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- What We Do | LEAN Energy US
WHAT WE DO LEAN advances the vision of a clean and affordable energy America in everything we do. Our mission to support the expansion of clean energy CCAs is carried out through initiatives and activities that are both responsive and proactive. Whether that’s getting the word out through presentations and the media, serving as a subject-matter expert, protecting CCA interests at legislatures and public utility commissions, or sharing ideas and best practices… If it’s about CCA, that’s where you’ll find us. We are here to help! Here are some of the services we provide to our members: National CCA metrics database with state-by-state market information, contacts, and resources Individual state monitoring and engagement Technical and strategy support for states interested in authorizing CCA Periodic bulletins and action alerts to our network of over 4,000 organizations, vendors, NGOs and other allied organizations White paper review/CCA editorial services Monthly Federal Funding Opportunity monitoring CCA formation, investigation and expansion efforts Workshops, educational and networking events Support for local governments considering CCA Presentation and networking opportunities before a wide audience of CCA stakeholders Fiscal sponsorship of emergent programs focused on clean energy CCA launch and/or expansion Content-rich members-only webpages Federal advocacy initiatives Informative quarterly CCA webinars Active support for programs, legislation and regulatory policies that protect and enhance CCA communities across the nation. If you’d like to learn more or “plug in” to some or all of these services, please contact us at info@leanenergyus.org . LEARN MORE ABOUT MEMBERSHIP TESTIMONIALS Since its inception in 2011, LEAN Energy US has been dedicated to accelerating the country’s transition to clean and renewable power, support competition and customer choice in the energy sector, and maintain affordable electricity rates. 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. Our initiatives include state-level monitoring and engagement, as well as offering technical and strategic support to states interested in authorizing CCA. We assist with CCA formation, investigation, and expansion efforts, and host workshops, educational events, and networking opportunities to further these goals. Additionally, we maintain a comprehensive CCA metrics database, both state-by-state and national, provide monthly analyses of federal funding opportunities, and lead federal advocacy initiatives that support CCA movements at the local, state, and national levels. LEAN Energy US also actively supports programs, legislation, and regulatory policies designed to protect and enhance CCA communities across the country, ensuring that these efforts continue to drive progress in the clean energy transition and empower local communities. Examples of LEAN's Advocacy Initiatives Joint Letters of Support to the Federal Government As part of our continued efforts to advocate for the development of CCA across the country, LEAN Energy US has submitted Joint Letters of Support to federal government in 2023 and 2024. These letters encourage the U.S. Department of Energy, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the U.S. Department of Transportation, etc., to further support Community Choice Aggregation programs. Approx. 80 companies, organizations, communities, advocacy groups and individuals have signed the letters. Our Webinar with the U.S. Department of Energy LEAN Energy US organized an engaging webinar with a panel of experts from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and energy industry. Topic: Applying for Federal Funding to progress Clean Energy and resilience in your community. Technical and Strategy Support LEAN Energy US is proud to have supported CCA expansion efforts, CCA investigations, as well as CCA formation in several states. We also provide technical and strategy support for new states interested in authorizing CCA. CCA Federal Advocacy Committee LEAN Energy US has formed a CCA Federal Advocacy Committee with the mission to converge and amplify our collective voice. The primary objective of the CCA Federal Advocacy Committee is to create a unified voice for CCAs, advocating for greater recognition and support from policymakers by demonstrating the critical role that CCAs play in accelerating clean energy adoption. Registrations are now open to become a CCA Federal Advocacy Committee Member! 2023 National CCA Study After many months of research, surveys, focus groups, and industry leader interviews, LEAN's study shows the CCA model as an efficient, equitable and cost-effective policy tool for providing competitive pricing and renewable power to a large number of electricity consumers in the United States. The study reviews state-by-state market status, national impacts, and most importantly, an analysis covering the potential of CCAs to accelerate state and national governments' environmental, social and economic goals in the energy sector. 2024 Advocacy Day in Washington, D.C LEAN Energy US hosted a successful educational day in Washington, D.C. in October 2024, with CCA groups from California, New York, New Hampshire, Ohio, and Illinois. We had the opportunity to meet with key federal agencies, including 7+ offices of the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), and House Committee on Energy and Commerce. This event marked an important step in our ongoing efforts to create CCA opportunities with the federal government. Monthly Federal Funding Opportunity Reports Since 2022, LEAN Energy US summarizes priority funding opportunities identified from analysis of a hundred grants and programs sponsored by the U.S. Departments of Energy, U.S Department of Transportation, and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. These opportunities are tracked by our organization based on relevance for CCAs in a comprehensive Federal Funding Opportunities Database.
