www.Aidomes.com American Ingenuity, Inc. is dedicated to Geodesic dome homes advanced housing technology.

http://alt-e.blogspot.com Alternative energy blog - news, views and strong opinions on alternate energy resources including wind power, solar energy, wave power, geothermal & other renewable energy sources + news on other energy issues including peak oil, strong hybrid cars [PHEVs], hydrogen fuel cells, "clean" coal & nuclear power.

www.ases.org The American Solar Energy Society (ASES) is a national organization dedicated to advancing the use of solar energy for the benefit of U.S. citizens and the global environment. ASES promotes the widespread near-term and long-term use of solar energy. ASES also has an extensive list of publications for sale.

www.ceeformt.org The Consortium for Energy Efficiency (CEE) is a national, non-profit organization that promotes energy-efficient products and services.

www.coloradogreenbusiness.com Colorado Green Business - Our mission is to help green building businesses in Colorado.

www.cres-energy.org The Colorado Renewable Energy Society promotes the social, economic, and environmental benefits of solar, wind, biomass, geothermal, and energy efficiency technologies.

www.crest.org The goal of the Centre for Renewable Energy and Sustainable Technology is to accelerate the use of renewable energy by providing credible information, insightful analysis, and innovative strategies amid changing energy markets and mounting environmental needs.

www.dsireusa.org The Database of State Incentives for Renewable Energy (DSIRE) is a comprehensive source of information on state, local, utility, and selected federal incentives that promote renewable energy. This web site is a joint project of the Interstate Renewable Energy Council (IREC) and the North Carolina Solar Center (NCSC).

www.e-construct.net/Commercial-Contractors/ Commercial Contractors resources is a
directory of Commercial Contractors related websites.

www.eeba.org The Energy & Environmental Building Association (EEBA) promotes the awareness, education and development of energy efficient, environmentally responsible buildings and communities.

www.eere.energy.gov The Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Network is a gateway to hundreds of Web sites and thousands of online documents on energy efficiency and renewable energy.

http://energy.sourceguides.com/businesses/byGeo/US/byS/CO/byN/byName.shtml Search for renewable energy businesses in Colorado by business name.

www.fsec.ucf.edu The Florida Solar Energy Center (FSEC), the largest and most active state-supported renewable energy and energy efficiency research, training, testing and certification institute in the United States. An institute of the University of Central Florida (UCF), FSEC functions as the state's energy research, training and certification center.

www.homepower.com Home Power Magazine is the hands-on journal of home-made power, grew out of our passion for renewable energy (RE).

www.hydrogennow.org The mission of Hydrogen Now! is to educate and motivate the public to seek and use hydrogen and renewable energy technologies for greater energy independence and improved air quality.

www.irecusa.org/connect This web site deals with another joint IREC - NCSC project that focuses on net metering and interconnection issues around the country. The Interstate Renewable Energy Council's mission is to accelerate the sustainable utilization of renewable energy sources and technologies in and through state and local government and community activities.

www.monolithic.com Monolithic is a family of companies sharing a mutual goal: to improve the lives of people worldwide by the introduction and construction of the Monolithic Dome.

www.nmsea.org Too see what our neighbors to the south are doing, visit the New Mexico Solar Energy Association's web site.

www.NMSU.Edu/~tdi The SWTDI web site for the 144 page 2005 version of the "PV Power Systems and the National Electrical Code: Suggested Practices" Manual by John Wiles. Also see the "Perspectives on PV" articles (written for electrical inspectors) and the "Code Corner" articles (written for Home Power Magazine).

www.nrel.gov The U.S. Department of Energy's premier laboratory for renewable energy research & development and a lead lab for energy efficiency R&D.

www.realgoodssolar.com/solar/ecs/main/colorado/requestquote.html Real Goods is part of a larger local Colorado company called Gaiam , a green living lifestyle company based in Broomfield, Colorado.

www.rmi.org The Rocky Mountain Institute is an entrepreneurial nonprofit organization that fosters the efficient and restorative use of natural, human and other capital to make the world more secure, just, prosperous, and life sustaining.

www.sandia.gov/pv This Sandia web site deals with Photovoltaic Systems Research & Development

www.nmsu.edu/~tdi/Photovoltaics/Codes-Stds/codecorner.html This site contains a list of recent "Code Corner" articles that have been published in Home Power Magazine.

