Affiliations/Links
Professional Affiliations
Bright Power is a member of the following organizations:
The American Solar Energy Society (ASES) is a national membership organization whose mission is to attain a sustainable U.S. energy economy. ASES strives to accelerate the development and use of solar and other renewable energy resources through advocacy, education, research and collaboration among professionals, policy-makers and the public.
The Association of Energy Engineers is a membership organization and gateway for information on the fields of energy efficiency, energy services, deregulation, facility management, plant engineering, and environmental compliance. We are also members of the New York Chapter.
The Northeast Sustainable Energy Association (NESEA) is the Northeast’s leading organization of professionals and concerned citizens working in sustainable energy and whole systems thinking.
The New York Solar Energy Industries Association (NYSEIA) is a non-profit membership and trade association dedicated to advancing solar energy use in New York State.
The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) is the national trade association of solar energy manufacturers, dealers, distributors, contractors, installers, architects, consultants, and marketers. We work to expand the use of solar technologies in the global marketplace.
The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) is the nation’s foremost coalition of leaders from every sector of the building industry working to promote buildings that are environmentally responsible, profitable, and healthy places to live and work. This is the organization that created and continues to administer the LEED certification. We are also members of the New York Chapter.
Green Drinks International : Every month people who work in the environmental field meet up for a beverage at informal sessions known as Green Drinks - it's a chance to mix with other like-minded folks, to network, to share info, and to make friends. Green Drinks NYC attracts hundreds of people each month. Ace Bargains Energy Saving Store - featuring products such as the "Shake It" emergency flashlight and energy saving power strips. Green Depot - a great source for all environmentally friendly and sustainable building materials. GoodCommonSense.net - a great resource for products to help you lead a more energy efficient and sustainable lifestyle. **Please put "referred by Bright Power" in the comments field of the order form when making a purchase from GoodCommonSense.net!** National Environmental Education (EE) Week was the single largest organized environmental education event in U.S. history in 2007. It increases the educational impact of Earth Day by creating a full week of educational preparation, learning, and activities in K-12 classrooms, nature centers, zoos, museums, and aquariums. New York Sun Works, creator of the Science Barge, a sustainable urban farm powered by solar, wind, and biofuels, and irrigated by rainwater and purified riverwater. On the barge, New York Sun Works grows fresh fruit and vegetables using recirculating hydroponics. Solar One, the City's first solar-powered “Green Energy, Arts, and Education Center,” inspires New Yorkers to become environmentally responsible city dwellers.
Community Resources:
Green Home NYC GreenHomeNYC's mission is to facilitate the adoption of sustainable building methods and materials by owners of small residential and commercial buildings in New York City. GreenHomeNYC aims to be a hub of resources for small building owners, to promote the understanding of green building issues, and to connect building owners with local green building service and materials providers.
Green Maps are locally created maps that chart the natural and cultural environment, highlighting green living resources. Green Maps cultivate citizen participation and community sustainability in hundreds of places around the world.
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