AD - NETT - is a network of professionals working in anaerobic digestion of agro-industrial wastes in Europe and Canada.  Its prime motive is to enable exchange of information and experience and to disseminate this information to relevant organisations, such as potential users and developers.

AGORES the European Commission Website for Renewable Energy Sources - This site  is designed to be the European information centre and knowledge gateway for renewable energy, helping to promote the European Union's strategy to achieve 12% of RES by 2010.

Alternative Technology Asociation - A "grass roots" organisation promoting EE/RE ideas to the domestic,alternative and small business markets.

American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) - The American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) promotes wind energy as a clean source of electricity for consumers around the world.

ATLAS - The ATLAS Project is a major initiative aimed at establishing an information base to support energy Research and Technological Development (RTD) strategy, which has been undertaken by the European Network of Energy Agencies (EnR) on behalf of Directorate General XVII of the European Commission.

Australian Cooperative Research Centre for Renewable Energy (ACRE) - Murdoch University site (Perth, Western Australia). ACRE brings together research capabilities and market knowledge for the commercialisation of renewable energy systems.

Australian Greenhouse Office (AGO) - The organisation within the Australian Government that promotes and legislates on greenhouse issues.

Australian Renewable Energy Website - An AGO site dealing specifically with renewable energy.

Australian sustainable energy - University of New South Wales site. UNSW is at the forefront of solar photovoltaic and solar thermal development. This site has info on solar and other RE technologies.

Biomasster gives an overview of activities in the Netherlands in the area of bio-energy. Attention is given to the policy of bio-energy, to institutes and projects which deal with research and development of bio-energy, and to the implementation projects in the Netherlands.

British Association for Biofuels and Oils

Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Network- U.S. Department of Energy site for renewable and energy efficient technologies. - (EREN)

EREN - Consumer Guide to Renewable Energy for Your Home or Business - This new Web site on EREN shows consumers how they can buy electricity made from renewable sources in their state, evaluate the environmental benefits of clean power, and learn how clean power is generated. In addition, the site helps visitors decide if owning a renewable energy system is right for them by helping to evaluate the available technologies, teaching about connecting to the grid and sizing a system, and presenting the available incentives. A special section on powering a home or small business with a small wind system is also included. The site is provided by DOE's Office of Power Technologies.

EREN - Dr. E's Energy Lab - Kids will enjoy this new site on EREN, which rounds up the best Web sites for them to learn about energy efficiency and renewable energy. The site provides links to information on wind, solar, geothermal, and alternative fuels, as well as links to general sites on renewable energy and energy efficiency. And to keep it fun, an elastic trail of bouncy spheres follows your cursor wherever it goes!

Encyclopedia of the Atmospheric Environment - The Encyclopedia of the Atmospheric Environment is a one-stop source of information for all ages on a range of atmospheric issues, including weather, climate, air pollution, acid rain, global warming and ozone depletion.

Energy Research and Development Information Centre - Another UNSW site, a list of who's researching what.

EuroREX - EuroREX is devoted to the promotion of renewable energy in Europe. EuroREX provides commercial, investment, export, country and technology information with up-to-date news on sustainable and alternative energy developments in Europe and the rest of the world.

European Financial Guide for Renewable Energy - Focus on Biomass
This guide offers extensive information on subsidy schemes, low-interest credit possibilities, pay-back arrangements, fiscal incentives, feed-in regulations, set-aside regulations and adresses of public and private investment funds. This project was financed by the European Commission under the Altener programme.

European Forum for Renewable Energy Sources (EUFORES) - EUFORES - is an independent, non-profit making organisation that aims to promote the use of renewable energy

Green Energy News - Green Energy News is a free access information source for news relating to clean, efficient and renewable energy, its applications, technology and relevant issues.

Geothermal Resources Council - consisting of over 700 members in the US - professional & educational.

Geothermal Energy Association - the US industry trade organisation - composed of member companies.

International market place for Windpower - a website that aims to bring together the world’s companies, trade associations and professionals on one website.

Iowa Energy Center - The Center is a non-profit organisation dedicated to improving Iowa’s energy efficiency and use of renewable energy.

National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) - USA's leading center for renewable energy research, NREL is developing new energy technologies to benefit both the environment and the economy. This site includes a useful section on the fundamentals of renewable energy.

PRESSEA - The objective of PRESSEA is to collect and disseminate information that is of high importance to the public and private sector involved in renewable energy in South East Asia (SEA) and the European Union. It also seeks to establish a renewable energy information network that facilitates information exchange between potential partners in the development, promotion, and utilisation of renewable energy sources and technologies. PRESSEA provides a platform for project opportunities and people in ASEAN and EU "to meet and match"

Refocus Magazine - The International Renewable Energy Magazine.

Regional Institute of Environmental Technology (RIET) - RIET  is a regional not-for-profit organisation facilitating environmental business in Asia and matching the Asian demand for environmental best practices with the economic co-operation interest of the most advanced countries.

Renewable Energy Advocates - Renewable Energy Advocates believe that the key for greater energy development in Solar Electric (photovoltaic), Wind (turbines), Biomass (bioenergy), Geothermal, and Energy Efficiency is through information sharing. We hope you find our resources on power generation, sustainability, and fossil fuels environmental issues (i.e., global warming) helpful.

SAGE (Sustainability Action Group Exchange) - a UK organisation set-up to disseminate information about sustainability.

Solarbuzz - In contrast to soaring energy prices across the USA and in particular California, global solar energy prices have risen only 2 per cent over the past twelve months according to the latest survey by Solarbuzz Inc., as it announces the launch of a new solar energy portal web site at www.solarbuzz.com. 

The mission of newly launched Solarbuzz.com is to become a premier source of independent and comprehensive Solar Energy information on the Internet.  As a major portal site, Solarbuzz.com gives high profile to links to Solar Energy Companies worldwide and links to topics related to solar energy. Site content enables a speedy understanding of the present status of the solar photovoltaic business.  Solarbuzz.com is designed both for those in the solar industry, and for those who want to participate in its growth.

The International Centre for Hydropower - Norway

The Solutions Site - Presents readily accessible peer-reviewed answers to problems in environment, health, population and development from which others can benefit and are benefiting.

United Nations Environment Programme/International Environmental Technology Centre - IETC's main role is to promote the application of Environmentally Sound Technologies (ESTs) to address urban environmental problems, such as sewage, air pollution, solid waste and noise, and the management of freshwater resources to developing countries and countries with economies in transition. The Centre serves as a proactive inter-mediator for cooperation between sources and users of ESTs.

Windustry - This site focuses on the economic development potential of wind energy. It provides the basics of wind energy technology and its benefits, explains how to determine if a location has potential for supplying wind energy, and examines the economic risks and benefits of operating small, distributed wind projects and large-scale wind farms. Farmers can also evaluate the economics of installing a wind turbine to provide electricity for their farm and home.

World-wide Information System for Renewable Energy (WIRE) - WIRE is an ambitious collaborative led by the International Solar Energy Society which offers documents, news, and a wealth of links and discussion forums about renewable energy issues, all with an international focus. WIRE also allows interested parties to contribute by sending links or announcements for publication.

Last updated 08 November, 2001

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