Biomass Energy Research Association (BERA)
1116 E Street, S.E. 
Washington, DC 20003 
(800) 247-1755; (847) 381-6320  
Fax: (847) 382-5595 
E-Mail: bera1@excite.com  
URL: http://www.bera1.org/

BERA is a nonprofit membership association founded in 1982 by industry and university researchers throughout North America who are interested in the development and commercial utilization of renewable, environmentally clean biomass energy systems. BERA's mission is to promote research in both the public and private sectors and to facilitate technology transfer from the laboratory to industry, information exchange, education, and international cooperation on biomass energy. Publishes an annual position statement on the Federal funding of biofuels research, demonstration, and technology transfer to the private sector; testifies before Congressional committees on Federal biomass energy programs; hosts bimonthly "Capitol Hill Luncheons" in Washington, DC, to improve communications and program coordination and to educate policy makers on the potential of biomass energy; operates a Consultants' Clearinghouse and a Speakers' Bureau for members; provides an award of $1,000, a plaque, and a certificate to recognize outstanding biomass energy research or commercialization; responds to inquiries from the public and private sectors on biomass energy; provides objective evaluations of selected proposals and research reports; participates in national and international meetings and conferences on biomass energy; and maintains affiliation with the journal Bioresources Technology, and operates a Worldwide Web Site: http://www.bera1.org. BERA has published a vendors' catalog of renewable energy hardware and systems for the purpose of promoting U.S. exports.

Brick Industry Association  
11490 Commerce Park Drive, Suite 300 
Reston, VA 20191-1525 
(703) 620-0010 
Fax: (703) 620-3928 
E-Mail: brickinfo@bia.org
URL: http://www.brickinfo.org  

Offers information on the manufacturing, marketing, and use of brick. Specific information on thermal properties of brick and its use in passive solar applications is available. 

Ceilings and Interior Systems Construction Association  
1500 Lincoln Highway, Suite 202 
St. Charles, IL 60174 
(630) 584-1919 
Fax: (630) 584-2003 
URL: http://www.cisca.org/

Answers inquiries on interior insulation systems, interior lighting, air control, sound absorption, acoustics, and access floors. Offers information regarding recommendations on seismic, glass reinforced gypsum, and access floors.

Consumer Energy Council of America Research Foundation (CECA/RF)  
2000 L Street, N.W., Suite 802 
Washington, DC 20036 
(202) 659-0404 
Fax: (202) 659-0407 
E-Mail: outreach@cecarf.org
URL: http://www.cecarf.org  

Founded in 1973, CECA/RF is the nation's oldest public interest energy policy organization. Provides a leading national resource pool of information, analysis, and expertise on a wide variety of energy initiatives; conducts in-depth analyses on economic and social impacts of energy policies; develops long-range conservation and loan management strategies for utility companies; designs pilot projects and conducts research on conservation initiatives for government agencies and private research foundations. Has a primary commitment to ensuring reliable and affordable energy for all sectors of our Nation and, as such, places a strong emphasis on conservation and energy efficiency programs as the cornerstone of a sound energy economy. Provides a forum for consensus among public and private sector organizations, State and local groups, businesses, utilities, consumers, environmentalists, government agencies, and others to further consumer interests. Is currently studying public policy issues relating to the environmental externalities of energy production, transmission siting and certification issues, and air pollution emissions trading under the Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990. Maintains a library and information on $4 billion oil overcharge funds and a database on utility appliance rebate programs.

Cooling Technology Institute (CTI)  
530 Wells Fargo Drive, Suite 218 
Houston, TX 77090 
(281) 583-4087 
Fax: (281) 537-1721 
E-Mail: vmanser@cti.org  
URL: http://www.cti.org  

Goals are to improve technology, design, and performance of water conservation apparatus. Has developed standard specifications for cooling towers; and provides inspection services. Conducts research through technical subcommittees. Sponsors workshops, seminars, and projects.

Council of Industrial Boiler Owners (CIBO)  
6035 Burke Centre Parkway, Suite 360 
Burke, VA 22015 
(703) 250-9042 
Fax: (703) 239-9042 
E-Mail: cibo@cibo.org  
URL: http://www.cibo.org  

CIBO is a broad-based association of industrial boiler owners, architect engineers, related equipment manufacturers, and university affiliates consisting of over 100 members representing 20 major industrial sectors. CIBO was formed in 1978 to promote the exchange of information between industry and government relating to energy and environmental policies, laws and regulations affecting industrial boilers. Since its formation, CIBO has taken an active interest in the development of technically sound, reasonable, cost-effective regulations for industrial boilers. 

Edison Electric Institute (EEI)  
701 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. 
Washington, DC 20004-2696 
(202) 508-5000
Fax: (202) 508-5786 
URL: http://www.eei.org  

Represents investor-owned electric utility companies operating in the United States. Has affiliated members worldwide.

Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI)  
3412 Hillview Avenue
Palo Alto, CA 94304 
News Bureau (650) 855-2733 
Fax: (650) 855-2900 
E-Mail: askepri@epri.com
URL: http://www.epri.com  

One of America's oldest and largest private, nonprofit research organizations, EPRI's mission is to discover, and develop high-value technological advances through networking and partnership with the electricity industry. EPRI's work covers a wide range of science and technology related to the generation, delivery, and use of electricity, with particular emphasis on cost-effectiveness and environmental quality. More than 350 EPRI scientists and engineers manage some 1600 ongoing projects in collaboration with private industry, government laboratories, universities and other organizations worldwide. 

Electric Power Supply Association  
1401 H Street, N.W., 11th Floor 
Washington, DC 20005-2110 
(202) 628-8200
Fax: (202) 628-8260
E-Mail: epsa@mindspring.com
URL: http://www.epsa.org  

EPSA is the national trade association representing competitive power suppliers, including independent power producers, merchant generators and power marketers.

Electricity Consumers Resource Council (ELCON)  
1333 H Street, N.W., West Tower, 8th Floor 
Washington, DC 20006 
(202) 682-1390 
Fax: (202) 289-6370 
E-Mail: elcon@elcon.org
URL: http://www.elcon.org  

Represents industrial users of electricity to suppliers, regulators, and State and Federal government bodies. Promotes dialogue on electricity management. Researches reasons for increasing electricity costs and possible ways to contain the increase. Holds workshops and seminars. 

Energy Literacy Advocates (ELA)
1336 Oakridge Drive, Suite 103
Fort Collins, CO  80525
Jamie Lang - Executive Director
(720) 222-0556
Fax: (720) 221-8372
E-Mail: JLang@EnergyLiteracy.org
URL: http://www.EnergyLiteracy.org

Energy Literacy Advocates (ELA) is a non-partisan, non-profit, public education organization working to improve the energy literacy of all sectors of our democracy.

Gas Appliance Manufacturers Association (GAMA)  
2107 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 600
Arlington, VA 22201
(703) 525-7060 
Fax: (703) 525-6790 
E-Mail: information@gamanet.org  
URL: http://www.gamanet.org  

Members are manufacturers of residential, commercial, and industrial gas, oil, and electric appliances and equipment, including equipment used in the production, transmission, and distribution of fuel gases. Represents members before Federal and State legislative and regulatory bodies and consumer groups. Serves as a force for product improvement, a source of market statistics, and a means for product promotion and industrial publicity.

Gas Processors Association (GPA)
6526 East 60th Street
Tulsa, OK 74145
(918) 493-3872
Fax: (918) 493-3875
E-Mail: gpa@gasprocessors.com
URL: http://www.gasprocessors.com

Members are firms that produce, process, and handle natural gas liquids, and other hydrocarbon products (such as liquefied petroleum gases) at gas-processing plants. Develops technical standards and specifications for products; compiles basic data on hydrocarbon behavior, testing procedures, laboratory analysis, and plant safety practices. Cooperates with educational institutions on specific research projects; and compiles statistics.

Gas Technology Institute (GTI)  
1700 South Mount Prospect Road
Des Plaines, IL 60018-1804
(847) 768-0500
URL: http://www.gri.org

Washington Operations 
1225 "I" Street , Suite 350 
Washington, DC 20005
(202) 824-6640
Fax: (202) 824-6650 

Gas Technology Institute (GTI) is an independent, not-for-profit technology organization that provides products, programs, information and services related to energy and the environment, with a focus on the production, delivery, use and environmental aspects of natural gas. GTI was created in April 2000, by the combination of Gas Research Institute (GRI) and the Institute of Gas Technology (IGT). For decades, GRI and IGT were the major research and technology development organizations for the U.S. natural gas industry and its customers. (IGT was founded in 1941, GRI in 1976.)

Hearth Patio, and Barbeque Association (HPBA)
1601 North Kent Street, Suite 1001
Arlington, VA 22209
(703) 522-0086
Fax: (703) 522-0548
E-Mail: hpbamail@hpba.org
URL: http://hpba.org

This national trade association was founded in 1980 when the Fireplace Institute and the Wood Energy Institute united to form the Wood Heating Alliance. In January 1992, the Alliance officially changed its name to the Hearth Products Association to better reflect the diversity within the industry and the range of products and services offered by its members. Under the direction of industry leaders, HPA is making important strides in promoting the hearth industry.

Hydronics Institute Division of G.A.M.A.  
35 Russo Place 
P.O. Box 218 
Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922 
(908) 464-8200 
Fax: (908) 464-7818 
E-Mail: gamaorg@aol.com  
URL: http://www.gamanet.org  

The Hydronics Institute is a non-profit organization, established to improve and promote the use of hydronic (steam and hot water) heating and allied cooling systems. In addition to an extensive literature list, including detailed design guides for all types of hydronic heating, the Institute publishes a yearly ratings manual of boilers and radiation equipment. A list of literature is available.