New England Women in Energy and the Environment (NEWIEE)

What New England Women in Energy and the Environment (NEWIEE) does

New England Women in Energy and the Environment (NEWIEE) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit membership organization founded in 2008 to support women and underrepresented professionals in the energy and environmental sectors across New England. The organization serves individual professionals through a tiered membership structure (Individual at $120/year; organizational tiers Classic at $900, Premier at $1,800, and Ambassador at $3,600, with a 50% discount for academic, nonprofit, and government entities) and operates six regional chapters covering Boston, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont, and Western New England. As of 2025, NEWIEE claims 1,800+ active individual members and 95+ partner organizations, including Eversource Energy, ISO New England, VHB, EPRI, Greenvolt Power, and Avangrid Renewables.

NEWIEE's programmatic offering centers on the Mentorship Program and Peer Circles (six-month structured cohorts), a Jobs Board with 3,000+ opportunities posted since launch, a Rising Professionals group for early-career members, and the NEWIEE On Campus student outreach initiative. Signature events function as both programming and fundraising: the Annual Awards Gala (650+ attendees, 15th edition held in 2026) awards Leadership, Rising Star, and DEI Founders' Awards; Women Shaping the Agenda is an annual summer panel series; and the Annual Members Meeting and Fall Fête combines business updates with networking. Corporate sponsorships tier from Silver ($3,500) to Presenting Sponsor ($20,000), and donations are structured into donor recognition circles ranging from Supporters (up to $100) to Legacy Circle ($5,000+).

The organization is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors drawn from member organizations and is professionally led by Executive Director Kate P. Johnson, hired as NEWIEE's first-ever Executive Director. Distribution relies on a virtual-first operating model (mailing address in Boston, MA; no permanent physical office), the newiee.org website, a bi-weekly newsletter to 5,500+ recipients, and a LinkedIn presence with 5,500+ followers. Revenue is generated exclusively through member dues, corporate event sponsorships, event ticket sales, and tax-deductible donations, consistent with its nonprofit structure; revenue is not publicly disclosed.

Name

New England Women in Energy and the Environment (NEWIEE)

Legal name

New England Women in Energy and the Environment

Website

https://newiee.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

NEWIEE is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit membership organization founded in 2008 serving 1,800+ women and underrepresented professionals in New England's energy and environmental sectors through tiered memberships, six regional chapters, signature events, and mentorship and peer programming.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Sudbury, MA

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership fees at Individual ($120), Classic ($900 for 10 employees), Premier ($1,800 for 20 employees), and Ambassador ($3,600 unlimited) levels. 50% discounts available for academic institutions, nonprofits, and government entities.
2. Event Sponsorships: Corporate sponsorships for signature events including Annual Awards Gala, Women Shaping the Agenda, and Fall Fête. Sponsorship packages range from Silver ($3,500) to Presenting Sponsor ($20,000).
3. Event Ticket Sales: Revenue from ticket sales to signature events including the Annual Awards Gala (650+ attendees) and Women Shaping the Agenda.
4. Donations: Tax-deductible donations under Section 501(c)(3). Donor recognition in Legacy Circle ($5,000+), Champions ($101-$1,000), Leadership Circle ($1,001-$5,000), and Supporters Circle (up to $100).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

NEWIEE is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit membership organization that sells tiered annual memberships and event access to women+ professionals and organizational employers in New England's energy and environmental sectors. Core offerings include Individual ($120), Classic ($900/10 employees), Premier ($1,800/20 employees), and Ambassador ($3,600/unlimited) memberships, signature fundraising events (Annual Awards Gala, Women Shaping the Agenda, Fall Fête), a Mentorship Program, Peer Circles, a curated Jobs Board, six regional chapters, and a Rising Professionals community.

Product overview

NEWIEE is a membership organization that provides professional development, community building, and career advancement services to women and underrepresented professionals in the energy and environmental sectors across New England. The organization operates a tiered membership structure (Individual, Classic, Premier, Ambassador) and offers signature events including the Annual Awards Gala, Women Shaping the Agenda Series, and Annual Members Meeting and Fall Fête. Core programs include Mentorship and Peer Circles Programs, a Jobs Board, Regional Chapters in six New England states, Rising Professionals Group, and NEWIEE On Campus student outreach. The organization distributes a bi-weekly newsletter to over 5,500 subscribers.

