Alliance to Save Energy

What Alliance to Save Energy does

Alliance to Save Energy is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, bipartisan coalition founded in 1977 by Senators Charles Percy and Hubert Humphrey and headquartered in Washington, DC. The organization advocates for high-impact energy efficiency policies at the federal, state, and local levels, convening business, government, environmental, and consumer leaders to advance legislation such as the Main Street Efficiency Act, ENERGY STAR, weatherization programs, and tax incentives. Its portfolio spans advocacy campaigns (Hill Day, Policy Summit, action alerts), strategic initiatives (Active Efficiency, Energy 2040, Data Center Working Group, EmPowered Schools), research products (EE Impact Report co-authored with ACEEE and BCSE), industry recognition (annual Stars of Energy Efficiency gala), and educational programs.

The organization does not develop proprietary technology products; its core capability is coalition-building, policy research, and convening. Revenue is generated through a tiered Alliance Associates membership program (companies, NGOs, utilities, trade associations) and tax-deductible donations via the Efficiency NOW Fund, with grants providing supplementary support. The customer base includes 50+ Alliance Associates across utilities, NGOs, and trade associations, policymakers and federal agencies, low-income households benefiting from weatherization policy, and individual advocates engaged through grassroots campaigns. The Alliance differentiates through nearly 50 years of brand equity, bipartisan credibility, and unique convening power with energy efficiency stakeholders in Washington, DC.

Name

Alliance to Save Energy

Legal name

Alliance to Save Energy

Website

https://ase.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1977

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Alliance to Save Energy is a 49-year-old bipartisan 501(c)(3) coalition that advocates for U.S. energy efficiency policy by convening utilities, NGOs, trade associations, and federal policymakers through its Alliance Associates membership program, strategic initiatives, and annual events.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Energy Efficiency Policy Advocacy

NAICS

Environment, Conservation and Wildlife Organizations (813312), Social Advocacy Organizations (8133), Civic and Social Organizations (813410)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Climate Change Mitigation & Adaptation (BPAGAGAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Environmental Education & Outreach (BPAGAGAH), Energy & Water Efficiency Programs (Corporate Resource Management) (EUAHAJAG), Carbon Policy Interface for Renewables (ETS/Offsets/Carbon Taxes) (EUAMANAI)

Keywords

• Energy efficiency advocacy
• Energy policy coalition
• Nonprofit energy organization
• Bipartisan energy policy
• Energy productivity research

Headquarters

HQ city

Washington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations: Tax-deductible donations from individuals, organizations, and partners supporting energy efficiency advocacy and policy work.
2. Alliance Associates Membership: Tiered membership program for companies, NGOs, utilities, and trade associations offering networking, leadership opportunities, policy intelligence, and advocacy access.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Alliance to Save Energy is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) advocacy organization that promotes energy efficiency through policy research, advocacy, and coalition-building. It convenes leading companies, NGOs, utilities, and trade associations as Alliance Associates to advocate for high-impact energy efficiency policies. It also delivers research reports (EE Impact Report), strategic initiatives (Active Efficiency, Energy 2040), educational programs (EmPowered Schools), and recognition programs (Stars of Energy Efficiency).

Product overview

The Alliance to Save Energy is a nonprofit, bipartisan advocacy organization (not a technology product company) that operates a portfolio of programs and initiatives focused on energy efficiency policy and awareness. The organization does not offer commercial software products but rather provides advocacy services, research reports (EE Impact Report), educational programs (EmPowered Schools), policy initiatives (Active Efficiency, Energy 2040), award programs (Stars of Energy Efficiency), and membership programs (Alliance Associates). Key initiatives include advocacy for the Main Street Efficiency Act and Open Back Better Act, working groups on data centers, and the Efficiency NOW Fund for donations. The organization serves as a coalition bringing together business, government, environmental, and consumer leaders to advance energy efficiency policies.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Alliance Associate Membership A tiered membership program for companies, NGOs, utilities, and trade associations that provides networking, leadership opportunities, policy insights, and advocacy access under the Alliance umbrella.
• Policy & Advocacy Services Advocacy services delivering policy actions, built environment initiatives, tax policy advocacy, and transportation policy work for energy efficiency legislation and federal engagement.
• Active Efficiency A strategic initiative integrating traditional energy efficiency approaches with smart and connected technologies, distributed energy resources, and decarbonization strategies, delivered with collaborative members and case studies.
• Energy 2040 Initiative A strategic initiative including an Energy 2040 Commission that develops recommendations for future energy policy and efficiency strategies.
• EE Impact Report An impact report quantifying the effects of energy efficiency investments, policies, and innovation across residential, commercial, industrial, and transportation sectors.
• EmPowered Schools An educational program that teaches K-12 students about energy efficiency and sustainability.
• Data Center Working Group A working group focused on addressing energy efficiency challenges and opportunities in data centers.
• Main Street Efficiency Act Advocacy Advocacy for proposed legislation to establish Department of Energy grants for small business energy efficiency upgrades through utility Demand Side Management programs.

