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State and Territorial Air Pollution Program Administrators (STAPPA) and the Association of Local Air Pollution Control Officials (ALAPCO)
Two national associations representing air pollution control agencies in the 54 states and territories and over 150 major metropolitan areas across the United States.
www.4cleanair.org
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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
American Council for a Energy Efficient Economy (ACEEE)
A nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing energy efficiency as a means of promoting both economic prosperity and environmental protection; functions include policy assesment, government and utilities advising, business interaction, publish...
aceee.org
American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy
A nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing energy efficiency as a means of promoting both economic prosperity and environmental protection.
www.aceee.org
Association of Energy Engineers - National Capital Chapter
Promotes the scientific and educational interest of those who simultaneously engage in energy efficiency improvements, preservation of the environment, and maintaining high quality of life.
www.aee-ncc.org
Association of Energy Engineers (AEE)
An organization of engineering professionals committed to helping their firm or clients increase energy efficiency, utilize innovative energy service options, enhance environmental management programs, upgrade facility operations, improve equipm...
www.aeecenter.org
American Geological Institute (AGI)
A nonprofit federation of 35 geoscientific and professional associations that represent more than 100,000 geologists, geophysicists, and other earth scientists.
www.agiweb.org
Australian Geological Survey Organization (AGSO)
Deals with geological, geophysical and geohazard mapping of the continent as well as a range of environmental, land and groundwater management issues.
www.agso.gov.au
Alabama Propane Gas Association (APGA)
Promotes the growth of the propane gas industry; dealer and supplier information and links, as well as consumer information outlining the benefits of propane.
alabamapropane.com
Alberta Association of Professional Engineers (APEGGA)
Serves society by regulating, enhancing and providing leadership in the practice of the professions of engineering, geology and geophysics.
www.apegga.com
Alliance to Save Energy
business, government, environmental, and consumer coalition promoting energy efficiency, sustainable energy resources, and clean energy worldwide; located in Washington, DC.
www.ase.org
Australian Society of Exploration Geophysicists
Aims of the society are to promote the science of geophysics, and specifically exploration geophysics, throughout Australia, to foster fellowship and co-operation between geophysicists and to encourage closer understanding and co-operation wit...
www.aseg.org.au
American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)
Promotes voluntary technical standards for industry worldwide; this site contains searchable directories for consultants, labs, and standards, as well as news, training information and on-line commerce.
www.astm.org
American Wind Energy Association (AWEA)
National trade association of the U.S. wind industry.
www.awea.org
Association for Women Geoscientists (AWG)
Goals are to encourage the participation of women in the geosciences, to enhance the professional growth and advancement of women in the geosciences.
www.awg.org
American Water Works Association (AWWA) Research Foundation
Advancing the science of water to improve the quality of life.
www.awwarf.com
Arizona Solar Center (AZSC)
Source for information on solar energy in Arizona; explores various solar energy technologies, including photovoltaics, solar water heating, solar cooking, wind power, solar education materials, solar products, solar services.
www.azsolarcenter.com
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Boston Area Solar Energy Association (BASEA)
An educational organization involved in the promotion of solar and other sustainable energy technologies throughout the greater Boston.
www.basea.org
British Electrotechnical and Allied Manufacturers Associations (BEAMA)
A trade body representing the interests of a collection of trade associations in the energy and power industry in th UK; provides technical, legal, overseas marketing, standards, economics and commercial services.
www.beama.org.uk
Energy Benchmarking Group
An association of companies that conducts benchmarking studies to identify the best practices surrounding the energy industry that improve the overall operations of the members.
www.benchmarkingnetwork.com
Biomass Energy Research Association (BERA)
An association of biofuels researchers, companies, and advocates that promotes education and research on renewable biomass energy and waste-to-energy systems.
www.bera1.org
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CADET International Information on Energy Efficiency
Collects and analyses the international exchange of impartial information on new, cost-effective, energy-saving technologies; site provides products catalog, database, news, publications, and networks.
www.caddet-ee.org
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
Combined Heat & Power Association
Works to promote the wider use of combined heat and power and community heating.
www.chpa.co.uk
Canadian Nuclear Association (CNA)
A nonprofit body established to promote the development of nuclear energy in Canada and abroad for the purposes other than those related to armament.
