Alliance for an Energy Efficient Economy

What Alliance for an Energy Efficient Economy does

The Alliance for an Energy Efficient Economy (AEEE) is a New Delhi-headquartered not-for-profit society and policy think tank founded in 2008 by leading energy efficiency companies — Schneider Electric, Thermax Limited, Grundfos Pumps India, Conzerv Systems, and Development Enviroenergy Services Ltd — with strategic guidance from the USAID ECO-III project and Alliance to Save Energy. AEEE works at the intersection of policy advisory, industry representation, and applied research across four focus areas: Low-Carbon Built Environment, Sustainable Cooling and Cold-Chain, Smart and Resilient Power and Mobility, and Decarbonisation Catalysts. Its core technical assets include the State Energy Efficiency Index (SEEI), co-developed annually with the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) since 2018 to benchmark all Indian states; the Geospatial Open Building Stack (GOBS), an open building data platform; the Green Vehicle Rating (GVR) system launched in 2022; and advanced end-use energy data analytics and building energy modeling capabilities used to develop sectoral decarbonization pathways and support ECBC and ENS code implementation. Working groups on District Cooling Systems, Demand Flexibility, and ESCO Market Enablement provide structured industry engagement.

AEEE's business model is a four-stream hybrid: (1) tiered membership — Premium (INR 1L annual + INR 2.5L corpus donation), Large (INR 1L), General (INR 50K), and Associate (INR 20K) — with annual renewable terms exclusive of GST; (2) paid training and certification programs including M&V Fundamentals and IPMVP; (3) flagship events and conferences — the annual FEED (Forum on Energy Efficiency & Decarbonisation), Energise, and Solar Decathlon India competition; and (4) customized R&D and market development projects for Premium and Large members. Customer segments span energy efficiency equipment manufacturers and service companies (primary), central and state government agencies including BEE, NITI Aayog, MoP and MoEFCC (primary), research and academic institutions, and civil society organizations. Revenue is not publicly disclosed.

Name

Alliance for an Energy Efficient Economy

Legal name

Alliance for an Energy Efficient Economy

Website

https://aeee.in

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Alliance for an Energy Efficient Economy (AEEE) is a New Delhi-based not-for-profit think tank and industry association, founded in 2008, that drives energy efficiency policy, research, and market enablement in India across buildings, cooling, mobility, and industrial sectors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

New Delhi

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: AEEE generates primary revenue through tiered membership programs (Premium, Large, General, Associate) with annual fees ranging from INR 20,000 to INR 1 lakh, plus one-time corpus fund donations for Premium members.
2. Training and Certification Programs: Revenue from M&V Fundamentals and International Performance Measurement and Verification Protocol (IPMVP) training and certification programs, along with other capacity building initiatives.
3. Events and Conferences: Revenue generation through flagship events such as FEED (Forum on Energy Efficiency & Decarbonisation), Energise, Solar Decathlon India, and participation fees for conferences.
4. Customized Research and Consulting: Customized R&D or market development projects for members and stakeholders, particularly Premium and Large tier members.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

AEEE is a not-for-profit think tank and industry association that creates awareness about energy efficiency as a resource, supports policy implementation, and enables the energy efficiency market in India. It sells tiered annual memberships, delivers M&V and IPMVP training and certification, runs flagship conferences (FEED), competitions (Solar Decathlon India), and coalitions (India Cooling Coalition), and provides customized research and consulting to industry and government stakeholders. Its co-developed State Energy Efficiency Index (SEEI) with BEE is a flagship knowledge product.