Quantifiable outcome

• U.S. energy productivity more than doubled since 1980
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ComEd (Commonwealth Edison)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 May 2026ComEd received the Stars of Energy Efficiency award from Alliance to Save Energy at the organization's 33rd annual gala. ComEd operates one of the largest utility energy efficiency programs in the country, having delivered $95 million in incentives to income-eligible customers in northern Illinois in 2025, resulting in estimated lifetime bill savings of $62.9 million.
• Ameren MissouriminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 August 2021Endorsed the Small Business Energy Efficiency Grant Program, a proposal on which the Main Street Efficiency Act was based. Part of coalition of 50+ organizations supporting energy efficiency legislation.
• American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 August 2021Endorsed the Small Business Energy Efficiency Grant Program and co-authored the Energy Efficiency Impact Report with Alliance to Save Energy and Business Council for Sustainable Energy.
• Baltimore Gas and Electric (BGE)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 August 2021Endorsed the Small Business Energy Efficiency Grant Program. Part of coalition of utilities supporting energy efficiency legislation.
• Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 August 2021Endorsed the Small Business Energy Efficiency Grant Program. Major environmental organization partner in coalition for energy efficiency advocacy.
• Business Council for Sustainable Energy (BCSE)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 August 2021Co-published the Energy Efficiency Impact Report with Alliance to Save Energy and ACEEE. Coalition of companies and trade associations from energy efficiency, natural gas, and renewable energy sectors.
• Commonwealth Edison (ComEd)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 August 2021Endorsed the Small Business Energy Efficiency Grant Program and operates major energy efficiency program. Award recipient of Stars of Energy Efficiency.
• Large Public Power Council (LPPC)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 August 2021Endorsed the Small Business Energy Efficiency Grant Program. Coalition of large public power utilities supporting energy efficiency.
• Southern California Edison (SCE)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 August 2021Endorsed the Small Business Energy Efficiency Grant Program. Major utility partner in California energy efficiency coalition.
• Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 August 2021Endorsed the Small Business Energy Efficiency Grant Program. Large municipal utility serving Los Angeles.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Earthjustice: Largest nonprofit environmental law organization; overlaps with the Alliance's energy efficiency and climate advocacy mission but operates primarily through litigation rather than coalition convening.
• Sierra Club: One of the oldest and largest grassroots environmental organizations; overlaps on clean energy and efficiency advocacy but with a much broader conservation mission and member-driven organizing model.

Others

• National Association of State Energy Officials (NASEO):

Direct peers

• Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI): Independent nonprofit research and advisory organization focused on clean energy transitions and energy efficiency; comparable in mission, donor-supported model, and influence on energy policy, though more research-driven and less coalition-convening.
• Energy Foundation: Philanthropy and policy advocacy organization funding clean energy and energy efficiency initiatives across the U.S. and China; comparable as a funder/convener in the same nonprofit energy efficiency advocacy ecosystem.
• American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE): Nonprofit membership organization accelerating the transition to renewable energy; comparable as a DC-based, member-supported advocacy coalition, though focused on supply-side renewables rather than demand-side efficiency.
• American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE): Nonprofit research and policy organization dedicated to advancing energy efficiency; co-authored the Energy Efficiency Impact Report with the Alliance and operates the same coalition-style advocacy model in Washington, DC.
• Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC): Major environmental advocacy organization that is an Alliance Associate and coalition partner on efficiency legislation; both organizations run policy advocacy, member-supported research, and bipartisan campaigns in Washington, DC.
• Business Council for Sustainable Energy (BCSE): Coalition of energy efficiency, natural gas, and renewable energy companies and trade associations; co-publishes the Energy Efficiency Impact Report with the Alliance and shares the same membership and policy advocacy model.
• Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI): Nonpartisan nonprofit dedicated to promoting sustainable energy through education and policy advocacy in Washington, DC; highly comparable given shared focus on energy efficiency policy briefings, Hill engagement, and member-supported convenings.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/ToSaveEnergy
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/AllianceToSaveEnergy
• Facebookfacebook.com/alliancetosaveenergy
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/alliancetosaveenergy
• Instagraminstagram.com/tosaveenergy/?hl=en

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Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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Investments

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