Other Resources
- U.S.-Mexico Border Information Center on Air Pollution
(CICA) Provides technical support and assistance in evaluating air pollution problems along the U.S.-Mexico border. These services and products are available at no cost to Federal, State, and Local Agencies and Universities in Mexico. Others can use these
- U.S. EPA, Region 9
Works with Mexico and US state and local governments to protect and improve the environment of the U.S.-Mexico border area, improve our understanding of the border environment, and increase cooperation between the US and Mexico in addressing priority envi
- U.S. EPA EnergyStar Program
Offers businesses and consumers energy efficient solutions – helping to save money while protecting the environment for future generations.
- U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
(EPA) With a mission to protect human health and to safeguard the natural environment, the EPA works closely with other organizations to develop and enforce regulations under existing environmental laws, and provides leadership in the nation’s environment
- U.S. DOE Energy Information Administration
(EIA) The statistical agency of the DOE, EIA provides policy-independent data, forecasts, and analyses to promote sound policy-making, efficient markets, and public understanding regarding energy and its interaction with the economy and the environment.
- U.S. DOE Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Network
(EREN) A comprehensive resource for DOE’s energy efficiency and renewable energy information.
- U.S. DOE – Federal Energy Management Program
(FEMP) This is an excellent source of information regarding energy management. While geared for federal agencies, much of the information is applicable to schools.
- U.S. Department of Energy
(DOE) Offers a wealth of resources to energy consumers and vendors through a variety of departments, offices, agencies, and other governmental organizations.
- The Texas Office of Public Utility Counsel – Energy Efficiency Center
Public Utility Energy Efficiency Center
- The North American Commission for Environmental Cooperation
(NACEC) An international organization created by Canada, Mexico, and the United States under the North American Agreement on Environmental Cooperation (NAAEC), established to address regional environmental concerns, help prevent potential trade and enviro
- The New Fuelist
The New Fuelist provides alerts for readers about meaningful events and developments in the energy and environment world by referring them to the top-flight primary news sources on the internet, and provides living historical and conceptual context for ne
- The National Association of Energy Services Companies
This industry-sponsored organization has useful information on ESPC as well as a listing of member Energy Services Companies.
- The Climate Institute
In its more than 20 years in existence, the Climate Institute has been a catalyst in moving the world to address climate change in a cooperative manner. It has become the leading international NGO of scientists and policy leaders concerned with climate ch
- TexasIsHot.org
A site that offers tips and information about how people can save money through energy efficiency.
- Secretaría de Energía
Conducts the energy policy of the country, within the current constitutional framework, to guarantee a competitive, sufficient, high quality, economically viable and environmentally sustainable supply of energy resources required for the development of th
- Renewable Energy Policy Project
REPP’s goal is to accelerate the use of renewable energy by providing credible information, insightful policy analysis, and innovative strategies amid changing energy markets and mounting environmental needs by researching, publishing, and disseminating i
- Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance
A group of electric utilities, state governments, public interest groups, and efficiency industry representatives supporting regional programs that make affordable, energy-efficient products and services available in the marketplace.
- New Buildings Institute
Promotes making buildings better for people and the environment through energy efficiency, policy development, research, guidelines, and codes.
- National Renewable Energy Laboratory
The U.S. Department of Energy’s premier laboratory for renewable energy research and development and a lead lab for energy efficiency research and development.
- Los Angeles Department of Water and Power
(DWP) The largest municipally-owned utility in the nation, DWP offers local businesses a variety of resources, including: assessment services, financial incentives and assistance, and business assistance services.
- Lighting Resource Center
A university-based research center devoted to lighting that provides a reliable source for objective information about lighting technologies, applications, and products.
- Lawrence Berkley Laboratory’s Environmental Energy Technologies Division
The mission of Berkeley Lab’s Environmental Energy Technologies Division is to perform analysis, research and development leading to better energy technologies and reduction of adverse energy-related environmental impacts. Our work increases the efficienc
- Go-Green Assistance Center
This Center in Brownsville, Texas, provides tips on incorporating sustainable energies and green building techniques into the built environment.
- Electric Power Savings Trust Fund
(FIDE) This is an organization in Mexico that promotes energy savings and encourages the efficient use of electric energy culture in four strategic sectors, which are: industrial, commercial, municipal, as well as micro and small companies. It supports sp
- Electric Power Research Institute
(EPRI) An energy research consortium with the goal of providing science and technology-based solutions to global energy consumers through scientific research, technology development, and product implementation.
- Database of State Incentives for Renewables and Efficiency
(DSIRE) DSIRE is a comprehensive source of information on state, local, utility, and federal incentives and policies that promote renewable energy and energy efficiency. Established in 1995, DSIRE is an ongoing project of the NC Solar Center and the Inter
- Comisión Reguladora de Energía
The consultative body of the Mexican Energy Secretariat. PDF of English materials.
- Comisión Nacional para el Ahorro de Energía
Promotes energy efficiency and renewable energy sources through technical assistance to the public and private sectors.
- California Energy Commission
California’s primary energy policy and planning agency. The CEC’s mission is to assess, advocate and act through public/private partnerships to improve energy systems that promote a strong economy and a healthy environment.
- Border EcoWeb
A resource that facilitates public access to environmental information for the U.S.-Mexican border region, consisting primarily of an extensive inventory of links.
- Border Base
A bilingual directory of governmental organizations, agencies, and non-profit institutions that work along the California-Baja California border. The BorderBase project seeks to promote cross-border collaboration and understanding by providing a simple ne
- Border 2012
A binational, interagency program aimed at protecting and improving the environment and environmental health while fostering sustainable development in the U.S.-Mexico border area.
- American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy
(ACEEE) A nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing energy efficiency as a means of promoting both economic prosperity and environmental protection.
- Alliance to Save Energy
(ASE) A nonprofit coalition of prominent business, government, environmental, and consumer leaders who promote the efficient and clean use of energy worldwide to benefit the environment, the economy, and national security.