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Public Citizen: Critical Mass Energy and Environment Program (USA)
Resource for renewable energy activists, founded in 1974 by Ralph Nader as Critical Mass Energy Project. English - Alternative Technology, Ecology, Renewable Energy, United States, United States: Ecology - At citizen.org |
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America Recycles Day
Annual campaign to encourage Americans to recycle and to buy recycled products. Website with sections such as Recycling 101 (an introduction to recycling, why it's important, how it works, do's and don'ts of recycling...), Get Involved, etc. English - Recycling - At americarecyclesday.org |
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American Solar Energy Society - ASES
A national organization dedicated to advancing the use of solar energy. ASES organizes the National Solar Energy Conference, and publishes Solar Today, a bimonthly magazine that covers all solar and renewable energy technologies. English - Alternative Technology, Solar Energy - At ases.org |
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American Wind Energy Association - AWEA
Extensive information on wind energy, a clean and renewable source of electric power and also the world's fastest growing energy source. English - Wind Energy - At awea.org |
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Builders Without Borders
International network of ecological builders who form partnerships with communities and organizations around the world to create affordable housing out of local materials, and to work together for a sustainable future. English - Alternative Technology, Developing Countries, Green Building, Sustainable Development, United States: Developing Countries - At builderswithoutborders.org |
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Database of State Incentives for Renewable Energy - DSIRE
A comprehensive source of information on state, local, utility, and selected federal incentives that promote renewable energy in the United States. English - Renewable Energy - At dsireusa.org |
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Energy Star (US)
A US government/industry partnership that offers businesses and consumers energy-efficient solutions, making it easy to save money while protecting the environment for future generations. Including the sections: Products, Home Improvement, New Homes, Business Improvement, Partner Resources, News, Do Your Part. English - Renewable Energy - At energystar.gov |
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FindSolar.com - Connecting you to Renewable Energy Professionals
Answering the common questions "Where can I find solar for my home or business?" and "How much will it cost?". With a solar estimator (of price, savings and system size) for United States, and a database of hundreds of solar energy system installers and other solar pros in the US and Canada. Free service from the American Solar Energy Society, Solar Electric Power Association, Energy Matters LLC, and U.S. Department of Energy. English - Solar Energy - At findsolar.com |
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Joiners' Quarterly - Fox Maple School of Traditional Building
Journal and school of natural building. Joiners' Quarterly has been publishing technical information about timber framing and traditional building since 1983. With workshops, news, info, links... English - Books, News and Media, Green Building, United States: Books, News and Media - At foxmaple.com |
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Million Solar Roofs - MSR (US)
The MSR initiative is a unique public-private partnership to facilitate the installation of one million solar roofs by 2010. Eligible technologies include photovoltaics (PV), solar water heating, transpired solar collectors, solar space heating and cooling, and pool heating. English - Green Building, Solar Energy - At millionsolarroofs.org |
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National Renewable Energy Laboratory - NREL
The U.S. Department of Energy's primary laboratory for renewable energy and energy efficiency research and development. English - Renewable Energy - At nrel.gov |
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Other Power
A group of alternative energy enthusiasts who want to spread the message that It's easy to make your own power from scratch! They live in a remote part of the Northern Colorado mountains where all the houses run on only solar, wind, water and generator power, because these are the only options available and they refuse to move to town. English - Ecovillages, Renewable Energy - At otherpower.com |
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Recycling Appeal
Printer cartridge, mobile phone and PDA recycling to help funding many charities throughout the UK, Ireland and USA. English - Donate and Recycle, Donate for Free, Ireland, Printer Cartridge Recycling, United Kingdom: Ecology - At recyclingappeal.com |
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Renewables for Sustainable Village Power - RSVP
Renewable energy for rural villages in developing countries. International program of the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, USA. English - Alternative Technology, Developing Countries, Renewable Energy, Sustainable Development, United States: Developing Countries - At nrel.gov |
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Solar Electric Light Fund - SELF
A non-profit charitable organization that brings solar power and modern communications to rural villages in the developing world, for enhancements in health, education, and economic well-being. SELF projects are shaped by local people, and operate sustainably with respects to economic and ecological principles. English - Developing Countries, Solar Electric Power, United States: Developing Countries - At self.org |
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Solar Energy International - SEI
Education and training in renewable energy technologies for a sustainable future. Hands-on workshops in solar, wind and water power and natural building technologies. Also online courses, special programs, resources, newsletter, etc. SEI works cooperatively with grassroots and development organizations to meet sustainable development goals with renewable energies. English - Alternative Technology, Renewable Energy, Solar Energy, United States: Developing Countries - At solarenergy.org |
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U.S. Department of Energy: Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy - EERE
Excellent and informative website, including several DOE programs (solar, wind, etc.), news, and an energy information portal: energy efficiency, renewable energy (biomass, geothermal, hydrogen, hydropower, ocean, solar, wind), information for consumers (on saving energy and using renewable energy), kids and states, and topics on education and financial opportunities. English - Alternative Technology, Renewable Energy - At eere.energy.gov |
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