The National Energy and Utility Affordability Coalition (NEUAC)

What The National Energy and Utility Affordability Coalition (NEUAC) does

The National Energy and Utility Affordability Coalition (NEUAC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit advocacy coalition founded in 2013 through the merger of the National Fuel Funds Network (NFFN) and the National Low Income Energy Consortium (NLIEC), headquartered in Washington, D.C. NEUAC's core function is to coordinate federal advocacy and education around energy assistance programs — primarily the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) — by uniting four distinct stakeholder groups: utilities, nonprofit/community action agencies, government entities, and tribal organizations. The coalition's core products are advocacy programs (LIHEAP Action Day annual Capitol Hill fly-in, FY2027 All Parties Letter with 1,089 signatures, the 30+ year Annual Conference) and proprietary resource tools (LIHEAP Action Toolkit, State Resource Directory spanning all 50 states, LIHEAP State Sheets, and a Help for Customers referral portal).

NEUAC operates on a community-led membership model with three revenue streams: tiered annual membership dues ($350 for small nonprofits/tribes with budgets under $2M, $600 for mid-size $2-5M organizations, $1,600 for large utilities and trade associations), corporate sponsorship tiers ranging from $3,000 (Patron) to $25,000+ (Legacy), and conference/event registration fees ($500 one-day pass to $1,600 full conference for non-member utilities). The core operational team is exceptionally small — Executive Director Katrina Metzler (20+ years in energy/poverty programs) and Operations Director Erin Mao, supplemented by two consultants (Web + Media and Event Manager). Governance is exercised through a Board of Directors populated by senior utility executives (Omaha Public Power District, Vistra Corp, Alliant Energy, Dominion, Duke, Xcel, Con Edison, etc.), trade associations (AGA, EEI), and federal ex-officio seats (HHS, DOE). NEUAC holds a 4-star Charity Navigator rating and claims a 30+ year institutional history through its predecessor organizations.

Name

The National Energy and Utility Affordability Coalition (NEUAC)

Legal name

National Energy and Utility Affordability Coalition

Website

https://neuac.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

NEUAC is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit coalition that unites utilities, nonprofits, government agencies, and tribal entities to advocate for federal energy assistance programs (primarily LIHEAP) serving income-constrained U.S. households, operating through membership dues, sponsorships, and annual advocacy events.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Washington

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, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership fees from nonprofits, tribes, government entities, utilities, corporations, and trade associations at tiered pricing based on organization type and budget size.
2. Sponsorship Revenue: Corporate sponsorship tiers (Legacy $25,000+, Champion $15,000, Supporter $10,000, Friend $5,000, Patron $3,000) supporting annual conference and advocacy activities.
3. Conference Registration: Registration fees for Annual Conference and LIHEAP Action Day events, ranging from $500 (one-day) to $1,600 (utility/corporate non-member full conference).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels12 records

Core offering

NEUAC is a 501(c)(3) national membership coalition that advocates for federal funding and policies supporting low-income home energy assistance, primarily LIHEAP. It sells organizational memberships to nonprofits, utilities, government agencies, and tribal entities, and provides advocacy resources, research toolkits, state-level data, signature events (LIHEAP Action Day and the Annual Conference), and direct lobbying on energy affordability policy.

Product overview

NEUAC is a nonprofit membership coalition (501(c)(3)), not a software product company. Its offerings consist of advocacy programs, membership services, annual events, and resource directories focused on advancing energy and utility affordability for income-constrained households. The core programs include the LIHEAP Action Toolkit (advocacy resources), LIHEAP Action Day (annual Capitol Hill fly-in), NEUAC Annual Conference, All Parties Letter campaign, State Resource Directory, LIHEAP State Sheets, and Help for Customers referral service. These programs work together to bridge states, utilities, and social services to protect families in utility crises through advocacy and education.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• NEUAC Membership Annual organizational membership in the NEUAC coalition for nonprofits, utilities, government agencies, and tribal organizations, providing access to advocacy, networking, and coalition resources in support of LIHEAP and energy affordability.

Quantifiable outcome

• Nearly 6 million households received LIHEAP assistance in FY25
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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No

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Partnerships

22 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Alliant EnergyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of NEUAC's annual conference and advocacy activities. Alliant Energy supports NEUAC's mission to promote energy affordability for income-constrained households.
• AmerenminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of NEUAC's annual conference and advocacy activities.
• American Gas Association (AGA)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerEx-Officio Board member and major sponsor; co-develops LIHEAP advocacy materials including the 'Why LIHEAP Matters' one-pager.
• Arizona Public Service (APS)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor and Governance Board member representing Arizona.
• Atmos EnergyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor and Governance Board member.
• Berkshire Hathaway EnergyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of NEUAC events and advocacy activities.
• CenterPoint EnergyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor and Advisory Board member.
• Con EdisonminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor and Governance Board member representing New York.
• Dominion EnergyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor and Governance Board member.
• Duke EnergyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor and Governance Board member.
• Edison Electric Institute (EEI)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerEx-Officio Board member representing major electric utilities.
• EntergyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor and Governance Board member.
• National GridminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor and Advisory Board member.
• Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerAdvisory Board member.
• Southern Company GasminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor and Advisory Board member.
• Vistra CorpcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerMajor sponsor (Champion tier $15,000) and Governance Board member with Second Vice President on NEUAC Board.
• Xcel EnergyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor and Advisory Board member.
• U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEx-Officio Board member; HHS administers the LIHEAP program that NEUAC advocates for.
• U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEx-Officio Board member (position currently open).
• National Association for State Community Services Programs (NASCSP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKey advocacy partner; co-developed weatherization and LIHEAP data resources; shares policy expertise.
• National Consumer Law CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernance Board member providing legal expertise on consumer protection.
• The Salvation ArmyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernance Board member representing the Central Territory.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights10 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/theNEUAC
• Facebookfacebook.com/neuaccoalition
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-national-energy-and-utility-affordability-coalition

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Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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Investments

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