BioEnergy Resource Links
Biomass Coordinating
Council (BCC) - American Council On Renewable Energy (ACORE)
The Biomass Coordinating Council (BCC) is formed under the auspices of
the American Council On Renewable Energy (ACORE), a 501(c)(3), non-profit
organization based in Washington, D.C. BCC is working to accelerate the
adoption of renewable biofuels, biopower, and biobased products into
mainstream American society through work in policy initiatives, convening,
networking, and communications. BCC's goals include reducing America's
dependence on oil, creating a cleaner environment, and expanding markets
for rural America.
The U.S.
Department of Energy (DOE) Biomass Program
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Biomass Program develops technology
for conversion of biomass (plant-derived material) to valuable fuels,
chemicals, materials and power, so as to reduce dependence on foreign oil
and foster growth of biorefineries. Biomass is one of our most important
energy resources.
BioEnergy Producers
Association
The mission of the BioEnergy Producers Association is to advance the
development and commercialization of sustainable, environmentally
preferable industries that produce power, fuels, and chemicals from
biomass and plastic wastes.
California Energy Commission
This Web site has information—some specific to California and some
general—on renewable energy, energy efficiency, utility restructuring,
fossil fuels, climate change, consumer tips, and much more.
California Institute for Energy
Efficiency
The CIEE Web site discusses its statewide program to develop technologies
that advance and use energy efficiency in California.
Center for Energy Efficiency
and Renewable Technologies
CEERT provides technical support to environmental advocates and clean
technology developers in the western United States. The Web site includes
news and events as well as information about solar, wind, biomass,
hydroelectric, and geothermal power.
Clean Energy States
Alliance
The Clean Energy States Alliance is a 12-state coalition of clean energy
funds that develops and promotes clean energy technologies and creates and
expands markets for these technologies.
Coalition for New
Energy Technologies
This Web site features information about the Coalition's activities in
Arizona and Colorado. The Coalition promotes its members and their
innovative energy technologies through outreach programs, policy advocacy,
and various other activities.
Consumer Energy
Center
This site provides California consumers with facts on installing solar and
wind projects, purchasing alternative fuel vehicles, as well as providing
tips to save energy. Specific advice for industrial and agricultural
consumers is also available.
Great Lakes Regional
Biomass Energy Program
The GLRBEP Web site offers information about its regional program
established by DOE to encourage greater production and use of bioenergy in
Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, and Wisconsin.
Green Energy Ohio
This site promotes environmentally and economically sustainable energy
policies and practices in Ohio. It includes a monthly newsletter, a
renewable energy directory or Ohio, and brochures and fact sheets on
renewable energy and electric choices.
Harvesting Clean Energy
The program works to build awareness of the benefits of renewable energy
technologies for rural landowners and communities in Idaho, Montana,
Oregon, and Washington.
Hawaii Energy
Branch
This Web site provides information—some specific to Hawaii and some
general—on renewable energy, energy efficiency, electricity generation,
and fossil and alternative fuels.
Idaho Energy Division
This Web site explains the state's efforts to promote energy conservation,
such as those involving energy efficiency in business, renewable energy,
and alternative fuels.
Illinois
Division of Energy
This Web site provides information on the state's efforts to promote
alternative energy and energy efficiency through programs for homeowners,
home builders, nonresidential buildings, and students.
Interwest Energy Alliance
The Alliance is a trade association consisting of members from both
industry and environmental organizations that support state-level public
policies to harness the West's renewable energy and energy efficiency
resources.
Iowa Energy Bureau
This Web site presents the state's policies and programs for decreasing
its reliance on imported fossil fuels by promoting energy efficiency and
renewable energy.
Iowa Energy Center
The IEC Web site features a variety of information on energy efficiency
and renewable energy. Most of it is specific to Iowa but some is more
general.
Kentucky Division of Energy
The KDOE Web site features its programs—such as those involving
renewables, buildings, utilities, and industry—that promote the
efficient production and use of energy within the state.
Maryland Energy
Administration
The MEA Web site provides information on state programs to maximize energy
efficiency while promoting economic development. It includes a variety of
energy facts and tips.
Massachusetts Division of
Energy Resources
The DOER Web site provides an overview of its programs that promote energy
efficiency and renewable energy, and cost surveys of energy-related
products and services in the state.
Michigan Biomass Energy
Program
The MBEP Web site provides information on the state's bioenergy program
and demonstration projects.
Michigan Energy
Office
This Web site features the state's efforts to promote energy efficiency
and renewable energy resource development, including funding opportunities
and a look at the programs available by county.
National Database of State
Incentives for Renewable Energy
This online database, known as DSIRE, provides state-by-state information
on incentives, programs, and policies that promote renewable energy.
New Mexico Energy
Conservation and Management Division
This Web site features the state's efforts to encourage efficient energy
use, as wells as information on energy efficiency and renewable energy
applications.
New York State Energy Research and
Development Authority
The NYSERDA Web site provides information on the state's research and
development energy programs. It also has a listing of relevant technical
reports.
Northeast Regional Biomass Program
The NRBP Web site provides information on biomass technologies for
consumers and policy leaders in 11 states.
Renewable Energy Atlas of the
West
This online Atlas profiles wind, solar, geothermal, and biomass power
resources in the West using high-resolution maps.
Renewable Energy
Long Island
Renewable Energy Long Island is a membership-based, not-for-profit
organization promoting clean, sustainable energy use and generation for
Long Island.
SolWest
SolWest, a yearly event hosted by the Eastern Oregon Renewable Energies
Nonprofit, is an occasion for learning, networking, and supporting
renewable energy.
Texas Renewable Energy
Industries Association
TREIA promotes the development of renewable energy technologies and
policies that will expand markets and allow all Texans access to renewable
energy.
Treepower.org
Treepower.org details a Florida project that uses bioenergy "bridge
crops" to restore native habitats on damaged, mined lands.
US Department of Energy
Golden Field Office
This Web site features this office's efforts to enhance the development
and commercialization of energy efficiency and renewable energy
technologies.
US Department of
Energy Regional Offices
This Web page provides links to DOE regional office Web sites.
Vermont
Energy Efficiency Division
This Web site provides information about the state's programs to promote
energy efficiency and renewable energy as well as information about a
variety of energy topics.
Wisconsin Focus on Energy
This Web site explains the state's pilot program designed to encourage
public and private sector cooperation in the delivery of energy efficiency
goods and services.
Many thanks to the webmaster at the EERE
for many of these links.
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