Links Related to Energy Conservation

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Campus Resource Conservation Committee: More information on resource conservation efforts at CU-Boulder, including month to month energy use for all buildings on campus, information on the Campus Resource Conservation Committee, conservation updates and news and more.

Conservation Calculator - Conservation is one of the first steps to becoming sustainable. By changing from incandescent to fluorescent lights you will not only reduce your electric bill but prevent that much more CO2 from being produced. This calculator will show you how much energy and money you can save by switching your bulbs to compact fluorescent lights (CFLs).

Environmental Defense Fund: Combining science, economics, and law to find economically sustainable solutions to environmental problems.

Greenhouse Network: Dedicated to public education about the dangers of climate change, and the need for urgent action to halt global warming.

Rocky Mountain Institute: Fostering the efficient and sustainable use of resources as a path to global security.

Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS): Non-profit alliance of scientists and citizens working for a healthy environment and a safe world, UCS researches and promotes clean energy and transportation technologies.

U.S. Department of Energy: Fostering a secure and reliable energy system that is environmentally and economically sustainable, to be a responsible steward of the Nation's nuclear weapons, to clean up our own facilities and to support continued United States leadership in science and technology.

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency: Protecting human health and safeguarding the natural environment--air, water, and land--upon which life depends.

Kyoto NOW! is a grassroots global climate change campaign, promoting national action through the power of the university.

Energy Action Network - The Energy Action coalition unites a diversity of organizations in an alliance that supports and strengthens the student and youth clean energy movement in North America. The partners of Energy Action work together to leverage our collective power and create change for a clean, efficient, just and renewable energy future. The work of Energy Action is focused on four strategic areas: campuses, communities, corporate practices, and politics.

SUNY Buffalo UB Green Program - leaders in campus energy efficiency and conservation work.

Sources For More Information

Agency or Group Address Phone # E-Mail National Environmental Protection Agency Washington, DC 20460     Union of Concerned Scientists 2 Brattle Square
Cambridge, MA 02238 617-547-5552 ucs@ucsusa.org Local Boulder Energy Conservation Center 1702 Walnut Street
Boulder, CO 80302 303-441-3278 becc@boulder.
earthnet.net Colorado Energy         CU Environmental Center UMC 331, Campus Box 207
Boulder, CO 80309 303-492-8308   Western Resource Advocates 2260 Baseline Suite 200
Boulder, CO 80309 303-444-1188  

The following links and descriptions are from the references/links section of the NRDC Web site.

Alliance to Save Energy - A coalition of business, government, environmental, and consumer leaders who promote the efficient and clean use of energy worldwide. Lots of helpful tips, and true believers can sign up to have the "e-FFICIENCY NEWS" delivered to their e-mail boxes.

The American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) - This site is not oriented toward the uninitiated, but for those in search of technical and policy-related materials on energy efficiency, there's a wealth of information.

BP Solar - Company specializing in the production and design of photovoltaic cells and modules.

Center for Energy Efficiency & Renewable Technologies - This site has lots of specific information on specific technologies: who's using what innovation and where. Including information on the new "clean power" choices becoming available as utility restructuring sweeps the nation.

Energy & Environmental Research Center (EERC) - Provides multidisciplinary research and development of innovative energy and environmental technologies. The site includes technical materials in Spanish and information about opportunities for commercial entities to partner with EERC and its sponsor, the U.S. DOE, to demonstrate and commercialize innovative new technologies.

Energy Innovations - A report by a coalition of energy specialists (including NRDC) illustrating how innovative energy solutions can provide a prosperous path to a clean environment.

EPA's Energy Star Program - A collaboration between the Department of Energy, the EPA and many companies, this program helps consumers buy products that use less energy -- including major appliances, lighting, tvs and vcrs, heating, cooling and office equipment, and even new homes.

Green Schools - This site helps schools use energy efficiently through architectural, operational and behavioral changes.

Home Energy Saver - By entering your zip code and some details about your home, the Lawrence Berkeley Lab's Energy Advisor program shows you how to save an average of $500 annually in energy bills, and gives you the resources you need to make it happen.

Lawrence Berkeley National Lab - Environmental Energy Technologies - Site looks low-tech at first glance, but in fact there is a true web of high-tech information on building standards, energy analysis and the indoor environment.

National Center for Photovoltaics - A searchable page from the Department of Energy with plenty of information on photovoltaic (e.g. solar cells) sources of renewable energy.

Northeast Energy Efficiency Partnerships - NEEP is a nonprofit regional organization dedicated to increasing and coordinating energy efficiency efforts in New England, New York and the mid-Atlantic region.

Power Scorecard - A tool that helps consumers in California and Pennsylvania choose power generated from clean sources such as wind and sun.

The Renewable Northwest Project - A coalition of consumer groups, energy companies and environmental organizations promoting renewable energy in the Pacific Northwest.

San Diego Gas & Electric Co. - Lots of easy-to-use energy efficiency information, especially for small businesses and residential customers.

Solstice - A great site for information about energy efficiency, renewable energy and sustainable technology information and connections, with lots of useful links from the Center for Renewable Energy and Sustainable Technology (CREST).