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Green Organizations


American Solar Energy Society (ASES)

is a national association of solar professionals and advocates; and its mission is to increase the use of solar energy, energy efficiency, and other sustainable technologies in the U.S.


American Wind Energy Association (AWEA)

promotes wind-power growth through advocacy, communication, and education.


Audubon New York

supports National Audubon Society activities in New York State.  Audubon's mission is to conserve and restore natural ecosystems, focusing on birds, other wildlife, and their habitats for the benefit of humanity and the earth's biological diversity.


Beczak Environmental Education Center

educates residents of all ages about the ecology of the Hudson River Estuary and its role in the community.


Catskill 3500 Club

fosters interest in hiking in the Catskill Mountain region of New York State.


Catskill Center for Conservation and Development

is a not-for-profit, membership-supported organization founded to help build healthy ecosystems and vibrant communities within the 6,000 square-mile Catskill Mountain region of New York State.


Catskill Forest Association, Inc.

is a non-profit, membership organization dedicated to enhancing all aspects of the forest in New York's Catskill region.


Croton Watershed Clean Water Coalition (CWCWC)

strives to protect and improve the waters of New York City’s Croton Watershed, a critical component of the water supply for over half of New York State.


Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI)

is a non-profit organization established in 1984 by a bipartisan Congressional caucus to provide timely information and develop innovative policy solutions that set us on a cleaner, more secure, and sustainable energy path.


Federated Conservationists of Westchester County (FCWC)

is a not-for-profit coalition of local environmental groups to form a strong, single voice for combating pollution and preserving Westchester's natural resources.


Fishkill Ridge Caretakers

are dedicated to the responsible use of Fishkill Ridge for present and future generations.


Friends of Hudson

are dedicated to ensuring a healthy, sustainable, and fulfilling quality of life for the Hudson Valley region’s economically and culturally diverse population.


Green Apple Map

provides maps and other guides that chart the eco-resources in New York City.


Green Drinks in New York

hosts events for people in the environmental field and the sustainably minded, usually in an informal setting, to exchange ideas.


GreenHomeNYC

is a community-oriented, volunteer-run organization whose mission is to facilitate the adoption of sustainable building methods and materials by owners of small residential and commercial buildings in New York City.


Hudson River Sloop Clearwater

is a nonprofit, member-supported corporation whose mission is to preserve and protect the Hudson River, its tributaries, and related bodies of water.


Hudsonia Ltd

conducts environmental research, education, training, and technical assistance to protect the natural heritage of the Hudson Valley and neighboring regions.


Industrial Wind Action (IWA)

is dedicated to providing information on industrial wind energy to enable communities and government officials to make informed decisions.


International Council for Local Environmental Initiatives (ICLEI)

is an international association of local governments as well as national and regional local government organizations that have made a commitment to sustainable development.


International Solar Energy Society (ISES)

supports its members in the advancement of renewable energy technology, implementation, and education all over the world.


Interstate Renewable Energy Council (IREC)

is known for identifying difficult renewable energy issues then bringing together a team of technical and policy experts to produce innovative solutions.


Institute for Sustainable Power (ISP)

is a non-profit organization incorporated to coordinate, develop, and maintain international standards for the evaluation and qualification of renewable-energy, energy-efficiency, and distributed-generation training providers.


Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics

is an educational, nonprofit organization dedicated to the responsible enjoyment and active stewardship of the outdoors by all people, worldwide.


National Association of State Energy Officials (NASEO)

is a non-profit organization whose membership includes governor-designated energy officials from each state and territory.


National Energy Education Development (NEED) Project

promotes an energy-conscious and educated society by creating networks of students, educators, business, government, and community leaders to design and deliver energy-education programs.


National Resources Defense Council (NRDC)

is one of the nation's most effective environmental-action organizations. NRDC uses law, science, and the support of 1.3 million members and online activists to protect the planet's wildlife and wild places as well as to ensure a safe and healthy environment for all living things. NRDC's website provides a wealth of environmental information as well as state-of-the-art tools for online activism.


