Useful Links

• NYSERDA's Renewables Page
  Comprehensive information on renewable energy.
• New York State Department of Public Service
  The NYS DPS's home page for the Retail Renewable Portfolio Standard, Case 03-E-0188. Contains documents and information about the initiative.
• NYSERDA's Wind Energy Toolkit: Community Resources for Wind Development
  Designed to provide information for communities and elected officials on many aspects of wind energy development.
• New York State Wind Resource Map
  This site contains an updated map of New York's wind speeds that was developed under NYSERDA funding.
• National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL)
  NREL is the nation's only national laboratory dedicated to renewable energy and energy efficiency research and development. Click the link for basic information about the main categories of renewable energy.
• U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)
  The DOE is tasked with advancing the national, economic, and energy security of the United States. Here you'll find information on energy efficiency and renewable energy technologies.
• Energy Information Administration of DOE
  EIA provides statistical information about our country's electricity use.
• New York State Energy Profile – EIA [PDF]
  Find out how much energy New Yorkers consume, and what the energy sources breakdown is.
• American Wind Energy Association
  A national trade organization that promotes the uses of wind energy. The site includes contact information for developers, consultants, equipment suppliers, and other members.
• Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA)
  A national trade organization that promotes the use of solar energy. The site includes contact information for developers, consultants, equipment suppliers, and other members.
• Independent Power Producers of New York (IPPNY)
  The Independent Power Producers of New York's mission is to assist its member companies in becoming the premier providers of electricity in New York State.
• New York Independent System Operator
  The NYISO oversees the operation of New York's electric transmission system and wholesale electricity market.
• PJM Environmental Information Services
  Information on PJM's Generation Attribute Tracking System (GATS).
• NEPOOL GIS
  Information on New England's Generation Information System (GIS).