www.retscreen.net/ang/t.php This is the RETScreen Online Download Table from Natural Resources Canada's RETScreen International Clean Energy Decision Support Tools.

www.seia.org The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) is the national trade association of solar energy manufacturers, dealers, distributors, contractors, installers, architects, consultants, and marketers, concerned with expanding the use of solar technologies in the global marketplace.

www.sips.com The Structural Insulated Panel Association (SIPA) is a non-profit trade association representing manufacturers, suppliers, fabricators/distributors, design professionals, and builders committed to providing quality structural insulated panels for all segments of the construction industry.

www.solarenergy.org Solar Energy International Renewable Energy Education & Sustainable Development. Offering hands-on workshops in solar, wind and water power and natural building technologies in 11 locations.

www.solarenergysociety.ca The Solar Energy Society of Canada Inc. will advance the awareness, understanding and use of solar energy in Canada.

www.urbanoptions.org Urban Options is a non-profit community agency which provides energy and environmental information and services. Urban Options seeks to improve the environmental quality of our Urban Spaces. We fulfill this mission through educational programs and demonstrations of practical and healthful home and yard improvements.

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PV module manufacturers

www.bpsolar.com - BP Solar manufactures, designs, markets, and installs a wide range of photovoltaic solar electric products and systems.

www.evergreensolar.com - Evergreen Solar is a developer and manufacturer of photovoltaic (PV) modules.

www.gepower.com/prod_serv/products/solar/en/index.htm - GE Energy's technologically advanced solar electric power products offer high quality and customer value.

http://global.mitsubishielectric.com/bu/solar/index.html Through solar power technology Mitsubishi Electric is promoting widespread usage of renewable sources of energy.

www.kyocerasolar.com - Kyocera is one of the world's largest vertically-integrated producers and suppliers of solar energy products.

www.photowatt.com - Photowatt is the largest integrated manufacturer of photovoltaic plates, cells and modules in Europe - Click on the upper left box on the home page for the English version.

www.rweschottsolar.com - RWE SCHOTT Solar Inc. is North America's leading manufacturer and distributor of solar power components and systems, serving customers throughout the Americas from sales offices in California, Massachusetts and the State of Washington.

www.sharp-usa.com/products/SolarLanding/0,2060,,00.html - Sharp offers complete residential, grid-connected system incorporating solar modules, electronics, connectors and support structures.

www.shellsolar.com - Shell Solar is a renewable energy company specializing in providing dynamic solar energy solutions.

www.sunpowercorp.com - SunPower Corporation designs, manufactures and sells high efficiency solar cells and solar panels that generate electricity from sunlight for residential, commercial and remote power applications.

www.uni-solar.com/corp.html - United Solar Systems Corp. manufactures the SmartRoof UNI-SOLAR electric roofing systems.

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PV systems and PV equipment manufacturers

www.advancedenergy.com/default.htm offers a full product line of cost-efficient, utility-interactive and stand-alone inverters across a broad size-range to meet the requirements of grid-connected, battery-backup, and off-grid applications.

www.alternative-energies.com - Magnetek Inc. is the manufacturer of the Aurora family of PV Inverters.

www.Apollo-Solar.net - Apollo Solar is an owner-operated engineering and sales organization committed to bringing innovative technology to the renewable energy market.

www.beaconpower.com - Beacon Power designs and manufactures power conversion and sustainable energy storage systems for the distributed generation, renewable energy, and backup power markets.

www.blueskyenergyinc.com - Blue Sky Energy, Inc. (formerly RV Power Products) manufactures and distributes Solar Boost TM Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) solar charge regulators worldwide.

www.concordebattery.com/default.htm Concorde Battery Corporation is a manufacturer of premium quality lead-acid batteries.

www.conergy.us   Conergy is one of the world's largest renewable energy companies and offers a broad range of products for both on-grid and off-grid applications including Photovoltaic, solar electric, Solar Heating, solar driven water pumps, small wind power systems, and balance of system.

www.connectenergy.org Connect Energy offers a wide range of products: Power Centers, inverters, charge controllers, combiners and accessories for residential, industrial, telecom, and RV/marine applications.

www.dimensionsunlimited.com Dimensions Unlimited offers a complete line of reliable, efficient inverters capable of powering virtually any type of equipment within their power rating.

www.fronius.com - At Fronius, we strive to lead in the development and manufacture of the industry's most advanced products for Welding technology, Battery charging systems and Solar electronics.

