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nonprofit organization A nonprofit organization (NPO) or non-profit organisation, also known as a non-business entity, not-for-profit organization, or nonprofit institution, is a legal entity organized and operated for a collective, public or social benefit, in co ...

based in the

Presidio A presidio ( en, jail, fortification) was a fortified base established by the Spanish Empire around between 16th and 18th centuries in areas in condition of their control or influence. The presidios of Spanish Philippines in particular, were ce ...

in San Francisco, California. It works to promote the retail renewable energy market in the United States by developing

consumer-protection Consumer protection is the practice of safeguarding buyers of goods and services, and the public, against unfair practices in the marketplace. Consumer protection measures are often established by law. Such laws are intended to prevent business ...

programs in renewable energy,

greenhouse gas A greenhouse gas (GHG or GhG) is a gas that absorbs and emits radiant energy within the thermal infrared range, causing the greenhouse effect. The primary greenhouse gases in Earth's atmosphere are water vapor (), carbon dioxide (), met ...

reductions, and

energy efficiency Energy efficiency may refer to: * Energy efficiency (physics), the ratio between the useful output and input of an energy conversion process ** Electrical efficiency, useful power output per electrical power consumed ** Mechanical efficiency, a ra ...

. Founded in 1997 by

Jan Hamrin Jan Hamrin has spent 30 years promoting renewable energy through research, policy formulation, and the development of consumer programs. She founded the non-profit Center for Resource Solutions in 1997 and retired as president of CRS at the end o ...

, CRS administers the Green-e Climate,Green-e Climate Website: http://www.green-e.org/climate
/ref> Green-e Energy,Green-e Energy Website: http://www.green-e.org/energy
/ref> and Green-e MarketplaceGreen-e Marketplace Website: http://www.green-e.org/marketplace
/ref> certification programs.

External links

Center for Resource Solutions website

Green-e website

Renewable Energy Markets conference website

References

Non-profit organizations based in San Francisco Organizations established in 1997