Product overview

AEEE operates as a non-profit think tank and industry association focused on energy efficiency in India, offering a portfolio of research platforms, indices, conferences, and training programs rather than a unified software product. Core offerings include: the State Energy Efficiency Index (SEEE) for benchmarking state-level performance; the Geospatial Open Building Stack (GOBS) for building data analysis; the Solar Decathlon India competition for innovation; the Energise initiative for awareness; and FORUM ON ENERGY EFFICIENCY & DECARBONISATION (FEED) as a flagship conference. These are complemented by working groups on District Cooling Systems, Demand Flexibility, and ESCO Market Enablement, plus specialized services in M&V training and Data Analytics. Focus areas span Low-Carbon Built Environment, Sustainable Cooling and Cold-Chain, Smart and Resilient Power and Mobility, and Low Carbon Technologies. AEEE also provides membership tiers offering access to market intelligence, networking, and policy engagement.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• State Energy Efficiency Index (SEEI): An initiative developed jointly with Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) that evaluates states on their energy efficiency efforts and achievements.
• Solar Decathlon India (SDI)
• FORUM ON ENERGY EFFICIENCY & DECARBONISATION (FEED)
• India Cooling Coalition (ICC)
• Geospatial Open Building Stack (GOBS)
• Energise

Products and services

• Membership Program Tiered annual membership offering (Premium, Large, General, Associate) for energy efficiency industry companies, equipment manufacturers, technology providers, consulting firms, and research organizations. Includes market intelligence, policy dialogue participation, networking opportunities, member logo visibility, webinars, and access to customized R&D projects. Priced INR 20,000 to INR 1,00,000 annually plus optional corpus donation for Premium tier.
• M&V Fundamentals and IPMVP Training and Certification Program Training and certification program for Measurement and Verification professionals based on the International Performance Measurement and Verification Protocol (IPMVP). Provides professional certification to energy efficiency practitioners in India and the broader South Asia region.
• Geospatial Open Building Stack (GOBS) Open building data platform providing geospatial information on buildings to support energy efficiency analysis, research, and policy implementation for researchers, government agencies, and energy efficiency practitioners.
• State Energy Efficiency Index (SEEI) Annual index developed jointly with the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) that evaluates and ranks Indian states on their energy efficiency policies, programs, and outcomes across all demand sectors. A flagship knowledge product used by government agencies and industry stakeholders.
• Solar Decathlon India (SDI) Competition that challenges collegiate teams to design and build solar-powered, energy-efficient buildings, promoting innovation in sustainable building technologies and developing the next generation of energy efficiency professionals.
• Green Vehicle Rating (GVR) Rating system that evaluates and compares vehicles based on their environmental impact and energy efficiency, providing a public benchmark for cleaner and more efficient vehicles in India.
• Decarbonisation Business Charter (DBC) Charter that encourages businesses to commit to decarbonisation targets and report on their progress, providing a structured framework for corporate climate action and reporting.
• FORUM ON ENERGY EFFICIENCY & DECARBONISATION (FEED) Conference Annual flagship conference bringing together stakeholders from government, industry, and civil society to discuss energy efficiency and decarbonisation strategies. Includes registration and sponsorship participation fees.
• Data Analytics and Modelling Services Advanced end-use energy data analytics and visualization services to enable the design, implementation, and monitoring of energy efficiency interventions. Includes national benchmarks, building energy performance standards, and sector decarbonization pathways. Delivered to industry and government clients.
• Customized Research and Consulting Customized R&D and market development projects delivered to Premium and Large tier members and other stakeholders, including the Strategic Plan for Advancing Energy Efficiency Across Demand Sectors by 2030 and state-level ECBC implementation support.

Quantifiable outcome

• State Energy Efficiency Index developed and published annually for all Indian states
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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App detail

AI capability4 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered founding/flagship, founding/core, flagship and core.

