STATE AGENCIES
New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA)
NYSERDA is a public benefit corporation that funds research into energy supply and efficiency, as well as energy-related environmental issues, important to the well being of New Yorkers.
http://www.nyserda.org/
Energy Information Administration (Oil and Natural Gas)
Official energy statistics from the U.S. government.
http://www.eia.doe.gov/
New York State Public Service Commission (Natural Gas)
The Commission is charged by law with the responsibility for setting rates and ensuring that adequate service is provided by New York's utilities. In addition, the Commission exercises jurisdiction over the siting of major gas and electric transmission facilities and has responsibility for ensuring the safety of natural gas and liquid petroleum pipelines.
http://www.dps.state.ny.us/GasNews.htm
New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (BPU)
NJBPU regulates critical services such as natural gas and addresses issues of consumer protection, energy reform, deregulation of energy and the restructuring of utility rates to encourage energy conservation and competitive pricing in the industry. The Board also has responsibility for monitoring utility service and responding to consumer complaints.
http://www.bpu.state.nj.us/home/home.shtml
Trade Associations/ Utilities:
OIL
American Petroleum Institute (API)
As the primary trade association of the Oil and Natural Gas industry, API represents more than 400 members involved in all aspects of the oil and natural gas industry.
http://api-ec.api.org/frontpage.cfm
NORA (National Oilheat Research Alliance)
The major emphasis of the National Oilheat Research Alliance is on programs to enhance consumer and employee safety and training, to provide for research, development, and demonstration of clean and efficient Oilheat utilization equipment; and for consumer education.
http://www.nora-oilheat.org/
NATURAL GAS
Natural Gas.Org
Naturalgas.org is presented as an educational website covering a variety of topics related to the natural gas industry. The purpose of this website is to provide visitors with a comprehensive information source for topics related to natural gas, and present an unbiased learning tool for students, teachers, industry, media, and government.
http://www.naturalgas.org/
UTILITIES:
Your local utilities web page can provide you with valuable information regarding the energy you use. Take some time to look around in your utilities web site to find information such as conservation tips, answers to energy deregulation questions, service areas, and much more.
Con Edison
http://www.coned.com/
Orange and Rockland
http://www.oru.com/
PSEG
http://www.pseg.com/
Keyspan
http://www.keyspanenergy.com/index.jsp
New Jersey Natural Gas
http://www2.njng.com/
MARKET INFORMATION
NYMEX New York Mercantile Exchange
Commodity information and futures pricing
http://www.nymex.com
ENERGY INFORMATION
Energy Answers Today
Your guide to economical efficient home heating
http://www.energyanswerstoday.com
