Useful websites and references for best practice technologies, applications data, methods and case studies include
WEBSITES
Australian Greenhouse Office, Greenhouse Challenge
A cooperative effort of Australian industry and the Commonwealth Government to reduce greenhouse gas emissions through voluntary industry action. Also contains case studies on energy and non-energy related emissions reduction.
www.greenhouse.gov.au/challenge
CADDET (Centre for the Analysis and Dissemination of Demonstrated Energy Technologies)
A source of global information on proven commercial applications covering the full range of energy saving technologies.
www.caddet-ee.org
Department of Energy (United States), Office of Industrial Energy Technologies, Technical Tool References
The Office of Industrial Energy Technologies works in partnership with US industry to develop and deliver advanced technologies that increase energy efficiency, improve environmental performance and boost productivity.
www.oit.doe.gov
Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Network (US Department of Energy)
Information for business on topics like lighting, HVAC, building design, energy audits, motors. Online access to question an energy expert.
www.eren.doe.gov/consumerinfo
Gas Technology Institute (US)
An industry-led natural gas research and development organisation to develop solutions to energy and environmental challenges for consumers and industry.
www.gastechnology.org
Motor Solutions Online
Comprehensive practical information, guidance and tools to make the right choices about electric motors. Free Motor Selector software to analyse the many factors involved when choosing a motor and to compare models and types based on lifecycle costs and other factors.
www.isr.gov.au/motors
RMIT Centre for Design
Detailed information on life cycle assessment.
www.cfd.rmit.edu.au
Rocky Mountains Institute (US)
Working since 1982 with corporations, governments, communities, and citizens to solve problems, gain competitive advantage, increase profits, and create wealth through the more productive use of resources.
www.rmi.org
Sustainability Victoria
Victorian Government Statutory Authority accelerating progress towards a sustainable energy future. Bringing together the best available knowledge and expertise to provide Victorians with greater choice in taking action to significantly improve energy sustainability. The  Building energy brief is on the Sustainability Victoria website.
www.sustainability.vic.gov.au
PUBLICATIONS
CRC handbook of energy efficiency, eds Frank Kreith and Ronald E. West, ISBN 0-8493-2514-5,CRC Press Inc., 1997
Energy efficiency: A guide to current and emerging technologies, vols 1 and 2, Centre for Advanced Engineering, University of Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand, ISBN 0-908993-06-04 and ISBN 0-908993-07-2, 1996
Energy efficiency for engineers and technologists,
T.D. Eastop and D.R. Croft
STANDARDS
Australia/New Zealand Standard,
AS/NZS 3598:2000 Energy Audit
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