What Clean Grid Alliance does

Clean Grid Alliance (CGA) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit policy and advocacy organization founded in 2001 (originally as Wind on the Wire) and headquartered at 3433 Broadway St NE, Suite 240, Minneapolis, Minnesota (also referenced with a Saint Paul city location). The organization advances renewable energy, transmission, and energy storage deployment across the nine-state MISO footprint (Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wisconsin) by providing regulatory expertise, stakeholder coordination, and policy advocacy on behalf of a coalition of 70+ member organizations.

CGA's core activities center on participation in MISO proceedings (Long Range Transmission Planning, interconnection queue reform, market design), state-level regulatory engagement (utility commission proceedings, IRP and procurement processes, REAP), legislative advocacy (Minnesota's 100% Clean Energy by 2040 Act, Illinois CEJA, Michigan Public Act 233), and educational outreach (fact sheets, Clean Energy 101 events, Good News First campaigns, the Land & Liberty Coalition). It has no proprietary technology products; its outputs are policy advocacy, technical submissions, educational content, and coalition convening. The staff of 17 industry experts (with ~90 collective years at CGA and 195 total years of experience) represents the principal technical capability.

Revenue is generated through membership dues from the 70+ member coalition and tax-deductible donations (501(c)(3), EIN 06-1670689); specific pricing and financial figures are not publicly disclosed. CGA also operates a wholly owned 501(c)(6) trade organization subsidiary, Clean Grid Association, which extends its advocacy into business-focused lobbying. Named member/customer logos include NextEra Energy, Vestas, Engie, RWE, EDF Renewables, EDP Renewables, Enel Green Power, AES, Apex Clean Energy, Clearway Energy, Avangrid, Invenergy, Pattern Energy, Orsted, Acciona, Fluence Energy, Google, Fresh Energy, NRDC, RENEW Wisconsin, Union of Concerned Scientists, Iowa Environmental Council, and Center for Rural Affairs.

Name

Clean Grid Alliance

Legal name

Clean Grid Alliance

Website

https://cleangridalliance.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Clean Grid Alliance is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit policy and advocacy organization that advances wind, solar, transmission, and energy storage across the nine-state MISO region through a 70+ member coalition, MISO stakeholder participation, and state-level regulatory and legislative engagement.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Renewable Energy Policy Advocacy

NAICS

Environment, Conservation and Wildlife Organizations (813312), Business Associations (813910), Social Advocacy Organizations (8133)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Electric Services (4911)

akta.pro primary industry

Renewable Energy & Clean Tech Access (Off-grid, Energy Poverty Solutions) (BPAGALAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Interconnection, Permitting & Grid Services for DERs (EUAMAJAH), Distributed Generation (DG) Solar & Small Wind (EUAMAJAD), Community Choice Aggregation (CCA) / Municipal Aggregation Retail Supply (EUAGABAF)

Keywords

• Renewable energy advocacy
• Transmission planning
• Wind energy policy
• Solar energy advocacy
• Grid modernization

Headquarters

HQ city

Saint Paul

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: CGA operates as a membership organization with dues from 70+ member companies including wind, solar, and storage developers, turbine manufacturers, businesses providing goods and services to the industry, environmental NGOs, farm groups, and clean energy advocates.
2. Donations and Contributions: As a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (EIN: 06-1670689), CGA accepts donations and contributions to support its mission of advancing renewable energy in the Midwest.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Clean Grid Alliance is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit membership organization that advances renewable energy in the Midwest through policy advocacy, regulatory participation in MISO proceedings, commissioner education, and stakeholder engagement. The organization represents a coalition of 70+ members including wind, solar, and storage developers, manufacturers, environmental NGOs, and farm groups across a nine-state MISO footprint. Its core work centers on removing regulatory barriers, supporting transmission expansion, and enabling fair market access for clean energy projects.

Product overview

Clean Grid Alliance is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that does not offer traditional software or technology products. The organization advances renewable energy in the Midwest through policy and regulatory advocacy, stakeholder engagement with MISO (the Midcontinent Independent System Operator), and educational resources including fact sheets, reports, blog posts, and newsletters. Its membership consists of 70+ wind, solar, and energy storage developers, manufacturers, advocacy organizations, and farm groups who collaborate to advance clean energy policy and deployment across nine MISO states.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Clean Grid Alliance Membership

Quantifiable outcome

• 60+ gigawatts of clean energy capacity supported in the Midwest
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers23 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered major, core and regional.

