New Energy Coalition
New Energy Coalition is a Dutch non-profit coalition in Groningen convening 120+ energy companies, governments, and universities to coordinate the Northern Netherlands energy transition across hydrogen, energy hubs, circular carbon, and human capital via EU-funded research programmes, educational brands, and the GreenCareer and Aivy platforms.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2016
- HeadquartersGroningen, Netherlands
- Headcount51–100
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What New Energy Coalition does
New Energy Coalition is a Dutch non-profit coalition headquartered at the Energy Academy Europe on Zernike Campus in Groningen, with regional offices in Alkmaar and Leeuwarden. The organization convenes 120+ partners across energy companies (Shell, ENGIE, RWE, Equinor, Gasunie, EBN, Groningen Seaports), Dutch provincial and municipal governments (Groningen, Drenthe, Friesland, Noord-Holland, Alkmaar, Den Helder), and academic institutions (Rijksuniversiteit Groningen, Hanzehogeschool, Alfa-college, Drenthe College, Noorderpoort) to coordinate the energy transition in the Northern Netherlands. Its core activity is open-innovation programme management across four domains — hydrogen value chains, energy hubs, circular carbon, and human capital — delivered through public-private research consortia and educational brands (New Energy Academy, New Energy Business School).
The coalition's product surface has expanded materially in 2026: in March it launched GreenCareer, a regional careers platform aggregating sustainability and energy-transition vacancies and education; in April it launched Aivy, an AI knowledge assistant built for the Hydrogen Valley Campus Europe (HVCE) ecosystem of 50+ partners across 8 Northern Netherlands locations. Underlying these launches is a substantial knowledge asset base — 75+ HyDelta research reports across four phases and a Knowledge Bank of 64+ studies, roadmaps, and whitepapers — that doubles as Aivy's retrieval corpus.
The business model combines three revenue streams: (1) tiered coalition membership (free community, coalition partnership, strategic partnership), (2) European and national grant funding (Horizon Europe, Interreg North Sea, NWO, Just Transition Fund, TKI Nieuw Gas, RIF), and (3) project coordination fees from large consortia (POCITYF €22.1M, BatteryNL €10.4M, IANOS €7M, HyDelta 4 €6.4M+). Go-to-market is community- and partnership-led rather than transactional sales, with demand generation running through flagship events (Wind meets Gas, New Energy Career Event), educational brands, and a publicly accessible knowledge bank.
New Energy Coalition firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- New Energy Coalition
- Legal name
- New Energy Coalition
- Website
- https://newenergycoalition.org
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2016
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 51–100 employees
- Short description
- New Energy Coalition is a Dutch non-profit coalition in Groningen convening 120+ energy companies, governments, and universities to coordinate the Northern Netherlands energy transition across hydrogen, energy hubs, circular carbon, and human capital via EU-funded research programmes, educational brands, and the GreenCareer and Aivy platforms.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
New Energy Coalition industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Energy Transition Coalition Services
- NAICS
- Business Associations (813910), Social Advocacy Organizations (8133), Environmental Consulting Services (54162)
- SIC
- Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Electric, Gas & Sanitary Services (4900)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Renewable Energy & Clean Tech Access (Off-grid, Energy Poverty Solutions) (BPAGALAE)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Microgrid Development, EPC & Integration (EUAMAJAB), Repowering, Augmentation & Retrofit Integration (Capacity Expansion) (EUAEAEAL), Hydrogen CHP (Fuel Cell & H2-Ready Turbines) (EUACAKAF), Climate Finance Strategy (CapEx planning, green finance, incentives & grants) (EUABAKAG), Hybrid Renewable Systems & Co-Optimization R&D (Solar+Wind+Storage, Multi-Resource Plants, Controls) (EUAMAOAI), Energy Justice, Equity & Ratepayer Impact Analysis (EUAMANAN)
Keywords
Where New Energy Coalition is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Groningen
- HQ country
- Netherlands
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices4 records
Markets served
New Energy Coalition business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Coalition Membership and Partnership Fees: New Energy Coalition generates revenue through coalition membership and partnership programmes. Partners and members contribute to the coalition to gain access to the network, collaborative agenda setting, knowledge sharing, and direct contact with sector leaders in the Northern Energy Region.
- European and National Subsidy/Grant Funding: A significant portion of New Energy Coalition's activities are funded through European subsidy programmes (Horizon Europe, Interreg North Sea, Just Transition Fund, NWO, etc.) and national government funding (Ministry of Education RIF, TKI Nieuw Gas, etc.). Project budgets referenced include HyDelta (€6.4M+), IANOS (€7M), BatteryNL (€10.4M), POCITYF (€22.1M), RESPECT (€506K), DNA/Energy College (€2M), Public Participation Center (€248K), and 'Nieuwe Energie voor Groningen' (€66M requested from Nij Begun).