- New Jersey | LEAN Energy US
NEW JERSEY In New Jersey, Community Choice Aggregation is called Government Energy Aggregation ("GEA"). Plumstead Township was the first community to launch a GEA in New Jersey in 2012, followed by Toms River, Montgomery and Monroe Townships. Due to regulatory barriers, up until mid-2024, only one GEA program was active in New Jersey, whereas at least 131 communities have enabled GEA local law. Favorable bids for energy procurement in the summer has spurred several communities to plan re-launches in September 2024. 131 communities with Local CCA Authorization 1 active CCA community 130 inactive CCA communities 534,000 MWh of annual load (2022) <1% statewide population participants 33,000 total c ustomer accounts 3 to 24 -month electricity supply contracts Use this interactive map to explore CCA communities across New Jersey. Use your mouse to zoom in and click on flags for more information. HISTORY Community Choice in the Garden State came into being in 1999 as part of the electricity deregulation movement. It was followed by a more specific Government Energy Aggregation Act in 2003, but an opt-in requirement and cost cap stymied the growth of GEAs. Subsequent legislation removed these barriers and the first GEA programs launched in 2012. New Jersey’s experiment with opt-in aggregation demonstrated that CCAs really need to be designed as opt-out programs in order to succeed. Only with the automatic enrollment of all customers, except those who opt out, can a CCA reach the critical mass necessary to attract suppliers and succeed as a business. Despite the rise of interest in GEA programs in the past years, the New Jersey GEA market is currently facing major challenges. Current market specialists note that they are unable to compete with the Price to Compare (“PTC”) rates. The Board of Public Utilities (“BPU”) requires GEA rates be lower than the PTC rate, unless the GEA rate includes more than 24.5% of class I and II renewable energy sources (a.k.a. the New Jersey minimum renewable energy requirement for 2022 and 2023), as per N.J.A.C 14:4-6.9. While this requirement may be seen as protective of customers, New Jersey regulators have unfortunately established a formula to calculate the PTC that, currently, GEAs are unable to compete with. GEA consultants and advocacy groups have been working for many years to change the PTC formula as it is not reflective of the current market. Many New Jersey communities are waiting for the hedges to roll off in the next few years for competitors to join the market again and start a GEA program. According to the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities, 4 million electric customers are eligible for GEA in 2023 (NJBPU, 2023). By law, CCA energy contracts in New Jersey cannot be longer than 24 months. GEA programs may offer REC opt-up options as part of their electricity supply contracts. The only active GEA community, the city of Hoboken, offers three types of product offerings: Standard offering: state minimum renewable energy requirement (24.5%) + 10% renewable energy sources Basic offering: state minimum renewable energy requirement (24.5%) 100% Green offering: 100% renewable energy sources FAST FACTS New Jersey's PTC (Price to Compare) formula, which active GEA programs need to to be lower than, equals the average standard utility rate from the past three energy auctions –there is one energy auction per year. Currently, GEAs that offer a standard rate without enhanced renewable content, cannot compete with the PTC rate since the 2021 utility rates were much lower at the time and yet are still considered in the current PTC formula. New aggregation programs are initiated by majority vote of the municipality’s elected body and must be approved by the Board of Public Utilities . New Jersey allows automatic enrollment of residential customers, but it still requires commercial and municipal accounts to opt-in during a specified period. CCA (a.k.a. GEA) PROGRAMS STATE RESOURCES RECENT PRESS New Jersey Aggregation (NJ AGG) The Hunterdon Area Energy Cooperative (HAEC) Teaneck Community Energy Aggregation (TCEA) Sustainable Essex Alliance Energy Procurement Cooperative (“SEAEPC”) Colts Neck Community Energy Aggregation Hamilton Commun ity Energy Aggregation Lacey Community Energy Aggregation Manchester Community E nergy Aggregation Old Bridge Community Energy Agg regation Plainsboro Community Energy A ggregation West Amwell Community Energy Aggregation West