Renewable and Alternative Energy

Clean Energy Coalition is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to promoting clean energy technologies as a way to create healthier, energy independent communities. Clean Energy Coalition works with partners such as the State of Michigan, the U.S. Department of Energy, private corporations, and local governments.

GLREA is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that represents individuals, organizations and businesses that support the adoption and expansion of clean renewable energy in Michigan like solar and wind. GLREA’s mission is to educate and enable homeowners, farmers and business to save money and protect our environment by installing a renewable energy system. GLREA works to establish policy that supports the free market expansion of renewable energy.

The Michigan Agency for Energy’s (MAE) mission is to advance an adaptable, affordable, reliable, and environmentally-protective energy future for Michigan.

Michigan Energy, Michigan Jobs is a broad and bipartisan coalition of more than 300 Michigan businesses, labor organizations, health care advocates, faith leaders, environmental and conservation groups and many more. The coalition supports increasing Michigan's renewable energy and energy efficiency use because it will create jobs, help rein in rising energy costs and improve public health by giving us cleaner air and water.

The Michigan Renewable Energy Certification System (MIRECS) was established by the Michigan Public Service Commission under authority conferred by 2008 PA 295 on October 30, 2009 and is administered by APX, pursuant to a contract with the State of Michigan, Department of Energy, Labor & Economic Growth. MIRECS issues, tracks, and enables retirement and trading of Michigan Renewable Energy Credits (RECs), Advanced Cleaner Energy (ACECs), and Michigan Incentive Renewable Energy Credits (IRECs) under the State’s Clean, Renewable and Efficient Energy Act.

The Midwest Renewable Energy Association (MREA) promotes renewable energy, energy efficiency, and sustainable living through education and demonstration. Together with partners around the Midwest, we work to expand renewable energy adoption through innovative programs, renewable energy training, and educational events. The MREA is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.

The Advanced Biofuels Association is focused on helping America transform to a low carbon economy. Our member companies have the skills and knowledge to build better fuels that will enhance our energy security.

Clean Energy Group is a leading national, nonprofit advocacy organization working on innovative policy, technology and finance programs in the areas of clean energy and climate change. We promote effective clean energy policies, develop low-carbon technology innovation strategies, and work on new financial tools to advance clean energy markets.

The Geothermal Energy Association is a trade association composed of U.S. companies who support the expanded use of geothermal energy and are developing geothermal Resources worldwide for electrical power generation and direct-heat uses.

The GRC is a tax-exempt, non-profit, educational association 501(c)(3). Formed in 1970, the GRC was incorporated in the state of Washington in 1972 and in California in 1981. With more than 1,300 members in over 40 countries, the GRC actively seeks to expand its role as a primary professional educational association for the international geothermal community. The GRC serves as a focal point for continuing professional development for its members through its outreach, information transfer and education services.

The primary purpose of HRF is "advancing hydropower's role in our clean energy future through research and education. The Hydro Research Foundation has been progressing education and research related to hydropower since 1995.

Our mission is to advance sustainable hydropower by building and sharing knowledge on its role in renewable energy systems, responsible freshwater management and climate change solutions.

The National Hydropower Association (NHA) is a nonprofit national association dedicated exclusively to promoting the growth of clean, affordable hydropower, America’s leading renewable resource.

We are the leading trade association for America’s ethanol industry, working to advance development, production & use of ethanol as a beneficial renewable fuel.

Solutions Project accelerates the transition to 100% clean energy by championing a movement that is more inclusive, more collaborative, and more celebratory. Through storytelling, grantmaking, and capacity building, we honor clean energy leaders, invest in promising solutions, and build relationships between unlikely allies.

Established in 1954, the American Solar Energy Society (ASES) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit that advocates for sustainable living and 100% renewable energy. We share information, events and resources to cultivate community and power progress in the U.S. and beyond.

The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA®) is the driving force behind solar energy and is building a strong solar industry to power America through advocacy and education. As the national trade association of the U.S. solar energy industry, which now employs more than 260,000 Americans, we represent all organizations that promote, manufacture, install and support the development of solar energy.

The Solar Foundation is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to advancing the use of solar and solar compatible-technologies worldwide. We believe that increasing access to this clean, abundant, and affordable energy source will lift up people’s lives and bring about a prosperous future for all.

For over 60 years the members of The International Solar Energy Society (ISES) have undertaken the product research that has helped the renewable energy industry to grow. ISES, through its knowledge sharing and community building programs, helps its global membership provide the technical answers to accelerate the transformation to 100% renewable energy and thereby achieve the following vision: The International Solar Energy Society (ISES) envisions a world with 100% renewable energy for everyone used wisely and efficiently.

The American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) is the national trade association for the U.S. wind industry. With thousands of wind industry members and wind policy advocates, AWEA promotes wind energy as a clean source of electricity for American consumers.

The Wind Solar Alliance (WSA) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to accelerating the transition to renewable energy as a means of strengthening the U.S. economy and reducing the environmental impacts of our energy use.

WWEA is an international non-profit association embracing the wind sector worldwide, with more than 600 members in around 100 countries. WWEA works for the promotion and worldwide deployment of wind energy technology.