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A-Z Electric Utility Organizations Provider Directory
A
American Boiler Manufacturers Association
Represents the manufacturers of commercial, industrial and utility steam generating and fuel burning equipment, as well as suppliers to the industry.
www.abma.com
Represents the manufacturers of commercial, industrial and utility steam generating and fuel burning equipment, as well as suppliers to the industry.
www.abma.com
Association of Energy Engineers (AEE)
Organization of engineering professionals specializing in helping clients to increase energy efficiency, enhance environmental management programs, upgrade facility operations and improve equipment performance.
www.aeecenter.org
Organization of engineering professionals specializing in helping clients to increase energy efficiency, enhance environmental management programs, upgrade facility operations and improve equipment performance.
www.aeecenter.org
Association of Edison Illuminating Companies, Inc. (AEIC)
An association of American investor-owned electric utility companies and international electric energy companies engaged in the generation, transmission or distribution of electric service to the public.
www.aeic.org
An association of American investor-owned electric utility companies and international electric energy companies engaged in the generation, transmission or distribution of electric service to the public.
www.aeic.org
Association of Energy Services Professionals
Dedicated to advancing the professional interests of individuals working to provide value through energy services and energy efficiency.
www.aesp.org
Dedicated to advancing the professional interests of individuals working to provide value through energy services and energy efficiency.
www.aesp.org
American Public Energy Agency
Provider of energy and other products and services for member and non member public entities nationwide.
www.apea.org
Provider of energy and other products and services for member and non member public entities nationwide.
www.apea.org
American Public Power Association (APPA)
Organization that represents municipal and other state and local government-owned electric utilities.
www.appanet.org
Organization that represents municipal and other state and local government-owned electric utilities.
www.appanet.org
American Public Works Association
Provider of international educational and professional association services of public agencies, private sector companies, and individuals.
www.apwa.net
Provider of international educational and professional association services of public agencies, private sector companies, and individuals.
www.apwa.net
Air & Waste Management Association (A&WMA)
Nonprofit, nonpartisan professional organization that provides training, information, and networking opportunities to environmental professionals in 65 countries. Site provides information related to air pollution, hazardous waste, management, ...
www.awma.org
Nonprofit, nonpartisan professional organization that provides training, information, and networking opportunities to environmental professionals in 65 countries. Site provides information related to air pollution, hazardous waste, management, ...
www.awma.org
C
Canadian Electricity Association
Website for Canadian Electricity Association covering industry news, career opportunities, product catalogs and market information.
www.canelect.ca
Website for Canadian Electricity Association covering industry news, career opportunities, product catalogs and market information.
www.canelect.ca
Public Utility Research Center
Strives to enhance executives’, regulators’, academics’, and students’ knowledge of issues confronting public utilities and regulatory agencies through: sponsoring conferences, seminars, and training programs; engaging in research that addresse...
www.cba.ufl.edu
Strives to enhance executives’, regulators’, academics’, and students’ knowledge of issues confronting public utilities and regulatory agencies through: sponsoring conferences, seminars, and training programs; engaging in research that addresse...
www.cba.ufl.edu
Council of Industrial Boiler Owners (CIBO)
A broad-based trade association of industrial boiler owners, architect-engineers, related equipment manufacturers, and universities representing 20 major industrial sectors, including the energy industry.
www.cibo.org
A broad-based trade association of industrial boiler owners, architect-engineers, related equipment manufacturers, and universities representing 20 major industrial sectors, including the energy industry.
www.cibo.org
Critical Mass Energy Project
A non-profit organization promoting renewable and energy efficiency technologies as well as providing consumer information on utility deregulation.
www.citizen.org
A non-profit organization promoting renewable and energy efficiency technologies as well as providing consumer information on utility deregulation.
www.citizen.org
California Municipal Utilities Association
Brings publicly owned utilities together to protect the interests of consumer-owned water, electric and gas utilities before the Legislature.
www.cmua.org
Brings publicly owned utilities together to protect the interests of consumer-owned water, electric and gas utilities before the Legislature.
