National Association of Energy Service Companies (NAESCO)  
1615 M Street, NW, Suite 800 
Washington, DC 20036 
(202) 822-0950 
Fax: (202) 822-0955 
URL: http://www.naesco.org  

Members include individuals and firms providing energy efficiency services or electrical or thermal energy as an unregulated business activity by using a range of performance-based contracting and financing mechanisms, and nonprofit and Government bodies interested in the energy service industry. Purpose is to provide industry representation at all regulatory and government levels. Seeks to inform the public regarding performance contracting and financing of alternative energy and energy conservation programs. Promotes the development, growth, and status of the energy service industry. Serves as an information clearinghouse through bimonthly publication, Energy Efficiency Journal. Holds two major conferences yearly.

National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners (NARUC)  
1101 Vermont Avenue, NW, Suite 200 
Washington, DC 20005 
(202) 898-2200 
Fax: (202) 898-2213 
URL: http://www.naruc.org  

NARUC is a nonprofit corporation. Within its membership are the government agencies of the fifty States and the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and Virgin Islands engaged in the regulation of utilities and carriers. The chief objective is to serve the consumer interest by seeking to improve the quality and effectiveness of public regulation in America.

National Association of State Energy Officials (NASEO)  
Frank Bishop, Executive Director 
1414 Prince Street, Suite 200 
Alexandria, VA 22314 
(703) 299-8800 
Fax: (703) 299-6208 
E-Mail: info@naseo.org
URL: http://www.naseo.org  

NASEO, founded in 1986, is a nonprofit corporation whose membership includes energy officials from the State and Territory Energy Offices and affiliates from the private and public sectors. NASEO is the state energy officials’ Washington voice on national energy issues informing the administration, Congress, and regional and national organizations about the specific energy priorities and concerns of the states and territories. NASEO meetings and communications offer a forum for energy officials, policy makers, and others to exchange information and discuss important energy issues that have both regional and national implications.

National Association of State Utility Consumer Advocates (NASUCA)  
8300 Colesville Road, Suite 101
Silver Spring, MD 20910 
(301) 589-6313
Fax: (301) 589-6380
E-Mail: nasuca@nasuca.org  
URL: http://www.nasuca.org  

NASUCA is a national organization comprised of 42 offices of ratepayer advocates in 40 States and the District of Columbia who represents millions of American consumers served by investor-owned gas, telephone, electric, and water companies. NASUCA members are utility consumer advocate offices which operate independently from the regulatory commissions in their States. All are designated by State law to act as ratepayer advocates. The constituency, scope, and size of the member agencies vary. Some of the advocates are separately established utility advocate organizations, while others function as divisions or branches within larger State departments, such as the Office of Attorney General. Non-voting affiliate members of NASUCA serve utility consumers but have not been created by State law nor do they have statewide authority.

National Electrical Contractors Association, Inc. (NECA)  
3 Bethesda Metro Center, #1100 
Bethesda, MD 20814 
(301) 657-3110 
Fax: (301) 215-4500 
URL: http://www.necanet.org  

Comprised of electrical contractors erecting, installing, repairing, servicing, and maintaining electric and telecommunications equipment, wiring, controls, and appliances. Provides labor relations and member services, including management development, marketing and sales support, research and education, codes and standards, government relations, and joint relations with suppliers of electric power and products. Also publishes monthly magazine, Electrical Contractor. There are approximately 5,000 member companies organized into 117 independent affiliated chapters nationwide.

National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA)  
1300 N. 17th Street, Suite 847 
Rosslyn, VA 22209 
(703) 841-3200 
Fax: (703) 841-5900 
E-Mail: webmaster@nema.org
URL: http://www.nema.org  

Comprised of companies that manufacture equipment used for the generation, transmission, distribution, control, and utilization of electric power, such as electrical machinery, motors, wire and cable, and equipment for industrial automation, construction, medical diagnostic imaging, communication, and lighting. Objectives are to maintain and improve quality and reliability of products; to promote safety in manufacture and use of products; to organize and act on behalf of its members on various issues, including standards, testing, and certification issues, international trade energy conservation and efficiency, marketing opportunities, economic matters, and product liability. Develops product standards covering such matters as nomenclature, ratings, performance, testing, labeling and dimensions; participates in developing National Electrical Code and advocates its acceptance by State and local authorities; contributes to the development of American National Standards; compiles and issues periodic aggregated summaries of shipments and orders of electric products. 

