IEA Demand Side Management Programme
http://dsm.iea.org/

The International Energy Agency (IEA)
http://www.iea.org/
Aims to foster cooperation among participating countries to increase energy security through energy conservation, deployment of alternative energy sources, new energy technology, and research and development.

IEA Coal Research
http://www.iea-coal.org.uk/
London, UK

IEA CADDET Renewable Energy
http://www.caddet-re.org/
Harwell, UK

IEA Energy Technology Data Exchange (ETDE), USA
http://www.etde.org/
ETDE, through its member countries, provides an extensive bibliographic database announcing published energy research and technology information. As an IEA Implementing Agreement, ETDE has four objectives regarding topics in energy research and technology.

IEA Air Infiltration and Ventilation Centre, Belgium
http://www.aivc.org/

IEA Heat Pump Centre, Netherlands
http://www.heatpumpcentre.org/

IEA Greenhouse Gas R&D Information Centre, Stoke Orchard, UK
http://www.ieagreen.org.uk/

IEA Greenhouse Gas Technology Information Exchange (GREENTIE), Sittard, The Netherlands
http://www.greentie.org/

IEA International Centre for Gas Technology Information, Horsholm, Denmark
http://www.icgti.org/

IEA Solar Heating and Cooling Implementing Agreement
http://www.iea-shc.org/

The IEA Solar Power and Chemical Energy Systems Program (SolarPACES)
http://www.demon.co.uk/tfc/SolarPACES.html

UK Department of Trade and Industry (DTI)
http://www.dti.gov.uk
The DTI's aim is to increase UK competitiveness and scientific excellence in order to generate higher levels of sustainable growth and productivity in a modern economy. The activities and resources are listed on the site.

UK Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions (DETR)
http://www.detr.gov.uk
The DETR encourages and funds science, engineering and technology in pursuit of its policy objectives. Details of the programmes and activities are listed on the site.

PREDAC (European Actions for Renewable energies)
http://www.cler.org/predac/
PREDAC (European Actions for Renewable energies) is a project funded by the Energie programme of the European Union's 5th Framework Programme. The PREDAC consortium is made up of 23 organisations from 10 European countries (Belgium, Cyprus, Denmark, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, The Netherlands, Spain, United Kingdom). It aims to make use of European know-how as a basis to remove some of the barriers in the development of renewable energy and rational use of energy. This project relies on the dissemination of experience gained by those European countries that have progressed furthest in these fields.

The Atmosphere, Climate & Environment Information Programme
http://www.ace.mmu.ac.uk/
The Atmosphere, Climate & Environment Information Programme is supported by the UK Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) to disseminate information, without advocacy or bias, on the causes, effects of and controls on air pollution and climate change, within the framework of national legislation and international discussion. The website provides acccess to the Programme's range of school resources, online encyclopedias and newsletters, and is an ideal resource for Key Stage 3-4 of the National Curriculum and A-level (K12 in the US), as well as for more general information concerning atmospheric issues.

U.S. DOE Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE)
http://www.eere.energy.gov/superconductivity
US Department of Energy's major site, which includes activities related to Superconductivity for Electric Systems.

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
http://www.agr.ca/newintre.html
The Canadian Government's Department of Agriculture and Agri-Food promotes the development, adaptation and competitiveness of this sector through policies, programmes and services. A 'one-stop' electronic information service (ACEIS) at this address provides up-to-date information across the agriculture sector.

U.S. DOE Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE)
http://www.eere.energy.gov/superconductivity
US Department of Energy's major site, which includes activities related to Superconductivity for Electric Systems.

Flemish Institute for Technological Research (VITO)
http://www.vito.be
Performs applied R&D in energy.

Earth Centre
http://www.earthcentre.org.uk
Earth Centre is a unique visitor attraction and education, conference and events venue, with unusual gardens, buildings and exhibitions that demonstrate a sustainable way of life. It aims to be the centre of first choice for the understanding and application of sustainable development in everyday life."

