Education
• www.nrel.gov/educationwww.nrel.gov/education - The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) is the nation's primary laboratory for renewable energy and energy efficiency research and development (R&D). "Engage your mind with renewable energy education! Connecting education to research, education programs inspire students to explore sustainable energy solutions to meet our future needs."
• http://www1.eere.energy.gov/education - Site provides links to educational and training resources on energy, particularly energy efficiency and renewable energy.
• www.mass.gov/?pageID=eoeeahomepage&L=1&L0=Home&sid=Eoeea - Site provides information on grants, Massachusetts Ocean Plan, clean energy biofuels, sustainable forest management, Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI), etc.
• www.masstech.org/cleanenergy/curriculum/about.htm - An online guide designed to make it easy for Massachusetts teachers to find useful curriculum materials, activities, and resources for teaching students about renewable energy and global warming.
• www.westernmassedc.com/boston_area_industrial_clusters/renewableenergy - Site provides an overview and has great information and leads for local projects and organizations.
• www.cleanair-coolplanet.org/for_campuses/Renewable_Energy_Guide.pdf - "Renewable Energy: A primer for Massachusetts campuses"
• www.ctenergyeducation.com - A curriculum resource for educators featuring the energy topics in the Connecticut high school curriculum. Issues and topics are explored with a Connecticut focus, and with an emphasis on solutions that students can implement. We offer information, lessons, labs and activities in: Fundamentals of Energy, Climate Change, and Energy Efficiency.
• www.ctcleanenergy.org/BasicsofCleanEnergy/tabid/56/Default.aspx - Benefits of clean energy, types of clean energy, renewable portfolio standard, and renewable energy certificates, and links to additional resources.
Installers
• www.newenglandbreeze.com - New England Breeze supplies, installs, and supports solar and wind based electricity generation systems for homes and businesses. Mission: Reduce and reverse the effects of fossil fuel energy on New England's environment by helping residents generate their own clean, reliable electricity.
• www.lighthouseelectric.com - Electrical construction firm, concentrating on commercial, institutional and industrial projects. Power Distribution, Lighting and Voice/Data Communications. Greenfield construction, renovations, and retrofits. Complete installation and construction services for aviation lighting for aircraft runways and helicopter pads (like the one shown above).
Regularly scheduled maintenance and around-the-clock emergency services.
• www.alterisinc.com - Leading renewable energy systems integrator in the northeast with over 2,000 solar and thermal energy installations, plus 30 years of combined management experience. Extensive portfolio of solar electric and solar thermal system installations for residential, commercial, education and institutional clients. Our value-engineered projects are financially optimized to maximum energy output and fully leverage state funding sources. 100% of surveyed customers have rated the overall performance of Alteris Renewables, from sales to installation, as very good to excellent. Alteris Renewables’ experience and engineering expertise result in cost-effective, clean energy projects delivered on-time and on-budget.
Organizations
• www.25x25.org - 25x'25 Vision: By 2025, America's farms, forests and ranches will provide 25 percent of the total energy consumed in the United States, while continuing to produce safe, abundant, and affordable food, feed and fiber. 25x'25 is a rallying cry for renewable energy and a goal for America – to get 25 percent of our energy from renewable resources like wind, solar, and biofuels by the year 2025. Increasing America's renewable energy use will: (a) Bring new technologies to market and save consumers money. (b)Reduce our dependence on oil from the Middle East. (c) Create good new jobs in rural America. (d) Clean up the air and help reduce urban smog and greenhouse gas emissions.
• www.awea.org - American Wind Energy Association is a national trade association representing wind power project developers, equipment suppliers, services providers, parts manufacturers, utilities, researchers, and others involved in the wind industry - one of the world's fastest growing energy industries. In addition, AWEA represents hundreds of wind energy advocates from around the world. AWEA promotes wind energy as a clean source of electricity for consumers around the world. Vision: Wind Energy Works for America's Economy, Environment and Energy Security. Mission: The mission of the American Wind Energy Association is to promote wind power growth through advocacy, communication, and education.
• www.epa.gov/region1 - Environmental Protection Agency New England. The mission of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is to protect human health and to safeguard the natural environment - air, water, and land - upon which life depends.
• www.massclimateaction.org - The Massachusetts Climate Action Network (MCAN) is a coalition of locally organized groups fighting the climate crisis, by promoting carbon-reducing practices in our homes and communities; supporting MCAN chapters and allied organizations to grow a focused statewide movement; and communicating policy to members and leveraging our collective voice at the state level.
• www.windustry.org - Windustry promotes progressive renewable energy solutions and empowers communities to develop and own wind energy as an environmentally sustainable asset. Works, through member supported outreach, education and advocacy, to remove the barriers to broad community ownership of wind energy.
• www.windpoweringamerica.gov - Wind Powering America is a commitment to dramatically increase the use of wind energy in the United States. This initiative will establish new sources of income for American farmers, Native Americans, and other rural landowners, and meet the growing demand for clean sources of electricity. Through Wind Powering America, the United States will achieve targeted regional economic development, enhance our power generation options, protect the local environment, and increase our energy and national security
Other
• www.carbonrally.com - Carbonrally offers individuals and groups a fun, simple and social way to have an impact on energy consumption and climate change. (1) Take a challenge. (2) Check out the results. (3) Compete. (4) Dream up challenges. (4) Socialize with other Rallyers. (5) Rally your friends. (6) Newbie to Ninja.