• Schneider Electricfounding/flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounding member and financial supporter of AEEE since 2008. Provided initial vision and financial support along with other equipment and services companies. Dr. Satish Kumar previously led Energy Management business at Schneider Electric India. Venkat Garimella from Schneider Electric serves as Chairperson of AEEE Executive Council.
• Thermax Limitedfounding/coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounding member providing vision and financial support at AEEE's inception in 2008. Shishir Joshipura, previously Executive Vice President at Thermax, was a founding member representing Thermax's global experience in energy and environment services.
• Grundfos Pumps Indiafounding/coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounding member of AEEE providing initial vision and financial support. Ranganath N. Krishna served as MD of Grundfos Pumps India and was second chairperson of AEEE. Usha Subramaniam currently serves as Country President at Grundfos and Executive Council member.
• Conzerv Systems Pvt Ltd (acquired by Schneider Electric India)founding/coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInitial founding member and key supporter. Hema Hattangady, one of the founders and first Chairperson of AEEE, was Vice-Chairperson and CEO of Conzerv Systems before its acquisition.
• Development Enviroenergy Services Ltd (DESL)founding/coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounding member providing initial vision and financial support. Dr. G.C. Datta Roy was founder CEO and Advisor of DESL and helped position AEEE as de-facto ESCO association of India.
• USAID/ECO-III Projectfounding/coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic guidance and support provided during AEEE's formative years. International Resources Group with support from Alliance to Save Energy helped develop and implement AEEE's Vision and Mission and launch initial activities.
• Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint development of State Energy Efficiency Index (SEEI) 2024 and ongoing policy implementation support. AEEE supports BEE's energy efficiency initiatives and programs across demand sectors.
• NITI AayogflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerPolicy advisory relationship for India's energy efficiency and decarbonization strategies. Dr. Satish Kumar serves as trusted advisor to NITI Aayog on sustainability and net zero strategies.
• Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate ChangecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPolicy advisory relationship for environmental and climate policies related to energy efficiency and decarbonization.
• Ministry of PowercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPolicy implementation support and collaboration on energy efficiency programs under the Ministry's jurisdiction.
• Lawrence Berkeley National LaboratorycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDr. Satish Kumar previously served as Scientist at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. AEEE maintains technical collaboration in energy efficiency research and building performance assessment.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC): Global environmental advocacy organization combining science, policy, and law to advance energy and climate solutions. Comparable as a non-profit think tank influencing policy and operating cross-functional programs in buildings, transport, and clean energy.
• TERI (The Energy and Resources Institute): India's leading energy and environment research institute, conducting policy research, training, and consulting across energy efficiency, renewables, and sustainability. Several AEEE team members have prior TERI experience, and both organizations operate in adjacent policy advisory territory.
• ClimateWorks Foundation: Global philanthropy that funds and convenes networks to advance climate and energy solutions. Comparable non-profit operating through grantmaking, research, and partnership models with similar focus on energy efficiency and decarbonization pathways.
• Regulatory Assistance Project (RAP): Global non-profit focused on energy regulation and policy advice for a clean, reliable, and efficient energy future. Comparable as a non-profit policy think tank working on utility regulation, demand-side management, and energy efficiency program design across multiple countries.
• Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE): India's statutory body under Ministry of Power that develops energy efficiency policies and standards. AEEE is BEE's primary non-government partner for the SEEI and policy implementation support, making it both a collaborator and a structural peer.
• Alliance to Save Energy: US-based non-profit energy efficiency policy alliance that helped develop and implement AEEE's vision and mission at its 2008 founding. Directly comparable as a bipartisan energy efficiency advocacy organization with both policy and industry engagement functions.
• CII Indian Green Building Council (IGBC): Industry-led green building rating and certification body operating within CII, focused on built environment sustainability. Directly comparable to AEEE's Low-Carbon Built Environment focus area, with similar membership and certification models.

Broad incumbents

• Confederation of Indian Industry (CII): Largest Indian industry chamber running extensive energy efficiency, sustainability, and climate programs including IGBC. Broader than AEEE but with overlapping policy advocacy and industry convening functions in the energy efficiency space.
• International Energy Agency (IEA): Intergovernmental organization providing authoritative analysis on global energy including the flagship Energy Efficiency reports. AEEE leadership has collaborated with IEA's Global Conference on Energy Efficiency, positioning IEA as a global authority peer to AEEE's national-scale work.
• FICCI: Major Indian industry chamber running committees on energy, environment, and sustainability, with parallel industry convening and policy advocacy roles. Functions as a broad incumbent where AEEE is the more energy-efficiency-specialized peer.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

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