Links related with Energy Efficiency and Rational Use of Energy

Fraunhofer Institute for Information and Data Processing Department of Process Control

•         The Department of Process Control is concerned with the control of national, regional and local utilities, transport and traffic systems as well as the control of technological processes and electrical energy systems. The methods and techniques have been influenced by many years of applied research on identification, modelling, optimisation and control of large supply and transport systems and by the application of advanced knowledge based methods. 
          The special expertise acquired over many years is based on the detailed process knowledge of energy distribution networks, national gas supply, water supply, wastewater treatment, building automation and of traffic and transport technology. 
  http://www.eps.iitb.fhg.de/
   
   

ERG - Energy Research Group - University College Dublin

•         The Energy Research Group, based in the School of Architecture, University College Dublin, is a team of architects and engineers ommitted to furthering energy-conscious and environmentally responsible design among the building professions. 
          Since 1975, the group has earned an international reputation for its expertise in the theory and application of sustainable strategies in the design and construction of buildings.
  http://erg.ucd.ie/
   
   

DSM - The International Energy Agency Demand-Side Management Programme

•         In the interests of Energy Efficiency (EE), The International Energy Agency Demand-Side Management Programme works to clarify and promote opportunities for Demand-Side Management(DSM), including load management and strategic conservation. The objective is for DSM technologies to reach their full market potential; to stimulate energy systems to function more efficiently whilst adding value to the energy system investment for gas and electricity customers.
  http://dsm.iea.org/
   
   

Solstice

•          Solstice is the Internet information service of the Center for Renewable Energy and Sustainable Technology (CREST), and is your site for Sustainable Energy and Development Information.
  http://solstice.crest.org/
   
   

CBS - Center for Building Science - Energy & Environment Division Software

• Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory's Center for Building Science is an international leader in developing and commercializing energy-efficient technologies and analytical techniques and in documenting ways of improving the energy efficiency and indoor environmental quality of residential and commercial buildings.
  http://eande.lbl.gov/CBS/EEsoftware.html
  
  

IAEEL - International Association for Energy-Efficient Lighting

•          The International Association for Energy-Efficient Lighting (IAEEL) is a global contact network and an information resource for high-quality, nergy-efficient lighting. Here you can read all IAEEL Newsletter issues, visit the far-reaching Lighting Crossroads resource index, check out Lighting and Energy Meeting&Events, and search for background information in the IAEEL Archives. 
   http://www.stem.se/iaeel/iaeel.html
   
   

THERMIE Programme - European Commission

•         On this site we have made available a wide range of information from each sector of the THERMIE Programme. You will also find links to the principal European and energy Internet sites.
  http://erg.ucd.ie/thermie.html
   
   

LGE - Laboratório de Gestão de Energia

•         The conditioning of the energy seek actctualy represents a set of activities of increasing economic importance. Not only for the positive impacts in the reduction of importations, external energy dependence and negative environment impact as well by the new economic activities that it generates in inexplored areas. Contribut to the I&D also improving the technology and know-how transference in this domain are the main objectives of the LGE/UREPE group.
  http://lge.dee.uc.pt/
   
   

inter.Light

•       The internet source for lighting specifiers
  http://light-link.com/index.html
   
   

BRE - Constructing the Future

•         BRE is the UK's leading centre of expertise on building and construction, and the prevention and control of fire. Our expertise, developed over he past 76 years, is available to all in the construction and associated industries, from multi-national companies and government departments to individual designers, builders and home owners.
  http://www.bre.co.uk/
   
   

U.S. Department of Eenergy

•         The Department of Energy is a leading science and technology agency whose research supports our nation's energy security, national security, environmental quality, and contributes to a better quality of life for all Americans. 
  http://www.doe.gov/glance.htm
   
   

ECN -Netherlands Energy Research Foundation

•         The Netherlands Energy Research Foundation ECN is the leading institute for energy research in the Netherlands. ECN carries out basic and applied research in the fields of nuclear energy, fossil fuels, renewable energy sources, policy studies, environmental aspects of energy supply and the development and application of new materials. 
  http://www.ecn.nl/main.html
   
