Clean Power & Industrial Efficiency

DOE’s Onsite Energy Technical Assistance Partnerships (TAPs)

The Onsite Energy Technical Assistance Partnerships (TAPs) provide direct technical assistance to industrial facilities and other large energy users with identifying and implementing technology options for achieving site-specific energy objectives. Technical assistance for end users can include a broad range of services in support of onsite energy project deployment, from the earliest stages of screening for multi-technology solutions, to the end stages of post-installation operation. The Onsite Energy TAPs also conduct outreach and engage with policymakers, utilities, and other key stakeholders to accelerate pathways for integration of clean onsite energy technologies. Additional activities include developing public tools and resources, sharing best practices, and building partnerships that drive decarbonization across the U.S. industrial sector.

CHPA Association (CHPA)

The CHP Association (CHPA) brings together diverse market interests to promote the growth of clean and efficient local energy generation in the United States.

The American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE)

The American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE), a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization, acts as a catalyst to advance energy efficiency policies, programs, technologies, investments, and behaviors with the belief that the U.S. can harness the full potential of energy efficiency to achieve greater economic prosperity, energy security, and environmental protection for all its people.

American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE)

ASHRAE advances the arts and sciences of heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration to serve humanity and promote a sustainable world.

Renewable Energy

GreenTech Media (GTM)

GTM provides information resources for market research, industry news, and events in the global electricity sector.

Bloomberg New Energy Finance

The Bloomberg New Energy Finance resource provides data and reports including notes, commentaries, and forecasts yearly for the financial and technological trends influencing emerging energy updates.

Utility Dive 

Utility Dive provides industry news updates relating to energy and power generation, transmission & distribution, solar & renewables, energy storage, efficiency & demand response, distributed energy, regulation & policy, technology, and corporate news.

Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA)

SEIA acts as the national trade association for the US to educate the public and represent organizations that are dedicated to the solar energy industry.

Smart Electric Power Alliance (SEPA)

SEPA is a non-profit organization that focuses on research and education of clean energy including solar energy, energy storage, demand response, and technology.

Solar Industry Magazine

Solar Industry Magazine provides the latest news & updates and featured events relating to the solar energy industry.

Solar Professionals Magazine (Archive)

SolarPro magazine was published from October 2008 to November 2018. This  hosts the publication’s 10-year back issue catalog. Each issue is available for non-commercial use at no cost to registered members of this site. Posts to this resource include information surrounding design & installation, products & equipment, operations & maintenance, and business & finance.

Home Power Magazine (Archive)

Home Power magazine was published from October 1987 to November 2018. This site hosts Home Power’s complete 31-year archive. Throughout its 31-year history, Home Power played a central and indispensable role in the mainstreaming of residential-scale renewable energy systems. Home Power is a great resource for individuals and families interested in incorporating solar, wind, and hydro-electric technologies into their own homes.

SEPA Solar Fundamentals Volume I

Volume I of SEPA’s Solar Fundamentals discusses Photovoltaics and Concentrated Solar Power technologies, Balance of System (BOS), Solar Irradiance, and Siting Considerations.

SEPA Solar Fundamentals Volume II

Volume II of SEPA’s Solar Fundamentals discusses research and reports of Solar, Demand Response, Energy Storage, and other Enabling Technologies.

Energy Sage

Energy Sage’s “About Solar” resource is wonderful source of consumer information on Solar PV.

Policy

DSIRE Consulting

DSIRE, the Database of State Incentives for Renewable Energy & Efficiency, is the most comprehensive source of information on incentives and policies that support renewables and energy efficiency at the federal, state, local, and utility levels.

Clean Transportation

Electric Drive Transportation Association (EDTA)

EDTA is an association that works to support electric driving. Members of EDTA include vehicle and equipment manufacturers, energy companies, technology developers, component suppliers, government agencies, etc.

Fleets and Fuels

Fleets & Fuels offers industry resources and current events on clean transportation and alternative fuels including biodiesel, electric, ethanol, hybrids, hydrogen, natural gas, and propane.

NGT News | Next-Gen Transportation

This resource provides news content relating to alternative technologies of the transportation industry for fleet managers and other transportation stakeholders.

Green Fleet Magazine

Green Fleet is a publication that discusses news and legislation surrounding operations/infrastructure, vehicles/equipment, biofuels, clean diesel, propane autogas, electric, gasoline, hybrids, hydrogen, and natural gas.

Government Fleet Magazine

Government Fleet manages the public sector of vehicles & equipment for research, fuel, procurement, green fleet, telematics, software, safety, remarketing, funding, police, and vans.

Alternative Fuels Data Center (AFDC)

This data center provides information, data, and maps related to alternative and advanced fuel transportation technologies.

Fuel What Matters

Fuel What Matters is a program that aims to pair NC citizens with the education and practices of transportation technology to help improve air quality while being cost efficient and reducing foreign energy dependence.

Contact Your Local Clean Cities Coalition

The U.S. Department of Energy’s  Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy program provides citizens with information on how to find their clean city coalition group to make an impact locally.

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