Links
As the leading source on energy efficiency in the Midwest, MEEA serves as a clearing house of energy information. This section includes diverse links and content on energy efficiency. We regularly edit and update these links and add new ones. If you find a broken link or if you have a link we should add, please drop us a note via our Contact Us page.
Academic & Research (1) Academic and research organizations with an interest in energy efficiency, including colleges, universities, etc.
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Building Energy Codes (6) The U.S. Department of Energy's Building Energy Codes Program is an information resource on national model energy codes. BECP works with other government agencies, state and local jurisdictions, national code organizations, and industry to promote stronger building energy codes and help states adopt, implement, and enforce those codes.
COMcheck-Web simplifies commercial and high-rise residential energy code compliance.
REScheck-Web simplifies residential energy code compliance by automating the trade-off calculations for the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) and a number of state-specific codes.
Residential Prescriptive Requirements of the 2009 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) by State and County
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The Department of Energy's Building Energy Codes Program (BECP) has developed procedures and tools to help states and jurisdictions measure and report compliance with their building energy codes. The Score + Store application can be used by states to collect, store, and evaluate their compliance information and to calculate their overall compliance rate. Information captured in the tool is accessible only by the state and their contractors
Generate a random code compliance sample for use in evaluating New Commercial, New Residential, Commercial Renovations, and Residential Renovations for state energy code compliance.
Drill down to specific state pages to view information about the energy code in effect for that state, enforcement processes, code history, state contacts, and related resources.
Energy Data (1) These links lead to direct sources for energy data from federal and state agencies.
This is a linked open data platform bringing together energy information to provide improved analyses, unique visualizations, and real-time access to data. The site was developed and populated by DoE, the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and other National Laboratories. The site currently houses more than 60 clean energy resources and data sets, including maps of worldwide solar and wind potential, information on climate zones, and best practices. NREL will continue to develop, monitor, and maintain the site.
Federal Government (3) These links lead to federal agencies, departments, and programs that advance energy efficiency in the United States.
ENERGY STAR is a joint program of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy helping us all save money and protect the environment through energy efficient products and practices.
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Save Money and Energy at Home. Learn ways to save energy and use clean, renewable technologies at home, while driving, and at work.
The Department of Energy is committed to reducing America’s dependence on foreign oil and developing energy efficient technologies for buildings, homes, transportation, power systems and industry.
Energy Service Companies (13)
ENERGY SYSTEMS GROUP (ESG) is an award-winning energy services company that provides sustainable energy solutions which allow building owners to maximize their energy efficiency and operational performance, while reducing their carbon footprint.
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Sieben Energy Associates is an integrated energy and sustainability services firm delivering solutions for the built environment
State and City Energy Offices (12) This group contains State Energy Offices (SEOs) for each state in MEEA's footprint, and city energy offices where available.
Illinois Energy Offices (1)
The DCEO Bureau of Energy and Recycling seeks to demonstrate the economic development benefits, including job creation, of energy efficiency, renewable energy, and recycling through a variety of programs and services. Further, Bureau programs will demonstrate that economic development, sustainable energy, recycling practices, and environmental protection go hand in hand.
Indiana Energy Offices (2)
The Indiana Office of Energy Development, under the leadership of Lieutenant Governor Becky Skillman, is responsible for Indiana's energy policy. That policy is outlined in the state's strategic energy plan, Hoosier Homegrown Energy.
The Indiana Office of Utility Consumer Counselor (OUCC) is the state agency representing utility ratepayer interests (including residential and business consumer interests) in cases before state and federal regulatory commissions.
Iowa Energy Offices (2)
The Consumer Advocate's statutory responsibility is to investigate the legality of rates and practices of all utility companies subject to the jurisdiction of the Iowa Utilities Board, and to represent consumers and the public generally before state and federal agencies concerning those matters.
The Office of Energy Independence (OEI) sets the strategic direction for Iowa's clean energy future by identifying goals to achieve desired results. The office will align state government efforts for achieving energy independence through partnerships with business and industry, community leaders, government and public agencies, and other stakeholders.
Kentucky Energy Offices (1)
The Department for Energy Development and Independence's mission is to improve the quality and security of life for all Kentuckians by creating efficient, sustainable energy solutions and strategies; by protecting the environment; and by creating a base for strong economic growth.
Michigan Energy Offices (1)
DELEG and its Bureau of Energy Systems promotes energy efficiency and renewable energy resource development to Michigan's residents, businesses and public institutions.
Minnesota Energy Offices (1)
Working to move Minnesota toward a sustainable energy future, managing energy assistance funds, advocating in the public interest on energy utility rates and facility siting. We provide information and assistance to residents, builders, utilities, non-profits and policy-makers on home improvements, financial assistance, renewable technologies, policy initiatives, and utility regulations.