www.cmua.org
Customers First! Coalition
Supports competition that balances the need for low rates for electricity to Wisconsin customers under deregulation with the reliability, environmental responsibility, and employment security under the regulated system.
www.customersfirst.org
Supports competition that balances the need for low rates for electricity to Wisconsin customers under deregulation with the reliability, environmental responsibility, and employment security under the regulated system.
www.customersfirst.org
Electric League of Arizona
membership is made up of manufacturers, agents, distributors, wholesalers, dealers, contractors, engineers, facility managers, utilities, and city inspectors.
doors.cybertrails.com
membership is made up of manufacturers, agents, distributors, wholesalers, dealers, contractors, engineers, facility managers, utilities, and city inspectors.
doors.cybertrails.com
D
Distribution Contractors Association (DCA)
Represents contractors primarily involved in the burial of new and replacement gas distribution, duct, fiber-optic and cable lines.
www.dca-online.org
Represents contractors primarily involved in the burial of new and replacement gas distribution, duct, fiber-optic and cable lines.
www.dca-online.org
International District Energy Association (IDEA)
Fosters leadership in providing reliable, economical, efficient and environmentally sound district energy services; its vision is to advance global environmental quality through efficient district energy; IDEA produces papers, publications, conf...
www.districtenergy.org
Fosters leadership in providing reliable, economical, efficient and environmentally sound district energy services; its vision is to advance global environmental quality through efficient district energy; IDEA produces papers, publications, conf...
www.districtenergy.org
Distribution Systems Testing, Application and Research (DSTAR)
cooperative research effort supported by individual utilities and utility organizations providing guidelines and tools for day-to-day engineering issues related to electric power distribution.
www.dstar.org
cooperative research effort supported by individual utilities and utility organizations providing guidelines and tools for day-to-day engineering issues related to electric power distribution.
www.dstar.org
E
The Electric Association
Promotes the interests of electrical manufacturers, distributors, suppliers, contractors, representatives and consulting electrical engineers in the Chicago area.
www.eachicago.org
Promotes the interests of electrical manufacturers, distributors, suppliers, contractors, representatives and consulting electrical engineers in the Chicago area.
www.eachicago.org
West Wales Eco Centre
Promotes the consideration of issues surrounding uses of energy, including conservation, pollution and alternative technologies for electricity generation.
www.ecocentre.org.uk
Promotes the consideration of issues surrounding uses of energy, including conservation, pollution and alternative technologies for electricity generation.
www.ecocentre.org.uk
Electrical Generating Systems Association (EGSA)
Promotes contact between manufacturers, distributors, manufacturers' representatives, engineers, service firms, and end-users in the on-site and emergency electrical power generation industry.
www.egsa.org
Promotes contact between manufacturers, distributors, manufacturers' representatives, engineers, service firms, and end-users in the on-site and emergency electrical power generation industry.
www.egsa.org
Electric League Of Missouri & Kansas
An organization of electrical supply wholesalers, electric utilities, manufacturers, contractors, engineers, architects and others involved in the electrical industry in the two-state area. Members recieve industry information, financial assitan...
www.electricleague.org
An organization of electrical supply wholesalers, electric utilities, manufacturers, contractors, engineers, architects and others involved in the electrical industry in the two-state area. Members recieve industry information, financial assitan...
www.electricleague.org
National Energy Marketers Association (NEM)
Non-profit trade association representing producers, generators, transporters and marketers of energy services and related technologies throughout the US.
www.energymarketers.com
Non-profit trade association representing producers, generators, transporters and marketers of energy services and related technologies throughout the US.
www.energymarketers.com
Energy Storage Association
A non-profit trade association bringing energy storage solutions to the electric power industry.
www.energystorage.org
A non-profit trade association bringing energy storage solutions to the electric power industry.
www.energystorage.org
Electric Power Supply Association (EPSA)
Association dedicated to the promotion of domestic and international policies that ensure a competitive electric power supply marketplace.
www.epsa.org
Association dedicated to the promotion of domestic and international policies that ensure a competitive electric power supply marketplace.
