B

Business Council for Sustainable Energy
US organisation promoting market-based approaches to sustainable energy developments

E

Energy Quest
Award-winning energy education website of the California Energy Commission

Energy Technology Data Exchange
An extensive bibliographic database which announces published energy research and technology information.

Energy Trends - (Energy Research and Development Global Trends in Policy and Investment)
Site examining the trends in energy research, development, and investment around the world, with cross-cutting analayses and in depth country reports examining trends in energy R&D investment

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Friends of the Earth (FoE)
International environmental organisation that promotes solutions to environmental issues

Fuel Cell Today
Global internet portal for companies and individuals with an interest in the commercialisation of fuel cells

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Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC)
Global forum for the wind energy sector established in 2005 and uniting global wind industry and representative associations

Greenpeace
Global non-profit organisation campaigning against threats to the planet's biodiversity and environment

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IEA Bioenergy
Organisation set up by the International Energy Agency (IEA) to improve cooperation and information exchange between countries on bioenergy activities

International Energy Agency (IEA)
Intergovernmental body working within the OECD providing an international forum for countries to co-operate on global energy security, policy and technology

International Energy Agency - Carbon Capture and Storage programme
IEA website providing a central source of information on CO2 Capture and Storage Research, Development and Demonstration

International Geothermal Association
Non-profit international organisation supporting geothermal energy use around the world

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Nuclear Energy Agency (NEA)
Agency of the OECD which promotes international co-operation in the development of nuclear energy

O

Organisation for Economic Development (OECD)
Group of countries working together on market economy and social developments. Available for downloads are reports on emerging issues, outlooks, country surveys and reviews and statistics. Covers energy through the – IEA and NEA agencies

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PB Power
International consultancy company serving the global power industry

Platts
Large and authoritative source of energy industry information and services

R

Re-Focus
Online international renewable energy magazine

U

United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
International collaboration between nations. Particular interest in new energy sources for small islands separated from national grid supplies

United Nations – Framework Convention for Climate Change
International treaty pre-Kyoto on climate change issues. Website is for the Secretariat and contains information and resources for download about continuing actions and agreements

United Nations – Kyoto Protocol
International agreement about greenhouse gas emission reduction targets and definition of “flexibility mechanisms” to lower the overall costs of achieving the emissions targets

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World Energy Council
Alliance of over 90 countries that provides information and resources on all aspects of energy

World Renewable Energy Congress / Network
Non-profit organisation affiliated to UNESCO and set up to promote renewable energy