Missouri Energy Offices (1)
The Division of Energy is responsible for assessing the impact of national energy policies on Missouri's supply and use of energy in consideration of the citizens' public health, safety and welfare. The center will consult with, and monitor and analyze research of all interested agencies and institutions, governmental and non-governmental, public and private, on matters of energy research and development, management, conservation and distribution, in order to plan for the future energy needs of Missouri. http://www.dnr.mo.gov/energy/index.html
Wisconsin Energy Offices (2)
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Manufacturers (9) These companies manufacture products for the growing energy efficiency marketplace.
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Non-Profit Organizations (29) These organizations work to advance energy efficiency through not-for-profit activities.
BCAP, at the Alliance to Save Energy, provides custom-tailored assistance on building energy code adoption and implementation. They assist state and local regulatory and legislative bodies and help coordinate others representing environmental interests, consumers, labor, and industry. BCAP recently launched its new Online Code Environment & Advocacy Network (OCEAN) website. OCEAN is an interactive, Web-based resource designed to share lessons learned, best practices, educational resources and key facts as they relate to building energy code adoption and implementation.
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Building for Sustainability: Resources for Sustainable Building in Chicagoland is a project of the Chicago Community Loan Fund, designed to encourage Chicagoland community developers to initiate, incorporate and expand sustainable design elements into their projects by providing them with a dynamic, interactive resource.
Center for Energy and Environment Promoting responsible use of energy and natural resources in Minnesota
The Center for Neighborhood Technology (CNT) works to show urban communities locally and all across the country how to develop more sustainably.
ECW is a private, nonprofit organization dedicated to improving energy efficiency in Wisconsin. The organization provides energy-efficiency programs, research, and education to residents, businesses, industry and government.
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A partnership of major donors interested in solving the world's energy problems, whose mission is to advance energy efficiency and renewable energy — new technologies that are essential components of a clean energy future.
The Environmental Law & Policy Center (ELPC) works to achieve cleaner energy resources and implement sustainable energy strategies, promote innovative and efficient transportation and land use approaches that produce cleaner air and more jobs, and develop sound environmental management practices that conserve natural resources and improve the quality of life in our communities. One of ELPCs premises is that environmental progress and economic development can be achieved together.
Publishers of the bi-monthly magazine Home Energy, a one of a kind magazine covering practical information on residential energy efficiency, performance, comfort, and affordability.
Grants to non-profits, schools and governments for energy efficiency upgrades and renewable energy projects.
The Illinois Environmental Council (IEC) is the only organization in Illinois focused solely on a broad range of environmental issues across the state. The IEC represents groups from around the state on legislation and...
The Illinois Recycling Association's mission is to encourage the responsible use of resources by promoting waste reduction, re-use and recycling.
The Illinois Solar Energy Association is a non-profit organization that promotes the widespread application of solar and other forms of renewable energy through education and advocacy. As the Illinois chapter of the American Solar Energy Society, we are the state resource for educational classes, events, renewable energy related policy developments, Illinois news and access to local renewable energy vendors.
The Iowa Environmental Council is an alliance of diverse organizations and individuals working together to protect Iowa's natural environment, with the goal of a safe, healthy environment and sustainable future for Iowa.
Works to ensure that fair farm systems reward family farmers for growing diverse crops while protecting soil and water resources. Promotes the full development of Minnesota’s renewable energy resources.
Promoting an energy conscious and educated society by creating effective networks of students, educators, business, government and community leaders to design and deliver objective, multi-sided energy education programs.
New Generation Energy's mission is to make America's communities healthier and more sustainable through the development of renewable energy and energy efficiency projects. We support solar, wind, biomass, and geothermal, along with many different kinds of energy efficiency. To support small businesses with the development of green energy projects, we provide low interest loans made possible from the sale of Renewable Energy Investment Notes (REIN). To support nonprofit organizations, NGE provides grants for clean energy projects that have long term environmental and social benefits.
RE-AMP is an engaged and active network of nonprofits and foundations working on climate change and energy policy in an eight-state region in the upper Midwest. This ambitious project is aimed at transforming the upper Midwest energy sector into a model of clean, efficient and safe energy use, while reducing global warming pollution economy-wide 80% by 2030.
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Focuses the buying power, political power and shared resources of thousands of small businesses to help you achieve more than you could on your own. Produce more. Sell more. Earn more. And pay less.
Encourages small business owners, design professionals, and building contractors to incorporate renewable energy systems and energy conservation practices.
The Tax Incentives Assistance Project (TIAP), sponsored by a coalition of public interest nonprofit groups, government agencies, and other organizations 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 and subsequently amended several times.
Creator of the LEED building certification. The Green Building Council’s core purpose is to transform the way buildings and communities are designed, built and operated, enabling an environmentally and socially responsible, healthy, and prosperous environment that improves the quality of life.
Committed to providing the most comprehensive and up to date solutions to the energy and environmental problems affecting institutional, industrial and commercial sectors. Our current programs include; energy management assessments, economic modeling, analysis of policy and regulatory initiatives and a strong commitment to public outreach and education.