www.cna.ca
ColoradoEnergy.org
A nonprofit central energy information clearinghouse for Colorado. The site contains directories of Colorado energy professionals and companies, a calendar of Colorado energy events, and an online discussion forum.
www.coloradoenergy.org
Coalition of Northeastern Governors (CONEG)
a non-partisan association of the Governors of the nine Northeastern states, Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island and Vermont; encourages intergovernmental cooperation in the Northeas...
www.coneg.org
Canadian Society of Exploration Geophysicists
Promotes the science of geophysics, especially as it applies to exploration.
www.cseg.org
Southern Coalition for Advanced Transportation (SCAT)
Designed to help members keep up-to-date with the future of electric and hybrid-electric transportation technologies, high speed rail and other innovations, and the emerging advanced transportation industry.
www.cte.tv
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
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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
Drilling Engineering Association
Research and operations forum promoting new technology related to drilling wells.
www.dea.main.com
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
Domestic Petroleum Council (DPC)
Represents large US 'independent' (do not have petroleum refining or retail marketing operations) natural gas and crude oil exploration and production companies; advocates public policies that encourage responsible exploration, development and p...
www.dpcusa.org
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Electric Auto Association (EAA)
Non-profit educational organization that promotes the advancement and widespread adoption of Electric Vehicles.
www.eaaev.org
Environmental Defense
A nonprofit environmental advocacy group with four main goals: (1) Stabilizing the Earth's climate, (2) Safeguarding the world's oceans, (3) Protecting human health, and (4) Defending and restoring biodiversity.
www.edf.org
Environmental Energy Alliance of New York (EEANY )
Electric generating companies and electric and gas T&D companies that provide energy services in New York State; brings together a diverse and experienced group of environmental and engineering experts to address regulatory and industry policy i...
www.eeany.org
Energy Efficient Building Association (EEBA)
Founded to foster the whole building design ethic for resource efficient development, through research, education, training and industry coordination.
www.eeba.org
Edison Electric Institute (EEI)
Association of US shareholder-owned electric companies and international affiliates and associates. EEI focuses on advocating public policy, expanding market opportunities, and providing strategic business information.
www.eei.org
Energy Foundation
A partnership of major foundations interested in sustainable energy; grants are awarded to nonprofit organizations classified as 501(c)(3)public charities.
www.ef.org
Energy Federation Inc.
Encourage efficient use of energy and water resources through distribution of products and information.
www.efi.org
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
Electronic Industries Association (EIA)
Represents the US high technology community; conducts technical standards development, market analysis, government relations, trade shows and seminar programs.
www.eia.org
Electricity Consumers Resource Council (ELCON)
An advocate of competitive change in the electricity industry; provides market and technologies and a voice to government in a changing, deregulating industry.
www.elcon.org
Electricity Forum, The (EF)
Provides up-to-date, in depth technical information (mainly through books periodicals and conferences) to North America's high-voltage electrical industry; this site contains industry links, news, and career information.
www.electricityforum.com
Finnish Energy Industries Federation (Finergy)
Association of Finnish companies carrying out power and heat generation, procurement, transmission, sales and building of transmission grids.
www.energia.fi
Energy Telecommunications and Electrical Association (ENTELEC)
Non-profit organization promoting the interests of the energy and telecommunications industries.
www.entelec.org
Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI)
Creates science and technology solutions for the energy industry, including programs that span virtually every aspect of power generation, delivery, and use, including environmental considerations.
www.epri.com
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
El Paso Solar Energy Association (EPSEA)
Focuses on development and application of solar energy and related technologies with concern for ecologic, social and economic fabric of the region (West Texas, Southern New Mexico, Northern Mexico); a Chapter Member of the Texas State Solar Ene...
www.epsea.org
Energy Research Clearing House (ERCH)
An oil and gas supported industry organization which promotes collaborative research in the upstream exploration and production energy industry.
www.erch.org
Renewable Fuels Association (RFA)
The national trade association for the domestic ethanol industry, working to expand the production and consumer use of ethanol fuels by removing regulatory and marketplace barriers.
www.ethanolrfa.org
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Fuel Forum
Facts, figures and information on the fuel dispute in the UK.
www.fuelforum.co.uk
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The Geological Society
