| Organization | About |
| American Solar Energy Society (ASES) | American Solar Energy Society (ASES) is the nation's leading association of solar professionals & advocates. Our mission is to inspire an era of energy innovation and speed the transition to a sustainable energy economy. We advance education, research and policy. |
American Wind Energy Association (AWEA)
| The mission of the American Wind Energy Association is to promote wind power growth through advocacy, communication, and education. AWEA has resources and info for small wind and community wind. |
| Clean Energy States Alliance (CESA) | Clean Energy States Alliance membership is comprised of "Clean Energy Funds" or "State Funds", a growing number of public funds in the United States whose objective is building markets for renewable energy and clean energy resources. CESA member programs will make available nearly $3.5 billion to promote renewable and clean energy over the next decade. A list of CESA's 18 members can be found by clicking here. |
| Database of State Incentives for Renewable Energy (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 and funded by the U.S. Department of Energy, DSIRE is an ongoing project of the N.C. Solar Center and the Interstate Renewable Energy Council. |
| Farm Energy.org | An initiative of the Environmental Law and Policy Center-They do an incredible job of keeping up with USDA-REAP grant info and state level contacts. |
| Find Solar | An initiative of ASES, find solar hosts a number of solar tools for locating service providers, projects, and rebates. |
| Global Solar Thermal Energy Council | The solarthermalworld.org portal is a public knowledge management system focused entirely on solar thermal energy. The content of this website has been selected by a team of professionals who search for the most relevant information related to all aspects of the solar thermal sector. |
| Interstate Renewable Energy Council | IREC is known for identifying difficult renewable energy issues, then bringing together the right team of technical and policy experts to produce innovative solutions. Whether it's education and outreach, stakeholder coordination, technical assistance, workforce development, the adoption and implementation of uniform guidelines and standards, or consumer protection, IREC's team builds networks, shares experiences and produces exemplary materials through easy access information channels. |
| National Renewable Energy Laboratory | NREL is the only federal laboratory dedicated to the research, development, commercialization and deployment of renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies. Backed by 33 years of achievement, NREL leads the way in helping meet the growing demand for clean energy. |
| The North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP) | The North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP) is a widely recognized certifying body for PV and solar thermal installation certification. Designed to raise industry standards and promote consumer confidence, NABCEP offers certification and certificate programs to renewable energy professionals throughout North America. |
| RENEW Wisconsin | RENEW Wisconsin is a unique organization that has been on the cutting edge of sustainable energy advocacy for years. Our modus operandi is to identify barriers to renewable energy development, and come up with strategies for overcoming those problems, whether they be low buyback rates, permitting challenges, or regulatory roadblocks. |
| Solar Electric Power Association (SEPA) | SEPA focuses on working with electric utilities, but provides value to all businesses that have an interest in solar electricity. |
| Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) | Solar Energy Industries Association is the national trade association of the solar energy industry. As the voice of the industry, SEIA works to make solar a mainstream and significant energy source by expanding markets, removing market barriers, strengthening the industry and educating the public on the benefits of solar energy. |
| Wisconsin Entrepreneur Network | Resources for small businesses in WI. |
| Wisconsin Office of energy Independence | Great newsletter for grant opportunities for small businesses in WI. |