www.epsa.org
F
G
Geothermal Heat Pum Consortium (GHPC)
Committed to increasing the use of GeoExchange technology; members represent every facet of the GeoExchange industry, including electric utilities, energy services companies, manufacturers, distributors, designers, engineers, architects, builder...
www.ghpc.org
Committed to increasing the use of GeoExchange technology; members represent every facet of the GeoExchange industry, including electric utilities, energy services companies, manufacturers, distributors, designers, engineers, architects, builder...
www.ghpc.org
H
National Hydropower Association (NHA)
Dedicated to representing the interests of the hydropower industry; NHA unites the diverse North American hydropower community, providing a voice among US decision makers, the general public and the international community.
www.hydro.org
Dedicated to representing the interests of the hydropower industry; NHA unites the diverse North American hydropower community, providing a voice among US decision makers, the general public and the international community.
www.hydro.org
I
International Association of Electrical Inspectors (IAEI)
Nonprofit educational organization cooperating in the formulation and uniform application of standards for the safe installation and use of electricity.
www.iaei.com
Nonprofit educational organization cooperating in the formulation and uniform application of standards for the safe installation and use of electricity.
www.iaei.com
Iowa Association of Municipal Utilities (IAMU)
Advocates municipal control of utilities within Iowa; 550 member municipalities.
www.iamu.org
Advocates municipal control of utilities within Iowa; 550 member municipalities.
www.iamu.org
Institute of Electrical & Electronic Engineers
Nonprofit, technical association that promotes the engineering process of creating, developing, integrating, sharing, and applying knowledge about electrical and information technologies and sciences.
www.ieee.org
Nonprofit, technical association that promotes the engineering process of creating, developing, integrating, sharing, and applying knowledge about electrical and information technologies and sciences.
www.ieee.org
K
R.J. Karg Natural Gas Links
Index of energy related organizations, companies, government and environmental resources.
www.karg.com
Index of energy related organizations, companies, government and environmental resources.
www.karg.com
L
M
Municipal Electric Systems of Oklahoma
marketing affiliate of Hometown Connections, the subsidiary of the American Public Power Association that provides competitive advantage to public power by delivering lower priced, value-added products and services to APPA members.
www.meso.org
marketing affiliate of Hometown Connections, the subsidiary of the American Public Power Association that provides competitive advantage to public power by delivering lower priced, value-added products and services to APPA members.
www.meso.org
Mineral Information Institute (MII)
National non-profit organization dedicated to educating youth about the science of minerals and other natural resources.
www.mii.org
National non-profit organization dedicated to educating youth about the science of minerals and other natural resources.
www.mii.org
N
National Association of Electrical Distributors (NAED)
Industry group promoting the interests of electrical distributors.
www.naed.org
Industry group promoting the interests of electrical distributors.
www.naed.org
National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners (NARUC)
National association composed of governmental agencies of the fifty States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands engaged in the regulation of utilities and carriers.
www.naruc.org
National association composed of governmental agencies of the fifty States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands engaged in the regulation of utilities and carriers.
www.naruc.org
National Association of State Energy Officials (NASEO)
A nonprofit corporation whose membership includes energy officials from the state and territory energy offices and affiliates from the private and public sectors; provides a voice to federal government on specific energy priorities and concerns ...
www.naseo.org
A nonprofit corporation whose membership includes energy officials from the state and territory energy offices and affiliates from the private and public sectors; provides a voice to federal government on specific energy priorities and concerns ...
www.naseo.org
National Association of State Utility Consumer Advocates (NASUCA)
An association of 41 advocate offices in 39 states and the District of Columbia; members are designated by laws of their respective states to represent the interests of utility consumers before state and federal regulators and in the courts.
www.nasuca.org
An association of 41 advocate offices in 39 states and the District of Columbia; members are designated by laws of their respective states to represent the interests of utility consumers before state and federal regulators and in the courts.
www.nasuca.org
Nuclear Energy Institute (NEI)
Promotes the uses of nuclear energy in electricity generation; gives the industry a strong voice in national energy policy.
www.nei.org
Promotes the uses of nuclear energy in electricity generation; gives the industry a strong voice in national energy policy.