Orange Community Energ y Aggregation Montgomery Community Energy Aggregation (MCEA) Princeton Com munity Renewable Energy (PCRE) Piscataway CEA Bloomfield Community Energy Aggregation Gloucester/Somerdale Government Energy Aggregation Winslow Energy Aggregation Progr am Howell Energy Aggregation Program Margate Energy Aggr egation Program Franklin Energy Aggregation Program Andover Energy Aggregation Program Hardyson Energy Aggregation Program Little Falls Energy Aggregation Program The Morris Area Energy Cooperative (MA EC) ACES – Alliance for Competitive Energy Services (Purchases electricity and natural gas for 430 NJ school districts) Board of Public Utilities (BPU) CCA-Enabling Legislation: AB 2165 State of New Jersey "NJ Power Switch" NJ Government Energy Aggregation - Program Summary INFORMATION RESOURCES U.S. Energy Information Administration, New Jersey State Energy Profile New Jersey Clean Ene rgy Program Food and Water Watch Sustainable Jersey INVESTOR OWNED UTILITIES SWAEC Relaunches in September with New Rates—Find Out How You Can Cut Costs or Walk Away Without Penalties . TAPinto Phillipsburg, August 17, 2024 No New Deal For Energy Aggregation Program . Jersey Shore Online, April 16, 2024 Haverhill Residents Not Receiving Discounted Electric Rate Have Another Chance to Enroll . whav.net, January 16, 2023 N.J. shakes up offshore wind industry with historic $1B plan . politicopro.com, October 27, 2022 Old Bridge voters to decide fate of clean energy program . mycentraljersey.com, October 26, 2022 Mayor Kramer Promotes 'Two Environmentally Friendly Energy Programs . tapinto.net/towns/franklin-township, October 3, 2022 As SOMA Returns to PSE&G for Electricity, Town Leaders Work to Find Cheaper Options . Village Green NJ, September 12, 2022 Morris Township Moves To Lower Energy Costs by Exploring Energy Aggregation & Natural Gas . Morristown Minute, September 4, 2022 South Orange & Maplewood Electric Bills Likely to Rise as Towns Return to PSE&G as Supplier . The Village Green, August 29, 2022 New pilot program will help residents save money and protect the environment . Essex News Daily, March 13, 2022 Atlantic Electric Company Jersey Central Power & Light Public Service Electricity & Gas Rockland Electric Company
- ADVOCACY WORK | LEAN Energy US
ADVOCACY WORK Taking action at the local, state, and federal level LEAN Energy US is dedicated to accelerating the country’s transition to clean and renewable power, support competition and customer choice in the energy sector, and maintain affordable electricity rates. We provide resources and market expertise to a national network of local governments, commercial and non-profit organizations, advocacy groups, and individuals wishing to pursue or expand CCA in their states and/or communities. LEAN Energy US actively supports programs, legislation and regulatory policies that protect and enhance CCA communities across the nation. LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR CCA FEDERAL ADVOCACY COMMITTEE Examples of LEAN's Advocacy Initiatives Joint Letters of Support to the Federal Government As part of our continued efforts to advocate for the development of CCA across the country, LEAN Energy US has submitted Joint Letters of Support to federal government in 2023 and 2024. These letters encourage the U.S. Department of Energy, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the U.S. Department of Transportation, etc., to further support Community Choice Aggregation programs. Approx. 80 companies, organizations, communities, advocacy groups and individuals have signed the letters. Our Webinar with the U.S. Department of Energy LEAN Energy US organized an engaging webinar with a panel of experts from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and energy industry. Topic: Applying for Federal Funding to progress Clean Energy and resilience in your community. Technical and Strategy Support LEAN Energy US is proud to have supported CCA expansion efforts, CCA investigations, as well as CCA formation in several states. We also provide technical and strategy support for new states interested in authorizing CCA. CCA Federal Advocacy Committee LEAN Energy US has formed a CCA Federal Advocacy Committee with the mission to converge and amplify our collective voice. The primary objective of the CCA Federal Advocacy Committee is to create a unified voice for CCAs, advocating for greater recognition and support from policymakers by demonstrating the critical role that CCAs play in accelerating clean energy adoption. Registrations are now open to become a CCA Federal Advocacy Committee Member! 