IEA Energy Conservation in Buildings and Community Systems Programme
http://www.ecbcs.org/
Energy use in buildings represents a major contributor to fossil fuel use and carbon dioxide production. Many countries have now introduced targets for reducing energy consumption in buildings, aimed at reducing energy consumption by between 15-30%. To achieve such a target, international co-operation, in which research activities and knowledge can be shared, is seen as an essential activity.

Building Research Establishment (BRE)
http://www.bre.co.uk/
BRE, owned by the Foundation for the Built Environment, is the UK's leading centre for research on buildings and construction.

CANMET Energy Technology Centre (CETC)
http://www.nrcan.gc.ca/es/etb/cetc/
CETC is a research arm of Natural Resources Canada, working with the private and public sectors to develop the use of clean, energy-efficient technologies for buildings, industry, transportation and power production.

U.S. DOE Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE)
http://www.eere.energy.gov
US Department of Energy's major site, which includes programmes and activities related to Buildings.

Energy Saving International (ENSI)
http://www.ensi.no
A consulting company in the area of energy conservation, energy efficiency, environment and demand-side management.

Flemish Institute for Technological Research (VITO)
http://www.vito.be
Performs applied R&D in rational use of energy.

Green Building Information Council
http://greenbuilding.ca
The Green Building Information Council is a Canadian non-profit organisation that disseminates information about energy and environmental issues in the building sector around the world.

IEA Energy Conservation in Buildings and Community Systems Programme (ECBCS)
http://www.ecbcs.org
The International Energy Agency's ECBCS programme is aimed at initiating research and providing an international focus for building energy efficiency. Tasks are directed at generic energy saving techniques and activities that support their practical application.

IEA Solar Heating and Cooling Programme (SHC)
http://www.iea-shc.org
The International Energy Agency's SHC Programme is an international collaboration to advance active solar, passive solar and photovoltaic technologies and their application in buildings.

National Association of Home Builders Research Center
http://www.nahbrc.org
The NAHB Research Center is a non-profit subsidiary which keeps home builders up-to-date with new technology and changing needs. The Center also carries out testing and certification of building products.

Norwegian Building Research Institute (NBI)
http://www.byggforsk.no/english.htm
A national R&D centre for the building and construction industry.

Office of Energy Efficiency (OEE)
http://oee.nrcan.gc.ca/english/
Natural Resources Canada's OEE promotes the energy efficiency of homes, vehicles, businesses, institutions and governments.

University of Science and Technology (NTNU), Trondheim
http://www.ntnu.no/indexe.php
The Faculty of Civil and Environmental Engineering has an international reputation in building and construction engineering.

Earth Centre
http://www.earthcentre.org.uk
Earth Centre is a unique visitor attraction and education, conference and events venue, with unusual gardens, buildings and exhibitions that demonstrate a sustainable way of life. It aims to be the centre of first choice for the understanding and application of sustainable development in everyday life.

Cold Climate Housing Research Center
http://www.cchrc.org/
The CCHRC facilitates the development, use, and testing of energy- efficient, durable, healthy, and cost-effective building technologies for Alaska and the world's cold climate regions.

European Commission End-Use Energy Efficiency Activities
http://energyefficiency.jrc.cec.eu.int/
The Institute for Environment & Sustainability of the European Commission Joint Research Centre advises the Commission on the design and implementation of energy efficiency policies and programs. Its Web site serves as a portal site to information on the Commission's energy efficiency activities. Activities include the GreenLight Programme, Lights of the Future Competition, Energy Star Programme, electric motor programs, and building programs.

Euroheat & Power
http://www.euroheat.org/
Euroheat & Power works for energy supply in balance with ecology, promoting the advantages of CHP/DH in general and the use of waste heat and renewable energies to preserve primary energies in particular, and pursues international measures to enhance innovation and the further development of the sector.

International District Energy Association
http://www.districtenergy.org/
For information on District Energy

U.S. DOE Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE)
http://www.eere.energy.gov
US Department of Energy's major site, which includes programmes and activities related to Utilities.

Combined Heat and Power
http://www.chp-info.org/
At this site you can find information related to Combined Heat and Power (CHP) and District Heating and Cooling (DHC). The site is published by Euroheat & Power and is done in cooperation with several European DHC associations. The site is funded by EU Save Program.

