Rod Kirk – February 15, 2018

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TV/Radio

Organizations

Conferences

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Events

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There are hundreds, if not thousands, of sources of green/sustainable information so this is just a jumping off exercise for you to follow up on!

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Name: GreenBiz Group Inc. Website: https://www.greenbiz.com Footprint: GreenBuzz Newsletter, Verge Conference, Events, Research, Education, Verge Weekly, GreenBiz Virtual Summary: GreenBiz provides intelligent, focused content on business, technology and sustainability for people from every industry and discipline. Since 1991, GreenBiz has chronicled and been a catalyst for thought leadership in aligning environmental responsibility with profitable business practices. Very broad coverage in all sustainability areas.

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Name: American Energy Society Website: https://www.energysociety.org Footprint: Energy Matters Newsletter, “Energy Today” is official publication, Website, American Energy Series, Events, Research, Education, Water Conservation Showcase Summary: The American Energy Society is the world’s only professional association dedicated to the advancement of abundant, affordable and safe energy. We support hundreds of thousands of thought-leaders in all fields of education, business, government, and NGOs in order to address challenges in energy through innovation, collaboration and leadership. Which makes us the largest (and most trusted) energy organization in the world. Covers all forms of energy.

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Publication

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Name: Prospect Silicon Valley Website: http://www.prospectsv.org Footprint: Newsletter, San Jose Facility with Lab, Innovation & Impact Symposium, American Energy Series, Events, Industry Collaboration, Demonstration Center, Education Summary: Born in San Jose, where we operate a Technology Demonstration Center, Prospect Silicon Valley is advancing the field of urbantech by developing a network to solve the significant challenges and pressures our cities face; helping the public sector, startups and corporations build and prove new solutions for the essential foundation of our cities — transportation & mobility, energy & buildings.

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Name: Greentech Media Website: https://www.greentechmedia.com Footprint: Various Newsletters, Solar Summit, Grid Edge Innovation Summit, Power & Renewables Summit, U.S. Energy Storage Summit, SoftGrid, Events, Industry Collaboration, Demonstration Center, Education, GTM Research, Summary: With market research, authoritative news, and events, GTM is the leading information services provider for this next-generation electricity system.

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Name: Bay Area Science Website: www.bayareascience.org Footprint: Newsletter, Festivals, Discovery Days, Education, Popular Technology Event Calendar, Summary: Our mission is to celebrate the Bay Area’s scientific wonders, resources, and opportunities by exploring the role of science, engineering, and technology locally & in the world. Initiated in 1987 by UC San Francisco professors Bruce Alberts and David Ramsey, the Science and Health Education Partnership (SEP) is recognized nationally and internationally as a model organization that promotes partnership between scientists and educators in support of high quality science education for K-12 students

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Name: Environmental Working Group Website: https://www.ewg.org Footprint: Newsletter, EWG Verified Mark, Guides, Research, Education, Analysis, portal to many other organizations Summary: The Environmental Working Group’s mission is to empower people to live healthier lives in a healthier environment. With breakthrough research and education, we drive consumer choice and civic action. More than two decades ago EWG set out to answer vital questions, and more, and to empower you to get to know your environment and protect your health.

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Name: American Energy Solar Society Website: https://www.ases.org/ Footprint: Solar Today Magazine, ASES Solar Conferences, ASES national Solar Tour, education, Newsletters, webinars, research, Education, Analysis, portal to many other organizations Summary: A 501(c)(3) non-profit that advocates for sustainable living and 100% renewable energy by sharing information, events and resources to cultivate community and power progress. We integrate the perspectives of science, industry, policy and citizens. We believe knowledge and community are a powerful combination for change. Our members look to us to sustain the culture required to achieve a 100% renewable energy future. Wind/bldgs/solar

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Name: Center For Sustainable Energy Website: www.energycenter.org Footprint: Solar Today Magazine, ASES Solar Conferences, ASES national Solar Tour, education, Newsletters, webinars, research, Education, Analysis, portal to many other organizations Summary: As a mission-driven nonprofit organization, the Center for Sustainable Energy works with policymakers, regulators, public agencies and businesses as an expert implementation partner and trusted information resource. In short, we help drive the adoption of clean, sustainable energy solutions. Headquartered in San Diego, CSE works nationwide in the clean energy industry with support of offices in Los Angeles, Boston and Berkeley, Calif.