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Subscription | Annual | Community Membership — free access to the New Energy Community network, energy and education news, and events. |
| Subscription | Annual | Coalition Partnership — participation in joint agenda setting, knowledge and interest sharing, and making agreements about the role of energy in the northern region. |
| Subscription | Annual | Strategic Partnership — deeper involvement with strategic alignment, joint project development, and profiling. |
| Other | Monthly | Internship placement — student internships at New Energy Coalition (Marketing & Communication department). |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels7 records
New Energy Coalition product offering
Product offeringCore offering
New Energy Coalition is a coalition-based organization that coordinates public-private partnerships to accelerate the energy transition in the Northern Netherlands. It delivers educational programs (New Energy Academy, New Energy Business School), manages flagship research initiatives such as the HyDelta hydrogen program, and operates digital platforms including the GreenCareer career platform and the Aivy AI knowledge assistant. Its services are aimed at companies, governments, and knowledge institutions engaged in hydrogen, energy hubs, circular carbon, and human capital development.
Product overview
New Energy Coalition operates as a coalition/network organization rather than a traditional product company. Its offerings consist of educational programs and platforms: New Energy Business School provides professional training for energy workers; New Energy Academy engages students and young professionals through experiential learning activities; GreenCareer serves as a career platform connecting talent with green jobs and education in Northern Netherlands; and Aivy is an AI knowledge assistant for the Hydrogen Valley Campus Europe ecosystem. The organization also manages various research and innovation projects (HyDelta, IANOS, POCITYF, REFORMERS) and knowledge products like the knowledge bank.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- New Energy Academy Educational program offering training and courses on the energy transition, aimed at professionals and partner organizations participating in the coalition's ecosystem.
- New Energy Business School Executive and professional training program for managers and decision-makers working in companies and organizations engaged in the energy transition.
- GreenCareer Digital career platform that connects professionals and organizations in the clean-energy and energy transition sector, supporting talent matching and knowledge sharing.
- Aivy AI knowledge assistant AI-powered knowledge assistant that helps users navigate and query the coalition's energy transition knowledge base and program information.
- HyDelta hydrogen research program Multi-stakeholder research program on hydrogen technologies and infrastructure, coordinated by the coalition with corporate, government, and research partners in the Northern Netherlands.
Quantifiable outcome
- 3,400 vocational professionals trained in energy transition skills through the Energy College/DNA project, with 2,400 students and 1,000 existing employees gaining enhanced knowledge and 300+ teachers professionalized.
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Companies that use New Energy Coalition
Customer profileNamed customers11 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
New Energy Coalition technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
AI capability2 records
Feature3 records
New Energy Coalition partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
32 partnerships are on record, tiered community, core, strategic and minor.
- Alfa-collegecommunityAlfa-college is a regional training centre (mbo) with locations in Groningen, Assen, Hoogeveen and Hardenberg. It plays an active role in the energy transition by educating students and professionals for the jobs of tomorrow through practice-oriented education and innovative projects, contributing to a sustainable society.
- Drenthe CollegecoreDrenthe College is a regional training centre (mbo) with locations in Assen, Emmen and Meppel. Active in the energy transition through student and professional education for green careers, with practical-oriented education and innovative projects. Now continuing collaboration under the name DCTerra (formerly Drenthe College).
- NoorderpoortcoreNoorderpoort is a regional training centre (mbo) offering energy transition-aligned programmes including electrician, heat pump installer and process operator, plus elective modules in green energy and hydrogen technology. Won SustainaBul MBO 2025 'Koploper Duurzaamheid' and 'Accelerators' awards.
- EBN (Energie Beheer Nederland)strategicEBN is a Dutch state-owned public energy company fully owned by the Dutch State, working for reliable, affordable and sustainable energy supply. Plays a central role in the Dutch energy transition by investing in and collaborating on innovative energy solutions.
- GasuniestrategicGasunie is a Dutch state-owned company responsible for energy transport and storage via pipelines. Transforming from natural gas to a pivot in the energy transition by investing in hydrogen, green gas, heat and CO2 storage infrastructure. Investing over €12 billion by 2030 (two-thirds in sustainable energy) and targeting full climate neutrality by 2045.
