organizations which Support Energy Conservation
The Alliance to Save Energy is a non-profit coalition of business, government, environmental and consumer leaders. The Alliance to Save Energy supports energy efficiency as a cost-effective energy resource under existing market conditions and advocates energy-efficiency policies that minimize costs to society and individual consumers, and that lessen greenhouse gas emissions and their impact on the global climate. To carry out its mission, the Alliance to Save Energy undertakes research, educational programs, and policy advocacy, designs and implements energy-efficiency projects, promotes technology development and deployment, and builds public-private partnerships, in the U.S. and other
countries.
The American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy is a nonprofit, 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to advancing energy efficiency as a means of promoting both economic prosperity and environmental protection. ACEEE fulfills its mission by
conducting in-depth technical and policy assessments, advising policymakers and program managers,
working collaboratively with businesses, public interest groups, and other organizations,
organizing conferences and workshops, publishing books, conference proceedings, and reports,
and educating consumers and businesses.
Projects are carried out by staff and selected energy efficiency experts from universities, national laboratories, and the private sector
AHAM is the U.S. based trade association of the home appliance manufacturing industry. Its members include the manufacturers of “major,” “portable,” and "floor care" home appliances and the companies who supply and service these manufacturers. The Consumers section of their web site contains useful and up-to-date information on appliance safety and on issues such as the impact of appliances on indoor air quality.
Provides education and resources to transform the residential design and construction industry to profitably deliver energy efficient and environmentally responsible buildings and communities.
The Consumer Federation of America (CFA) is a non-profit organization that gathers facts, analyzes issues, and disseminates information to the public, policymakers, and rest of the consumer movement. The size and diversity of its membership -- some 300 nonprofit organizations from throughout the nation with a combined membership exceeding 50 million people -- enables CFA to represent consumer needs effectively.
The Consumers Union is a well known non-profit organization that publishes the popular Consumer Reports magazines and books. It is a valuable source of information on consumer products.
Most of the product comparisons they provide include information on the comparative energy savings of products including Energy Star ratings where appropriate. They also cover issues of product reliability and product safety as well. There are modest charges for access to their reviews but the information is usually more than worth it. This site is an excellent place to start when trying to determine the most energy efficient appliances to
buy.
ENERGY STAR is a joint program of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy helping us all save money and protect the environment through energy efficient products and practices. The Energy Star web site contains the most current Energy Star ratings for home appliances as well as valuable tips and articles on improving energy efficiency in the home.
NRDC is one of the nation's largest and most
active environmental organizations. It has approximately 1.2 million members and online activists who work to protect the planet's wildlife and wild places and to ensure a safe and healthy environment for all living things.
SBIC is an independent, nonprofit organization whose mission is to advance the design, affordability, energy performance, and environmental soundness of America's buildings. SBIC is the publisher of Green Building Guidelines for professional developers and a leading advocate of green building practices.