Euroheat & Power
http://www.euroheat.org/
Euroheat & Power works for energy supply in balance with ecology, promoting the advantages of CHP/DH in general and the use of waste heat and renewable energies to preserve primary energies in particular, and pursues international measures to enhance innovation and the further development of the sector.

Cogen Europe
http://www.cogen.org/
Cogen Europe is the European Trade Association for the Promotion of cogeneration. Its principal goal is to work towards the wider use of cogeneration in Europe for a sustainable energy future.

Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI)
http://www.epri.com
The EPRI is a research consortium which aims to make the generation, delivery, and use of electricity affordable, efficient and environmentally sound.

U.S. DOE Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE)
http://www.eere.energy.gov
US Department of Energy's major site, which includes programmes and activities related to Utilities.

Flemish Institute for Technological Research (VITO)
http://www.vito.be
Performs applied R&D in rational use of energy.

U.S. DOE Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE)
http://www.eere.energy.gov
US Department of Energy's major site, which includes programmes and activities related to Utilities.

International District Energy Association (IDEA)
http://www.energy.rochester.edu./idea
IDEA promotes energy efficiency and environmental quality through the advancement of district heating, district cooling, and cogeneration.

Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI)
http://www.epri.com
The EPRI is a research consortium which aims to make the generation, delivery, and use of electricity affordable, efficient and environmentally sound.

European Commission End-Use Energy Efficiency Activities
http://energyefficiency.jrc.cec.eu.int/
The Institute for Environment & Sustainability of the European Commission Joint Research Centre advises the Commission on the design and implementation of energy efficiency policies and programs. Its Web site serves as a portal site to information on the Commission's energy efficiency activities. Activities include the GreenLight Programme, Lights of the Future Competition, Energy Star Programme, electric motor programs, and building programs.

Euroheat & Power
http://www.euroheat.org/
Euroheat & Power works for energy supply in balance with ecology, promoting the advantages of CHP/DH in general and the use of waste heat and renewable energies to preserve primary energies in particular, and pursues international measures to enhance innovation and the further development of the sector.

Cogen Europe
http://www.cogen.org/
Cogen Europe is the European Trade Association for the Promotion of cogeneration. Its principal goal is to work towards the wider use of cogeneration in Europe for a sustainable energy future.

Tata Energy Research Institute (TERI)
http://www.teriin.org
TERI is a non-profit, policy research organization in India, working in the fields of energy, environment and a whole range of sustainable development issues.

Agricultural University of Norway
http://www.nlh.no/nlh_english.htm
A centre for expertise in agriculture and the management of natural resources and the environment.

Flemish Institute for Technological Research (VITO)
http://www.vito.be
Performs applied R&D in energy.

European Commission End-Use Energy Efficiency Activities
http://energyefficiency.jrc.cec.eu.int/
The Institute for Environment & Sustainability of the European Commission Joint Research Centre advises the Commission on the design and implementation of energy efficiency policies and programs. Its Web site serves as a portal site to information on the Commission's energy efficiency activities. Activities include the GreenLight Programme, Lights of the Future Competition, Energy Star Programme, electric motor programs, and building programs.

Cogen Europe
http://www.cogen.org/
Cogen Europe is the European Trade Association for the Promotion of cogeneration. Its principal goal is to work towards the wider use of cogeneration in Europe for a sustainable energy future.

Association of Energy Engineers (AEE)
http://www.aeecenter.org
AEE provides information on energy efficiency, energy services, facility management, plant engineering and environmental compliance.

U.S. DOE Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE)
http://www.eere.energy.gov
US Department of Energy's major site for information on energy efficiency, renewable energy and sustainable development.

Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute (ARI)
http://www.ari.org
ARI is a national trade association representing manufacturers of US-produced central air-conditioning and commercial refrigeration equipment. It carries out extensive laboratory testing of industrial products and publishes technical standards.

American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air-conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE)
http://www.ashrae.org
An international organisation which advances the arts and sciences of heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration through research and dissemination.