www.geolsoc.org.uk
Geological Society of America
www.geosociety.org
Global Utilities Institute
Based at the Samford University School of Business in Birmingham, Alabama, the Institute provides a global network and resource base of applied utility management development services.
www.globalutilities.org
Greenhouse Gas Technology Information Exchange
An international information network that distributes details of suppliers whose technologies help to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
www.greentie.org
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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
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International Atomic Energy Agency
The International Atomic Energy Agency serves as the world's central intergovernmental forum for scientific and technical cooperation in the nuclear field. A specialized agency within the United Nations sytem, the IAEA maintains its headquarters...
www.iaea.or.at
International Association of Geophysical Contractors (IAGC)
Represents the interests of people and companies providing or supporting all phases of geophysical exploration in search of new oil and gas supplies.
www.iagc.org
Iowa Association of Municipal Utilities (IAMU)
Advocates municipal control of utilities within Iowa; 550 member municipalities.
www.iamu.org
International Federation of Chemical, Energy, Mine and General Workers' Unions (ICEM)
Industrial trade union federation representing more than 20 million workers worldwide.
www.icem.org
International Energy Agency (IEA)
An energy forum committed to meeting oil supply emergencies, sharing energy information and coordinating energy policies to support rational energy programs.
www.iea.org
IEA Greenhouse Gas R&D Programme
An international collaboration which identifies technologies for reducing emissions of greenhouse gases arising from use of fossil fuels; disseminates the results of these studies, and identifies targets for research, development and demonstrati...
www.ieagreen.org.uk
Power Engineering Society (PES)
Part of the The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE); activities include the developing of standards, the providing of information, as well as technical scientific, literary, educational activities that contribute to the elec...
www.ieee.org
Illinois Propane Gas Association (IPGA)
A trade organization serving the propane gas industry and the general public in Illinois.
www.ilpga.org
Independent Petroleum Association of America (IPAA)
National association representing independent oil and natural gas explorer/producers in the US.
www.ipaa.org
Instrument Society of America (ISA)
Fosters advancement in the theory, design, manufacture, and use of instruments, computers, and systems for measurement and control.
www.isa.org
International Utilities Revenue Protection Asscciation (IURPA)
Brings utility companies together from around the world; IURPA's mission is to identify measures to protect utility companies from revenue losses associated with unauthorized use of service.
iurpa.org
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Harvard Electricity Policy Group (HEPG)
Provides a forum for the discussion and analysis of policy issues related to the transition to a more competitive electricity market, to provide a forum for debate; the HEPG takes no positions as a group.
www.ksg.harvard.edu
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Association of Louisiana Electric Cooperatives (ALEC)
Represents the electric distribution cooperatives operating in Louisiana which provide electric service as well as other services including communications, state and national governmental affairs, regulatory affairs, a general-interest monthly m...
www.laec.com
Land and Water Fund of the Rockies (LAW Fund)
An environmental law and policy center serving the Rocky Mountain and Desert Southwest region; works for policy reform and provides legal and strategy support and information to grassroots groups; areas of expertise include environmental justice...
www.lawfund.org
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Sustainable Minnesota
State coalition promotes energy efficiency and sound use of renewable energy.
www.me3.org
Municipal Electric Association (MEA)
a not-for-profit, provincial association in Ontario, Canada; pools resources and knowledge help members operate more efficiently and also offers insurance, education, engineering and administration information and advice.
www.mea.on.ca
American Methanol Institute (AMI)
Serves as the voice of the methanol industry to support the use of clean reformulated and oxygenated gasolines, promote the use of methanol as an alternative fuel, and encourage the development of methanol-powered fuel cells.
www.methanol.org
Minnesota Utility Contractors Association
Affiliated with the National Utility Contractors Association in Washington D.C., the mission of this non-profit trade association is to promote the underground utility industry by providing safety training, continuing education, scholarships, an...
www.muca.org
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National Association of Environmental Professionals (NAEP)
Dedicated to the advancement of the environmental profession, provides a forum for environmental research, planning, and management, as well as facilitates echange of information through its membership.
www.naep.org
National Association of Manufacturers
Multi-industry trade association serving manufacturers and employees in every industrial sector whose mission is promote a pro-growth, pro-manufacturing policy agenda.
www.nam.org
