Resources/Websites
Websites follow in alphabetical order ...
Also see additional sites below not yet integrated
Alliance to Save Energy
National nonprofit that encourages, through research and education,
business, government, environmental and consumer leaders to use energy
efficiency as a means to achieve a healthier economy, a cleaner
environment and greater energy security: http://ase.org/. Programs
include the Southeast Energy Efficiency Alliance:
http://ase.org/programs/southeast-energy-efficiency-alliance
Alternative Fuels and Advanced Vehicles Data Center
(AFDC) This Center, part of the federal Department of Energy, provides
information, data, and tools to help fleets and other transportation
decision makers find ways to reduce petroleum consumption through the
use of alternative and renewable fuels, advanced vehicles, and other
fuel-saving measures: http://www.afdc.energy.gov/afdc/
American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy National
nonprofit that, for 30 years, has acted as a catalyst to advance energy
efficiency policies, programs, technologies, investments, and behaviors
through research, education, collaboration with businesses, government
officials, organizations, energy policy development:
http://www.aceee.org/
American Planning Association’s
Green Communities Research Center
http://www.planning.org/nationalcenters/green/index.htm
The work of the Green Communities
Research Center advances communities that reduce the impact of
development on the natural environment and improve environmental
quality.
Clean Cities
This federal Department of Energy Program supports local initiatives
that reduce petroleum consumption in transportation via a national
network of nearly 100 Clean Cities Coalitions that bring together
stakeholders in the public and private sectors to deploy alternative and
renewable fuels, idle-reduction measures, fuel economy improvements,
and emerging transportation technologies. See:
http://www1.eere.energy.gov/cleancities/
Cleantechnica and Altenergymag Two informative magazines on clean energy alternatives: http://www.altenergymag.com/; http://cleantechnica.com/
Database
of State Incentives for Renewables and Efficiency (DSIRE) Lists and
provides links to more information about the financial incentives
available to Florida residents and businesses for energy efficiency and
renewable energy:
http://www.dsireusa.org/incentives/index.cfm?EE=1&RE=1&SPV=0&ST=0&state=FL&sh=1
The Georgetown Climate Center Adaptation Clearinghouse
The Center, a nonprofit organization based at Georgetown Law in
Washington, DC, has launched the Adaptation Clearinghouse, an online
database and networking tool to assist communities in adapting to
climate change. The clearinghouse has nearly 1,000 resources, including
state and local adaptation plans, which are organized by geography,
sector, and impact: http://www.AdaptationClearinghouse.com.
ICLEI Local Governments for Sustainability USA Website of a
leading membership association of local governments committed to clean
energy, offers guidance, tools, networking opportunities, news updates
and other resources: http://www.icleiusa.org/
Municipal Energy
Planning Extensive background regarding municipal energy planning,
prepared by the University of Wisconsin:
http://fyi.uwex.edu/energy/sample-energy-plan-executive-summary/
U.S. Department of Agriculture Energy Portal
Comprehensive background regarding USDA’s renewable energy approach,
include tools that allow viewing of this agency’s past investments or
comparison of bioenergy data:
http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usda/usdahome?navid=ENERGY
U.S. Department of Energy Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
This federal DOE website covers a broad range of clean energy topics,
from energy efficiency measures a typical single family homeowner can
consider and evaluate, to tax credits for clean energy industries and
best practices for utilities or state and local governments seeking to
expand deployment of energy efficiency and renewable energy:
http://www.eere.energy.gov/
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
This federal EPA website covers a broad range of clean energy topics,
including technical assistance for local governments implementing clean
energy strategies: http://www.epa.gov/statelocalclimate/local/index.html
U.S. Green Building Council
Comprehensive information about clean energy, including jobs, job
opportunities, education, research and resources:
http://www.usgbc.org/DisplayPage.aspx?CMSPageID=1954&gclid=CN6ztoOY0K8CFcZe7AodmwEyFQ
Additional Websites below to be integrated into above alphabetically:
American Solar Energy Society
http://www.ases.org/
Established in 1954, ASES is the nonprofit and 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.
