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California ISO
The California Independent System Operator is a nonprofit organization formed as part of the restructuring of California’s electric power industry. Its mission is to operate the state’s electric grid, and administer California’s wholesale energy markets.

Union of Concerned Scientists
The Union of Concerned Scientists is the leading science-based nonprofit working for a healthy environment and a safer world.

Competitive Power Ventures (CPV)
Competitive Power Ventures is a greenfield development, asset management and transaction execution company focused on the North American power generation market.

California Public Utilities Commision
The California Public Utilities Commission regulates privately-owned utilities in the state of California, electricity, telecommunications, natural gas, and water companies. The CPUC also controls movers of household goods, passenger transportation services, and rail crossing safety.

California Energy Commission
The California Energy Commission is the state’s primary energy policy and planning agency, responsible for activities including forecasting future statewide energy needs, promoting energy efficiency, and supporting renewable energy technologies.

The Energy Information Administration
The Energy Information Administration is the official energy statistics site for the federal government. The site contains reports, charts and graphs, outlook reports, and information on all forms of energy production and use. Information is available on a national level, and by individual state.

U.S. Department of Energy
The U.S. Department of Energy is a resource that can be used to find information about energy sources, energy efficiency, energy research, national laboratories, and other energy issues in the news. The site has a wealth of information for residents, businesses, educators, and students to learn about energy and energy policy.

U.S. Department of Energy - For Students and Kids
This Department of Energy site provides information and activities for students of all ages to enjoy and learn about energy and energy usage.

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency website provides information on a wide range of environmental science initiatives and educational tools.