2023 National CCA Study After many months of research, surveys, focus groups, and industry leader interviews, LEAN's study shows the CCA model as an efficient, equitable and cost-effective policy tool for providing competitive pricing and renewable power to a large number of electricity consumers in the United States. The study reviews state-by-state market status, national impacts, and most importantly, an analysis covering the potential of CCAs to accelerate state and national governments' environmental, social and economic goals in the energy sector. 2024 Advocacy Day in Washington, D.C LEAN Energy US hosted a successful educational day in Washington, D.C. in October 2024, with CCA groups from California, New York, New Hampshire, Ohio, and Illinois. We had the opportunity to meet with key federal agencies, including 7+ offices of the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), and House Committee on Energy and Commerce. This event marked an important step in our ongoing efforts to create CCA opportunities with the federal government. Monthly Federal Funding Opportunity Reports Since 2022, LEAN Energy US summarizes priority funding opportunities identified from analysis of a hundred grants and programs sponsored by the U.S. Departments of Energy, U.S Department of Transportation, and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. These opportunities are tracked by our organization based on relevance for CCAs in a comprehensive Federal Funding Opportunities Database.
- CCA BY STATE | LEAN Energy US
CCA BY STATE State-By-State CCA Map Explore the latest CCA market insights and policy updates in all 10 CCA-enabled states. MD RI VA NH NJ AZ CO NM IL NY PA MA OH MI CA Ten states – California, Illinois, Maryland (Montgomery County pilot), Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Rhode Island and Virginia – have enacted Community Choice Aggregation (CCA) legislation that empowers local governments to aggregate the electricity loads of residents, businesses, and/or municipal facilities. Pennsylvania has a decades old state statute that allows boroughs to purchase electricity on behalf of their residents. STATE LINKS Click on the name of a State to learn more about its Community Choice Aggregation programs. California Illin ois Maryland Massachusetts New Hampshire New Jersey New York Ohio Rhode Island Virginia States under consideration CCA programs reflect the values of their governing boards, the communities they serve, and the states in which they operate. Most emphasize reducing the cost of electricity. Some also focus on reducing greenhouse gas emissions, establishing new revenue streams to support local energy programs, or creating local jobs, and some are designed to accomplish several of these goals simultaneously. CCA LEGISLATION IN 10 STATES California Year Published 2002 Statute Assembly Bill 117 and Senate Bill 790 Notes and Resources Opt-out provision, joint power agencies run programs on behalf of multiple jurisdictions Example of Renewable Offer 33% or 100% green power options in CCAs like in Sonoma County; Marin Clean Energy has 50% and 100% options Illinois Year Published 2009 Statute Municipal Aggregation, House Bill 362 Notes and Resources Opt-out provision; for residential and small business utility customers Example of Renewable Offer Many CCAs offer a 100% green power option Maryland Year Published 2021 Statute House Bill 768 Notes and Resources Montgomery County CCE Pilot Program Example of Renewable Offer To launch in December, 2023 Massachusetts Year Published 1997 Statute Acts 1997, Chapter 164 Notes and Resources Opt-out provision Example of Renewable Offer 100% green power option in several CCAs New Hampshire Year Published 2019 Statute Senate Bill 286 Notes and Resources Opt-out provision Example of Renewable Offer 100% green power New Jersey Year Published 2009 Statute Government Energy Aggregation, Assembly Bill 2165 Notes and Resources Opt-out provision for residential customers; opt-in provision for municipal and commercial customer Example of Renewable Offer 100% renewable option in several communities like Essex County New York Year Published 2014 Statute Governor’s Press Release Notes and Resources Opt-out provision Example of Renewable Offer 100% green power option in CCAs like Westchester County Ohio Year Published 1999 Statute Governmental Energy Aggregation, Senate Bill 3 ; Senate Bill 221 (2007) Notes and Resources Opt-in or opt-out provisions Example of Renewable Offer 100% green power option in CCAs like Cleveland and Cincinnati Rhode Island Year Published 2002 Statute House Bill 7786 Notes and Resources Opt-out provision Example of Renewable Offer Some CCAs have standard green power offering of 5-10% Virginia Year Published 1999 Statute § 56-589 Notes and Resources HB 2319 (2003) authorized the State Corporation Commission to conduct pilot programs for aggregation Example of Renewable Offer Not available
