Industry Related Resources
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NAIMA works closely with other organizations across private industry and government. NAIMAs primary objectives are to:
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Develop guidelines for building practices
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Develop protocols for sustainable development
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Strengthen building and energy codes and standards
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Encourage energy efficiency and environmental stewardship
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Listed below are sites offering valuable information related to these objectives.
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Energy Efficiency Organizations
Affordable Comfort, Inc., is a not for profit organization that presents national and regional conferences on energy conservation, healthy living environments, and sustainable building.
Alliance to Save Energy promotes energy efficiency worldwide to achieve a healthier economy, a cleaner environment and energy security. ASE also offers a Home Energy Checkup.
American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy focuses on efficient heating and cooling, lighting, windows, and appliances.
Business Council for Sustainable Energy (BCSE) is dedicated to implementing market-based approaches to reducing pollution and providing a diverse, secure mix of energy resources.
Commercial Building Tax Deduction Coalition The Commercial Building Tax Deduction Coalition is working to ensure the provision is implemented smoothly and to promote awareness and information about its benefits, and energy efficiency improvements in commercial buildings.
Consumer Energy Council of America (CECA) focuses on the energy, telecommunications and other network industries providing essential services to consumers.
Energy & Environmental Building Association (EEBA) - promotes the awareness, education and development of energy efficient, environmentally responsible buildings and communities.
Energy Hog Public Awareness Campaign Have you got "Energy Hogs" in your home? Visit this fun and informational site for packed with games for kids, ideas for teachers and info for parents. Sponsored by the Alliance to Save Energy (ASE)
Energy Star Home Sealing Sealing your home's envelope is one of the most cost-effective ways to lower your home's energy bills and improve your comfort. ENERGY STAR Home Sealing site provides numerous resources to assist you along the way.
Environmental Energy Study Institute promotes the development of public policy options that will sustain people, the environment and natural resources
Habitat for Humanity Green Team promotes energy-efficient, environmentally friendly construction, encouraging good stewardship of natural resources and raising awareness of the environmental impact of house building.
International Energy Agency (IEA) is an intergovernmental body committed to advancing security of energy supply, economic growth and environmental sustainability through energy policy cooperation
International Solar Energy Society (ISES) supports its members in the advancement of renewable energy technology, implementation and education worldwide.
The Midwest Energy Efficiency Alliance (MEEA) is a regional network of organizations collaborating to promote energy efficiency.
National Housing Conference (NHC) is a coalition of housing leaders from the private and public sectors that believes that every American, regardless of income, should have the opportunity to live in a suitable neighborhood.
National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS) provides information and advice on matters of building regulation, science and technology.
National Low Income Housing Coalition (NLIHC) is dedicated solely to ending Americas affordable housing crisis
National Wildlife Federation (NWF) is a conservation group, uniting individuals, organizations, businesses and government to protect wildlife and the environment.
Northeast Energy Efficiency Partnerships, Inc. (NEEP) is a non profit regional organization founded in 1996 to increase and coordinate energy efficiency efforts in New England, New York and the mid-Atlantic region.
The Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance (NEEA) is a non-profit group of electric utilities, state governments, public interest groups and industry representatives committed to bringing affordable, energy-efficient products and services to the marketplace.
PEW Center on Global Climate Change is a non-profit, non-partisan and independent organization dedicated to providing credible information, straight answers and innovative solutions in the effort to address global climate change. PEW Center includes a searchable database on case studies of state and local programs that produce quantifiable greenhouse gas reductions.
Power Is In Your Hands Campaign - Discover new and useful resources from leading companies, organizations and government agencies who have joined together in partnership to help you tackle high energy costs.
Sierra Club promotes the responsible use of the earth's ecosystems and resources
Southeast Energy Efficiency Alliance (SEEA) SEEA's purpose is build regional partnerships to promote and achieve energy efficiency through program activities and education for a cleaner environment, more prosperous economy, and higher quality of life in the Southeast region of the U.S.
U.S. Green Building Council - a coalition of leaders from across the building industry working to promote buildings that are environmentally responsible, profitable and healthy places to live and work.
Southface Energy Institute - promotes sustainable homes, work places and communities through education, research, advocacy and technical assistance.
The Southwest Energy Efficiency Project (SWEEP) is a public interest initiative promoting greater energy efficiency in a six-state region that includes: Arizona, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming.
Tax Incentive Assistance Project (TIAP) sponsored by a coalition of public interest nonprofit groups, government agencies, and other organization in the energy efficiency field, is designed to give consumers and businesses information they need to make use of the federal income tax incentives for energy efficient products and technologies passed by Congress as part of the Energy Policy Act of 2005.
World Wildlife Fund Climate Change Program is an international effort to conserve nature and protect the diversity of life on Earth through reducing global warming.
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