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Database of State Incentives for Renewable Energy (DSIRE)


http://www.dsireusa.org/ Working to promote renewable energy in business, industry, and government, the site provides lists of financial incentives, programs and regulatory policies on renewable energy for each state.

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September 20, 2013

US DOE-Solar


http://energy.gov/eere/sunshot/sunshot-initiative This U.S. Department of Energy site contains information about the SunShot Initiative which includes blogs posts, news, funding information, technology updates, and many more related topics. There are also links to other DOE efforts in transportation, energy efficiency, and other renewable energy resources such as wind power.

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Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP)


http://www.ladwp.com/ LADWP is expressing its commitment to energy efficiency and renewable energy through a number of its programs and energy delivery services. Through Efficiency Solutions, a number of rebate and other incentive-based programs offer both residential and commercial customers the opportunity to reduce energy consumption and costs. Web browsers can view LADWP’s RFP to bring…

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National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL)


http://www.nrel.gov NREL’s Clean Energy 101 page provides extensive information on energy efficiency and renewable energy for the public, private and residential sectors. NREL’s mission is to lead the nation toward a sustainable energy future by developing renewable energy technologies, improving energy efficiency, advancing related science and engineering and facilitating commercialization. The site also offers links…

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Northern California Solar Energy Association:


http://www.norcalsolar.org/  The Northern California chapter of the American Solar Environmental Society, this site includes a calendar of upcoming events, green and solar power links, and a K-12 Teacher Resource guide.

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Power Scorecard


http://www.powerscorecard.org/ A guide for California and Pennsylvania electricity customers to make better choices with their utility bills courtesy of the National Resource’s Defense Council. This web site includes the NRDC’s evaluation of all energy mixes currently marketed in California and Pennsylvania as environmentally beneficial.

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State Energy Alternatives:


http://apps1.eere.energy.gov/states/ This site is intended to provide state and local decision makers with: 1) a brief, un-technical overview of renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies; 2) an objective and policy neutral description of public policies that may affect the use of alternative energy technologies; and 3) a snapshot of the alternative energy resource base in…

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Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS)


http://www.ucsusa.org USGBC’s web site includes information on the State and Local Implementation Committee, which is developing a forum for exchange of information between cities and states and a tool kit for them to successfully implement green building programs.

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US EPA Climate Change


http://www.epa.gov/climatechange This site offers comprehensive information on climate change including a greenhouse gas emissions calculator.

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California Energy Commission (CEC)


http://www.energy.ca.gov This extensive web site features information concerning current Energy Commission projects and activities, renewables programs, publications, news databases, an energy education tool, and a directory of over 1,000 energy-related internet sites.

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California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC)


http://www.cpuc.ca.gov The California Public Utilities Commission regulates the services and rates of more than 25,000 investor-owned utilities and transportation companies. The web site includes electric industry restructuring information, consumer information, and listings of CPUC meetings, agendas, and minutes.

League of California Cities


http://www.cacities.org Among its numerous resources for cities, The League has developed an Electricity Restructuring Database with information on more than 60 cities’ electricity-related franchise fee, utility users tax, business license fee/tax and other fees or charges that relate to electricity.

U.S. Department of Energy’s Electric Utility Restructuring


http://www.eren.doe.gov/electricity_restructuring This site provides a weekly update on electricity restructuring activities at both the state and federal levels, and links to DOE’s Comprehensive Electricity Competition Plan and the Energy Information Administration’s Electric Industry Restructuring page. The site also includes a publication, “Retail Electric Competition: A Blueprint for Consumer Protection,” which examines laws and policies that…

Utility Consumer’s Action Network


http://www.ucan.org This citizen utility group focuses on the San Diego area, but its in-depth report on utility restructuring, including a listing of “questionable and very questionable service offers” from energy providers, raises many pertinent issues about electric industry restructuring.

American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy (ACE3)


http://www.aceee.org ACE3 is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing energy efficiency as a means of promoting both economic prosperity and environmental protection. Their press releases, legislative alerts and publications are an excellent resource on energy-efficiency issues in the rapidly changing energy environment.

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Building Codes Assistance Project (BCAP)


http://www.bcap-energy.org/ BCAP provides custom-tailored assistance on energy code adoption to state and local regulatory and legislative bodies and helps coordinate other supporters representing environmental and energy interests, consumers, labor and industry.

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Energy Guy


http://www.TheEnergyGuy.com An excellent resource for information on energy efficiency, renewable energy, alternative transportation, and climate change, the Energy Guy provides detailed solutions for a sustainable energy future.

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Energy Solutions for Cities and Counties


http://www.eren.doe.gov/cities_counties/ Local governments should not miss the U.S. Department of Energy’s Energy Solutions for Local Governments page, which contains over 30 fact sheets on energy efficiency, renewable energy, planning and sustainability, and water-efficiency issues with case studies from cities and counties throughout the nation.

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Energy Star Products and Programs


http://www.energystar.gov/ The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of Energy are promoting the purchase and use of energy-efficient appliances and equipment by awarding the Energy Star label. Specific programs include “green” lighting, building, and appliances.

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Green Lights Program of the U.S. EPA


http://www.energystar.gov/ The U.S. EPA Green Lights Program encourages the widespread use of energy-efficient lighting. The site includes a list of Green Lights participants, support services, and on-line manuals and publications.

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