National Wind Coordinating Committee (NWCC)

provides a forum for a wide range of stakeholders to pursue the shared objective of developing environmentally, economically, and politically sustainable commercial markets for wind power in the United States.


Nature Conservancy in New York

is a conservation organization working to protect ecologically important lands and waters.


New Baltimore Conservancy

is a not-for-profit corporation dedicated to the appreciation and conservation of the natural, historic, and architectural features in the town and hamlet of New Baltimore, New York.


New York Public Interest Research Group

is New York State's largest student-directed consumer, environmental, and government reform organization.


New York Solar Energy Society (NYSES)

is a chapter of the American Solar Energy Society. Its mission is to encourage the understanding and use of solar-energy technologies through public outreach, to be a source of sound technical knowledge, and to provide a forum to address critical regional and state issues relating to solar-energy solutions.


North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP)

is a volunteer board of renewable-energy stakeholders that includes representatives of the solar industry, NABCEP certificants, renewable-energy organizations, state policy makers, educational institutions, and the trades. It offers certifications and certificate programs to renewable-energy professionals throughout North America.


Northeast Sustainable Energy Association

is a regional membership organization promoting sustainable energy solutions.


Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Partnership (REEEP)

is a non-profit, specialist change agent aiming to catalyze the market for renewable energy and energy efficiency, with a primary focus on emerging markets and developing countries.


Renewable Energy Policy Project (REPP)

supports the advancement of renewable-energy technology through policy research.


Riverkeeper

describes its mission as protecting the ecological integrity of the Hudson River and its tributaries as well as safeguarding the drinking water supply of New York City and the lower Hudson Valley.


Saw Mill River Audubon

describes its mission as maintaining environmental quality for all living things by protecting natural ecosystems through education, advocacy, and habitat conservation.


Solar Energy Business Association of New England (SEBANE)

is a business association of solar energy companies based, or doing business, in New England.


Sierra Club in New York

works to protect New York’s environment for its families and future.


Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA)

is a national trade association of the solar-energy industry.


Solar Energy International

provides hands-on workshops and online courses in renewable-energy and sustainable-building technologies.


Solar Electric Power Association (SEPA)

is a non-profit resource for information about solar technologies, policies, and programs.


Sustainable Buildings Industry Council (SBIC)

is an independent, non-profit organization and an advocate of the whole-building approach to sustainable facilities.


Sustainable Hudson Valley

describes its mission as speeding up the shift to a low-carbon economy with high quality of life for all -- those who care about jobs and business opportunities, the environment, health and well-being, social justice, and the beauty of the Hudson Valley.


Sustainable South Bronx (SSBx)

has been championing hope and opportunity for the people of the South Bronx and other urban communities since 2001. Their approach delivers integrated economic and environmental solutions, resulting in more prosperous and revitalized communities.


The Solar Energy Consortium (TSEC)

is an industry-led not-for-profit realizing the promise of solar energy by mobilizing the resources of New York State. A center of photovoltaic innovation, TSEC brings together diverse constituencies to overcome the technical and economic obstacles to the widespread use of solar energy.


U.S. Photovoltaic Manufacturing Consortium (PVMC)

is an industry-led consortium for cooperative research and development among industry, university, and government partners to accelerate the development, commercialization, and manufacturing of next-generation solar photovoltaic (PV) systems.


Waterkeeper Alliance

provides a way for communities to stand up for their right to clean water and for the wise and equitable use of water resources, both locally and globally.


Winnakee Land Trust

has the stated goal of protecting and preserving the natural agricultural, recreational, architectural, cultural, scenic, historical, and open-space resources of northern Dutchess County, New York.


Wolf Conservation Center (WCC)

promotes wolf conservation by teaching about wolves, their relationship to the environment, and the human role in protecting their future.


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