IEA Air Infiltration and Ventilation Centre (AIVC)
http://www.aivc.org
The International Energy Agency's AIVC is established to provide technical support to those involved in the R&D of ventilation technology and to disseminate information on related energy and air quality issues.

IEA Heat Pump Centre (HPC)
http://www.heatpumpcentre.org
The International Energy Agency's HPC is a source for international information on heat pumping technologies, applications and markets.

NORCONSERV
http://www.norconserv.no
Norwegian Institute of Fish Processing and Preservation Technology (NORCONSERV) An independent foundation working for the food industry.

Elkem ASA
http://www.elkem.no/
A leading supplier of metals and materials, serving the steel, foundry, chemicals, electronics and aluminium industries.

Flemish Institute for Technological Research (VITO)
http://www.vito.be
Performs applied R&D in materials.

Norsk Hydro
http://www.hydro.no
A supplier of primary light metals for the market in extruded products and as an automotive partner.

Agency of Industrial Science and Technology (AIST)
http://www.aist.go.jp
Japan's Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI) has established AIST to superintend 15 research institutes which carry out R&D to develop wide-ranging industrial technology for the future.

CANMET Energy Technology Centre (CETC)
http://www.nrcan.gc.ca/es/etb/cetc/
CETC is a research arm of Natural Resources Canada, working with the private and public sectors to develop the use of clean, energy-efficient technologies for buildings, industry, transportation and power production.

Institute for Energy Technology (IFE)
http://www.ife.no
Norway's national research centre for nuclear and energy technology, carrying out R&D activities into environmentally acceptable technologies for oil and gas production, power generation and supply, and energy use.

Motor Challenge Program
http://www.motor.doe.gov
The US Department of Energy's Motor Challenge Program provides technical information and advice on the management and maintenance of electric motor-driven systems.

New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO)
http://www.nedo.go.jp/english/index.html
NEDO activities include the initial and basic R&D programmes for industrial technology, through its Industrial Technology Department.

Office of Industrial Technologies (OIT)
http://www.oit.doe.gov
US Department of Energy's major site for programmes and activities relating to Industry.

European Commission End-Use Energy Efficiency Activities
http://energyefficiency.jrc.cec.eu.int/
The Institute for Environment & Sustainability of the European Commission Joint Research Centre advises the Commission on the design and implementation of energy efficiency policies and programs. Its Web site serves as a portal site to information on the Commission's energy efficiency activities. Activities include the GreenLight Programme, Lights of the Future Competition, Energy Star Programme, electric motor programs, and building programs.

Cogen Europe
http://www.cogen.org/
Cogen Europe is the European Trade Association for the Promotion of cogeneration. Its principal goal is to work towards the wider use of cogeneration in Europe for a sustainable energy future.

Illuminating Engineering Society of North America (IESNA)
http://www.iesna.org
IESNA's mission is to advance knowledge and to disseminate information for the improvement of the lighted environment to the benefit of society. It supports the advancement of technology and the development of applications.

Alternative Fuels Data Centre
http://www.afdc.doe.gov
US Department of Energy's programme in transport fuels.

CANMET Energy Technology Centre (CETC)
http://www.nrcan.gc.ca/es/main_e.htm
CETC is a research arm of Natural Resources Canada, working with the private and public sectors to develop the use of clean, energy-efficient technologies for buildings, industry, transportation and power production.

Centre for Research on Transportation (CRT)
http://www.crt.umontreal.ca
A university-based multidisciplinary organisation dedicated to problems of transportation.

U.S. DOE Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE)
http://www.eere.energy.gov
US Department of Energy's major site, which includes programmes and activities related to Transport.

Flemish Institute for Technological Research (VITO)
http://www.vito.be
Performs applied R&D in energy - traffic and the environment'.

US Department of Transportation
http://www.dot.gov
The Department conducts a wide-range of programmes and activities in the area of Transportation.

UK Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions (DETR)
http://www.detr.gov.uk
The DETR encourages and funds science, engineering and technology in pursuit of its policy objectives. Details of the programmes and activities are listed on the site.