- GasTerrastrategicGasTerra, based in Groningen, is a Dutch gas company active since 2005 as a wholesale trader in natural gas and green gas. With the decision to end Groningen gas extraction, GasTerra is being phased out by 31 December 2026. Despite winding down, GasTerra continues supporting green gas, hydrogen and e-methane projects.
- ENGIE NederlandcoreENGIE Nederland is a leading player in the energy transition aiming for full CO2 neutrality by 2045. Invests in sustainable energy generation including solar and wind, and develops innovative solutions such as large-scale battery storage and green gas production. Also involved in redevelopment of former power plants into sustainable energy hubs.
- EquinorcoreNorwegian energy company with global operations in more than 30 countries, one of the largest energy suppliers to Europe. Pursuing net-zero by 2050 with ambitious goals including 30-40% reduction in net CO2 intensity by 2035 and 10-12 GW of installed renewable capacity by 2030.
- Shell NederlandstrategicShell Nederland plays an active role in the energy transition, announcing €6.5 billion in investments in the Dutch energy transition between 2020-2022, including offshore wind farms, biofuels and hydrogen projects.
- RWEcoreRWE is a player in the Dutch energy transition focused on renewable energy and innovative technologies. Invests in wind and solar, and develops energy storage and hydrogen production solutions. Projects include OranjeWind offshore wind farm, Eemshydrogen electrolyser, BECCUS CO2 programme, and battery storage systems in Eemshaven and Moerdijk.
- Rijksuniversiteit Groningen (RUG)strategicRUG plays a leading role in the energy transition through interdisciplinary research, education and sustainable operations. Home to the Groningen Centre for Energy Law and Sustainability, Energy and Sustainability Research Institute Groningen (ESRIG), and Centre for Energy Economics Research. Founding partner of Energy Academy Europe.
- Hanzehogeschool GroningenstrategicHanzehogeschool Groningen combines practice-oriented education, applied research and sustainable business. Its Centre of Expertise Energy – EnTranCe serves as a testing ground where students, researchers and companies collaborate on innovative energy solutions such as hydrogen applications and system integration. Founding partner of Energy Academy Europe.
- Gemeente GroningencoreMunicipality aiming for CO2 neutrality by 2035 — all energy used within municipal borders must be generated sustainably without dependence on fossil fuels. Ambition formalized in the roadmap 'Op weg naar een CO2-neutraal Groningen'.
- Provincie GroningencoreProvince targeting an energy-neutral region by 2050, supported by the Uitvoeringsprogramma Energie 2024-2027. Focuses on energy saving, sustainable generation, infrastructure strengthening, local energy initiatives, hydrogen production, and district heating development.
- Provincie DrenthecoreProvince working toward full energy neutrality by 2050 through programmes like PLED and Energiefonds Drenthe supporting local energy cooperatives and public real estate. Innovative projects around solar energy, hydrogen and waste heat strengthen the energy transition.
- Provincie FrieslandcoreProvince playing a leading role in the energy transition through local cooperation, innovative energy solutions and future-proof infrastructure. The Energieprogramma 2022-2025 focuses on five pillars: energy saving, local energy initiatives, sustainable generation, heat transition and energy infrastructure.
- Provincie Noord-HollandcoreProvince targeting a climate-neutral and circular society by 2050, with an interim goal of 55% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 vs 1990. The Noord-Hollandse Klimaataanpak includes measures on mobility, housing, industry, sustainable energy generation, agriculture and land use.
- Groningen SeaportscoreManager and developer of the ports of Delfzijl and Eemshaven, playing a key role in the Dutch energy transition. The Eemshaven has grown into a national and international energy hub with over 8,000 MW of installed renewable energy capacity from offshore wind, onshore wind, solar farms and bio-energy plants.
- KiwacoreGlobally operating TIC company (Testing, Inspection, Certification) supporting organizations in ensuring quality, safety and sustainability. Strong focus on hydrogen technology providing testing, inspection and certification of components and systems, actively involved in developing standards such as KE 214 for hydrogen components.
- Gemeente Den Helder / Port of Den HeldercommunityMunicipality and port aiming for energy neutrality by 2040, with all energy generated locally and sustainably. The municipal council adopted the Future Vision Energy in November 2024 providing a decision framework for sustainable energy projects.
- Nederlandse Aardolie Maatschappij (NAM)coreNAM is committed to a more sustainable future by greening its operations and contributing to the energy transition. Since 2024, NAM exclusively uses green electricity for its production and storage activities through Guarantees of Origin from renewable sources.
