Organizations International:
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www.ises.org
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International Solar Energy Society, a non-profit global NGO.
Information, events, publications.
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www.iea-shc.org
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International Energy Agency, Solar Heating and Cooling
Programme was established in 1977. An International collaboration
for research, development and demonstration of new energy
technologies. Many Publications.*
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www.solarenergy.org
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Solar Energy International, a non-profit provides education and
training to decision makers, technicians and users of renewable
energy sources. SEI also provides the expertise to plan, engineer and
implement sustainable development projects.*
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www.epia.org
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European Photovoltaic Industry Association is the world's
largest industry association devoted to the solar electricity market.
The association aims to promote photovoltaics at the national,
European and worldwide levels and to assist its members in the
development of their businesses in both the European Union and in
export markets."
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www.iea-pvps.org
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Photovoltaic Power Systems Programme is a collaborative R&D
Agreement, established within the International Energy Agency,
and conducting projects on the application of solar photovoltaic
electricity. IEA PVPS operates worldwide via a network of national
teams in member countries.
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Organizations U.S.- Government: also see Research below
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www1.eere.energy.gov
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U.S. Department of Energy- Solar Energy Technologies
Program.
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www1.eere.energy.gov
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Solar America Initiative is a U.S. Dept of Energy effort to
accelerate the development of advanced solar energy technologies.
The goal is to make solar electricity from photovoltaics
cost-competitive with conventional forms of electricity from the
utility grid by 2015.
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www.solaramericacities.
energy.gov
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Solar America Cities partnership- works to accelerate the
adoption of solar energy technologies. Partners include the U.S.
Department of Energy (DOE), national laboratories, 25 cities across
the United States, and a variety of municipal, county, and state
agencies, universities, solar companies, utilities, developers, and non-
profit organizations. These partners have made a commitment to
power their municipalities with clean, safe, reliable energy—solar
energy.
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www.nrel.gov
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DOE's Million Solar Roofs Initiative, announced in June
1997, assists businesses and communities in
installing solar energy systems on one million buildings
across the United States by 2010. See update in reports. PDF.
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Organizations U.S.- Non Government:
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www.ases.org
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American Solar Energy Society, a nonprofit organization
dedicated to increasing the use of solar energy, energy efficiency,
and other sustainable technologies in the U.S.
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www.solarelectricpower.org
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Solar Electric Power Association is a nonprofit membership
organization providing products, services, and strategies... fosters
business to business networking; shares information on solar electric
technologies, applications, programs, and business solutions; and
reports on and evaluates policies, regulations, and legislation.
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www.seia.org
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Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) national trade
association for the solar energy industry. Works to expand markets,
strengthen research and development, remove market barriers and
improve education and outreach for solar energy professionals.
Located in Washington, D.C., SEIA was founded in 1974.
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www.irecusa.org
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Interstate Renewable Energy Council is a non-profit
organization dedicated to moving renewable energy resources into
the marketplace. Emphasizes education and outreach, stakeholder
coordination, technical assistance, workforce development, the
adoption and implementation of uniform guidelines and standards,
consumer protection and building networks to share experiences
and information.
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www.prometheus.org
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Prometheus Institute for Sustainable Development is a US-based
non-profit focusing on collecting and disseminating information on
all types of technology and processes used in promoting global
economic, industrial, and societal sustainable development.
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www.nabcep.org
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North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners
includes representatives of the solar industry. NABCEP's mission- to
support, and work with, the renewable energy and energy
efficiency industries, professionals, and stakeholders is intended to
develop and implement quality credentialing and certification
programs for practitioners.
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www.solar-rating.org
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Solar Rating and Certification Corporation (SRCC) was
incorporated as a non-profit organization whose primary purpose is
the development and implementation of certification programs and
national rating standards for solar energy equipment. Specific
information on the collectors and systems certified under the various
SRCC certification and rating programs.
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www.thegbi.org
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Green Building Initiative- a non profit whose mission is to
accelerate the adoption of building practices that result in
energy-efficient, healthier and environmentally sustainable
buildings by promoting credible and practical green building
approaches for residential and commercial construction.
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