National Energy Education Development Project (NEED) 
8408 Kao Circle 
Manassas, VA 20110 
(703) 257-1117
Fax: (703) 257-0037
E-Mail: info@need.org
URL: http://www.need.org

NEED is a national network of students, educators, and leaders in  government and industry dedicated to providing comprehensive  energy programming. Through hands-on science, math, drama, social  science, art and music, students work with their peers, teachers,  family, and community on energy education programs they design  themselves. Memberships are available to educators for little or not  cost based on availability of regional sponsorship. Members receive:  the NEED1999-2000 Energy Kit complete with teacher guides to a  variety of activity. Energy Infobooks at all reading levels covering  all energy sources, the Energy Exchange magazine supplemental  teacher/student guides to complete their energy education package,  access to the programs and activities of NEED’s government and  industry partners, and the chance to participate in the NEED Youth  Awards for Energy Achievement. In 1999-2000 Energy Management  for schools programs Learning and Conserving Monitoring and  Mentoring, and Building Buddies. A Primary Science of Energy  program will be available as well. Workshops and training programs  will be hosted across the United States, with 3 week long NEED  Energy Conferences for Educators taking place in July of each year.  All NEED programs and materials are correlated to the National  Science Education Standards. Also in the works at NEED is a new  partnership with the Energy Information Administration (EIA) to  work with NEED schools to develop the EIA’s Kid’s Page Web Site.  Check out http://www.eia.doe.gov/kids/ for a great resource for  students and teachers.

National Hydropower Association (NHA)  
One Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Suite 850 
Washington, DC 20001 
(202) 682-1700 
Fax: (202) 682-9478 
E-Mail: info@hydro.org  
URL: http://www.hydro.org  

Association of independent power producers, investor-owned utilities, public utilities, equipment manufacturers, developers, engineers, and attorneys involved in the hydroelectric industry. Represents the industry at all regulatory and governmental levels. Promotes pumped storage projects and development opportunities overseas. Dispenses information through a monthly newsletter, annual conference, and regional meetings.

National Institute for the Uniform Licensing of Power Engineers (NIULPE)  
P.O. Box 8753 
Green Bay, WI 54308-8753 
(800) 284-6084 
Fax: (920) 435-5043 
E-Mail: niulpe@gbonline.com
URL: http://www.niulpe.org  

A nonprofit research and licensing organization founded in 1972 to provide uniform license examinations for engineers that operate plants and equipment. The NIULPE licenses insure that plant operators from Fourth Class Engineer to Chief Engineer meet or exceed the requirements for safe and efficient operation of all types of commercial, utility and production plants. The State Boards of Examining Engineers provide regular examinations to operators. The NIULPE Standard is accepted by cities, states, the U.S. Army, the General Services Administration and the core curriculum was used by the Environmental Protection Agency to help establish the content for the High-Capacity Fossil Fuel Operators Student Handbook.

National Lubricating Grease Institute (NLGI)  
4635 Wyandotte Street, Suite 202 
Kansas City, MO 64112-1596 
(816) 931-9480 
Fax: (816) 753-5026 
E-Mail: nlgi@sound.net  
URL: http://www.nlgi.com  

Represents companies manufacturing or selling all types of lubricating greases; suppliers of such companies; technical/educational organizations; and consumers. Promotes research and testing for developing better lubricating greases, and provides avenues for lubrication technical services; collects and disseminates technical data; conducts forums and educational programs. Publishes a monthly journal, the NLGI Spokesman. 

National Mining Association (NMA)  
101 Constitution Avenue, NW, Suite 500 East
Washington, DC 20001-2133 
(202) 463-2600 
Fax: (202) 463-2666 
E-Mail: craulston@nma.org
URL: http://www.nma.org  

The National Mining Association (NMA) serves as the information center for the United States mining industry as well as the political presence for mining in Washington. The association works closely with Congress, the Executive Branch and Federal agencies to insure the establishment of constructive policies that will best enable the mining industry to serve the needs of the nation. The NMA's 400 members represent producers of most of America's coal, metals, industrial and agricultural minerals; manufacturers of mining and mineral processing machinery, equipment and supplies; transporters; financial and engineering firms; and other businesses related to coal and hard rock mining.

National Petrochemical & Refiners Association (NPRA)
1899 L Street, NW, Suite 1000
Washington, DC 20036-3896
(202) 457-0480
Fax: (202) 457-0486
E-Mail: info@npradc.org
URL: http://www.npradc.org

The National Petrochemical and Refiners Association (NPRA) represents almost 500 companies, virtually all U.S. refiners and petrochemical manufacturers. Our members supply consumers with a wide variety of products used daily in homes and businesses. These products include gasoline, diesel fuel, home heating oil, jet fuel, and the chemicals that serve as "building blocks" in making everything from plastics to clothing to medicine to computers, etc. Thus, the refining and petrochemical industries sustain people'' lives daily and make a vital contribution to economic growth. In the process, these industries develop and expand technology to enhance future well-being. While making and delivering products essential to everyone, our members work diligently to operate their facilities safely and to protect human health and environment.

The purpose of the National Petrochemical & Refiners Association is to:

• advocate public policies that balance energy supply needs with environmental goals,
  
• promote technical advancement and continued progress in safety and environmental performance-in part through world class meetings and conferences, and
  
• educate the public and opinion leaders about the vital role of the refining and petrochemical industries in the nation's economy and our contribution to improvements in the quality of life.