- QUESTIONNAIRE FOR INTERESTED COMMUNITIES | LEAN Energy US
NON-BINDING QUESTIONNAIRE FOR INTERESTED COMMUNITIES Applying for Federal Funding to prog ress Clean Energy and resilience in your community DEADLINE: December 8th, 2023 > PARTNER PROFILE First and last name Email Job Title Which local government and state do you represent? > UNDERSTANDING YOUR NEEDS Has your community ever implemented a project(s) related to sustainability? If yes, what was it? Has your community ever applied for state and/or federal funding related to sustainability? If yes, can you give more details? Can you describe recent climate-related event(s) (e.g., extreme weather, wildlife, natural disasters, etc.) that affect the electric grid in your community? Are you interested in increasing the flexibility, efficiency, and reliability of the electric power system in your community or any Smart Grid projects? If yes, what are you the most interested in? Are you interested in grid technological innovation for your community? Any particular area of interest? > PROGRAM UNDERSTANDING Have you applied for Grid Resilience and Innovation Partnership (GRIP) grants in 2022/23? If yes, what was the result? Are you familiar with the GRIP grants cost sharing requirements? Most of the grants require matching contributions. Do you have any idea or willingness to provide matching grants? Would you be interested in partnering with other local governments for a grant application? Yes No Maybe Have you ever partnered with your local utility on past projects? Would you be able to bring your local utility as a partner on new projects? Do you serve disadvantaged communities in your territory? Do you know or have you ever developed Community Benefit Plans? Please leave this page open for a few minutes after you submit your response. Send Submission Now Thanks for your submission! For any questions, please contact Claire Depit at cdepit@leanenergyus.org
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- New York | LEAN Energy US
NEW YORK New York has one of the most ambitious renewable energy visions of any state. Several years after the establishment of New York’s first CCA, Westchester Power is doing well and continuing to grow. As of January, 2023, hundreds municipalities have launched or are pursuing CCAs to achieve local energy goals. 158 communities wi th Local CCA Authorization 101 active CCA community 57 inactive CCA communities 1,519,000 MWh of annual load (2022) 5% statewide population participants 352,000 total c ustomer accounts 1.5 to 3 -year electricity supply contracts Use this interactive map to explore CCA communities across New York. Use your mouse to zoom in and click on flags for more information. HISTORY In 2014 New York State began a series of reforms that are referred to as Reforming the Energy Vision (REV). These programs are designed to benefit both the environment and the state’s economy by creating many small, local, clean power plants throughout New York and increasing the benefits of retail price competition for residential and business customers. The Order Instituting Proceeding and Soliciting Comments about CCAs was issued on December 15, 2014. In February, 2015 the New York Public Service Commission approved the plans for creating the state’s first CCA, Westchester Power , to serve communities in Westchester County, a well-to-do region north of New York City. The Public Service Commission also laid down the ground rules for future CCAs in New York on April 21, 2016 when it issued an “Order Authorizing Framework for Community Choice Aggregation Opt-Out Program.” The order encourages formation of CCAs by individual cities, towns and villages or by groups of those municipalities. However, it forbids Counties from forming CCAs. In New York, a concept called “home rule” gives cities, towns and villages a kind of sovereignty that does not allow counties to make decisions that bind