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American Solar Energy Society The American Solar Energy Society (ASES) is a national organization committed to advancing the use of solar energy for the benefit of U.S. citizens and the global environment. ASES provides services such as education, media information, roundtable discussions and advice to legislators. It publishes Solar Today, a monthly magazine covering the technological, regulatory and community-related aspects of the industry. The site provides a Solar Guide Factbook, serving as an introduction to the industry. Also highlighted at the ASES site is the upcoming Solar Homes Tour on October 14, 2000, where any member of the public can join in a tour of solar-powered homes in areas all over the country.
Environmental Defense Fund: New Teacher's Guide Makes Finding Resources Easy - Classroom activities, fact sheets, information resources -- our new online Teacher's Guide has everything you need to bring current environmental issues to the classroom. Browse our guide on the web, or write to receive a free copy in the mail.
 | The US Environmental Protection Agency Mission Statement: To protect the public health and to safeguard and improve the natural environment. |
Global Environmental Options For Sustainable Design, Communities and Parks. (GEO) promotes environmental stewardship through sustainable design and development of buildings, communities and national parks.
GEO creates sustainable community solutions through capacity building and fosters cooperative engagement and stewardship through identification of local resources and common ground. The is a superb site! Great resources, in depth articles, current and timely environmental news briefs, and a commitment to quality information.
The Environmental Careers Organization (ECO) is a national, non-profit, educational organization which has the mission of 'protecting and enhancing the environment through the development of professionals, the promotion of careers, and the inspiration of individual action.' The Employment listing, located under 'About ECO', includes a variety of positions ranging from full time employment, part time and contract to student internships and volunteer positions. ECO also offers national environmental career workshops and conferences and career development publications through its website.
Rebuild America Partnerships
Thousands of men and women from many professions -- elected officials, business executives, community leaders, consultants, representatives of non-profit organizations, and individual citizens--are joining together to design community-based building renovation programs. The partnerships they form make their communities stronger by stimulating economic growth, creating job and business opportunities, saving money, and improving environmental quality.
Common Purpose for Clean Energy: Bringing people together to protect our environment by increasing the use of biomass, wind, solar, geothermal, and energy efficiency. Advocates coalition-building among individuals, businesses, industries, communities, and governments in identifying and implementing regional and global market-based Energy and Environmental solutions.
The Eco-Home Network is a community resource center of information and guidance in the subject of ecologocial urban living for individuals, businesses and government agencies.
The Energy Outlet in Eugene, Oregon is a resource center promoting electrical energy conservation. Their new location is filled with interesting displays that show energy saving products and techniques. If you're in the area, stop by and see their great selection of resources and videos.
Environmental Design Research Association provides environmental design methods to understand relationships between people and the environment
The Daily Energy and Environmental News Website -- featuring stories from leading mainstream news sources like the New York Times, Los Angeles Times, Fortune Magazine, DOE, etc. with a mission of advocacy and coalition-building among individuals, businesses, industries, communities, and solutions.
The Ecolological Design Institute: Designing to meet human needs while preserving the health of planetary life is the fundamental task of ecological design, and the primary mission of the Ecological Design Institute (EDI) and Van der Ryn Architects.
The Global Energy Marketplace (GEM) is a research-oriented database of energy efficiency and renewable energy information that has been sponsored by the US Environmental Protection Agency and created by CREST to promote a more sustainable energy future and mitigate global climate change that results from energy use.
The Green Building Information Council works to advance the energy and environmental performance of buildings through the creation, exchange and application of appropriate and timely information.
The Green Seal Certified Products are products certified by Green Seal (a non-profit organization) to be environmentally safe.
GreenTech Environmental Technology Resource Center is devoted to presenting companies and organizations in the environmental industry to the on-line community.
The Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance is a non-profit consortium of utilities, governments, public-interest groups and the private sector dedicated to transforming markets for energy-efficient products and services. Officially formed in October 1996, the Alliance seeks to bring about significant and lasting changes in these markets, to improve the region's efficient use of energy and reduce costs to consumers and the electric system. It also hopes to leverage non-energy benefits.
The NW EcoBuilding Guild is an educational forum. It encourages building practices that protect human health, encourage sustainable resource usage, and foster long term economic vitality. The Guild serves a growing number of people in the Northwest interested in creating and maintaining a sustainable built environment. Concepts promoted include: low Toxic Construction; use of resource efficient materials and processes; energy efficient structures; job-site recycling. Guild membership includes contractors, design professionals, tradespeople, suppliers, and homeowners.
Oikos is dedicated to providing information on energy efficiency and sustainable building construction. The site offers architects, designers, building contractors, consultants and consumers detailed information on products and techniques. Publishers of the Energy Source Newsletter, a bimonthly newsletter filled with nuts-and-bolts information on building energy-efficient homes. It includes design ideas, construction details and product information.
Resource Recycling: Portland, Oregon. Email them at: resrecycle@aol.com
The new Reusable Building Materials Exchange is a free-to-use web page developed and coordinated by the Energy Outreach Center, located in Olympia, Washington. The Exchange is part of a pilot program covering the Washington counties of Thurston, Mason, and Pierce in an effort to create a convenient way for contractors, home remodelers, reuse businesses, and other interested persons to easily exchange small or large quantities of used or surplus building materials.
The SEIA Members Database offers solar energy products by members of the Solar Energy Industries Association, including photovoltaics, solar thermal building products, and solar components and materials. SEIA is a trade group for manufacturers and service suppliers.
The Water Environment Federation provides technical and regulatory information for environmental professionals and the public.
The Western Regional Biomass Energy Program is one of five Regional Biomass Energy Programs established and funded by the U.S. Department of Energy. The program promotes the use of biomass for energy production. Biomass consists of renewable organic materials and includes forestry and agricultural crops and residues; wood and food processing wastes; and municipal solid waste. The goal of the Western Regional Biomass Program is to increase the production and use of biomass energy resources for economic development and environmental sustainability.
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