www.nei.org
National Electrical Manufacturers Representatives Association (NEMRA)
North American trade association promoting the use of independent manufacturers representatives for marketing products in the electrical industry.
www.nemra.org
North American trade association promoting the use of independent manufacturers representatives for marketing products in the electrical industry.
www.nemra.org
Nuclear Information Records Management Association (NIRMA)
Supports regulated and selected energy-related industries, agencies, and their regulators in the development, implementation, and administration of documents, records, and information management processes to facilitate cost-effective operations ...
www.nirma.org
Supports regulated and selected energy-related industries, agencies, and their regulators in the development, implementation, and administration of documents, records, and information management processes to facilitate cost-effective operations ...
www.nirma.org
New Jersey Utilities Association (NJUA)
Represents the state's investor-owned electric, natural gas, telecommunications, water and sewerage companies.
www.njua.org
Represents the state's investor-owned electric, natural gas, telecommunications, water and sewerage companies.
www.njua.org
National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA)
National service organization dedicated to representing the national interests of cooperative electric utilities and the consumers they serve.
www.nreca.org
National service organization dedicated to representing the national interests of cooperative electric utilities and the consumers they serve.
www.nreca.org
Northwest Public Power Association (NWPPA)
200+ public utility districts, electric cooperatives, municipalities and crown corporations in ten Western states, two provinces and two territories in Western Canada; provides training and education, surveys, communications, federal legislation...
www.nwppa.org
200+ public utility districts, electric cooperatives, municipalities and crown corporations in ten Western states, two provinces and two territories in Western Canada; provides training and education, surveys, communications, federal legislation...
www.nwppa.org
Northwest Power Planning Council
A four-state compact formed by Idaho, Montana, Oregon and Washington to oversee electric power system planning and fish and wildlife recovery in the Columbia River Basin.
www.nwppc.org
A four-state compact formed by Idaho, Montana, Oregon and Washington to oversee electric power system planning and fish and wildlife recovery in the Columbia River Basin.
www.nwppc.org
New York Independent System Operator
A not-for-profit organization formed as part of the restructuring of New York State's electric power industry to ensure the reliable, safe and efficient operation of the State's major transmission system and to administer an open, competitive an...
www.nyiso.com
A not-for-profit organization formed as part of the restructuring of New York State's electric power industry to ensure the reliable, safe and efficient operation of the State's major transmission system and to administer an open, competitive an...
www.nyiso.com
O
Oregon People's Utility District Association (OPUDA)
Provides utility services, electricity and water; the purpose of a PUD is to sell at cost-based rates (no profit added in), thereby offering lower prices.
www.opuda.org
Provides utility services, electricity and water; the purpose of a PUD is to sell at cost-based rates (no profit added in), thereby offering lower prices.
www.opuda.org
P
Power Association of Northern California
A nonprofit trade organization dedicated to promoting a greater understanding of the competitive power industry and all of its components.
www.panc.org
A nonprofit trade organization dedicated to promoting a greater understanding of the competitive power industry and all of its components.
www.panc.org
PJM Interconnection Association
PJM's objectives are to ensure reliability of the bulk power transmission system and to facilitate an open, competitive wholesale electric market; PJM is the largest centrally - dispatched electric control area in North America.
www.pjm.com
PJM's objectives are to ensure reliability of the bulk power transmission system and to facilitate an open, competitive wholesale electric market; PJM is the largest centrally - dispatched electric control area in North America.
www.pjm.com
National Association of Power Engineers
Association providing information to power engineers.
www.powerengineers.com
Association providing information to power engineers.
www.powerengineers.com
Power Transmission Distributors Association
International trade association representing power transmission/motion control (PT/MC) distributor firms as well as manufacturers that supply the PT/MC industry.
www.ptda.org
International trade association representing power transmission/motion control (PT/MC) distributor firms as well as manufacturers that supply the PT/MC industry.
www.ptda.org
Florida Municipal Electric Association (FMEA)
A Florida electric utility power industry news and information source containing electric legislation and deregulation information, electric industry news archive and online Florida electric municipal utilities magazine.