NAO, Inc.
www.nao.com
National Association of Royalty Owners (NARO)
Non-profit trade association serving the needs and providing information to the nation's over 4 million owners of sub-surface oil and gas rights.
www.naro-us.org
National Academy of Sciences
Portal page for the National Academies, a.k.a. National Academy of Sciences, National Academy of Engineering, National Research Council, Institute of Medicine.
www.nas.edu
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
National Wind Coordinating Committee (NWCC)
U.S. consensus based collaborative whose activities include support of the development of a sustainable commercial market for wind power.
www.nationalwind.org
Northeast Alternative Vehicle Consortium (NAVC) - (www.navc.org/)
- Non-profit association of private and public sector firms and agencies working together to promote advanced vehicle technologies in the Northeast U.S.
www.navc.org
National Biodiesel Board
Formerly known as the National Soy Diesel Development Board; a not-for-profit corporation created and based in Jefferson City, Missouri, dedicated to the commercialization and industrialization of biodiesel.
www.nbb.org
Northeast Energy Efficiency Council
A business association of the energy efficiency industries of the Northeast.
www.neec.org
Northeast Energy Efficiency Partnership
A nonprofit organization working to increase and coordinate energy efficiency efforts in New England, New York and the mid-Atlantic region.
www.neep.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
National Energy-Environment Law and Policy Institute
Provider of teaching, research, scholarship, publications and effective communication about energy and the environment.
www.nelpi.org
Northeast-Midwest Institute
A Washington-based, private, non-profit, and non-partisan research organization dedicated to economic vitality, environmental quality, and regional equity for Northeast and Midwest states, focuses on conducting research and analysis, developing ...
www.nemw.org
North American Electric Reliability Council
Promoter of the reliability of the electricity supply for North America and energy consulting services. Parent/holding company for a unit that offers Internet services.
www.nerc.com
Northeast States for Coordinated Air Use Management (NESCAUM)
An interstate association of air quality control divisions in the Northeast states; the eight member states are comprised of the six New England States, New York, and New Jersey; NESCAUM's purpose is to exchange technical information, and to pro...
www.nescaum.org
InterNational Electrical Testing Association (NETA)
Standards-developing organization for the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) that serves the electrical testing industry.
www.netaworld.org
New Buildings Institute (NBI)
A national collaborative to encourage and support workable energy codes and design guidelines.
www.newbuildings.org
Natural Gas Supply Association (NGSA)
Represents integrated and independent companies that produce and market domestic natural gas.
www.ngsa.org
Natural Gas Vehicle Coalition
A national trade association representing natural gas companies, equipment manufacturers and service providers and government entities interested in the promotion of natural gas vehicles.
www.ngvc.org
New Jersey Utilities Association (NJUA)
Represents the state's investor-owned electric, natural gas, telecommunications, water and sewerage companies.
www.njua.org
NMPP Energy
Developer of utility load management, billing, general ledger and personnel accounting software. The software runs on IBM PCs and compatibles. Provider of computer training services. Products are sold to multiple industries.
www.nmppenergy.org
National Ocean Industries Association (NOIA)
Represents all facets of the domestic offshore petroleum and related industries, including producers of crude oil & natural gas, contractors, and oil field service companies.
www.noia.org
National Petrochemical & Refiners Association (NPRA)
Gathers and disseminates historical and scientific information and statistics pertaining to the petroleum refining and petrochemical manufacturing industries.
www.npradc.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 Utility Contractors Association
Represents constructors of water, sewer and underground utility systems; provides information, conventions, a magazine, and legislation updates.
www.nuca.com
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
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
New York Energy Efficiency Council
A nonprofit organization of companies in New York State’s energy efficiency industry, promoting education, awareness and R&D.
www.nyeec.org
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Oklahoma Association of Electric Cooperatives (OAEC)
The OAEC, or "Statewide," presents the unified voice of the state's electric cooperatives to state and federal government; also provides a forum for exchanging information and ideas, and services such as safety programs, insurance cooperative, m...
www.oaec.com
Ohio Utilities Protection Service (OUPS)
A nonprofit corporation that takes information from people engaging in excavation activities and distributes this information to its utility members.
www.oups.org
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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
The Power Institute
Facilitates the exchange of information, develops member skills, and promotes the progress of the electrical industry; the main activity is providing eduation and training within the electric industry.
www.powerin.org
