Who We Are

The Alliance believes efficiency is the most cost-effective way to use energy. To carry out our mission of creating an energy-efficient world, we:

Research science, finances and legislation;
Educate the public on how to live and work energy efficiently;
Advocate for policies that minimize costs to society and lessen greenhouse gas emissions;
Design and implement energy efficiency projects;
Promote technology development and deployment; and
Build public-private partnerships in the United States and throughout the world.

A strength of the Alliance is the ability to bring various constituencies together to move the world toward a more energy-efficient, sustainable future. Funding comes from corporate contributions and grants from foundations and government agencies.

Our staff of about 90 in Washington, D.C., and other U.S. locations, as well as collaborators in countries around the world, includes economists, engineers, financial experts, public policy specialists and communications professionals with a wealth of experience in the private and public sectors.

The Alliance's Corporate Culture is Committed to:

The highest personal and professional standards;
Effective and professional support of the Alliance mission;
Employee growth, development and fulfillment;
Innovation, quality and continuous improvement;
Open and candid communications;
Strong team work; and
Effective leadership.

Making THIS the 'Decade of Energy Efficiency'

In our 35^th year, we are continuing to build coalitions, drive energy policy, and empower consumers to realize energy efficiency as the quickest, easiest and cheapest road to a new energy future.

Our Major Programs

Our programs involve education, industry, utilities, buildings, international relations, policy and research.

Appliance Standards Awareness Project: dedicated to increasing awareness of, and support for, appliance and equipment efficiency standards at the federal and state levels

Building Codes Assistance Project: dedicated to the adoption, implementation and advancement of building energy codes

Building Energy Efficient Codes Network: the Alliance’s coalition to influence national public policy and public opinion on energy efficient codes

Clean and Efficient Energy Program: gives utilities the resources and support they need to save energy – and to help their customers do the same

Communications Program: through online outreach, strong media ties and consumer campaigns, the Alliance informs consumers, policymakers and business leaders about the importance of energy efficiency

Efficient Windows Collaborative: the Alliance’s consortium dedicated to increasing the market share of high-efficiency windows in both the residential and commercial sectors

Energy Efficient Codes Coalition: a national coalition to boost America's model energy code

GANE3: Global Action Network for Energy Efficiency Education: aims to significantly expand the presence and impact of energy efficiency resources within environmental education programs and training institutions around the world

Green Campus Program: empowers college students to be tomorrow's energy efficiency leaders

Green Schools Program: empowers students to improve the way their schools use energy.

Industrial Program: works to develop and mobilize energy efficiency programs for the U.S. industrial sector

International Program: provides technical and financing assistance, policy advocacy, and information sharing services to governments, multi-lateral organizations, corporations and consumers worldwide

Policy and Research Program: promotes energy efficiency in climate and energy policy at the state and local levels. It does this by creating and analyzing language and informing the debate on Capitol Hill to ensure the creation of effective energy policy

Southeast Energy Efficiency Alliance: responsible for 44 percent of the nation’s total energy consumption despite accounting for only 36 percent of its population

The Energy Hog: helps teachers and energy educators to bring energy education into the classroom or to a public event

Watergy: has helped improve water sanitation and delivery services in more than 100 cities worldwide

Zero Energy Commercial Buildings Consortium: aims to improve the energy performance of new and existing commercial buildings by developing and disseminating energy-efficient technologies, practices and policies