www.publicpower.com
A Florida electric utility power industry news and information source containing electric legislation and deregulation information, electric industry news archive and online Florida electric municipal utilities magazine.
www.publicpower.com
Public Utilities Risk Management Association (PURMA)
Nonprofit organization founded to provide publicly-owned utilities information, education and business solutions.
www.purma.org
Nonprofit organization founded to provide publicly-owned utilities information, education and business solutions.
www.purma.org
R
Center for Resource Solutions (CRS)
dedicated to promoting renewable energy and economic and environmental sustainability; administers national and international programs (such as Green-e) that preserve and protect the environment through the design of sustainable energy strateg...
www.resource-solutions.org
dedicated to promoting renewable energy and economic and environmental sustainability; administers national and international programs (such as Green-e) that preserve and protect the environment through the design of sustainable energy strateg...
www.resource-solutions.org
S
Colorado Office of Energy Conservation
Supports and promotes the efficient use of energy and resources in Colorado through education, technical and financial assistance.
www.state.co.us
Supports and promotes the efficient use of energy and resources in Colorado through education, technical and financial assistance.
www.state.co.us
T
U
University of California Energy Institute
Mission is to foster research and educate students and policy makers on energy issues which are crucial to the future of California, the nation, and the World.
www.ucei.berkeley.edu
Mission is to foster research and educate students and policy makers on energy issues which are crucial to the future of California, the nation, and the World.
www.ucei.berkeley.edu
Utility Industry Group (UIG)
Dedicated to the advancement of electronic data interchange within the electric, gas, and combination utility industry; promotes implementation conventions for the use of ASC X12 standards as the recommended method of EDI; also provides a forum ...
www.uig.org
Dedicated to the advancement of electronic data interchange within the electric, gas, and combination utility industry; promotes implementation conventions for the use of ASC X12 standards as the recommended method of EDI; also provides a forum ...
www.uig.org
Rural Utilities Service (RUS)
Provides rural infrastructure assistance in electricity, water and telecommunications.
www.usda.gov
Provides rural infrastructure assistance in electricity, water and telecommunications.
www.usda.gov
United States Energy Association
An association of public and private energy-related organizations, corporations, and government agencies, representing the broad interests of the U.S. energy sector by increasing the understanding of energy issues, both domestically and internat...
www.usea.org
An association of public and private energy-related organizations, corporations, and government agencies, representing the broad interests of the U.S. energy sector by increasing the understanding of energy issues, both domestically and internat...
www.usea.org
United Telecom Council (UTC)
Association dedicated to promote telecommunications and information technologies for utilities, pipelines and other critical infrastructure companies.
www.utc.org
Association dedicated to promote telecommunications and information technologies for utilities, pipelines and other critical infrastructure companies.
www.utc.org
W
Western Energy Institute
Dedicated to facilitating the exchange of information, developing member skills, promoting the progress of the electrical industry so that the public and members are better served.
westernenergy.org
Dedicated to facilitating the exchange of information, developing member skills, promoting the progress of the electrical industry so that the public and members are better served.
westernenergy.org
Western Interstate Energy Board (WIEB)
An organization of 12 western states and three western Canadian provinces; serves as the energy arm of the Western Governors’ Association.
www.westgov.org
An organization of 12 western states and three western Canadian provinces; serves as the energy arm of the Western Governors’ Association.
www.westgov.org
Western Power Trading Forum
A broadly based membership organization dedicated to enhancing competition in Western electric markets in order to reduce the cost of electricity to consumers throughout the region while maintaining the current high level of system reliability.
www.wptf.org
A broadly based membership organization dedicated to enhancing competition in Western electric markets in order to reduce the cost of electricity to consumers throughout the region while maintaining the current high level of system reliability.
www.wptf.org
Washington P.U.D. Association
The state's public utility districts association, providing legislation and industry assistance and information.
www.wpuda.org
The state's public utility districts association, providing legislation and industry assistance and information.
www.wpuda.org
Western Regional Transmission Association (WRTA)
A voluntary, non-profit organization of transmission providers and users in the U.S. and regulatory commissions located within the Western Interconnection, fostering efficient, equitable, and reliable use of electric power transmission facilitie...