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Name: Climate Central Website: http://www.climatecentral.org/ Footprint: Newsletters, webinars, research, reports, videos, Education, Analysis, climate services Summary: An independent organization of leading scientists and journalists researching and reporting the facts about our changing climate and its impact on the public. Climate Central surveys and conducts scientific research on climate change and informs the public. Our scientists publish and our journalists report on climate science, energy, sea level rise, wildfires, drought, and related topics. Climate Central is not an advocacy organization. We do not lobby, and we do not support any specific legislation, policy or bill.

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Name: The Bioneers Website: www.bioneers.org/ Footprint: Bioneers Annual Conference, Restorative Food systems, Youth programs, Indiginous programs, newsletters, videos, webinars. Summary: Bioneers is a fertile hub of social and scientific innovators with practical and visionary solutions for the world’s most pressing environmental and social challenges.

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Name: Clean Edge Website: https://cleanedge.com Footprint: Newsletter, analysis & guidance, publications, reports, videos, webinars. Summary: Clean Edge, Inc., offers a suite of indexes, benchmarking reports, advisory services, and events devoted to the clean-energy economy. Offices in Portland and the SF Bay Area, Clean Edge provides industry tracking, analysis, and guidance to corporates, governments, investors, economic development agencies, and NGOs working to transition to a clean-energy, low-carbon future. As a trusted resource and industry expert, Clean Edge leaders and content are regularly cited and featured in print, broadcast, and online media.

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Name: National Science Foundation Website: https://www.nsf.gov/ Footprint: Newsletters, analysis & guidance, publications, reports, webinars, funding, library. Summary: The National Science Foundation (NSF) is an independent federal agency created by Congress in 1950 "to promote the progress of science; to advance the national health, prosperity, and welfare; to secure the national defense..." NSF is vital because we support basic research and people to create knowledge that transforms the future.

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Name: Environmental Protection Agency Website: https://www.epa.gov Footprint: Grants, regulation enforcement, analysis & guidance, publications, reports, webinars, research, education Summary: The mission of EPA is to protect human health and the environment.

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Name: Stanford Precourt Institute for Energy Website: https://energy.stanford.edu/energy-seminar/upcoming-energy-seminars Footprint: Grants, research, BA PV Consortium, Center for Automotive Research, Energy Modelling Forum, Events, seminars Summary: Stanford Precourt Institute for Energy concentrates the full talents of the university on energy research and education, from basic science and technology, to policy and business. Additionally, the institute helps the university develop energy-literate leaders through educational programs and disseminating research results. Research. It draws on experts and resources across the university to help accelerate the transition to an affordable, low-carbon energy system for the world.

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Name: Cleantech Open - West Website: http://cleantechopen.org/en/page/west-en Footprint: Startup competition, startup support, platform for highlighting startups Summary: The oldest and largest cleantech startup accelerator program, with the mission to find, fund, and foster entrepreneurs with ideas to solve our greatest environmental and energy challenges. Through the Cleantech Open's annual business competition and accelerator program, we connect cleantech startups with the people and resources that will accelerate their success, and provide a national platform for public visibility.

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Name: Leonardo Energy Website: http://www.leonardo-energy.org/ Footprint: Resource library, e-learning programs, regulation & standardization, engage public debate Summary: Leonardo Energy is a global initiative providing sustainable energy professionals with the knowledge to manage the energy transition. It was set up in 2004 as a platform to connect energy technologies, policies and markets.

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Name: PG&E Website: https://www.pge.com Footprint: Resource library, education, classes, industry involvement, newsletters, energy related tools Summary: West coast utilities company, manages our gas and electric utilities and provides ancillary deliverables.

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Name: National Renewable Energy Laboratory Website: https://www.nrel.gov/ Footprint: Resource library, education, classes, industry involvement, newsletters, energy related tools, technology transfer, labs, system integration, publications Summary: NREL advances the science and engineering of energy efficiency, sustainable transportation, and renewable power technologies and provides the knowledge to integrate and optimize energy systems. At NREL, we focus on creative answers to today's energy challenges. From breakthroughs in fundamental science to new clean technologies to integrated energy systems that power our lives, NREL researchers are transforming the way the nation and the world use energy.

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Name: Sustainable Silicon Valley Website: http://www.wp.sustainablesv.org/ Footprint: Education, events, symposiums, policy work, projects Summary: SSV brings together leading tech companies, cities, counties, research and educational institutions to solve sustainability issues that cannot be solved alone.

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Find some good ones and bring them back so we can add them to the list!

