The Association of Energy Engineers (AEE), founded in 1977, is a nonprofit professional society of over 16,000 members in 90 countries. The mission of AEE is “to promote the scientific and educational interests of those engaged in the energy industry and to foster action for Sustainable Development.” AEE offers a full array of informational outreach programs including seminars (live and internet based), conferences, trade shows, journals, books, and certification programs. AEE's network of 88 local chapters meets regularly to discuss regional issues. AEE's roster of Corporate Members is a veritable “who's who” from the commercial, industrial, institutional, governmental, energy services, and utility sectors. The AEE Energy Insight is a high-quality online newsletter that focuses on the accomplishment of the Association and its members. AEE also publishes three technical journals: Energy Engineering and Strategic Planning for Energy & the Environment complimentary to all AEE members, and Cogeneration & Distributed Generation Journal, complimentary to those AEE members who are also members of the Cogeneration & Distributed Generation Institute. The Foundation of the Association of Energy Engineers is a nonprofit organization that is dedicated to furthering education in energy and management. To date, the Foundation has awarded over $600,000 in scholarships for use by outstanding students.