Center for Ocean-Atmospheric Prediction Studies
http://coaps.fsu.edu/
COAPS is a center of excellence performing interdisciplinary research in ocean-atmosphere-land-ice interactions to increase our understanding of the physical, social, and economic consequences of climate variability. COAPS scientists and students come from a wide range of disciplines, including meteorology, physical oceanography, statistics, and the computer and information sciences.
Center for Urban Transportation Research
(CUTR) 
http://www.cutr.usf.edu/index.shtml
Established in 1988, has become recognized nationally and serves as an important resource for policymakers, transportation professionals, the education system, and the public. With emphasis on developing innovative, implementable solutions to transportation problems, CUTR provides high quality, objective transportation expertise in the form of technical support, policy analysis, and research support that translates directly into benefits for its project sponsors.
Ecomagination
Treasure Hunts
http://www.ecomagination.com/projects/treasure-hunts/
Through ecomagination, GE made a strong commitment to reducing its energy footprint. With the execution of ecomagination Treasure Hunts, a process to identify energy savings opportunities to reduce waste, save money, minimize emissions and conserve natural resources, GE has had significant success in reducing companywide energy intensity by 37%. Over 200 internal treasure hunts have been performed across all GE businesses with $150 million in savings opportunities identified.
Ecomagination YouTube
• GE Treasure Hunt Reveals - How to Cut Energy Spend in Half at Citrus Bowl
EnterpriseFlorida http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vAiAvwEvBxQ
• GE Hunts For Ways to Save Energy and Millions of Dollars
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P-2dbpCbf2Q&feature=related
• Energy Treasure Hunt Saves NYC Hospital Millions of Dollars http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Su9o5butjYM&NR=1
EnergyGauge 
http://energygauge.com/
EnergyGauge is a user-friendly PC software tool that was created to allow simple yet detailed performance-based analysis of building energy use and perform economic analysis of proposed energy improvements. Check out this site for more information on this product.
Environmental Protection Agency
EPA / Energy Star Program 
http://www.energystar.gov/
EPA State and Local Climate and Energy Program
http://epa.gov/statelocalclimate/
EPA's State and Local Climate and Energy Program provides technical assistance, analytical tools, and outreach support to state, local, and tribal governments.
Specific assistance includes:
• Identifying and documenting cost-effective policies and initiatives that address climate change, including those that promote renewable energy, energy efficiency, and related clean technologies.
• Measuring and evaluating the environmental, economic, and public health benefits of climate change and clean energy initiatives.
• Offering tools, guidance, and outreach support for assessing the options and benefits of actions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
• Fostering peer exchange opportunities for state and local officials to share information on best practices and lessons learned about innovative policies and programs.
Florida Solar Energy Center (FSEC) 
http://www.fsec.ucf.edu/en/index.php
FSEC was created by the Florida Legislature in 1975 to serve as the state’s energy research institute. The main responsibilities of the center are to conduct research, test and certify solar systems and develop education programs.
Florida Solar Energy Industries Association (FlaSEIA)
http://www.flaseia.org/
Founded in 1977, FLASEIA is a nonprofit professional association of companies involved in the solar energy industry. Members include manufacturers, distributors, contractors, retailers and consultants who provide solar water heating, pool heating and solar electric systems. Research Centers and Utilities also are members.
Green Works Orlando 
http://www.cityoforlando.net/elected/greenworks/index.htm
The City’s comprehensive plan to protect its natural resources, encourage environmentally-friendly lifestyles and business practices and engage everyone who lives, works and visits Central Florida in the effort to “go green.”