Pennsylvania Rural Electric Association (PREA)
Serves as the unified voice for electric cooperatives in Pennsylvania and New Jersey; led by the same management team, Allegheny is a sister organization to PREA and is a generation and transmission cooperative.
www.prea.com
Propane Vehicle Council
Established to advance propane's future as a clean, safe and superior performing alternative transportation fuel; conducts lobbying and public relations efforts and undertakes projects to encourage the development, demonstration and marketing of...
www.propanegas.com
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
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Cape Islands Self-Reliance Corporation
A nonprofit organization devoted to helping Massachusetts communities and citizens become self-reliant in energy, water and food through research, education and direct services.
www.reliance.org
Renewable Energy Policy Project (REPP)
Supports the advancement of renewable energy through policy research (issue briefs, reports, and initiatives); seeks to define growth strategies for renewables that respond to competitive energy markets and environmental needs.
www.repp.org
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
Rocky Mountain Association of Geologists
Promoter of interest in geology and allied sciences and their practical application, to foster scientific research and to encourage fellowship and cooperation among its members.
www.rmag.org
Rocky Mountain Mineral Law Foundation (RMMLF)
Non-profit educational corporation that studies the legal issues surrounding mineral and water resources.
www.rmmlf.org
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Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA)
Mission of associationis to expand use of solar technologies in the global marketplace.
www.seia.org
Solar Utilities Network (SUN)
Solarnet gathers project plans and strategies for reforming our energy habits using old and new technologies to help eliminate consumption of fossil fuel resources.
www.solarnet.org
Southface Energy Institute
Promotes sustainable energy and environmental technologies through forums, conferences, and education.
southface.org
Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE)
Professional organization promoting the interests of oil and gas professionals.
www.spe.org
Energy Modeling Forum (EMF)
A structured forum within which energy experts from government, industry, universities, and other research organizations could meet to study important energy and environmental issues of common interest.
www.stanford.edu
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Midwest Renewable Energy Association
Network for sharing ideas, resources, and information to promote renewable energy and energy efficiency.
www.the-mrea.org
Utility PhotoVoltaic Group (UPVG)
Nonprofit association promoting early commercialization of cost effective solar electric energy to benefit electric utilities and their customers.
www.ttcorp.com
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The Utility Consumers' Action Network (UCAN)
A citizens utility group watching energy, telecommunications and water industries.
www.ucan.org
UNEP Collaborating Centre on Energy and Environment (UCCEE)
Supports United Nations Environmental Programme in pursuing its aim of incorporating environmental aspects into energy planning and policy worldwide, with special emphasis on developing countries.
www.uccee.org
Center for Economic and Social Studies on the Environment
CESSE is an academic research institute on ecological economics, sustainable development indicators and information systems, interactions between economy, environment and sociology; based in Belgium.
www.ulb.ac.be
United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
UNEP provides leadership and encourages partnerships in caring for the environment by inspiring, informing and enabling nations and people to improve their quality of life without compromising that of future generations.
www.unep.org
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World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD)
A coalition of 125 international companies united by a shared commitment to the environment and to the principles of economic growth and sustainable development.
www.wbcsd.ch
World Coal Institute (WCI)
A non-profit, non-governmental international association of coal producing and coal consuming enterprises.
www.wci-coal.com
World Energy Efficiency Association (WEEA)
A private, non-profit organization composed of developed and developing country institutions and individuals charged with increasing energy efficiency.
www.weea.org
Western Fuels Association
A not-for-profit fuel supply cooperative for consumer-owned electric utilities in the Great Plains, Rocky Mountain, and Southwest states.
www.westernfuels.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
Danish Wind Turbine Manufacturers Association
Nonprofit association promotes wind energy and publishes information on wind energy and wind turbines.
www.windpower.dk
Women's International Network of Utility Professionals
Provides opportunities for professional development of members through networking and mentor ship, recognition and visibility and industry information resources.
www.winup.org
World Energy Council (WEC)
A global multi-energy organization with committees and activities in approximately 100 countries, including most of the largest energy producing and consuming countries in the world.
www.worldenergy.org
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Guide to Energy and Utilities Organizations