• Audubon Upper Mississippi RivermajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 October 2024Joint commenters supporting Big Stone-Big Oaks Transmission Line approval, demonstrating CGA's coalition building with environmental organizations for transmission projects that enable renewable energy delivery.
• Fresh EnergymajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 October 2024Minnesota clean energy policy organization that collaborates with CGA on transmission advocacy, state policy initiatives, and regulatory proceedings in Minnesota and MISO.
• Minnesota Center for Environmental Advocacy (MCEA)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 October 2024Environmental law organization partnering with CGA on transmission line approvals and clean energy policy advocacy in Minnesota.
• Center for Rural Affairs (CFRA)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 October 2024Rural affairs nonprofit that supports CGA's transmission and clean energy work, advocating for rural community benefits and farm family interests in energy development.
• Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCGA has an influential relationship with MISO, the second largest U.S. electric grid operator covering 17 states. CGA is an active stakeholder in MISO processes including Long Range Transmission Planning, interconnection queue reform, and market design initiatives. The organization participated in MVP portfolio development (17 transmission lines approved in 2011) and supports Tranche 1 and Tranche 2.1 LRTP lines in regulatory approval processes.
• Land & Liberty CoalitioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerA partnership with the Conservative Energy Network to build bipartisan support for clean energy through the Land & Liberty Coalition. This coalition engages conservative stakeholders, landowners, and rural communities in clean energy advocacy to advance landmark siting and permitting reforms with bipartisan support.
• American Clean Power Association (ACP)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCGA works closely with ACP on shared policy priorities including transmission expansion, permitting reform, and clean energy deployment. Both organizations collaborate on advocacy efforts, fact sheets, and press releases regarding MISO transmission projects and state-level clean energy policy.
• Power Up IowaregionalStrategic or Co-development PartnerIowa-based coalition partner supporting legislation to standardize county renewable energy regulations and advance clean energy policy in Iowa.
• Minnesota Conservative Energy Forum (MnCEF)regionalStrategic or Co-development PartnerBipartisan energy forum bringing conservative voice to clean energy discussions, partnering with CGA on transmission advocacy and policy reform.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Vote Solar: National solar-focused advocacy nonprofit with state-level chapter work; comparable membership-supported advocacy model targeting state policy and utility regulation to expand solar deployment.
• RENEW Wisconsin: Wisconsin-focused clean energy advocacy nonprofit and CGA member; comparable membership-based nonprofit model advocating for renewable policy in a single MISO state.
• Environmental Law & Policy Center: Midwest-based environmental advocacy and legal organization active in MISO proceedings and state utility commissions; comparable mission and Midwest geography, with a stronger litigation and legal-services emphasis.

Broad incumbents

• Clean Energy States Alliance: Nonprofit coalition of state clean energy funds and programs; shares CGA's nonprofit, coalition-based model focused on accelerating clean energy deployment, though at a broader cross-state scope.
• Natural Resources Defense Council: National environmental advocacy organization and CGA member; shares clean energy policy and MISO engagement interests and represents a much larger national counterpart to CGA's regional advocacy model.
• American Clean Power Association: National trade association representing wind, solar, storage, and transmission developers; CGA is listed as a core partner and the two co-issue fact sheets and press releases on MISO transmission projects. ACP is a broader-incumbent national counterpart to CGA's regional MISO-focused advocacy.
• Advanced Energy United: National business association representing advanced energy companies; overlaps with CGA on MISO and state-level clean energy policy advocacy and shares many of the same developer/manufacturer members.

Direct peers

• Fresh Energy: Minnesota-based clean energy policy nonprofit and CGA member; co-partners on transmission advocacy and state policy in Minnesota and MISO, making it the closest regional peer in mission and geography.
• Iowa Environmental Council: Iowa-based environmental coalition and CGA member; works on state-level clean energy policy in Iowa — a core CGA state — and is a direct advocacy counterpart in one of CGA's nine MISO states.
• Grid Strategies: Transmission planning and policy consultancy focused on regional grid expansion; operates as a similarly small, expertise-led organization advocating for high-voltage transmission buildout — directly comparable to CGA's transmission pillar.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/CGA_Midwest
• Facebookfacebook.com/cleangridalliance
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/clean-grid-alliance

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Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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