Differentiator

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Products and services

• Individual Membership Entry-level annual membership ($120/year) for individual women+ professionals in energy and environment, providing access to the member directory, mentorship participation as mentee, jobs board submissions, and discounted event tickets. A 50% Community Support discount is available for those experiencing financial hardship, unemployment, underemployment, or student status.
• Classic Membership Organizational membership ($900/year for 10 employee memberships) for companies and institutions seeking to support women+ employees in energy and environment. Includes free tickets to chapter and rising professional events, 10 jobs board postings per month, member directory access, and organizational website recognition. 50% discount available for academic institutions, nonprofits, and government entities.
• Premier Membership Mid-tier organizational membership ($1,800/year for 20 employee memberships). Includes all Classic benefits plus 3 curated jobs board listings per month, 2 Organizational Members Roundtable invites, and enhanced website recognition with logo. 50% discount available for academic institutions, nonprofits, and government entities.
• Ambassador Membership Top-tier organizational membership ($3,600/year for unlimited employee memberships). Includes 5 curated jobs board listings per month, 4 Organizational Members Roundtable invites, premium recognition, and all Premier benefits. 50% discount available for academic institutions, nonprofits, and government entities.
• Annual Awards Gala NEWIEE's flagship annual fundraiser and recognition event bringing together 650+ industry executives to celebrate women+ leaders in energy and environment. Features Leadership Award, Rising Star Award, and DEI Founders' Award with corporate sponsorships ranging from Silver ($3,500) to Presenting Sponsor ($20,000). Open to members and ticket purchasers.
• Women Shaping the Agenda Series Annual summer panel discussion series featuring industry leaders in dynamic dialogues on pressing policy and sector issues across New England, with the explicit goal of elevating underrepresented voices. Open to attendees through event registration and ticket purchase.
• Annual Members Meeting and Fall Fête Annual fall event combining business updates with networking reception for women+ professionals across energy and environmental sectors. Open to members and ticket purchasers.
• Mentorship Program Formal six-month mentor-mentee pairing program connecting women in energy and environment fields through monthly meetings and structured career development support, available to members via the NeonCRM portal.
• Peer Circles Program Six-month peer mentorship experience matching groups of individuals in energy and environmental sectors for monthly discussions and mutual support, available to members via the NeonCRM portal.
• NEWIEE Jobs Board Curated list of career opportunities in energy and environment fields across New England, spanning multiple sectors and experience levels, accessed via the member portal; organizational members receive monthly posting quotas based on tier.

Quantifiable outcome

• 1,800+ members and 95+ organizational members
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

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

• 1% For The PlanetminorOthersNEWIEE is listed as an Environmental Partner of 1% For The Planet, an organization connecting businesses with environmental nonprofits. This partnership provides exposure to the 1% For The Planet network and signals NEWIEE's environmental commitment.
• EversourcemajorGTM or Marketing PartnerEversource is a premier sponsor and the naming sponsor of the Hartford Marathon & Half Marathon, which NEWIEE participates in as an Official Charity Partner. Catherine Finneran, Eversource executive, serves as NEWIEE Board President.
• Annual Sponsors (Various Companies)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsors at various levels (Presenting, Platinum, Gold, Silver, Sustainability) for NEWIEE signature events. Sponsors receive recognition in newsletters (5,500+ subscribers), on website, at virtual events, and dedicated LinkedIn posts (5,500+ followers).
• MassCEC (Massachusetts Clean Energy Center)minorOthersMassCEC provided a grant to NEWIEE to explore designing a Fellowship program. Janel Granum from MassCEC serves as DEI Committee Co-Chair on NEWIEE Board.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Ellevate Network: Global professional women's networking community (formerly 85 Broads) providing mentorship circles, events, and peer communities. Comparable to NEWIEE on the women-focused professional community model with peer circles and events, though it is broader (sector-agnostic) and individually rather than organizationally funded.
• Catalyst: Global nonprofit working to accelerate progress for women in the workplace through research, consulting, and events. A broader incumbent operating across all industries (not energy/environment specific), comparable to NEWIEE on the member-supported, mission-driven nonprofit model and corporate-DEI partnership structure.
• National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO): Long-established membership organization supporting women business owners through local chapters, advocacy, and educational programming. Comparable to NEWIEE on the women-focused membership model with regional chapters and signature events, though focused on entrepreneurship rather than a specific industry.
• International Women's Forum (IWF): Invitation-only membership organization of accomplished women leaders across industries, with local chapters worldwide. Comparable on the women-leaders membership model and signature leadership-gala programming, though operating at a much higher seniority tier and across all sectors.

Regional players

• Northeast Clean Energy Council (now Alliance for Climate Transition): Industry trade association serving the Northeast clean energy economy through advocacy, networking, and member services. Comparable to NEWIEE as a New England-based energy-sector membership organization with corporate member tiers; differs in that it is sector-wide (not women-specific) and advocacy-focused rather than community/DEI-focused. NEWIEE's Executive Director previously served here as VP.

Direct peers

• Women in Renewable Energy (WIRE): Long-standing network advancing women in the renewable energy sector via networking, education, and mentorship programming. Directly comparable on target audience (women in clean/renewable energy) and on core programming pillars (mentorship, awards, networking) — WIRE is the closest sub-sector peer to NEWIEE.
• Women in Cleantech and Sustainability: Membership-based professional community supporting women across the cleantech and sustainability sectors through events, mentorship, and a leadership network. Directly comparable to NEWIEE's mission of supporting women+ in environmental and energy fields, with a similar regional-chapter-style structure (e.g., Bay Area, NYC, Boston).
• Women's Energy Network: National, all-volunteer association supporting women in the energy industry through local chapters, networking events, and an Annual Conference. NEWIEE is most directly comparable on mission, member model, and chapter structure — the principal difference is geographic scope (national vs. New England-only) and the fact that NEWIEE is a 501(c)(3) while WEN is a 501(c)(6).

Emerging players

• Women in Technology International (WITI): Global professional organization supporting women in technology through local networks, mentorship, and a virtual professional center. Comparable on the women-in-tech-adjacent professional community model with mentorship, networking, and career resource programs — vertical differs (tech vs. energy/environment) but model is highly transferable.

Others

• Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC): State quasi-governmental economic development organization dedicated to growing the Massachusetts clean energy economy with grantmaking and workforce programs. Comparable to NEWIEE as an ecosystem partner in the New England clean energy community — MassCEC is an active Organizational Member and recently provided a grant to NEWIEE to develop a Fellowship program; included as a peer given the close operating overlap.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks1 record

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/new-england-women-in-energy-and-the-environment-newiee

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Profiles2 records

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