Stay abreast of industry issues, news and trends by joining energy and utilities organizations

By Tai G., Writer

If you own a company in the utilities industry, you would do well to partner with professional utilities organizations to strengthen your business expertise and credibility. Industry organizations bring together professionals with similar goals and challenges. Members of industry organizations come from all company divisions, but all share the same objective of expanding their knowledge.

Becoming a member of the right organization opens the door to a wealth of expertise. You will be exposed to many networking opportunities, information and resources. Additionally, energy associations may also provide invaluable services that include new products, education opportunities and industry support. When looking for membership with a utilities organization, remember the following:

1. Make sure the professional energy organization you're interested in is credible. Check BBB or other industry accreditations.

2. Many organizations don’t stipulate membership for certification.

3. Most organizations charge fees for memberships, so make sure you’re getting your money’s worth before you pay.

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Become a member of an accredited utilities association

Although many organizations offer information, tools and resources to non-members, you can benefit substantially from becoming a member. Membership opens the door to additional services, products and representation. Register as a business rather than as just an individual, if possible, so your employees can benefit from the membership.

I recommend: Northeast Energy Efficiency Council provides member benefits that include networking opportunities and industry representation. The American Wind Energy Association offers educational programs and discounts, in addition to their membership benefits.

Take advantage of certification opportunities provided by utilities associations

Progress stops for no one, and you need to advance as a professional by keeping your industry skills sharp and current. Take advantage of educational programs and tools to assist you and your employees in knowledge development and career advancement. Many organizations offer information on upcoming seminars, conferences, business development courses and other industry-related programs, in addition to industry certifications.

I recommend: The National Rural Electric Cooperative Association and the Solar Electric Power Association both offer a calendar of events for educational and networking opportunities.

Find online professional energy organizations that maintain active web forums

The forum on an industry organization's website can be a great source of support. Forums are a real-time communication opportunity. Any business with a question or concern can raise it in a forum and receive up-to-date responses from a variety of experts. Check to see that forum discussions have current activity before you join.

I recommend: The Association of Energy Services Professionals provides a forum for professionals to share questions, concerns and ideas. The American Public Power Association's discussion forums span topics that include accounting and finance, community broadband, and generation and fuels.

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  • •  Networking is a great business tool. Make sure you're stocked with business cards so you can market yourself and your company at the next professional utilities organization event.
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Stay abreast of industry issues, news and trends by joining energy and utilities organizations.
If you own a company in the utilities industry, you would do well to partner with professional utilities organizations to strengthen your business expertise and credibility. Industry organizations bring together professionals with similar goals and challenges. Members of industry organizations come from all company divisions, but all share the same objective of expanding their knowledge. Becoming a member of the right ... Read more

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