books on sustainable living.
Rainwater Harvesting – Guiding principles to welcome rain into your life and landscape.
Joiners Quarterly — Journal of Timber Framing, Traditional and Natural Home Building.
Journal of Energy Education — A forum for the discussion of educating the public about energy consumption and production.
The Last Straw — The International Journal of Straw Bale and Natural Building.
Natural Home Magazine — Offers today’s health-conscious, environmentally concerned homeowners the information they need to practice earth-inspired living.
New Society Publishers (NSP) – Publisher focusing on books that contribute in fundamental ways to building an ecologically sustainable and just society.
Conserv-a-Store — Store supporting sustainable commerce and an eco-friendly lifestyle by providing energy and resource saving goods that save money and save the earth.
DirectoryScience.com – An online Science directory designed to help its users find the online science source, companies, products, services, and information.
EcoIQ.com — Website focused on energy conservation and renewables.
EcoSpeakers.com — Operated by EcoIQ to promote speakers for conferences, meetings, training programs, and community, business, and university speaker series.
RenewableEnergAccess.com — Comprehensive source for information on the renewable energy field, including job postings.
Solarbuzz — International solar energy research and consulting company.
Source for Renewable Energy — Online buyer’s guide and business directory to renewable energy businesses and organizations worldwide.
E-construct – Directory of design related websites
Teacher’s Resources
Schools Going Solar — An IREC project focused on building a network, a community of people who can share experiences with solar energy in schools.
Scholarship Sources
American Association of Blacks in Energy (AABE) — National association dedicated to ensuring the input of African Americans and other minorities into the developments of energy policies, R&D technologies, and environmental issues.
Global Fund for Women — International grant-making foundation supporting women’s human rights organizations around the world.
Society of Women Engineers (SWE) — Non-profit educational and service organization representing both student and professional women in engineering and technical fields.
Tradeswomen, Inc. — Organization of trade professionals working together to provide fair and safe conditions for women who work in the building trades.
Women in Technology International (WITI) — Organization designed to empower women worldwide to achieve unimagined possibilities and transformations through technology, leadership and economic prosperity.
Women’s International Center — Non-profit education and service foundation with a mission to acknowledge, honor and encourage women.
Women’s Net — Organization bringing advanced communications technologies to women’s organizations worldwide.
Women of Wind Energy (WOWE) — A group of individuals who support and encourage the participation of professional women in the wind energy industry by providing networking opportunities and student sponsorships.
For Kids
Dr. E’s Energy Lab
Information on solar, wind, geothermal, alternative fuels and energy efficiency. Lots of links, and “Ask an Energy Expert”
Energy Ant
Fun facts and activities on all aspects of energy
Earth Dog
An overview of renewable energy technologies, and join the Earth Dog club
Planet Energy
Answers to many questions on renewable energy.
Energy Quest
Exercises, games, puzzles, projects, activities and much more from the California Energy Commission
Kids’ Video Tutorials
Video Tutorials for kids’ on Solar Energy, Hydrogen Power, and Wind Energy
Hang outside to dry
Mo’GREEN
Government
Associations, Institutes, & Non Profit Organizations
consulting services
Rural Development Organizations
Renewable Energy Events
Online Educational Sites
Publication Links
Renewable Energy Resources
Teacher’s Resources
Scholarship Sources
Women’s Organization Resources
For Kids