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the rest of the SAI program is set to commence in 2007. It is anticipated that by 2015, American solar power will provide 5-10 GW of new electric capacity (equivalent to the amount of electricity needed to power 1-2 million homes) to the U.S. grid, avoid 10 million metric tons per year of CO 2 emissions, and employ 30,000 new workers in the PV industry. Incentive example for water conservation: Various incentives also exist across the United States for conservation efforts concerning other resources. The East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD) of eastern San Francisco offers a set of rebate programs to help and reward consumers for their water efficiency and conservation efforts. These programs include rebates of between $50 and $125 for the purchase and installation of certain efficient clothes washing machines, $125 for high-efficiency toilets (HETs), free water-saving showerheads and faucet aerators, and rebates for any hardware change that will result in predictable water savings. The ‘hardware change’ rebate covers up to half the cost of the equipment leading to the increased water efficiency. Any hardware change leading to water savings is eligible for this rebate. The EBMUD water-conservation effort also provides free technical assistance through informative workshops, on-site water surveys, water conservation studies, and waterwise self-survey toolkits. Clean Energy States Alliance (CESA): Additionally, 14 states across the U.S. with established clean energy funds or programs have banded together to promote clean energy technologies. The 14 states involved in this initiative are Arizona, California, Connecticut, Illinois, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Washington and Wisconsin. These states are considered to be the most advanced in the country in terms of green building and resource conservation initiatives, and make up The Clean Energy States Alliance (CESA). CESA is a nonprofit organization comprised of members from the aforementioned 14 states, 16 clean energy funds and two state agencies. It provides information and technical services to its members and works with them to build and expand clean energy markets in the United States. The CESA also collects and disseminates information and analysis, conducts original research, and helps to coordinate activities of the state funds. In the process of assisting the state funds, they also hope to help other state officials, clean energy developers, and environmentalists who share an interest in developing cleaner energy markets. In addition, the CESA hosts a listserve for official representatives of state funds, issues a periodic e-newsletter about state funds, writes case studies on actual projects funded by the states, and hosts conferences to help the state fund officials develop their renewable energy programs. The main objective of the CESA is to increase the quality and quantity of clean energy deals to greatly expand the clean energy market in the United States. For a detailed listing of American federal and state incentives for increased energy efficiency, look in the Database of State Incentives for Renewable Energy (DSIRE) at http://www.dsireusa.org/. National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL): The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) is the nation’s primary laboratory for renewable energy and energy efficiency R&D. NREL is the principal research 45
laboratory for the Department of Energy’s (DoE) Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy which provides the majority of its funding. Other funding comes from DoE’s Office of Science and Office of Electricity Transmission and Distribution. NREL’s technical disciplines focus on development and characterization of renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies. They include: biological sciences, building technologies, chemical sciences, computational sciences, electrocatalysis, energy conversion and storage, materials sciences, nanoscience, optoelectronic technologies, solid state spectroscopy, and solid-state theory. In addition, NREL is developing a systems integration capability. The systems integration function will deliver independent and objective analyses, advice, and planning options that enable DoE to make informed program decisions that advance the goals of the DoE Hydrogen Program. NREL partners with international, environmental, and government agencies to find renewable energy and energy efficiency solutions. The Laboratory works with industry to transform NREL expertise and technology into commercially viable products. The Laboratory also licenses its technologies to promote commercialization of clean, efficient, and sustainable energy options. A significant portion of American energy R&D is done by the NREL, which is encouraging as this type of research is all focused on sustainable energy. Sustainable Energy Coalition (SEC): The Sustainable Energy Coalition (SEC) brings together more than 30 national business, environmental, consumer, and energy policy organizations to promote increased federal support for energy efficiency and renewable energy technologies and reduced federal support for unsafe or polluting energy resources. Coalition members advocate federal energy policies that will lead to a cleaner environment, safe reliable energy technologies, and a secure, prosperous future for all Americans. Areas of Coalition activity include policy decisions on the federal budget, electric utility restructuring, pollution prevention, climate change, and tax policies. Member organizations of the Sustainable Energy Coalition do not support every item or issue adopted by the Coalition and generally focus on their issue area within the Coalition recommendations and policy positions. SEC members include such notable organizations as the Alliance to Save Energy, the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy, and the World Wildlife Fund. American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE): The American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) is a non-profit organization dedicated to advancing energy efficiency as a means of promoting both economic prosperity and environmental protection. The 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. ACEEE projects are carried out by staff and selected energy efficiency experts from universities, national laboratories, and the private sector. The ACEEE’s program areas include: energy policy; buildings and equipment; utilities; industry; transportation; international development; and Communications and Conferences. Collaboration is key to ACEEE’s success. It collaborates on projects and initiatives with dozens of organizations including federal and state agencies, utilities, research institutions, businesses, and public interest 46
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the Australian Academy of Sciences.
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or enabling renewable energy techno
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home more energy efficient. It can
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energy, gas-fired generation and en
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active solar technologies and passi
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ecological footprint of Australian
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sustainable living and technologies
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work. As a non-profit association,
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enewable energy target (MRET). This
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electricity and invest it in clean
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only single body able to speak with
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Other CABE initiatives and awards i
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these Smart Meters could help users
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under this system include office eq
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themselves to be living somewhere s
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energy-saving technologies. With Lo
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Energy Efficiency and Renewable Ene
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British Columbia Ministry of Provin
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The Sustainable Condo website. Acce
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Japan for Sustainability Informatio
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Energyrating.gov.au. Accessed Augus
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Energy Saving Trust website. Access
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Environmental Choice Program inform
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