Links
The links in this page represent some interesting and potentially useful sites for business opportunities and more information on new energy technologies.
BISNIS: Business Information Service for the Newly Independent States
BISNIS is the U.S. Government's primary market information center for U.S. companies exploring business opportunities in Russia and other Newly Independent States. BISNIS provides U.S. companies with the latest market reports and tips on developments, export and investment leads, and strategies for doing business in the NIS. Since opening in 1992, BISNIS has facilitated more than $3 billion worth of U.S. exports and overseas investments.
A voluntary program, the purpose of Built Green Colorado is to encourage homebuilders to use technologies, products and practices that will: provide greater energy efficiency and reduce pollution; provide healthier indoor air; reduce water usage; preserve natural resources; improve durability and reduce maintenance. Built Green Colorado was created in 1995 through the joint efforts of the Home Builders Association of Metro Denver (HBA), The Governor's Office of Energy Management and Conservation (OEMC), Xcel Energy, and E-Star Colorado.
“This is your one-stop shop for energy efficiency and renewable energy information in Colorado. There is something for everyone at ColoradoEnergy.org. You will find how-to’s, information about green building, energy-efficient applications, wind power in Colorado, government actions, new technologies, important events and much more.”
Colorado Energy Science Center
The mission of the Colorado Energy Science Center is “to increase the understanding and appreciation of energy science and technology in order to enable decision-makers to adopt energy practices that produce economic benefits, reduce environmental impacts and increase the sustainability of energy supply.”
Colorado Environmental Business Alliance
The Colorado Environmental Business Alliance is a statewide organization, established in 1993, that focuses on the health and vitality of Colorado's environmental business community. It promotes Colorado “as a center for environmental commerce utilizing the resources, expertise and opportunities available in our state to expand market opportunities nationally and internationally.”
Home page of the Colorado House and Senate
Colorado Governor's Office of Energy Management and Conservation
Colorado’s state energy office
Colorado Public Utilities Commission
“The mission of the PUC is to achieve a flexible regulatory environment that provides safe, reliable and quality services to utility customers on just and reasonable terms, while managing the transition to effective competition where appropriate.”
Colorado Renewable Energy Society
A chapter of the American Solar Energy Society, the Colorado Renewable Energy Society “promotes the social, economic, and environmental benefits of solar, wind, biomass, geothermal, and energy efficiency technologies.”
Database of State Incentives for Renewable Energy
The Database of State Incentives for Renewable Energy is a comprehensive source of information on state, local, utility, and selected federal incentives that promote renewable energy.
EIA Monthly Electricity Review
In this website, the U.S. Department of Energy’s Energy Information Administration provides a comprehensive statistical overview of the nation’s electricity production and consumption in tabular, downloadable formats.
The U.S. Department of Energy’s Energy Information Administration provides a comprehensive statistical overview of the nation’s energy production and use in this useful website.
Electric Utility Restructuring Weekly Update
What is going on with electric utility restructuring in states around the country? Track developments with this weekly newsletter and review issues released since 1996.
Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Network
This site is a comprehensive resource for the U.S. Department of Energy’s Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy information, plus access to more than 600 links and 80,000 documents. It provides detailed information on energy efficiency technologies (buildings, industry, transportation and power) and renewable energy technologies (bioenergy, geothermal, hydrogen, hydropower, ocean, solar and wind).
“The Energy Foundation is a partnership of major foundations interested in sustainable energy. It was launched in 1991 by The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, The Pew Charitable Trusts, and The Rockefeller Foundation. The Joyce Mertz-Gilmore Foundation joined as a funding partner in 1996, and The McKnight Foundation joined in 1998. In 1999, The David and Lucile Packard Foundation joined to support two programs: the U.S. Clean Energy Program and the China Sustainable Energy Program.”
Energy Information Administration
Home page of the U.S. Department of Energy’s informational clearinghouse for all types of energy-related information.
Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change
“The role of the IPCC is to assess the scientific, technical and socio-economic information relevant for the understanding of the risk of human-induced climate change.”
The International Energy Agency is an autonomous agency linked with the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). The IEA is the energy forum for 26 Member countries.
National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners
“The chief objective of NARUC is to serve the consumer interest by seeking to improve the quality and effectiveness of public regulation in America.”
National Renewable Energy Laboratory
Celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2002, NREL is “the U.S. Department of Energy’s premier laboratory for renewable energy research & development and a lead lab for energy efficiency R&D.”
Parliamentary Renewable and Sustainable Energy Group
Analogous to the Renewable and Energy Efficiency Caucuses in the U.S. Congress, the Parliamentary Renewable and Sustainable Energy Group is a “cross party group for UK politicians that exists to promote sustainable energy issues in the UK Parliament.”
Produced by the U.S. Department of Energy’s Energy Information Administration, the reports available from this website profile the “electricity generation of each State, with statistics from 1990, 1994, and 1999. Data are presented for a number of areas including generating capability, electricity generation, fuel use, retail sales, nuclear power, capacity factor, and pollutant emissions.”
State Legislative Actions on CO2
This site summarizes state legislation and public sector initiatives related to climate change or greenhouse gases.
“The State Renewable Energy News is prepared under the auspices of the NARUC Renewable and Distributed Resources Subcommittee to promote information sharing on state-level renewable energy activities. It is issued three times annually to coincide with the NARUC committee meetings. Newsletters are sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Power Technologies.”
The Washington-based Sustainable Energy Coalition brings together “more than 30 national business, environmental, consumer, and energy policy organizations. Founded in 1992, the Coalition promotes increased federal support for energy efficiency and renewable energy technologies and reduced federal support for unsafe or polluting energy resources.”
United States Department of Energy
The U.S. Department of Energy has a $21-billion budget and employs more than 100,000 people in 35 states.
United States Department of Energy Industry Interactive Procurement System
Solicitations and business opportunities with the U.S. Department of Energy, listed by program office.
United States House of Representatives
Visit your Representative’s home page, get information on legislation and see what House committees are doing on this official home page of the U.S. House.
The official website of the U.S. Senate provides information on all Senators, legislation and other activities of interest.
Western Area Power Administration's Energy Services
Western's Energy Services is a division of the Western Area Power Administration, an agency of the U.S. Department of Energy that markets and transmits Federal hydroelectric power in 15 western states. Energy Services works through five customer service regions to enable customers to remain competitive in the changing utility environment. Western's website includes the "Energy Solutions" Database with thousands of technical references, and the "Utility Options" Database featuring innovative utility programs.
Western Governors’ Association Energy Action Page
“A goal of Western Governors is to secure reliable, diverse, affordable, and environmentally sound energy for all citizens. They believe that the States have and should continue to shape their energy futures through cooperative action among themselves with the support of the federal government. To that end, the governors have taken and are planning additional actions to ensure the energy needs of the West are met.”
White House: National Energy Policy
This site provides links to the full report of the National Energy Policy Development Group (the “vice president’s energy task force”), released in May 2001.
“The World Energy Council (WEC) is the foremost global multi-energy organization in the world today. WEC has Member Committees in over 90 countries, including most of the largest energy-producing and energy consuming countries.”
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