CleanTech Alliance

What CleanTech Alliance does

CleanTech Alliance is a Seattle-based, non-profit cleantech trade association founded in 2007 that represents more than 1,100 member companies and organizations across the Pacific Northwest clean technology sector. Its members span a wide range of segments, including large enterprises such as Boeing and Tacoma Public Utilities, universities (Washington State University), and government agencies (Washington State Department of Commerce), as well as small and mid-size cleantech employers. The organization does not develop proprietary technology; instead, it operates as a convening platform that connects industry, government, and academia through events (Washington Fusion Week, CleanTech Innovation Showcase, CleanTech Advocacy Day, Perkins Coie Lunch Series), accelerator and prize programs (Cascadia CleanTech Accelerator, Cascadia Cleantech Prize), workforce development research (Net-Zero NorthWest Workforce Analysis), and public policy advocacy.

The alliance monetizes primarily through tiered annual membership dues (Executive's Circle, Platinum, Gold, Standard) with a 25% discount for non-Washington State members, supplemented by event sponsorships, custom packages, and a portfolio of insurance benefit products marketed under the CleanTech Alliance Health Trust brand. The Health Trust offers group medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and ancillary plans to Washington-based cleantech employers of 2 to 199 employees, delivered through long-standing partnerships with Premera Blue Cross (since 2012), Advanced Professionals Insurance & Benefit Solutions, Delta Dental of Washington, VSP, Unum, and virtual care providers such as 98point6, Doctor On Demand, Talkspace, Boulder Care, and SupportLinc EAP.

Its geographic footprint has grown beyond Washington State to include an Idaho Chapter and Canadian provinces (British Columbia, Alberta, Quebec), most recently formalized through its participation in the One Canadian Clean Economy Task Force launched in October 2025. The alliance is governed by a board of directors with a small staff of 1–10 employees, and received a $2,500,000 award from the U.S. Small Business Administration in October 2024 to support programmatic activities. Strategic priorities communicated through the website and the Cascadia CleanTech Accelerator point toward deeper integration of the Cascadia region (Washington, Oregon, British Columbia) as a single clean economy cluster.

Name

CleanTech Alliance

Legal name

CleanTech Alliance

Website

https://cleantechalliance.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

CleanTech Alliance is a Seattle-based non-profit trade association founded in 2007 that represents 1,100+ clean technology member companies across the Pacific Northwest and Cascadia region, offering membership services, the CleanTech Alliance Health Trust, accelerator and prize programs, workforce research, and public policy advocacy.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Seattle

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: CleanTech Alliance generates revenue through membership fees with multiple tiers including Executive's Circle, Platinum, Gold, and Standard levels. Members receive benefits including networking opportunities, discounted event pricing, policy engagement, visibility within the organization, and access to the Health Trust program.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

CleanTech Alliance is a non-profit membership-based industry association that convenes the Pacific Northwest clean technology ecosystem, representing 1,100+ member companies across clean energy, transportation, water, manufacturing, and other sustainability sectors. Its offerings include tiered membership, the CleanTech Alliance Health Trust (group health/benefits for 2-199 employees), the Cascadia CleanTech Accelerator, signature events (Washington Fusion Week, CleanTech Innovation Showcase, CleanTech Alliance Awards), workforce development programs, public policy advocacy, the Clean Energy Fund, and the CleanTech Connect newsletter. The organization is funded primarily through annual membership dues and event sponsorships.

Product overview

CleanTech Alliance is a membership-based industry association that connects the clean technology ecosystem to drive innovation and economic development. Rather than offering a unified software product, the organization provides a portfolio of member services including the Health Trust (group insurance benefits), Cascadia CleanTech Accelerator, workforce development programs, networking events (Washington Fusion Week, CleanTech Innovation Showcase), the CleanTech Connect newsletter, public policy advocacy, and access to funding programs like The Clean Energy Fund. The organization facilitates connections among 1,100+ member companies across clean energy, transportation, water, manufacturing, and other sustainability sectors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Cascadia CleanTech Accelerator: An accelerator program supporting clean technology startups and entrepreneurs.
• Washington Fusion Week
• CleanTech Innovation Showcase
• CleanTech Alliance Awards
• Cascadia Cleantech Prize

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Premera Blue CrosscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2012Partnership since 2012 offering affordable medical plans tailored to meet the needs of the clean technology sector in Washington State. Premera provides 19 PPO and HSA-compatible medical plans with deductibles ranging from approximately $200 to $8,000.
• Advanced Professionals Insurance & Benefit SolutionscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInsurance broker supporting the CleanTech Alliance Health Trust, one of the longest-running and most robust association health plans in Washington State. Provides best health plan options mixing affordable comprehensive coverage with enhancements like telemedicine.
• Washington Clean Energy TestbedscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in the Northwest CleanTech Innovation Network providing Federal Funding Assistance and resources for early-stage clean technology startups.
• VertueLabcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in the Northwest CleanTech Innovation Network providing resources for early-stage clean technology startups including the Cascadia CleanTech Accelerator and Lab2Launch programs.
• Cascadia CleanTech AcceleratorcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint accelerator program supporting clean technology startups with mentorship, funding, and market access across the Cascadia region (Washington, Oregon, British Columbia).
• One Canadian Clean Economy Task ForceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoalition of Canadian clean economy industry associations launched to position Canada as a clean energy superpower. The task force represents critical minerals, batteries, clean transportation, clean buildings, forest products, clean electricity, and clean technology sectors.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Advanced Energy Economy: National clean energy business association advocating for clean energy policies at the state and federal level. Directly comparable as a sector-wide trade association with similar convening, advocacy, and member services model - just at national rather than regional scale.
• American Council on Renewable Energy: National trade association representing a wide range of renewable energy technologies and advocates for their deployment in the U.S. Closely mirrors CleanTech Alliance's structure as a member-driven organization focused on industry convening and policy influence.
• Solar Energy Industries Association: National trade association for the U.S. solar energy industry. Comparable as a sector-specific cleantech member association with similar advocacy, networking, and market-data services for its member companies.
• American Clean Power Association: National trade association for clean power generation, including wind and storage. Comparable convening and policy-advocacy model for clean energy technology providers, competing for the same enterprise member audience.
• Business Council for Sustainable Energy: Coalition of clean energy and natural gas businesses advancing clean energy policy and markets. Similar member-driven advocacy model convening companies across the clean energy value chain.
• Smart Electric Power Alliance: Member-based organization focused on the integration of clean, renewable energy and distributed resources into the electric grid. Comparable as a non-profit industry association delivering research, networking, and advocacy to utility and cleantech members.
• E2 (Environmental Entrepreneurs): National nonpartisan group of business leaders, investors, and professionals advocating for smart policies that are good for the economy and the environment. Comparable in advocating for clean economy policy and convening business stakeholders.
• Canadian Renewable Energy Association: Canadian renewable energy industry association formed from the merger of CanSIA and CanWEA. Directly relevant given CleanTech Alliance's Cascadia cross-border activities and Canadian task force participation.

Regional players

• Clean Energy Council: Australian peak body for the clean energy industry representing hundreds of member companies. Comparable as a regional clean industry trade association but operating in a different geography.
• Massachusetts Clean Energy Center: State-level clean energy economic development organization supporting clean energy companies, workforce, and projects in Massachusetts. Comparable mission of accelerating cleantech adoption and supporting the regional ecosystem.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/wacleantech
• Facebookfacebook.com/wacleantech
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/washington-clean-technology-alliance

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Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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