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Useful Links
Blogs
Energy Industry Links
- California
Public Utilities Commission (CPUC): The state agency’s site
for updates on electric industry competition, rates and reliability,
among other things..
- California
Energy Commission: All about the CEC including its gopher
site, "Energy Quest" for students and teachers, news
releases and hearings.
- California
Power Exchange (PX): The entity that serves as the "power
pool" for the state's investor-owned utilities.
- Independent
System Operator (ISO): Oversees operation, scheduling, and
delivery of electricity on California's electric transmission
grid.
- Energy
Online - restructuring news, filings, DJ-COB price index,
Western Power Exchange
Forum
- Federal
Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC): The U.S. Department Of
Energy (DOE) agency that regulates transmission of electricity,
oil and natural gas and licenses hydroelectric plants.
- Nuclear
Regulatory Commission (NRC): Find out about nuclear reactors,
radioactive wastes and public involvement. Also available is the
NRC's Daily Plant Status Report.
- Nuclear
Energy Institute (NEI): The NEI focuses on shaping policy that
ensures the beneficial uses of nuclear energy and related
technologies in the United States and around the world.
- US
Department of Energy: News and hot topics, missions and plans, people, places and information.
- Electric
Power Research Institute (EPRI): The trade group’s news
releases, events, journals, research and development, business groups and still more links.
- Institute
of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE): The world's
largest technical professional society’s information on 37 specialized fields of interest.
- Solstice:
The Center for Renewable Energy and Sustainable Technology site,
with info on wind and solar power, recycling, "green"
products and practices, energy efficiency links and more.
- Utility Connection:
Links to electric, gas, water and wastewater utilities along with associations, organizations, news, magazines
and related sites.
- Energy
links on Yahoo: Events, usenets, journals, indices, companies, software and much more.
- Utility
links on Yahoo: From Allegheny Power and Alliance Gas to Wyoming Municipal Power
- City of Palo Alto Utility
- Ceramic Coatings (Cool Roof)
- US Energy Star Program
- DOE, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Office
- DOE, Office of Industrial Technologies
- National Association of Energy Service Companies / NAESCO
- Pacific Gas and Electric
- San Diego Gas and Electric
- Southern California Edison
- Southern California Gas Company
- Advanced Technology Program, NIST
- Alliance to Save Energy (ASE)
- American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy (ACEEE)
- California Association of Distributed Energy Resources (CADER)
- California Manufacturers' Technology Centers
- California Municipal Utilities Association
- DOE Seattle Regional Energy Office/Resource Center
- Energy Ideas Clearing House
- Gas Research Institute
- Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
- Major Energy Users Group
- Motor Challenge / Steam Challenge
- National Institute of Standards and Technology / NIST
- National Renewable Energy Laboratory
- New York State Energy Research and Development Association (NYSERDA)
- Oak Ridge National Laboratory
- Pacific Energy Center
- Regional Technology Associations: BARTA
- Regional Technology Associations: LARTA
- Sandia National Laboratory
- Western Area Power Administration
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Upcoming Meetings & Events
Chapter 39
Equinix IBX Data Center Tour
Wednesday, May 21
5:30 pm - 7 pm
Chapter 15
"Why Should I Comply With the Regulations?"
Thursday, May 22
5:30 pm - 7 pm
Sign Up Now for the first CPE Certification Course in the Bay Area in years!
Contact Mark Andresen, 408-342-0790 or Carol Lawrence, AFE Education Chair, 703-234-4066.
CPE Review Course Dates: Mon. – Thurs., May 12-15, 2008
CPE Exam: Fri., May 16, 2008, (8 hour exam)
Location: Peterson Power, 2828 Teagarden Street, San Leandro, CA
Cost: $1,095 for AFE Members; $1,295 for non-members.
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AFE 39 has just joined the US Green
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MISSION STATEMENT
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recognition for their participation, including company history and
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website. If you are interested in being a sponsor, contact Andy Taylor, APT Applied Power
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The Silicon Valley
Chapter is introducing a new service on its web site. We will post job
announcements from our members along with resumes of members seeking
employment. This service is FREE! If you have an open position, or if
you are looking for a new job, send your resume or
announcement to:
Janssen
and Associates
P.O. Box 3425
Saratoga, CA 95070
Phone: 408-993-2086
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