municipalities. On Oct. 13, 2016 the PSC took steps to make it easier for communities to form CCAs by modifying its April 21, 2016 decision in Case 14-M-0224. The order requires greater sharing of customer information between incumbent utilities and CCAs and allows gradual roll-out of CCAs in large cities rather than requiring all residents and small businesses to be enrolled at the same time. This provision for gradual roll-out in New York was a huge win for CCAs in the state. Several New York City Community Boards, which are advisory groups with real power on local issues, are currently investigating forming community-scale CCAs within New York City. One unique feature of the New York electricity market is that IOUs are not allowed to offer stable electricity prices. Generation charges fluctuate monthly, and can range from as low as 3 cents/kWh to 15 cents/kWh. CCAs, on the other hand, can offer stable prices and can guarantee those rates for one or more years, depending on the duration of the supply contract they enter into. 2022 was a good year for CCA participants in the state. Each customer participating in a CCA program in New York has saved up to $180 in 2022, for a total of $25 million saved with CCA that year. As shown in the graph below, average CCA rates in New York have remained more stable and affordable than the utilities’ rates. FAST FACTS In 2022, 75% of the total energy served by CCA communities was renewable. Despite serving less than 5% of New York State’s population, in 2021, CCAs accounted for more than 30% of New York renewable electricity voluntarily purchased. New York CCAs buy their renewable power in-state only, as it is a requirement to qualify as “renewable energy.” CCA communities use NYS RECs registered through the New York Generation Attribute Tracking System (“NYGATS”). Most New York CCA programs have used 100% NYS hydropower RECs registered through NYGATS allowing CCA communities to avoid 1,300,000 metric tons (“MT”) of CO2 since 2016 New York’s regulations make CCAs “opt out” for residences and small businesses, but “opt in” for large businesses and industrial accounts. They emphasize local renewables and distributed energy resources (DER), which are cornerstones of the Renewable Energy Vision. Since its launch in May, 2016, Westchester Power has grown to 29 communities accounting for 145,000 Westchester electric customers, representing 40% of the county residents. Joule Community Power 's first program launched in 2019 and now serves 56 communities /800,000 customers with $18 million in electricity cost savings in 2022. New initiatives include an Energy Storage for Social Equity project in Rochester and a Community Solar project in Southampton. Municipal Electric & Gas Alliance (MEGA) presently serves more than 30 county governments and more than 250 municipalities, including many school districts. CCA PROGRAMS INFORMATION RESOURCES Finger Lakes Community Choice Rochester Community Power Monroe Community Power Gateway Community Power Rockland Community Power Hudson Valley Community Power Westchester Power Capital Region Aggregation Southern Tier Aggregation Clinton County Community Choice Penfield Community Choice Aggregation Greene County Choice Wesley Hills Choice Kingston Community Choice Aggregation CCA-Enabling Legislation: Governor’s Press Release NY Department of Public Service CCA Proceeding Page NYSERDA CCA Toolkit NY Public Ser vice Commission US Energy Information Administration, New York State Energy Profile NYSERDA resource page for CCAs Communities for Local Power Joule Assets Reforming the Energy Vision Opt-Out CDG Coalition INVESTOR OWNED UTILITIES Central Hudson ConEd Long Island Power Authority National Grid/Niagara Mohawk NYSEG Orange and Rockland Rochester Gas and Electric RECENT PRESS 12 mid-Hudson towns aggregated energy-buying power. Here’s how it works. Times Union, June 12, 2023 Energy Collective to Relaunch, Without Beacon . The Highlands Current, March 17, 2023 Rochester to start electricity aggregation program . sippican.theweektoday.com, January 13, 2023 Kingston launches green energy pooling plan . dailyfreeman.com, October 26, 2022 A quest for cleaner energy: Community Choice Aggregation Program in Rochester . rochesterfirst.com, August 16, 2022 23,000 community choice aggregation customers sent back to Central Hudson . dailyfreeman.com, August 5, 2022 CCA program comes to a premature end…for now . hudsonvalleyone.com, August 1, 2022 Brighton renewable power program on pause after contractor defaults . rochestercitynewspaper.com, July 13, 2022 Henrietta and Rush are eyeing renewable power for residents and businesses. rochestercitynewspaper.com, May 24, 2022 Yonkers Announces 100% Renewable Energy Supply Program for Residents . Yonkers Times, January 9, 2022