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URL Description www.renewableenergyworld.com Renewable Energy Magazine www.ees-magazine.com/ The Electrical Energy Storage

Magazine – All things energy storage http://www.nacleanenergy.com/ North American Clean Energy

Magazine https://waste-management-world.com

Waste Management World Magazine

www.solarindustrymag.com Solar Industry Magazine www.greenfestivals.org Green Festival Organizer Website

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URL Description https://www.foamfacts.com Sustainability and foam https://energystorageforum.com/ Energy storage conf, webinars,

publications https://www.iswa.org International Solid Waste Association https://www.climaterealityproject.org Al Gore’s Climate Reality Project https://biomimicry.net/ Premier bio-mimicry hub site –

Innovation Inspired By Nature http://www.wisdom2summit.com Wisdom 2.0 Conference connecting

technology, sustainability, and social wisdom

https://www.engerati.com/ European smart energy network https://www.conserve-energy-future.com

Individual website on energy conservation

https://inhabitat.com Smart home and sustainable design https://earth911.com/recycling-center-search-guides/

Recycling Guide

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URL Description https://www.thesca.org Student Conservation Association http://www.greencitizen.com/ Recycling in the SF Bay Area http://www.soilcarbonwatch.org Soil Health and Carbon Sequestration https://www.soils.org/ Soil Science Society Of America https://www.sustain.ucla.edu UCLA website that promotes

sustainability https://www.buildium.com/resource/green-building-guide/

Buildum green building guide

https://fuelwonk.com Website providing price info on fuel & energy related products

https://www.conservation.org Organization involved with promoting conservation

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Portal:Energy

Wikipedia portal to energy topics

http://www.realclimate.org/ A site by working climate scientists

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URL Description https://climate.nasa.gov/ NASA’s climate site http://www.climatedepot.com/ Website dedicated counter to climate

warming https://wattsupwiththat.com/ Website dedicated to Climate & Global

Warming https://www.theguardian.com/us/environment

Site dedicated to environmental topics

https://skepticalscience.com/ Site that highlights climate myth and skepticism

https://grist.org Site covers climate, envir. Awareness, energy, food, green living, etc

https://www.treehugger.com/ Green news & gossip https://www.freecycle.org/ Grassroots re-use & recycle https://www.nature.org/ The Nature Conservancy Website https://www.c2es.org/ Center for Climate & Energy Solutions

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URL Description https://marine-conservation.org/ Marine Conservation Institute http://theoceanproject.org/ Ocean conservation & partnerships http://www.sustainabletable.org Food & sustainability https://www.thebalance.com/difference-organic-sustainable-food-2538316

Organic vs non- organic food

http://culturesofresistance.org/food-issues-food-and-sustainability

Food sustainable issues

http://www.simplebites.net/10-tips-for-sustainable-eating/

Food sustainability issues

https://www.smartgrid.gov Smart Grid information https://smartgrid.ieee.org/ IEEE Site focusing on the Smart Grid https://www.nist.gov/ Nat. Institute of Standards & Technology https://www.nist.gov/engineering-laboratory/smart-grid

NIST section on smart grid

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URL Description https://www.livescience.com/ Technology, health, environment http://beci.berkeley.edu/ Berkeley Energy & Climate Institute http://emediapress.com/ Alternative Energy! http://www.restorethedelta.org/ Restore The Delta Website https://www.npr.org/sections/environment/

NPR Radio Environment

https://www.npr.org/sections/energy/ NPR Radio Energy https://www.npr.org/tags/189193009/water

NPR Radio Water

https://www.npr.org/tags/129405684/transportation

NPR Radio Transportation

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URL Description https://www.internetbrandsauto.com/ecommerce/

Auto related sites

https://energy.gov/eere/electricvehicles/electric-vehicle-basics

US Dept of Energy EV Basics

https://www.asealliance.org/ Automotive Service Organization https://content.sierraclub.org/evguide/

Sierra Club EV Guide

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URL Description https://energy.gov/eere/office-energy-efficiency-renewable-energy

Govt hub for renewable energy related info and projects

http://www.sanjoseculture.org/index.aspx?NID=1415

San Jose, Ca. City Environmental Website

https://cwc.ca.gov California Water Commission https://www.valleywater.org/ SCVWD Website https://www.waterboards.ca.gov/ California Water Boards https://www.waterboards.ca.gov/resources/email_subscriptions/swrcb_subscribe.html

Ca. Waterboards email subscription List