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ABOUT LEAN ENERGY US

Our Mission

LEAN Energy US (Local Energy Aggregation Network) is a national 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated ​to accelerating the country’s transition to clean and renewable power, supporting competition and customer choice in the energy sector, and maintaining affordable electricity rates. We work in partnership with a range of organizations to actively support the formation and operational success of Community Choice Aggregation (CCA) programs around the country. ​

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Bringing clarity and direction to a complex arena, LEAN serves as the nation’s premier hub of information, data, and education on CCA activities nationwide. We provide critical resources and expert guidance to a diverse network of local, state, and federal governments, commercial and nonprofit organizations, advocacy groups, and individuals seeking to launch or expand CCA programs in their communities and states.

Core Functions and Services

LEAN’s programs and priorities are built around a framework of 6 core functions:

 

Outreach, Information and Education

Our primary focus is educating and raising awareness about the benefits and functional mechanics of CCA at the local, state, and federal level. We offer CCA “how to” presentations, webinars, educational workshops, web-based resources, and in-person events. We have presented at numerous national and international conferences, and frequently contribute to CCA-related white papers and studies.

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CCA Market Analysis

We monitor CCA activity in all states and provide information, key contacts, and professional advisory services for stakeholders wishing to pursue CCA and operational programs that need on-going support. Our national CCA metrics database tracks several data points for every CCA market in the US.

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Regulatory and Legislative Affairs

LEAN supports new state legislation and pilot projects around the United States, particularly in the states of New Mexico, Oregon, Nevada, Arizona and Virginia. We also participate in regulatory and legislative initiatives in CCA-enabled states.

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Federal Advocacy

LEAN actively engages with federal agencies and CCA stakeholders to create a unified vision of CCAs as catalysts for scaling the clean energy transition and empowering local communities. LEAN educates the federal government, including the DOE, on the value of CCA in achieving climate action and Justice40 goals.
 

Funding Opportunities

Our organization reports on federal funding opportunities for CCA stakeholders every month. We also assist CCAs and municipalities in identifying and applying for funding.

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Market Formation, Development and Innovation

A big part of our job is to export CCA best practices, especially in the area of clean power integration. We support existing CCA programs and inspire them to expand by reporting out innovative programs​. We also leverage our extensive network of industry leaders and members to advocate for the expansion of resources and support for CCAs in both established and emerging markets.​​​​​

Intiatives

  • Robust federal advocacy to strengthen federal support of CCA, including the launch of LEAN’s National CCA Federal Advocacy Coalition

  • Collaboration with national laboratories to collect and study CCA metrics

  • Quarterly webinars and/or newsletters with activity reports, highlights, guest speakers

  • Support existing CCAs in implementing and expanding their product offerings

  • Support enabling legislation and pilot projects in states seeking to launch CCA

  • Updated National CCA Study

  • 2025 National CCA Conference (date TBD)

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