Champions innovative energy initiatives that deliver short and long term economic and environmental benefits to consumers, businesses and policy makers.
The Wisconsin Green Building Alliance's (WGBA) mission is to facilitate and promote the development and use of ecologically sustainable materials and practices within Wisconsin's Built environment.
Products and Services (8) These companies provide energy-efficient consumer and business-to-business products and professional services.
CalFinder Window Replacement is an information resource which provides free estimates to homeowners from contractors who specialize in energy efficient remodeling.
"CFL Know How" was made possible through a Low-Income and Energy Efficiency Grant from the Michigan Public Service Commission. The purpose of the site is to educate people on CFL technology including proper use and selection of bulbs, energy saving and environmental benefits, recycling options, busting popular myths about CFLs and much more.
Designers of the One-Watt-House®, whose design uses 85% less energy than the standard house. CTI’s mission is to bring passive houses to the Midwest. Passive houses do not need an HVAC system.
Products.coop provides energy efficient products to the general public and specialized stores for customers of utilities.
Service Concepts provides energy efficient products and technology and supply-chain services for utilities throughout the U.S.
Encourages small business owners, design professionals, and building contractors to incorporate renewable energy systems and energy conservation practices.
The Weidt Group provides Design Assistance for High Performance Buildings.
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Weatherization Resource provides high-performance products for state and federal weatherization agencies and local energy auditors and weatherization contractors.
Public Service Commissions (7) Variously known as Public Service Commissions, Utility Regulatory Commissions, and such, these governmental bodies are the regulatory bodies responsible for utility oversight within their states.
Utilities (13) This category includes electric and natural gas utilities throughout the Midwest, including investor-owned, municipal, and cooperative utilities involved in generation and transmission/distribution activities. When possible we link directly to energy efficiency pages published by the utility.
Alliant Energy (NYSE: LNT) is an energy holding company. Our corporate headquarters are located in Madison, Wisconsin. General offices are located in Cedar Rapids and Dubuque, Iowa; utility operation facilities are located in communities throughout our utility service territory in Iowa, Minnesota and Wisconsin. Energy efficiency information for Alliant customers can be found at http://www.alliantenergy.com/Extras/015026
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Ameren (NYSE: AEE) is the parent of AmerenCILCO, AmerenCIPS, AmerenIP, and AmerenUE. Its service territory includes most of Illinois and central and eastern Missouri. Energy efficiency information for Illinois customers can be found at http://www.actonenergy.net/ and for Missouri customers at http://ameren.com/EnergyEfficiency/
The 25 electric distribution cooperatives serving members in Ohio (24 of the cooperatives are based in the state and get their electricity from Buckeye Power, Inc. (BPI); another, Midwest Energy Cooperative, based in Cassopolis, MI, serves about 1,000 members in sections of Fulton and Williams counties in northwestern Ohio. Energy efficiency information can be found at http://buckeye.apogee.net/res/
Central Iowa Power Cooperative (CIPCO) is Iowa’s largest cooperative energy provider serving 13 rural electric cooperatives and associations spanning 58 of Iowa’s 99 counties. CIPCOs’ members serve a population of nearly 320,000 rural and urban residents and approximately 7,000 commercial and industrial accounts. Energy efficiency information can be found at http://www.cipco.net/energy.cfm
Columbia Water & Light was formed by voter approval in 1904. Since that time, the utility has been furnishing Columbians with low cost, reliable electricity and high quality water. Energy and water efficiency information can be found at http://www.gocolumbiamo.com/WaterandLight/Conservation/
Duke Energy is one of the largest electric power companies in the United States, suppling and delivering energy to approximately 4 million U.S. customers in the Midwest and the Carolinas. Energy efficiency information from Duke Energy can be found at http://www.duke-energy.com/environment/energy-efficiency.asp
Great River Energy is a generation and transmission (G&T) cooperative that provides wholesale electric service to 28 distribution co-ops that serve more than 645,000 members in Minnesota, North Dakota, and Wisconsin. Energy efficiency information can be found at http://www.greatriverenergy.com/residents/res_neighbors.html
MidAmerican Energy Company is the largest utility in Iowa and is strategically located in the middle of several major markets in the Midwest. They provide service to more than 723,000 electric customers and more than 702,000 natural gas customers in a 10,600 square-mile area from Sioux Falls, S.D., to the Quad Cities area of Iowa and Illinois. Energy efficiency information can be found at http://www.midamericanenergy.com/html/energy1.asp
Minnesota Power proudly serves 144,000 electric customers in Northeastern Minnesota and Northern Wisconsin. Energy efficiency information for Minnesota Power customers can be found at http://www.mnpower.com/powerofone/
Xcel Energy has regulated operations in 8 Western and Midwestern states, and revenue of more than $9 billion annually; and own more than 34,500 miles of natural gas pipelines. As a leading combination electricity and natural gas energy company, we offer a comprehensive portfolio of energy-related products and services to 3.4 million electricity customers and 1.9 million natural gas customers.