International Solar Energy Society
http://www.ises.org/ises.nsf
ISES has been serving the needs of the renewable energy community since its founding in 1954. A UN-accredited NGO present in more than 50 countries, the Society supports its members in the advancement of renewable energy technology, implementation and education all over the world.
i-Tree - Tools for Assessing and Managing Community Forests
http://www.itreetools.org/
i-Tree is a state-of-the-art, peer-reviewed software suite from the USDA Forest Service that provides urban forestry analysis and benefits assessment tools. The i-Tree Tools help communities of all sizes to strengthen their urban forest management and advocacy efforts by quantifying the structure of community trees and the environmental services that trees provide.
Local Governments for Sustainability
http://www.iclei.org/index.php?id=iclei-home
ICLEI is an association of over 1220 local government Members committed to sustainable development. Members come from 70 different countries and represent more than 569,885,000 people. ICLEI is an international association of local governments and national, regional and local government organizations committed to sustainable development.
http://www.myfloridagreenbuilding.info/
This Florida-specific site offers energy-saving tips, energy and water-saving calculators, rebates and incentives, green programs, and green building case studies.
Net Impact Orlando
Looking for a way to contribute to our current social and environmental issues beyond your personal footprint? Join us to magnify your impact in your day job within your business and the community. With major business support, Net Impact is 15,000 strong using business to drive social and environmental change. http://www.netimpactorlando.org/
Solar America Communities Outreach Partnership
National Outreach Effort Launched in Fall 2010
http://solaramericacommunities.energy.gov/about/outreach_partnership/
Southern Energy Efficiency Center
The SEEC team is led by the Florida Solar Energy Center (FSEC) in partnership with the Southface Energy Institute (Southface) and the Energy Systems Laboratory (ESL) at Texas A&M University. These three principals represent the most knowledgeable and experienced building energy efficiency institutions and building science expertise in the South, having extensive experience in both commercial and residential buildings.
http://www.southernbuildings.org/
Southeast Green Power Network
The Southeast Green Power Network (SEGP) is a group of southeastern state agencies and nonprofit organizations committed to working together as a region to promote the development of a sustainable renewable energy infrastructure.
Space Coast Clean Cities Coalition
http://www.clean-cities.org/
The Space Coast Clean Cities Coalition is a Florida chapter of the U.S. DOE Clean Cities Program and has been designated as the 75th member of the program. It is administered by the Florida Solar Energy Center and is a locally-based government-industry partnership encompassing a nine-county area of Brevard, Indian River, Lake, Osceola, Okeechobee, Orange, Seminole, St. Lucie and Volusia in east central Florida.
University of Florida, Program for Resource Efficient Communities
http://buildgreen.ufl.edu/
The Program for Resource Efficient Communities integrates and applies the University of Florida’s educational and analytical assets to promote the adoption of best design, construction, and management practices that measurably reduce energy and water consumption and environmental degradation in new residential community developments.
Utility Report Cards
http://utilityreportcards.com/
The Utility Report Cards (URC) is a web-based Energy Information System that reports and graphs monthly utility data for schools. The program was developed and prototyped using Orange County Public Schools (OCPS) utility data.
US Department of Energy
http://www.eere.energy.gov/
The US DOE, Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) invests in clean energy technologies that strengthen the economy, protect the environment, and reduce dependence on foreign oil.
DOE - Solar American Communities - http://solaramericacommunities.energy.gov/ Solar America Communities effort, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is working to rapidly increase the use and integration of solar energy in communities across the country.
DOE recognizes the important role of local governments in accelerating widespread solar energy adoption. Cities and counties are uniquely positioned to reduce global climate change, strengthen America's energy independence, and support the transition to a clean energy economy by converting to solar energy sources on the community level.
Wind Powering America 
http://www.windpoweringamerica.gov/
Wind Powering America is a nationwide initiative designed to increase the use of wind energy across the United States by working with regional stakeholders. State-by-state breakdowns of wind resource potential, success stories, installed wind capacity, news, events, and other resources are updated regularly.
