Resources for Information on Solar Energy, Renewable Resources and Energy Efficiency
The Basics of a PV System and The Basics of Solar Hot Water. The good folks at Florida Renewable Energy Association shared these descriptions with us.
The Database of State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency (DSIRE) is an good source of information on solar rebates, financial assistance, incentives and policies at the local, state and national level. We also encourage you to contact your electric utlitity provider for the most up to date information on customer incentives and installer requirements.
More on incentives for renewable energy from the Texas State Energy Conservation Office (SECO).
Texas Renewable Energy Industries Association (TREIA) represents over 400 member companies, organizations, agencies and individuals providing products, services and information in the areas of solar electric generation, solar hot water, large and small-scale wind electric generation, biomass electric generation and liquid renewable fuels, geothermal heating and cooling, geothermal electric generation, and sustainable (green) building design and construction.
The Texas Solar Roadmap Take a look at the possibilities! The Roadmap was compiled by Public Citizen, Vote Solar and Environment Texas.
American Solar Energy Society (ASES) TXSES is a state chapter of this organization and they've been promoting solar since 1954. A nonprofit dedicated to increasing the use of solar energy, energy efficiency, and other sustainable technologies, their website has it all, including a job board.
National Renewable Energy Lab (NREL) is a department of the U.S. Department of Energy. Located in Boulder, CO, it is the nation’s primary research and development group for renewable energy and energy efficiency.
American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy (ACE3) is a non-profit organization dedicated to advancing energy efficiency as a means of promoting economic prosperity, energy security, and environmental protection.
Interstate Renewable Energy Council (IREC) is celebrating its 27th year as a nonprofit dedicated to moving renewable energy resources into the marketplace. IREC emphasizes education and outreach, stakeholder coordination, technical assistance, workforce development, the adoption and implementation of uniform guidelines and standards, consumer protection and building networks to share experiences and information.
Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) works to expand the use of solar technologies, strengthen research and development, remove market barriers, and improve education and outreach for solar.
Mercom Capital Group delivers free weekly
Market Intelligence Reports dealing with Clean Energy industry happenings and ahead-of-the-curve analysis for executives and industry professionals that need to be in the know.
The Vote Solar Initiative's mission is to stop global warming, foster economic development and increase energy independence by bringing solar energy into the mainstream.They work on the key policies necessary to bring solar to scale. Vote Solar works with state governments to build sustainable solar markets, remove regulatory barriers and lay the necessary groundwork for a solar future.
Network For New Energy Choices works closely with Vote Solar. Their mission is to promote policies that ensure safe, clean, and environmentally responsible energy options. NNEC collaborates with all levels of government, planning agencies, public interest organizations, government and industry associations, professional societies, labor groups, businesses, and the public.
The Solar Alliance is a state-focused alliance of solar manufacturers, integrators and financiers dedicated to accelerating the promise of photovoltaic (PV) energy in the United States. They help legislators, regulators and utilities make the transition to solar power by providing the technical and policy expertise to create programs that are in the best interest of residential, commercial, and government customers and Americans as a whole.
Public Citizen is a national organization with a Texas office devoted to promoting cleaner energy, cleaner government, cleaner cars and air, and safe products for all Texans.
Austin Energy Green Building Program is America's #1, award winning, Green Building Program. They offer guidance and education on sustainable building practices and energy upgrades. If you are lucky enough to live in their territory, don't pass up the opportunity to learn from them. If you don't, there is still much to learn from their website and programs.
