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AKF (Denmark)

AKF investigates problems that are of interest to the public sector and its users; in particular, problems that are relevant for Danish local governments. Areas of research include: the relationship between public services and institutions and the welfare of individuals, the public utilization of resources, and the organization and effectiveness of government and administration.

CADDET(International)

CADDET is an International Energy Agency program responsible for collecting and disseminating information on demonstrated, energy-efficient and renewable energy technologies. The program focuses on demonstration projects on full-scale applications of new technologies. By utilizing information from this international information network, you can find out what energy-efficient and renewable energy technologies have worked in other countries and how you can benefit from their application. You can also submit projects on demonstrated energy-saving technologies to be reviewed as potential CADDET products.

EC Energy Centres (Eastern Europe)

EC Energy Centres exist to facilitate technology transfer between the European Community and the countries of Central and Eastern Europe. Each Centre provides a local focus for promotional activities and for business-to-business co-operation. All the EC Energy Centres are situated in national or regional capitals and most have been established in partnership with a local organisation, enabling them to respond to the needs of industry in that area.

Energy Crossroads(International)

Energy Crossroads is Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory's contribution to organizing a wide array of pointers to energy-efficiency resources on the World Wide Web. Energy Crossroads currently contains nearly 400 links to other Web sites. ( Includes a list of other lists)

Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Network(USA) The U.S. Department of Energy's index. Emphasizes the US, but includes a considerable number of international links as well.

Motiva - Finland Energy Conservation Program (Finland)

The Energy Conservation Program in Finland sets targets of 10-15 percent reductions in specific consumption by the year 2005 as compared to 1990 consumption levels. The efficiency targets will be achieved through information and technology.

National Research Council (Canada)

Unit dealing with energy efficiency and indoor air quality are the Institute for Research in Construction.

Netherlands Agency for Energy and the Environment (Novem)(The Netherlands)

Novem provides the management for a large number of national and international programs financed by the Dutch government and the European Union. The main objectives of these programs are to save energy and improve the environment.

New Zealand's Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA)(New Zealand)

EECA is an independent government agency set up to improve New Zealand's energy efficiency. EECA's activities range from providing policy advice to the government, contributing to energy efficiency legislation and collating energy statistics, to practical initiatives such as the Energy-Wise Companies Campaign, the Energy-Wise Contractors Campaign and the Energy-Wise Practice program.

Non-Governmental Energy-Efficiency Organizations in the United States(USA)

Nutek - Department of Energy Efficiency (Sweden)

NUTEK's Department of Energy Efficiency is the operating authority for the seven-year program established by the Swedish Parliament, aimed at improving the efficiency of energy use with particular application to electricity.

Office of Energy Efficiency (Canada)

The OEE is part of the Energy Sector of Natural Resources Canada. It«s mandate is to encourage the efficient use of energy and alternative transportation fuels in the Canadian economy. In support of this, OEE provides policy analysis and advice, and OEE develops and implements programs promoting energy efficiency and the use of alternative transportation fuels. These activities are part of the Federal Government's Efficiency and Alternative Energy (EAE) Program, a key component of the National Action Program on Climate Change.

Thermie(Europe)

THERMlE is the vehicle chosen by the European Community to change Europe's approach to energy use by: encouraging market penetration of new technologies; providing a European forum in which information on energy technology can be obtained; encouraging integration of the Community energy market; expanding the market for European energy technologies through activities outside the EU, especially in Central and Eastern Europe and the Commonwealth of Independent States; strengthening the economic and social cohesion of the Community; having a positive impact on Europe's environment.

UK's Energy Efficiency Office (EEO) - Best Practice Programme (UK)

Through Best Practice, the EEO collaborates with energy consumers and with those who offer consumers advice, services and techniques to help them improve their energy efficiency. A wide range of guidance literature on energy efficiency in buildings is available which helps consumers and decision makers at all levels of awareness and expertise to make informed decisions on energy efficient practices. Operated by the UK's Buildings Research Establishment (BRE).

United Nations Environment Program (International)

The UNEP Collaborating Centre on Energy and Environment supports the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) in pursuing its aim of incorporating environmental aspects into energy planning and policy world-wide, with special emphasis on developing countries.

World Energy Efficiency Association(International)

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:

1. assists developing countries in accessing information on energy efficiency,
2. serves as a clearinghouse for information on energy efficiency programs, technologies and measures,
3. disseminates this information worldwide, and
4. publicizes international cooperation efforts in energy efficiency.

Specific information sources on this site include the International Directory of Energy Efficiency Institutions, an annual publication listing over 1300 organizations in 180 countries, and the Internet Energy and Environment Sampler, an annotated resource book for electronic information on energy efficiency.