Energy Supply

Source: European Commission. Directorate-General for Energy and Transport.

European information centre and knowledge gateway for renewable energy. Examines EC and national strategies for the increased implementation of renewable energy systems, provides information on all areas of renewable energy activity and on various sources of renewable energy. Contains a directory of key energy players from around the world.

ASPO is a group dedicated to studying peak oil and gas, particularly with respect to finding effective solutions to deal with the economic and social challenges associated with peak oil and gas.

Source: British Columbia. Ministry of Energy and Mines

Establishes a framework for energy development throughout British Columbia. The Energy Plan is built on the following four cornerstones:

• Low electricity rates and public ownership of BC Hydro;
• Secure reliable energy supply;
• More private sector opportunities; and
• Environmental responsibility and no nuclear power sources

Source: Canadian Institute of Energy

Non-profit organization open to those involved in all aspects of the energy industry. Website includes online newsletters, presentation transcripts, and conference information.

Source: Canadian Wind Energy Association

Provides information on wind farming production, climate change policy issues, sustainable energy, conference dates, and links to other related associations.

Source: Federation of Canadian Municipalities

Every Year, the FCM has community energy missions to learn from international action on community energy planning.

Source: University of Rochester

Provides a web library of information pertaining to district energy systems. Topics covered include: cogeneration or combined heat and power; district heating; district cooling; and energy storage.

Source: California Energy Commission

Examines the local government role in planning and permitting energy extraction, production, transmission, and distribution energy facilities. Highlights cost-effective and environmentally superior power generation opportunities. Developed to assist local agencies in the siting of energy projects which are not otherwise subject to the California Energy Commission's power plant site certification process. Link requires PDF reader to view this 351 page guide.

Source: United States. Department of Energy. Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Network (EREN)

Developed by the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Energy Efficiency. Contains information on renewable energy and energy efficiency.

Source: Lawrence Berkeley Laboratories. Environmental Energy Technologies Division

Performs research and development leading to better energy technologies and reduction of adverse energy-related environmental impacts.

Source: Federation of Canadian Municipalities

Best practices in sustainable communities with a strong focus on energy.

Source: Natural Resources Canada

Federal government department specializing in the sustainable development and use of natural resources, energy, minerals and metals, forests, and earth sciences.

Source: Washington, DC: Public Technology, Inc. (PTI)

Works to advance the development and wise use of technology by city, county, and state governments. Collaborates with both industry and local government members to develop technology products and services for distribution to the local government market. Has five task forces which focus on technology solutions in the areas of energy, environment, transportation, public safety, and telecommunications.

Source: Independent Power Producers' Society of Ontario (IPPSO)

Provides connections to relevant organizations, news, events, and online and print resources on renewable energy in Canada. Covers the following topics: solar energy; wind energy; small hydro; co-generation; biomass; energy services; and district heating and cooling.

Source: Renewable Energy Policy Project and Center for Renewable Energy and Sustainable Technology (REPP-CREST)

Supports the advancement of renewable energy technology through research. Provides a number of articles and fact sheets on renewable energy and green energy issues.

Source: California Energy Commission

The California Energy Commission's Renewable Energy Program began in 1998 to help increase total renewable electricity production statewide. This page gives an overview of the program, links to publications and reports, and information about the Emerging Renewables Program, which provides rebates to consumers who install qualifying renewable energy systems.

Source: Renewable Resource Data Center (RReDC)

Provides publications, data, and maps on several types of renewable energy resources in the United States. Includes an extensive dictionary of renewable energy related terms.

Source: Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI)

Nonprofit organization that focuses on the following areas: renewable energy, transportation, green development, climate, water, economic renewal, corporate sustainability, and security.

Source: Solar Energy Society of Canada

Non-profit organization that seeks to advance the awareness, understanding, and use of solar energy in Canada. Website provides information about renewable energy and sustainable development. Topics covered include photovoltaic energy, active solar energy, passive solar energy, and solar energy applications for your Home.

Source: Cullbridge Marketing and Communications

Offers tools, case studies, and a planning guide to help people take actions and adopt habits that promote health and/or are more environmentally-friendly. Designed to promote environmental citizenship and sustainability.

Source: Colorado: Land and Water Fund of the Rockies

Aimed at raising awareness among citizens and businesses of the environmental impacts of electricity use and encouraging use of wind energy. Provides information on purchasing the renewable, non-polluting source. Includes links to other green power sites.