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The Alliance to Save Energy (ASE)
ASE is a national coalition of businesses, government organizations, and nonprofit groups that promotes the efficient use of energy in buildings and transportation. ASE is a good source for a wide breadth of information on energy-saving practices and policies

American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE)
A prominent advocate of energy efficiency, ACEEE publishes studies, analyzes programs, recommends policies, assesses efficiency potential, and hosts conferences.

Best Practices Benchmarking for Energy-Efficiency Programs
Conducted for the California Public Utilities Commission, the California Energy Commission, and a consortium of California utilities, BestPractices Benchmarking for Energy-Efficiency programs is a study outlining best practices for the design, implementation, and evaluation of energy efficiency demand-side management (DSM) programs.  Analyses of exemplary programs in sectors ranging from residential and non-residential lighting to new commercial construction have been compiled into succinct reports that identify key issues and lessons learned.

Building Codes Assistance Project (BCAP)
BCAP, a nonprofit partnership between ASE, ACEEE, and the Natural Resources Defense Council, is a national clearinghouse for information on building energy codes. In addition to tracking and publishing developments in code, BCAP offers training on codes and advocates for increased efficiency standards.

California Measurement Advisory Council (CALMAC)
A partnership of the four California investor-owned utilities, the California Energy Commission, and the California Public Utilities Commission, the CALMAC web site provides access to more than 700 baseline studies and evaluation reports for California-based energy efficiency and demand response programs.

Commercial Buildings Energy Consumption Survey (CBECS)
CBECS is an initiative of the US Department of Energy, Energy Information Administration and provides a comprehensive survey of commercial building energy consumption in the United States. Program designers and implementers can reference this data for national and regional comparisons of energy use by different building types, including schools, lodging facilities, offices, and others. The companion initiative for the residential sector is RECS.  The 2007 survey is still in development

Consortium for Energy Efficiency (CEE)
The Consortium for Energy Efficiency (CEE), a nonprofit public benefits corporation, develops initiatives for its members, over 90 North American utilities and public organizations, to promote the manufacture and purchase of energy-efficient products and services.

Database for Energy Efficient Resources (DEER)
DEER is a useful site when looking for estimates of energy savings for energy-efficiency measures. This database is the result of a massive, publicly funded research effort sponsored by the California Energy Commission and California Public Utilities Commission.

Database of State Incentives for Renewable Energy (DSIRE)
Funded by the U.S. Department of Energy, DSIRE provides summaries and web links to incentive programs for renewable energy and energy efficiency, as well as information on regulations and policies. You can use DSIRE to discover what incentives government agencies and energy utilities are offering in each state, check applicable interconnection rules, and identify partnership opportunities.

Edison Muckers
The Edison Muckers blog, hosted by The Edison Innovation Foundation, connects current events, from inventions to ideas, to Thomas Edison's legacy of innovation.

Energy Design Resources (EDR)
EDR has a large base of free publications, software, and training on best practices for energy-efficient design in the commercial sector. EDR is a great place to point design teams and building owners who are beginning new construction projects.

The Energy Efficiency Codes Coalition (EECC)
The EECC is comprised of a group of recognized energy efficiency experts that was formed to mount a comprehensive campaign to boost energy efficiency by 30% in the residential sector.

Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE)
The EERE site is a comprehensive source for information on energy-efficiency and renewable-energy technologies. EERE is a US Department of Energy program.

Energy Star Buildings Program
Commercial building owners, occupants, and operators can utilize free resources and tools provided by the Energy Star Buildings Program to manage and reduce energy consumption. Energy utility program managers can learn from these resources, build programs around the Energy Star recommendations and tools, and refer customers to the site. Energy Star is a partnership of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy.

Federal Energy Management Program (FEMP)
Designed as a resource for federal agencies, FEMP has extensive information on energy-efficient equipment, high-performance new construction, and operations and maintenance practices. FEMP is a program of the U.S. Department of Energy’s Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy program.

Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL) Building Technologies Department
LBNL's Building Technologies Department performs cutting-edge research on energy-saving technologies, demand-response resources, and energy modeling software. Visitors to the site can learn about the technical details of building-related energy-efficiency measures as well as upcoming research projects at the Lab.

Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL) Electricity Markets and Policy (EMP)
Analysis of key electricity market issues such as electric power system reliability, energy efficiency, demand response, renewable energy, and distributed energy resources are provided within the LBNL Electricity Market and Policy area. The EMP research assists stakeholders to design, deliver, and evaluate consumer programs that promote conservation.

National Action Plan for Energy Efficiency (NAPEE)
Publications on the Resources Page of this web site provide a broad and accessible overview of the goals, design, and implementation of energy efficiency programs in the US.  NAPEE is a partnership of utilities, regulators, and corporations providing policy recommendations and business strategies to achieve greater energy efficiency.

New Buildings Institute (NBI)
Promoting improved energy performance in commercial new construction, NBI staff conducts research on technologies and building performance for utilities and governmental organizations. The NBI web site is a gathering point for inspiration and dialogue on technical topics for the energy-efficiency, building design, and construction communities.

Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI) Library Page
As a pioneer in demand-side management (DSM), RMI's online library houses a wealth of information and forward-looking ideas on energy efficiency, energy policy, and technologies aimed at improving local, national, and global efficiency, mitigating climate change, and improving energy security.

Tax Incentives Assistance Project (TIAP)
A coalition of public interest nonprofit groups, government agencies, and other organizations in the energy efficiency field, TIAP is designed to give consumers and businesses information they need to make use of federal income tax incentives for energy efficient products and technologies.

U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC)
The green building rating systems developed by the USGBC are intended to make sustainable design of residential and commercial buildings accessible. The USGBC oversees the development and evolution of the rating systems through an interactive public process and acts as a third-party verifier of green construction projects. Utilities can participate as members and interact with sustainability-focused architects and builders through local chapters.