EU Associations

Confederation of European Waste-to-Energy Plants (CEWEP)

European representation of municipal waste incineration plants
Energy efficient Building European Initiative (E2B EI)  In order to help the construction industry reach the 20/20 targets and achieve energy neutral buildings and districts by 2050 the European Construction Technology Platform has set up the Energy Efficient Building European Initiative (E2B EI), steered by the Energy Efficient Buildings Association (E2BA) founded in November 2008.

European Biodiesel Board (EBB) Grouping Major Biodiesel Producers and Promoting the use of Biodiesel in the EU.

European Biomass Association (AEBIOM)

 The European Biomass Association is a non profit Brussels based international organisation whose mission is to represent bioenergy at EU level.

European Biomass Industry Association (EUBIA)

EUBIA groups together market forces, technology providers, and knowledge centres, all of them active in the field of biomass.

European Geothermal Energy Council (EGEC)

European Geothermal Energy Council (EGEC) is an international association.
European Ocean Energy Association (EU-OEA)

The EU-OEA unites the broad interests of the European ocean energy industry into a single, focused and independent voice.
European Photovoltaic Industry Association (EPIA)

EPIA is the world’s largest photovoltaic industry association and represents about 95% of the European photovoltaic industry and 80% of the worldwide photovoltaic industry.
European Renewable Energies Federation (EREF)

EREF is a federation of associations from EU Member States, which are working in the sector of energy produced from renewable sources.
European Renewable Energy Research Centres Agency (EUREC)

EUREC was established to strengthen and rationalise the European research, demonstration and development efforts in all renewable energy technologies.
European Renewable Ethanol (ePURE) Formed by the merger of UEPA (European Union of Ethanol Producers) and eBIO (European Bioethanol Fuel Association), ePURE represents and supports companies that produce renewable ethanol in the EU for all end-users.

European Small Hydropower Association (ESHA)

The European Small Hydropower Association (ESHA) is a non-profit International Association representing the sector of small hydropower.
European Solar Thermal Industry Federation (ESTIF)

ESTIF is involved in many issues relevant to the solar thermal industry - from lobbying for favourable legislative framework conditions to work on standards & certification.
European Wind Energy Association (EWEA)

The European Wind Energy Association (EWEA) is the voice of the wind industry, actively promoting the utilisation of wind power in Europe and worldwide.

Global Wind Enery Council (GWEC)

GWEC is active in influencing energy policy in countries around the world. We are also representing the wind industry at the international climate change negotiations.

Institute for Energy and Transport

The Institute for Energy and Transport (IET) is one of the 7 scientific Institutes of the Joint Research Centre (JRC) of the European Commission.

International Energy Agency (IEA)

Energy Security, Growth and Sustainability through Co-operation and Outreach.
International Renewable Energy Alliance (REN Alliance)

REN Alliance was formed to enhance policy and information on renewable energy.
International Sustainable Energy Agency

ISEO is one of the most important UN agencies with necessary links to other bodies and NGOs that are directly or indirectly touched by energy issues.
The World Business Council for Sustainable Development

The World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) is a CEO-led, global association of some 200 companies dealing exclusively with business and sustainable development.

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