Here we present links to sites of agencies and organizations involved in the promotion and development of beneficial products and services.
SRI International is an independent, nonprofit research institute conducting client-sponsored research and development for government agencies, commercial businesses, foundations, and other organizations.
SRI is bringing multiple disciplines together to work on the complex problem of developing new energy sources and exploiting existing sources with greater cleanliness and efficiency.
Fuel Cell / Hydrogen Infrastructure Codes & Standards
This site is dedicated to assist the worldwide community working to develop and interpret fuel cell codes and standards.
A monthly electronic publication of the National Hydrogen Association, with information on Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Safety, Codes and Standards.
The International Code Council, a membership association dedicated to building safety and fire prevention, develops the codes used to construct residential and commercial buildings, including homes and schools. Most U.S. cities, counties and states that adopt codes choose the International Codes developed by the International Code Council.
ISO 9001 sets out the criteria for a quality management system and is the only standard in the family that can be certified to (although this is not a requirement). It can be used by any organization, large or small, regardless of its field of activity. In fact, there are over one million companies and organizations in over 170 countries certified to ISO 9001.
The US Department of Energy uses this site to advertise the current programs and provide basic information on some of the emerging technologies. You can signup for update emails.
Drop down menus provide links to information, such as Energy Sources, where you can find information on fuel cells.
Natural Resources Canada
RETScreen International
The RETScreen International Clean Energy Project Analysis Software is a unique decision support tool developed with the contribution of numerous experts from government, industry, and academia. The software, provided free-of-charge, can be used worldwide to evaluate the energy production and savings, life-cycle costs, emission reductions, financial viability and risk for various types of energy efficient and renewable energy technologies (RETs).
American Hydrogen Association (National)
The American Hydrogen Association (AHA) is a non-profit association of individuals and institutions, technical and non-technical, who are dedicated to the advancement of inexpensive, clean and safe hydrogen energy systems. The goal of AHA is to stimulate interest and help establish the renewable hydrogen energy economy by the year 2010.
To achieve this goal, the American Hydrogen Association is working in cooperation with organizations such as the IAHE, NHA, NASA, environmental groups and industry, community, and schools to promote understanding of hydrogen technology and to help create a marketplace for pollution-free hydrogen energy.
Hydrogen Fuel Cell Partnership
The California Fuel Cell Partnership is a collaboration of member companies who are working together to promote the commercialization of hydrogen fuel cell vehicles. Members include automobile manufacturers, energy providers, government agencies, fuel cell technology companies and transit authorities. This site provides a location map by zipcode of hydrogen fueling locations. Some information is provided on projects in other countries, such as hydrogen fuel cell buses.
Professioonal & Technical Consultants Association
PATCA is Silicon Valley’s longest operating non-profit professional association dedicated to serving independent consultants and the client companies that use them. We set the quality standard for the consulting industry by requiring that all members pass a rigorous qualification process and adhere to a strict code of ethics. PATCA offers a free Post-a-Project referral service giving clients direct access to a network of the highest caliber management and technical consultants.
Silicon Valley Engineering Council
Silicon Valley Engineering Council is an umbrella organization of engineering societies in the Silicon Valley area of California. Founded in 1989, the Silicon Valley Engineering Council is a non-profit educational 501 (c)(3) organization. Its purpose is to serve its member engineering and technical organizations in Silicon Valley and provide outreach to educational institutions and the community.
GreenBiz is a repository for current information and resources for people involved or concerned about green technologies. There is a heavy emphasis on things that can mitigate climate change. Issues related to ESG are also discussed.
This site provides information on sustainability news, networking, and lists of jobs for green businesses.