- EVENTS | LEAN Energy US
EVENTS Stay informed and up-to-date on current events organized by LEAN Energy US. Renewable Energy Markets™ Conference (September 2024) LEAN's National CCA Conference (October 2024) Our Latest Webinar with the US Department of Energy
- GRIP WEBINAR | LEAN Energy US
Our Latest Webinar 2024 Grid Resilience and Innovation Partnership (GRIP) grants: Applying for Federal Funding to progress Clean Energy and resilience in your community SLIDES ARE AVAILABLE BELOW QUESTIONNAIRE FOR COMMUNITIES DEADLINE: December 8th, 2023 LEAN Energy US and Vrinda Inc. organized an engaging webinar with a panel of experts from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and energy industry. This webinar focused on: Overview of DOE GRIP funding opportunities and expectations US trends and need for grid flexibility and resilience Lessons learned from recently concluded GRIP Grant awards Role of LEAN Energy US in supporting communities with DOE Grants Partnership opportunities to fill the gap at the local level Panelists: - Isabel Sepulveda (Senior Project Manager, Smart Grid - GRIP, U.S. Department of Energy) is the Project Manager for the GRIP Smart Grid Grants in the Grid Deployment Office at USDOE. She oversees the selection, award, and ongoing management of a $3B portfolio of smart grid modernization projects across the United States. - Navneet Trivedi (Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer - Vrinda Inc.) works with utilities, policymakers, regulators in US and internationally to deploy innovative business models to harness the full potential of emerging technologies. - Alison Elliott (Executive Director - LEAN Energy US) has participated in the launch of several California Community Choice Aggregation (CCA)s and has developed a strong understanding of the energy sector and CCA history and politics across the US. - Claire Dépit (Director of Public Policy - LEAN Energy US) is responsible for engaging with federal agencies and facilitating CCA growth strategy nationally. About: - The U.S. Department of Energy: As part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, the Grid Deployment Office is administering a $10.5 billion Grid Resilience a nd Innovation Partnerships (GRIP) Program to enhance grid flexibility and improve the resilience of the power system against growing threats of extreme weather and climate change. These programs will accelerate the deployment of transformative projects that will help to ensure the reliability of the power sector’s infrastructure, so all American communities have access to affordable, reliable, clean electricity anytime, anywhere. - LEAN Energy US (www.leanenergyus.org ) is a national 501(c)3 non-profit organization founded in 2011 that provides information resources and market expertise to a national network of local governments, commercial and non-profit organizations, advocacy groups, and individuals wishing to pursue or expand Community Choice Aggregation (“CCA”) in their states and/or communities. - Vrinda Inc. (www.vrindainc.com ) is a boutique international strategy implementation firm helping deploy innovative business models to harness the full potential of emerging technologies. Vrinda leverages deep expertise in the clean energy and utility industry, real-world experience, and an extensive partners’ network to ensure success in every project. > WATCH THE RECORDING <
- Membership Pledge Form | LEAN Energy US
LEAN Annual Membership Sign-Up Company Name Street Address City State ZIP code Type of business - Please select one or more of the following: CCA Administrator/Organization CCA Consultant/Broker Developer Local Government Financier Utility Nonprofit Software Law Firm Manufacturer Subscriber Management Operator/Asset Management Other In which state(s) do you currently operate? Primary Contact Name Primary Contact Name Primary Contact Title Primary Contact Email Code Select Primary Contact Phone Membership Level Choose a level I would like to pay my annual membership in quarterly installments Choose: Enter the amount you wish to pay: $ Your Signature Clear Complete Payment Thanks for becoming a LEAN Member! Our team will be in touch with you shortly.