www.innovativeenergy.com Innovative Electric Systems manufactures and sells battery conditioning systems.

www.networkpower.exide.com/ - GNB Industrial Power, a division of Exide Technologies is a global leader in stored electrical energy solutions for all major critical reserve power applications and needs.

www.outbackpower.com - OutBack Power Systems.

www.rollsbattery.com - Rolls Battery Engineering distributes batteries for railroad, marine, industrial and solar applications.

www.sma-america.com - Supplier of grid tied PV inverters.

www.solarconverters.com Solar Converters Inc. is a manufacturer of highly efficient power control products for the renewable energy field.

www.SolarUnlimited.net - Supplier of Absolyte IIP GNB Industrial Power batteries.

www.trojanbattery.com Trojan Battery Company is one of America's most successful independent battery manufacturers.

www.vanner.com Vanner is a leading manufacturer of DC to AC power inverters, battery monitors, battery chargers and other power conversion products.

www.xantrex.com - Xantrex manufactures the Trace line of inverters and PV charge controllers.

www.zephyrvent.com Manufacturer of the BATTERY BOX VENTILATOR and BACK DRAFT DAMPER.

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Wind Power equipment manufacturers

www.bergey.com Bergey Windpower is the world's leading supplier of small wind turbines with installations in all 50 States and more than 90 countries

www.windenergy.com Wind Energy offers a broad line of wind power equipment.

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Solar Heating collector and equipment manufacturers

www.aetsolar.com - AET, Alternative Energy Technologies manufactures the 'AE Series' and the 'Morningstar' flat plates.

www.fafco.com - Founded in 1969, FAFCO is the oldest and largest producer of solar pool heating panels in the United States .

www.heliocol.com - Since 1977, Heliocol has manufactured the highest quality solar pool heating system in the world.

www.heliodyne.com - Heliodyne, Inc. manufactures Solar Heating collectors and complete Solar Heating collection packages.

www.moringstarenterprises.com - Sells Solar Heating panels both new and used.

http://oikos.com/products/category2.lasso?cat=621 A listing of over a dozen solar flat plate collector manufacturers and distributors.

www.stiebel-eltron-usa.com - Stiebel Eltron manufacturer's the 'SOL 25 S' flat plate collector as well as storage tanks.

www.warmwater.com - Aquatherm Industries is a primary extrusion supplier and marketer of solar pool heating systems worldwide.

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Additional RE/Energy Efficient Equipment Manufacturers

www.generatorjoe.net Emergency power equipment, transfer switches, fuel tanks, fuel cans, control panels & related products. All Brands, sizes, types, models, fuels, voltages & frequencies. New, Used & Rentals

www.premierrange.com Premier Manufactures and sells energy efficient LPG ranges.

www.staber.com Staber manufactures and sells energy efficient cloths washers.

www.sundanzer.com Manufactures and sells 12 and 24 volt DC energy efficient refrigerators and freezers.

www.sunfrost.com Manufactures and sells AC and DC energy efficient refrigerators and freezers.

www.sunpumps.com SunPumps is a leading manufacturer of high quality Solar Powered Water Pumping equipment, including submersible pumps, centrifugal pumps, jet pumps, triplex piston booster pumps and retrofit kits for jack pumps.

http://2seas.com Two Seas Metalworks manufactures a complete line of heavy-duty universal mounts for solar photovoltaic (PV) modules.

www.unirac.com UniRac, Inc., manufactures photovoltaic (PV) module racks for every type of array and all makes and models of module.

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Financial organizations willing to lend money for solar projects

www.consumerenergycenter.org/erprebate/financial_companies.html - This list represents companies providing loan assistance to eligible borrowers.

www.natresnet.org/default.htm - RESNET - Residential Energy Services Network is a national network of mortgage companies, real estate brokerages, builders, appraisers, utilities and other housing and energy professionals.

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Recent Reports

www.nrel.gov/docs/fy06osti/36804.pdf "DOE Solar Energy Technologies Program: FY 2004 Annual Report" is a 196 pdf-page report issued October 2005 which covers the activities at the national labs and their "university partners" on behalf of solar research and development. This is a 5 MB file.

www.westgov.org/wga/initiatives/cdeac/Solardraft9-15.pdf  September 2005  Draft Report of the Solar Task Force prepared for the Western Governors' Association Clean and Diversified Energy Advisory Committee. It discusses the potential for distributed and central station solar in the Western states. This is a 2 MB file.

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