- Ontwikkelingsbedrijf Noord-Holland Noord (ONHN)coreEconomic development organization for 16 municipalities in the North-Holland North region and the province of North-Holland. Supports entrepreneurs, governments and knowledge institutions in realizing a sustainable, innovative and future-proof economy. Key focus on energy transition, greening business parks, stimulating the hydrogen economy and developing smart energy solutions.
- Free Hanseatic City of BremenminorThe Free Hanseatic City of Bremen has committed to ambitious climate goals, aiming for climate neutrality by 2038, pursued through a combination of policy measures, technological innovation and international cooperation.
- Gemeente AlkmaarcoreMunicipality actively committed to a sustainable future, targeting climate neutrality and gas-free status by 2050. Supported by Omgevingsvisie Alkmaar 2040 with sustainability, climate adaptation and circular economy at its centre.
- HyDelta Consortium (Gasunie, Netbeheer Nederland, TNO, DNV, Kiwa, Hanzehogeschool)coreHyDelta is a public-private national research programme focused on removing barriers for large-scale hydrogen implementation in the Netherlands. New Energy Coalition is lead partner and coordinator. The consortium has produced 75+ publicly available research reports across four phases (HyDelta 1, 2, 3, 4). Total HyDelta 4 budget is €6,415,724, funded by TKI Nieuw Gas / PPS-toeslag. The research addresses hydrogen safety, integration into the gas network, economic aspects, emissions, and standards.
- POCITYF Consortium (40+ European partners)corePOCITYF is a Horizon Europe project demonstrating innovative concepts for decarbonizing historic cities. The €22.1M project includes 40+ partners from Portugal, Netherlands, Spain, Italy, Slovenia, Hungary, Denmark, Austria, Germany, France and Greece. New Energy Coalition acts as initiator, developer and coordinator of implementation in Lighthouse City Alkmaar, leading building-related innovations and citizen participation concepts.
- IANOS Consortium (35 partners from 10 European countries)coreIANOS (IntegrAted SolutioNs for Decarbonization and Smartification of Islands) is a €7M Horizon 2020 project with 35 partners from 10 European countries. It tests energy transition solutions on islands (Ameland NL, Terceira PT) and replicates them on Lampedusa, Nisyros and Bora Bora. New Energy Coalition manages the 'Energy Cooperatives and Stakeholder Engagement' work package, researches for Ameland, and supports project communication. Led by Shubhra Chaudhry and Mark de la Vieter.
- REFORMERS Consortium (European Renewable Energy Valleys)coreREFORMERS is a Horizon Europe programme developing and rolling out Renewable Energy Valleys in Europe. New Energy Coalition is a key partner, with the Flagship Valley located in Alkmaar-Heiloo (Noord-Holland North). The project supports energy storage, hydrogen innovations, heat integration and smarter use of local energy sources. Battery installations (2 MWh at InVesta, 5 MWh at Sustenso) are part of this project.
- North Sea Hydrogen Valley Ports (Interreg North Sea)coreInterreg North Sea project developing four hydrogen roadmaps for North Sea ports. New Energy Coalition is a key partner developing governance frameworks and hydrogen value chain solutions for North Sea ports as hydrogen hubs.
- RESPECT Consortium (13 Dutch partners)minorRESPECT (Renewable Energy Strategies: Effective Public Engagement in Climate Policy and Energy Transition) is a €506K NWO MARET project developing a guide with practical examples, strategies and tools to optimize public participation in energy projects. 13 Dutch partners including RUG, RVO, Royal Haskoning RHDHV, NWEA, SCP, RIVM, and De Haagse Hogeschool.
- Energy College / DNA (8 schools, 7 governments, 45 companies)coreEnergy College (now continued as DNA by DCTerra, Alfa-College and Noorderpoort) was a €2M RIF-funded project that trained 3,400 professionals in energy transition skills. Partners included 7 mbo schools, Hanzehogeschool Groningen, 7 government bodies, and 45 companies in Northern Netherlands. Funded by the Dutch Ministry of Education, Culture and Science.
- Hydrogen Valley Campus Europe (HVCE) — 50+ partnersstrategicHVCE is the central platform for developing the hydrogen economy in Northern Netherlands, connecting over 50 partners from knowledge institutions, business and government around research, education and innovation in hydrogen and the broader energy transition. Operates from 8 locations in Northern Netherlands with Zernike Campus Groningen as central hub. Developed Aivy AI knowledge assistant as a key ecosystem asset.
Scale indicators8 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights6 records
New Energy Coalition competitors and assessment
Company assessmentRegional players
- TopDutch: Regional economic development brand for the Northern Netherlands (Groningen, Friesland, Drenthe). Comparable to NEC through overlapping geographic focus on Northern Netherlands energy transition and shared stakeholder network, but operating as an economic promotion brand rather than a project-coordinating coalition.
