A3E Association of Energy efficiency companies

What A3E Association of Energy efficiency companies does

A3E (Asociación de Empresas de Eficiencia Energética) is the national association of energy efficiency companies in Spain, headquartered in Madrid at Agustín de Foxá 25. Founded in 2009 as a private non-profit, A3E serves as the sector's representative body, providing a membership-based ecosystem of services to companies operating in energy auditing, energy management, energy purchasing, certification, and nearly-zero energy buildings. As of June 2026, the association reports 185 member companies across energy services (Iberdrola, ACCIONA Energía, Naturgy, AXPO), certification (AENOR, SGS TECNOS, TÜV Rheinland, Apave), construction and engineering (Ferrovial, Elecnor, EIFFAGE Energía), industrial firms (ABB, Robert Bosch España, WEG Iberia), and adjacent verticals such as facility services and real estate.

The association operates a portfolio of member services rather than a unified technology platform. Core offerings include professional training (Energy Auditor certification preparation, CMVP, energy procurement, and nearly-zero energy buildings) delivered via a dedicated e-learning platform (formacion.asociacion3e.org), member services such as a job board (Bolsa de Trabajo), a business marketplace (Market Place A3E), specialized working groups, a digital library of standards and regulations, and a weekly newsletter. A3E also runs more than 20 workshops and events per year, including the II Congreso CAE, the Ruta CAE 2026 roadshow, and the annual Gala de Eficiencia Energética y Sostenibilidad, supported by 14 territorial delegations across Spain. The association has trained more than 1,000 energy auditor professionals cumulatively.

A3E's revenue model is built on recurring membership fees (subscription), supplemented by training course fees, event sponsorships, and advertising in sector media. The association is governed by a Consejo Directivo and General Assembly of members, with no disclosed venture capital or private equity backing. Strategic partners include FUNDAE (training subsidies), AEC/CERPER (Auditor Energético certification), the US-based AEE (CMVP credential), AENOR (standards), and FOROGEn (national energy management forum).

Name

A3E Association of Energy efficiency companies

Legal name

Asociación de Empresas de Eficiencia Energética

Website

https://asociacion3e.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

A3E is Spain's national non-profit association of energy efficiency companies, providing a membership-based ecosystem of training, working groups, events, and advocacy services to 185 member companies across 14 territorial delegations.

Ownership category

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Product category

Industry Association Services

NAICS

Business Associations (813910)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

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PRIMARYEDABADAJ

Third-Party, Vendor & Supply Chain Compliance

Education/Corporate Training & Professional Development/Compliance, Ethics & Regulatory Training

Keywords

• Energy efficiency association
• Energy auditor training
• Professional certification courses
• Industry working groups
• Energy management networking

Headquarters

HQ city

Madrid

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

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: Companies pay membership dues to join A3E and receive benefits including networking, visibility, discounts on events and training, participation in working groups, and access to job board and member marketplace.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

A3E is a Spanish non-profit industry association that provides membership services to energy efficiency companies. Its offerings include professional training programs (Energy Auditor certification, CMVP, energy purchasing, and nearly zero energy buildings courses), networking platforms (member marketplace, working groups, 14 territorial delegations, FOROGEn forum), industry events (Congreso CAE, Ruta CAE, annual Gala), a digital library, a job board, and a weekly newsletter. Revenue is generated primarily through membership fees, with member companies receiving visibility, training access, and policy advocacy support.

Product overview

A3E (Asociación de Empresas de Eficiencia Energética) is the National Association of Energy Efficiency Companies in Spain, serving as an industry association rather than a product company. The organization offers a portfolio of member services including professional training programs (Energy Auditor courses, CMVP certification, energy purchasing courses, Nearly Zero Energy Buildings courses), networking platforms (Market Place, Working Groups, Territorial Delegations, FOROGEn forum), a digital library with technical documents and standards, events (Congreso CAE, Ruta CAE, Gala awards), a job board, and a weekly newsletter. With 185 member companies, over 1,000 trained professionals, and 14 territorial delegations, A3E functions as a comprehensive ecosystem supporting energy efficiency adoption across Spanish businesses, institutions, and society.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CAEX (Congreso Anual de Eficiencia Energética): Annual energy efficiency congress organized by A3E
• Ruta CAE
• Gala Eficiencia Energética y Sostenibilidad

Products and services

• Energy Auditor (AE) Training Program — Edificación + Industria Comprehensive training program preparing energy professionals for the Energy Auditor (AE) certification exam administered by CERPER of AEC. Covers both building (Edificación) and industrial (Industria) auditing. A3E has trained over 1,000 professionals. Eligible for FUNDAE subsidies.
• CMVP (Certified Measurement and Verification Professional) Course Professional certification preparation course for the international CMVP credential, delivered in collaboration with the Association of Energy Engineers (AEE). Targets measurement and verification professionals in the energy sector.
• Energy Purchasing Courses (Compra de Energía) Series of courses covering energy procurement: introduction to energy purchasing, electricity bill optimization, registration as direct market consumer, and PPAs and futures market purchasing. Delivered via e-learning.
• Nearly Zero Energy Buildings (NZEB) Courses E-learning courses and online webinars on Nearly Zero Energy Buildings (Edificios de Consumo Casi Nulo), developed and delivered by A3E. All courses are bonificable through FUNDAE.
• Congreso CAE (Energy Efficiency Congress) Annual energy efficiency congress bringing together industry professionals with conferences, presentations, and networking opportunities. The II Congreso CAE 2026 edition is scheduled.
• Ruta CAE Mobile event series showcasing energy efficiency across different locations in Spain, providing demonstrations and industry encounters.
• Gala de Eficiencia Energética y Sostenibilidad Annual awards gala recognizing excellence and sustainability achievements in energy efficiency across member companies and the broader sector.
• A3E Member Marketplace Online business finder/directory allowing potential clients to search for A3E member companies by criteria such as geographic location, company size, and services offered.
• Bolsa de Trabajo (Job Board) Job board for the energy efficiency sector allowing member companies to find professional candidates and individuals to discover employment opportunities within A3E's member network.
• Biblioteca A3E (Digital Library) Digital library of technical documents, regulations, standards (UNE, ASHRAE, EVO), guides on energy efficiency, reports, and presentations organized by category and year.

Quantifiable outcome

• 185 member companies as of 2026 General Assembly
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers17 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• FUNDAE (Fundación Tripartita)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerA3E courses are bonificable (eligible for training subsidies) through FUNDAE, the tripartite foundation for vocational training. This partnership allows member companies to receive government subsidies for employee training.
• AEC - Asociación Española de la CalidadcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerA3E's energy auditor courses prepare candidates for the AE (Auditor Energético) certification, administered by AEC's CERPER (Certification Service for Persons). A3E has approximately 10 years of experience in this training partnership.
• European Association of Energy Engineers (AEE)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerA3E offers CMVP (Certified Measurement & Verification Professional) courses authorized by AEE, providing international certification for energy professionals.
• FOROGEn (Foro Nacional de Gestión Energética)majorGTM or Marketing PartnerA3E participates in FOROGEn, a national forum for energy management that organizes networking events and meetings bringing together industry stakeholders and potential clients.
• EnerxetikaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCollaboration with Enerxetika, an energy efficiency event/platform, for joint promotion and participation.
• REBUILDminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCollaboration with REBUILD (construction and building renovation event) for sector promotion and participation.
• AENOR (Asociación Española de Normalización)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with AENOR for standards and normalization activities in energy efficiency, including UNE standards access for members.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Strengths4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/asociacion3e
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@a3e368
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/1649032
• Instagraminstagram.com/somosa3e

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