National Petroleum Council (NPC)
1625 K Street, NW, Suite 600
Washington, DC 20006
(202) 393-6100
Fax: (202) 331-8539
E-Mail: info@npc.org
URL: http://www.npc.org

The National Petroleum Council (NPC), a federally chartered and privately funded advisory committee, was established by the Secretary of the Interior in 1946 at the request of President Harry S. Truman. In 1977, the U.S. Department of Energy was established and the NPC's functions were transferred to the new Department. The purpose of the NPC is solely to represent the views of the oil and natural gas industries in advising, informing, and making recommendations to the Secretary of Energy with respect to any matter relating to oil and natural gas, or to the oil and gas industries submitted to it or approved by the Secretary. The NPC does not concern itself with trade practices, nor does it engage in any of the usual trade association activities.

The NPC is chartered by the Secretary of Energy, under the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act of 1972. The Council membership of approximately 175 persons is selected and appointed by the Secretary of Energy. Individual members serve without compensation as representatives of their industry or associated interests as a whole, not as representatives of their particular companies or affiliations.

In selecting the membership, special attention is given by the Secretary to assure a well-balanced representation from all segments of the oil and gas industries, all sections of the country, and from large and small companies. The Council also has members with interests outside of oil or gas operations, including representatives from academic, financial, research, Native American, and public interest organizations and institutions.

The advice of the NPC is transmitted to the Secretary in the form of reports approved by the Council and is rendered to the government as a public service. The cost of providing this service is borne by voluntary contributions from the Council members. The NPC conducts studies in response to specific requests originating from or approved by the Secretary of Energy. The Council does, however, reserve the right to decline to undertake any study requested of it by the Secretary, if it determines the subject matter to be inappropriate for Council consideration. 

National Propane Gas Association (NPGA)  
1150 17th Street NW, Suite 310
Washington, DC 20036
(202) 466-7200
Fax: (202) 466-7205 
E-Mail: info@npga.org
URL: http://www.npga.org/  

A national trade association of companies representing all aspects of the propane industry. Provides environmental, safety, and propane industry information.

National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA)  
4301 Wilson Boulevard 
Arlington, VA 22203 
(703) 907-5500 
E-Mail: nreca@nreca.org
URL: http://www.nreca.org  

National service organization representing electric cooperatives, public power districts, and public utility districts in 46 States. Activities include legislative representation; energy, regulatory and legal expertise; industry public relations; publication of a monthly magazine and weekly tabloid newspaper; management institutes; professional conferences; training and energy research and development consulting services; insurance and safety programs; grassroots and youth programs; wage and salary surveys; and an international program. 

Natural Gas Supply Association (NGSA)  
805 15th Street, NW, Suite 510 
Washington, DC 20005 
(202) 326-9300 
Fax: (202) 326-9330 
URL: http://www.ngsa.org  

Represents integrated and independent companies that produce and market domestic natural gas. Established in 1965, NGSA encourages expanded use of natural gas and a regulatory climate that fosters competitive markets.

North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC)  
Princeton Forrestal Village 
116-390 Village Boulevard 
Princeton, NJ 08540-5731 
(609) 452-8060 
Fax: (609) 452-9550 
E-Mail: info@nerc.com  
URL: http://www.nerc.com  

The mission of NERC is to promote the reliability of the electricity supply for North America. It does this by reviewing the past for lessons learned, monitoring the present for compliance with policy criteria, standards, principles, and guides, and assessing the future reliability of the bulk electric systems. It is a nonprofit corporation whose owners are ten regional councils. The members of these regional councils come from all ownership segments of the electricity supply industry: investor-owned, state/municipal, provincial/rural electric cooperative, and federal utilities and independent power producers and power marketers. These entities account for virtually all the electricity supplied in the United States, Canada, and a portion of Baja California Norte, Mexico. NERC annually reviews the reliability and adequacy of the bulk electricity systems in North America, maintains several data bases (including the Generating Availability Data System), facilitates development of reliability-related planning and operating criteria and standards, and publishes related reports and reference documents. 

Nuclear Energy Institute  
1776 I Street, NW, Suite 400 
Washington, DC 20006-3708
(202) 739-8000
Fax: (202) 785-4019
E-Mail: webmaster@nei.org
URL: http://www.nei.org 

Consists of representatives from electric utilities, manufacturers, industrial firms, research, and service organizations, educational institutions, labor groups, and Government agencies engaged in development and utilization of nuclear energy and nuclear technologies, especially nuclear-produced electricity. Represents the nuclear industry before Congress, Federal regulators, the Executive Branch, and other policy forums. Maintains industry data, produces genetic safety issue materials and guidelines, compiles public policy profiles and public opinion data.