Utilities

Electricity, gas, and other utility services.

Resources in this category:

American Gas Association
http://www.aga.org/

"The American Gas Association (A.G.A.) is a trade association composed of about 300 natural gas distribution, transmission, gathering and marketing companies in North America, which together account for more than 90 percent of the natural gas delivered in the United States. In addition, 30 natural gas organizations from countries around the world participate in A.G.A.'s international programs." This site provides an extensive amount of gas industry information including "gas industry investment opinions from major financial firms, summaries of the latest A.G.A. studies, information about different gas markets, safety tips for consumers and links to dozens of A.G.A. member company Web pages. It also gives users a sample of information available through Gas Industry Online (GIO), A.G.A.'s online computer network."

American Petroleum Institute
http://api-ep.api.org/training/index.cfm?bitmask=00200500000...

The oil and natural gas industry provides the fuel for American life, warming our homes, powering our businesses and giving us the mobility to enjoy this great land. As the primary trade association of that industry, API represents more than 400 members involved in all aspects of the oil and natural gas industry. Our association draws on the experience and expertise of our members and staff to support a strong and viable oil and natural gas industry.

American Public Power Association
http://www.appanet.org/

"The American Public Power Association (APPA) is the national service organization representing 2000 municipal and other state or local publicly owned electric utilities throughout the United States." This site provides general and consumer information about public power, a list of the 50 largest public power systems, information about numerous APPA programs, and links to APPA member utilities home pages.

American Water Works Association
http://www.awwa.org/

"The American Water Works Association (AWWA) is an international nonprofit scientific and educational society dedicated to the improvement of drinking water quality and supply. Founded in 1881, AWWA is the largest organization of water supply professionals in the world." This site provides information about the AWWA organization, regulatory developments and technical issues affecting the water industry. It also includes information about AWWA conferences and seminars and AWWA standards, products and services. Links to other environmental and state and local government organizations and water utilities around the world are provided.

Gas Appliance Manufacturers Association
http://www.gamanet.org/

"GAMA, the Gas Appliance Manufacturers Association, is a national trade association whose members manufacture appliances, components and related products used in connection with space heating, water heating and commercial food service. In addition to gas-fired appliances, GAMA¹s scope includes certain oil-fired and electrical appliances...GAMA also represents manufacturers of equipment used in the production, transmission and distribution of fuel gases. GAMA¹s membership reaches beyond the United States with members in Canada, Japan, Europe, Australia and South America."

This site has an explanation of the organization, membership information, listings of upcoming seminars, links to GAMA publications and consumer information, and a set of links to relevant pages.

International Right of Way Association
http://www.irwaonline.org/

"The mission of the International Right of Way Association is to unite the efforts of its members toward individual development, improved service to employers and to the public and improvement in the body of knowledge related to the professional tasks of its members." At the International Right of Way Association (IRWA) Online, you can "learn more about the IRWA, our members and the education opportunities available. Please feel free to post appropriate information to our Event Calendar, News and Information Board, and our Job Bank."

Interstate Natural Gas Association of America
http://www.ingaa.org/

The Interstate Natural Gas Association of America (INGAA) represents the natural gas pipeline industry. It consists of every major North American natural gas pipeline company as well as companies in Asia, South America and Europe. This site provides a directory of its members (with links to their home pages), recent press releases, information about its audio and video products (with JPEG and sound files to download), links to related organizations, and a graphics directory providing system maps, process diagrams, and pipeline photos to download.

Water Quality Association
http://www.wqa.org/

"The Water Quality Association (WQA) is the international trade association representing the household, commercial, and industrial water quality improvement industry. Its 2,200 corporate member companies manufacture and sell point-of-use/point-of-entry (POU/POE) equipment, package water treatment plants, and customized water treatment systems." This site provides information about membership and benefits, the WQA professional certification program, and a calendar of events. It also includes information about basic water quality issues, technical briefs, a glossary of terms, and relevant legislative matters.