- Innovation Quarter: Regional economic development organization for South Holland (Rotterdam-The Hague region), focused on cleantech and energy innovation. Comparable to NEC as a Dutch coalition-based organization driving energy transition through partnerships between industry, government, and academia, but serving a different geography and industrial focus.
- Brainport Industries: Dutch regional innovation cluster focused on high-tech manufacturing and energy transition in the Brainport Eindhoven region. Comparable to NEC as a public-private coalition model bringing together industry, government, and knowledge institutions, but focused on manufacturing and high-tech rather than hydrogen/energy hubs.
Others
- DNV: Global certification, testing, and energy advisory firm involved in hydrogen standards development (e.g., KE 214 standard) and partner in HyDelta consortium. Comparable to NEC through shared hydrogen ecosystem participation, but operating as a commercial TIC services company rather than a coalition.
- NEN (Royal Netherlands Standardization Institute): Dutch national standards body involved in hydrogen and energy transition standard-setting. Comparable to NEC through shared hydrogen ecosystem stakeholder role, but operating as a standards body rather than a coalition coordinator.
- NWO (Nederlandse Organisatie voor Wetenschappelijk Onderzoek): Dutch national research council funding scientific research and innovation. Comparable to NEC as a key funder and convener of Dutch energy transition research, but operating as a government funding body rather than a coalition.
Broad incumbents
- Hydrogen Council: Global CEO-led initiative of leading companies with a vision for hydrogen to facilitate the energy transition. Comparable to NEC as a multi-stakeholder coalition coordinating hydrogen value chain development, but operating globally with a focus on corporate CEO engagement rather than regional project coordination.
- Climate-KIC: Pan-European climate innovation community and knowledge innovation platform funded by EIT. Comparable to NEC as a coalition organization coordinating multi-stakeholder climate and energy transition projects across Europe, but operating at a much larger scale with a broader pan-European remit.
- Topsector Energie: Dutch national top sector for energy, coordinating public-private partnerships and innovation agendas. Comparable to NEC as a Dutch coalition coordinating energy transition R&D and innovation across industry, government, and knowledge institutions, but operating nationally rather than regionally.
- TKI Nieuw Gas / TKI Energie en Industrie: Dutch Top Consortium for Knowledge and Innovation (TKI) focused on energy and industry innovation, including the Nieuw Gas programme. Comparable to NEC as a public-private coordinating body for Dutch energy transition innovation, but operating as a national funding and agenda-setting body.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
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Profiles7 records
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Frequently asked questions about New Energy Coalition
What does New Energy Coalition do?
New Energy Coalition is a coalition-based organization that coordinates public-private partnerships to accelerate the energy transition in the Northern Netherlands. It delivers educational programs (New Energy Academy, New Energy Business School), manages flagship research initiatives such as the HyDelta hydrogen program, and operates digital platforms including the GreenCareer career platform and the Aivy AI knowledge assistant. Its services are aimed at companies, governments, and knowledge institutions engaged in hydrogen, energy hubs, circular carbon, and human capital development.
Is New Energy Coalition a public or private company?
New Energy Coalition is a private company. It is classified as nonprofit foundation owned and is currently operating.
When was New Energy Coalition founded?
New Energy Coalition was founded in 2016. It employs 51 to 100 people.
Where is New Energy Coalition based?
New Energy Coalition is headquartered in Groningen, Netherlands, in the Europe region.
How does New Energy Coalition make money?
Two revenue lines are on record. Coalition Membership and Partnership Fees are the primary driver. The others are european and National Subsidy/Grant Funding.
Who are New Energy Coalition's main competitors?
Regional players on record are TopDutch, Innovation Quarter and Brainport Industries. Others are DNV, NEN (Royal Netherlands Standardization Institute) and NWO (Nederlandse Organisatie voor Wetenschappelijk Onderzoek). Broad incumbents are Hydrogen Council, Climate-KIC, Topsector Energie and TKI Nieuw Gas / TKI Energie en Industrie.
Does New Energy Coalition have an API?
No public API is recorded for New Energy Coalition.
What industry is New Energy Coalition in?
New Energy Coalition's product category is Energy Transition Coalition Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is BPAGALAE, Renewable Energy & Clean Tech Access (Off-grid, Energy Poverty Solutions), with a secondary code of EUAMAJAB, Microgrid Development, EPC & Integration. Its NAICS code is 813910 and its SIC code is 8600.