» Societies, Associations, and Communities

• American Council on Renewable Energy
  ACORE is a non-profit organization in Washington, D.C. that is focused on accelerating the adoption of renewable energy technologies into the mainstream of American society.
• American Solar Energy Society
  ASES is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the development and adoption of renewable energy in all its forms. It is the American section of the International Solar Energy Society.
• Solar Energy Society of Canada Inc.
  SESCI promotes the increased use of solar and other renewable energies in Canada. It is the Canadian section of the International Solar Energy Society.
• Canadian Solar Industries Association
  CanSIA works to strengthen the Canadian solar industry, increase the professionalism of companies, foster domestic and international markets and promote the use of renewable energy.
• The Environmental and Energy Study Institute
  The EESI is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting environmentally sustainable societies. EESI carries out policymaker education and analysis projects in the areas of energy efficiency and renewable energy, global climate change, agriculture, biofuels, smart-growth, and clean bus technologies.
• Interstate Renewable Energy Council
  IREC's mission is to accelerate the sustainable utilization of renewable energy sources and technologies in and through state and local government and community activities.
• Renewable Energy Policy Network for the 21st Century
  REN21 is a global policy network aimed at providing a forum for international leadership on renewable energy. Its goal is to allow the rapid expansion of renewable energies in developing and industrial countries by bolstering policy development and decision-making on sub-national, national and international levels.
• Renewable Energy Policy Project and the Center for Renewable Energy and Sustainable Technology
  REPP's goal is to accelerate the use of renewable energy by providing credible information, insightful policy analysis, and innovative strategies amid changing energy markets and mounting environmental needs by researching, publishing, and disseminating information, creating policy tools, and hosting highly active, on-line, renewable energy discussion groups.
• Solar Electric Power Association
  The Solar Electric Power Association (SEPA) is a collaboration of utilities, energy service providers and the photovoltaic industry working together to create and encourage commercial use of new solar electric power business models.
• Solar Energy Industries Association
  SEIA is the national trade association of solar energy manufacturers, dealers, distributors, contractors, installers, architects, consultants, and marketers.
• Solar Utilities Network
  SUN is a not-for-profit organization, sponsored by the Caspar Institute, in support of global efforts to reform energy use.
• Southface Energy Institute
  Southface promotes sustainable homes, workplaces and communities through education, research, advocacy and technical assistance.

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» Power Tools and Resources

• Solar and Renewable Energy Live News Feeds
  Powered by PR Web, RenewableEnergyAccess.com, and Yahoo! News.
• Solar Energy Survey
• Interactive Power Calculator
  Use our calculator to assist you in determining your portable energy requirements.
• Converting Your Solar Generator for Home Use
  Install a transfer switch and use a solar generator to lower your electric bill.
• An Overview: Solar Technology and Components
• Introductory Articles on Solar and Renewable Energy
• Glossary of Solar Terms
• Hurricane Information and Resources
• Database of State Incentives for Renewable Energy
  DSIRE is a comprehensive source of information on state, local, utility, and selected federal incentives that promote renewable energy. It is an on-going project of the Interstate Renewable Energy Council (IREC), funded by the U.S. Department of Energy and managed by the North Carolina Solar Center.

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» Government

• National Renewable Energy Laboratory
  A national laboratory of the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) is the nation's primary laboratory for renewable energy and energy efficiency R&D.
• Sandia National Labs Photovoltaic Systems Research and Development
  PV Systems Research and Development is part of Renewable Energy Technologies Division at Sandia National Laboratories, whose purpose is to develop commercially viable energy technologies based on solar, wind, and geothermal resources that become significant domestic and international energy supplies, with a primary focus on the utility sector.
• Department of Energy’s Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy

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» Education and Training

• SõL Energy
  SõL Energy's mission is to promote a clean environment, and a healthy, prosperous & sustainable future for present and future generations. SõL Energy's services include education and training, project development and consulting in the practical uses of renewable energy resources of sun, wind and water.
• Solar Energy International
  SEI's mission is to provide education and technical assistance so that others will be empowered to use renewable energy technologies.
• RenewableEnergyAccess.com
  RenewableEnergyAccess.com offers business members and individuals comprehensive news and marketplace services including: advertising, on-line education and distance learning, classifieds, job postings, events calendar, interactive news forum, plus extensive B2B direct marketing opportunities.
• The Solar Living Institute
  The Institute provides one- to seven-day workshops on renewable energy, green building, sustainable living, ecological design and alternative construction methods.

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» Publications

• Backwoods Home Magazine
  Backwoods Home Magazine - practical ideas for self-reliant living - offering informative articles on a wide range of subjects including building, alternative energy, farming, gardening, food and cooking, country living and much more.
• BCC's Energy Publications
  An authoritative voice in alternative energy systems and water/air/waste treatment technologies since 1975, Business Communications Company publishes market analyses as well as separate periodicals in the field.
• Home Energy Magazine Online
  Home Energy magazine’s mission is to disseminate objective and practical information on residential energy efficiency, performance, comfort, and affordability.
• Home Power Magazine
  Home Power magazine is the Hands-on Journal of Home-Made Power. If you are interested in: making your own electricity from renewable energy, alternative vehicles, or finding out the latest in related technologies and life-styles, then this publication can keep you up to date.
• Off Grid Living Magazine
  Every issue of Off Grid Living Magazine shows you how to generate your own power from renewable energy sources.
• Refocus Magazine
  The International Renewable Energy bimonthly magazine, website, and weekly news.
• Renewable Energy World Magazine
  Renewable Energy World is the only international magazine that promotes all aspects of renewable energy technology and trends to a worldwide audience.
• Solar Today Magazine
  Solar Today is an award-winning bimonthly magazine, published by the American Solar Energy Society, that covers all solar and renewable energy technologies, from photovoltaics to climate-responsive buildings to wind power and biomass. Regular topics include building case studies, energy policy and community-scale projects.

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» Events and Conferences

Recent Events

• Pinellas Living Green Expo
  Jun 16-17, 2007, St. Petersburg, FL, USA
• InterSolar 2006
  Jun 21-23, 2007, Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany
• Solar 2007 - Sustainable Energy Puts America to Work
  Jul 7-12, 2007, Cleveland, OH, USA
• World Energy Engineering Congress
  Aug 15-17, 2007, Altanta, GA, USA
• EnergyOcean 2007
  Aug 21-23, 2007, Oahu, Hawaii, USA
• 22nd European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference and Exhibition
  Sep 3-7, 2007, Milano, Italy
• ISES Solar World Congress 2007
  Sep 18-21, 2007, Beijing, China
• Solar Power 2007
  Sep 24-27, 2007, Long Beach, CA, USA
• Auswind 2007
  Sep 8-10, 2007, Melbourne, Australia

Upcoming Events

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