Centro Ecológico Akumal (CEA) works on saving the Great Mesoamerican Barrier Reef, only yards offshore from Akumal, through the elimination of groundwater contamination.

To achieve its mission, CEA supports the use of advanced systems using natural technologies, such as solar power, composting toilets, and created wetlands.

For further information contact us at: info@ceakumal.org

Yucatan Environmental Foundation. You can tap two of the Yucatán's most plentiful resources—sun and wind—to reduce energy costs in your residence, your business, or the properties you manage. You can also design a renewable energy system to reduce power outages!

A small wind turbine can generate a few watts of electricity to supply part of your energy needs, or a larger wind turbine can produce several kilowatts and become your main source of power.

The sun can do even more for you—generate electricity and heat your water. The abundant sun of the Yucatán can produce considerable amounts of electricity, while solar water heaters can give you gallons and gallons of hot water. In fact, solar water heaters are especially ideal for large users of hot water, including hotels, condos, and restaurants.

Renewable energy can be your legacy to the Riviera Maya, because power generated from gas or coal power plants impacts the jungles and reefs of the Yucatán. Your renewable energy installation would help the Riviera Maya become a sustainable model for México and beyond.

More at: SoListo and Southwest Windpower

RENEW Wisconsin, Madison, is a nonprofit organization advocating the adoption of clean energy strategies to power Wisconsin businesses and households with environmentally responsible systems. With a combination of public policy and private sector initiatives, RENEW aims to increase the use of clean, self-renewing energy resources to generate electricity or displace fossil-fuel generated electricity. More about RENEW at www.renewwisconsin.org

Grupo Fenix was started in 1996 by a group of enthusiastic engineering students and Professor Susan Kinne at the Universidad Nacional de Ingeneria (UNI) in Managua, Nicaragua.

Searching for more technical expertise for her students, Professor Kinne contacted Richard Komp, Ph.D. Trained as a physical chemist, Dr. Komp has been a proponent of solar energy since the 1960s and continues this passion as the president of the Maine Solar Energy Association and of his small company, SunWatt Corporation. In 1997, Dr. Komp agreed to give workshops in Nicaragua and has become a major technical consultant for Grupo Fenix. More at www.grupofenix.org

The Midwest Renewable Energy Association, a progressive nonprofit, works to create a sustainable future based on renewable energy. Since 1990, the MREA has helped individuals and businesses establish locally owned, earth-friendly solar and wind systems across the country. Activities include hosting the Renewable Energy and Sustainable Living Fair; workshops and hands-on training; and, developing the ReNew the Earth Institute demonstration facility in Custer, Wisconsin. For more, visit www.the-mrea.org

Or visit:

Traveling Green to Mexico: http://www.travelyucatan.com/green_travel.php

Mexico Desarrollo Sustentable: http://desarrollosustentablemexico.blogspot.com