www.wrta.net
A voluntary, non-profit organization of transmission providers and users in the U.S. and regulatory commissions located within the Western Interconnection, fostering efficient, equitable, and reliable use of electric power transmission facilitie...
www.wrta.net
Western System Power Pool
a group of utilities in the western states operating in a marketing agreement establishing a multi-state bulk power marketing experiment.
www.wspp.org
a group of utilities in the western states operating in a marketing agreement establishing a multi-state bulk power marketing experiment.
www.wspp.org
So Cal Electricians
24/7 Service, Free Est. Lowest Price. Call 888-365-3165 Today!
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24/7 Service, Free Est. Lowest Price. Call 888-365-3165 Today!
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Powell Electric
Powell Serves LA & Orange Counties. Residential & Commercial Electrical
www.powell-electric.com
Powell Serves LA & Orange Counties. Residential & Commercial Electrical
www.powell-electric.com
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Guide to Electric Utility Organizations
Electric utility organizations offer members numerous tools and resources to boost their careers
Electrician organizations are a collection of industry professionals who are passionate about their field and want want to share their knowledge and experiences with others. Electric utility associations offer networking opportunities, support and solutions and members come from many different sectors of the industry, from specialized electricians to suppliers of electronic parts and components.
Electrical organizations link you to industry news, workshops and other resources, giving you the tools needed to identify emerging trends and challenges in the industry. You exchange ideas about technological advancements and industry developments, while solving problems, building quality working relationships and developing an educated workforce. Consider:
1. Using electrical organizations to enhance your networking and professional skills.
2. Comparing different electrician organizations' membership levels.
3. Participating in educational opportunities within the industry.
Electrical organizations link you to industry news, workshops and other resources, giving you the tools needed to identify emerging trends and challenges in the industry. You exchange ideas about technological advancements and industry developments, while solving problems, building quality working relationships and developing an educated workforce. Consider:
1. Using electrical organizations to enhance your networking and professional skills.
2. Comparing different electrician organizations' membership levels.
3. Participating in educational opportunities within the industry.
Action Steps
The best contacts and resources to help you get it done
Use electric utility organizations to meet and network with other professionals
Electrical trade organizations vary from national associations to statewide and local ones. Most share a common goal: to promote and advance the electrical industry in a responsible manner.
I recommend:
Canadian Electricity Association (CEA) is an electric utility association for companies in Canada. The organization offers industry information, career opportunities, news, product catalogs and market information. Review upcoming meetings, forums and workshops. International District Energy Association (IDEA) is an electricity association that fosters leadership and promotes economical, reliable, environmentally sound and efficient energy services. IDEA's vision is to advance global environmental quality through efficient district energy. Network with other industry leaders through conferences and workshops. International Association of Electrical Inspectors (IAEI) is an educational organization that promotes the safe installation and use of electricity. Use the Global Forum to chat, ask questions and learn about new technology.
Pay annual dues to join an electric utility association
Electric utility organizations' membership fees follow a structure and depends on the level you choose.
I recommend:
Public Citizen, Inc. is a non-profit organization that promotes energy efficiency technology and provides information on utility deregulation. New members receive informational newsletters. Council of Industrial Boiler Owners (CIBO) is an association of industrial boiler owners, related equipment manufacturers, architect-engineers and universities from numerous sectors, including the energy industry. Join as an active, associate or university member.
Benefit from the tools and resources offered by an electric utility association
When you join public power organizations, you gain access to many career development tools such as magazines, business reports, a career center, courses and seminars. Boost your career and skill level with these resources at your disposal.
I recommend:
American Public Works Association (APWA) is an electricity association that provides international, educational and professional services of private sector companies, public agencies and individuals. APWA has a credential program that promotes your career development. It provides recognized promotion and hiring standards that cultivate an improved workforce and improved delivery of services. National Association of Electrical Distributors (NAED) is a group focused on promoting the rights of electrical distributors. Use teleconferences and webinars to learn about insider tips and software solutions.
Tips & Tactics
Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide- You can save money if you register your entire company with an electric utility group, instead of signing up for individual membership.