   

California Energy Commission General Information

•         The California Energy Commission is the state's primary energy policy and planning agency, charged with ensuring a reliable and affordable energy supply. Created by the Legislature in 1974 and located in Sacramento, the Commission has five major responsibilities:  Forecasting future energy needs and keeping historical energy data, siting and licensing power plants, promoting energy efficiency through appliance and building standards, developing energy technologies and supporting renewable energy, Planning for and directing state response to energy emergencies.
  http://www.energy.ca.gov/
   
   

EPRI - Residential Business Area

•         The future of the residential sector -- which provides 40% of the electric power industry's annual revenue --is far from secure. Aggressive marketing of gas options and lower gas prices over the last decade have whittled away at electricity's position in important residential end uses. Electricity's share in the home heating market dropped from 50 to 29% for new single-family homes and from 70 to 44% for new multifamily homes. The residential air-conditioning load could also be jeopardized unless refrigerants are found that meet environmental regulations.
  http://www.epri.com/csg/rts/index.html
   
   

EREN - Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy

•         Please use EREN as a toolbox for building America's sustainable energy future. EREN contains consumer-friendly information on the latest energy efficiency and renewable energy technologies -- energy practices and systems that will save you and your customers money, while creating new jobs, improving the nation's energy security, and helping prevent pollution and other environmental problems.
  http://www.eren.doe.gov/
   
   

Energy Efficiency Best Practice Programme

•         The Department of the Environment (DOE), now the Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions, launched its Energy Efficiency Best Practice Programme in March 1989.  This market-led initiative was a response to two major issues:
  - Growing national and international pressure to reduce the environmental damage associated with fossil fuel consumption;
  - The need for greater energy efficiency in every sector of the economy during the 1990s and beyond in order to reduce costs, enhance competitiveness and conserve energy resources.
  http://www.etsu.co.uk/eebpp/
   
   

IPSEP - International Project for Sustainable Energy Paths

•         The International Project for Sustainable Energy Paths (IPSEP) is a private research organization that investigates innovative "no regrets" strategies that could mitigate this threat of global climate change. IPSEP's research focuses on energy and development policies that can reduce carbon emissions
  from fossil fuel use while saving money, boosting jobs and economic output, and improving the prospects of poorer and richer nations alike.
  http://www.ipsep.org/
   
   

NUTEK - Swedish National Board for Industrial and Technical Development

•         NUTEK is Sweden`s central public authority for matters concerning the growth and renewal of industry
  http://www.nutek.se/Home_page_eng.html
   
   

Iris Communciations, Inc.

•         At Iris Communciations, Inc. we are committed to bringing you the highest quality information products available on energy efficiency and sustainable buildings. Since 1986, architects, builders, consultants, engineers, utility staff and government agencies have been using our publications, videos and software to keep up with the latest applications, techniques and products in the fields of energy efficiency and sustainable building.
  http://www.oikos.com/irisinfo/
   
   

CIPI - Center for the Industrial Application of Electric Power and Instrumentation

•         The Center brings UNO faculty and students from departments in all academic units, under the sponsorship of the College of Engineering, together with industry engineers to solve problems related to industrial applications of power and instrumentation.
  http://www.uno.edu/~engr/cipi.html
   
   

The Lighting Resource - Lighting Links

•         Lighting Links to: Sales and Distribution, Manufacturers, Entertainment, Education, Lighting Design, Lighting Related Businesses, Lighting Related Organizations, Agriculture, Horticulture and Aquaculture
  http://www.webcom.com/~lightsrc/litelink.html
   
   

WEEA - World Energy Efficiency Association

•         The World Energy Efficiency Association (WEEA) was founded in June 1993 as a private, non-profit organization composed of developed and developing country institutions and individuals charged with increasing energy efficiency. WEEA has been formed to assist developing countries in accessing information on energy efficiency, serve as a clearinghouse for information on energy efficiency programs, technologies and measures, disseminate this information worldwide, and (4) publicize international cooperation efforts in energy efficiency.
  http://www.weea.org/start.htm
   
   

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