Americans for a Clean Energy Grid

What Americans for a Clean Energy Grid does

Americans for a Clean Energy Grid (ACEG) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit advocacy coalition founded in 2008 and headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, with a secondary office in Washington, D.C. The organization promotes policies to expand, integrate, and modernize the North American high-voltage transmission grid, operating through bipartisan policy advocacy before FERC, Congress, the Department of Energy, and state regulators. ACEG convenes a 40+ organization multi-sector coalition spanning utilities, transmission developers, renewable energy companies, environmental groups, labor unions, and consumer advocates — constituencies that typically oppose one another but are unified around transmission expansion. Its core offerings are research publications (F

Name

Americans for a Clean Energy Grid

Legal name

Americans for a Clean Energy Grid

Website

https://cleanenergygrid.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Americans for a Clean Energy Grid is a 501(c)(3) non-profit advocacy coalition promoting policies to expand, integrate, and modernize the North American high-voltage transmission grid through bipartisan engagement with FERC, Congress, and state regulators.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Energy Policy Advocacy

NAICS

Electric Power Transmission, Control, and Distribution (22112), Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution (2211)

SIC

Electric Services (4911)

akta.pro primary industry

Transmission Interconnection & Line Works (Gen-Tie Lines, Overhead/Underground Lines) (EUAMAFAF)

Keywords

• Transmission policy advocacy
• Grid modernization coalition
• Clean energy advocacy
• Transmission planning reform
• Energy infrastructure policy

Headquarters

HQ city

Arlington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Coalition Membership and Sponsorships: ACEG operates as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization funded by a diverse coalition of supporters including transmission developers, utilities, renewable energy companies, environmental groups, and other stakeholders who benefit from transmission grid expansion.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Americans for a Clean Energy Grid (ACEG) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) advocacy coalition that promotes policies to expand, integrate, and modernize the North American high-voltage transmission grid. The organization publishes research reports and analysis on transmission planning, construction trends, and policy reform; engages in advocacy before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Congress, and state regulators; and builds a bipartisan coalition of more than 40 organizations spanning utilities, developers, environmental groups, labor, and consumer advocates. ACEG's substantive deliverables include annual Transmission Planning & Development Report Cards, policy reports such as 'Fewer New Miles' and 'Clearing the Path for Power,' and resources supporting FERC Order No. 1920 implementation.

Product overview

Americans for a Clean Energy Grid (ACEG) is a non-profit advocacy coalition—not a commercial product company. Its offerings consist entirely of policy advocacy services and research publications. The core offerings include: (1) research reports analyzing transmission planning, construction trends, and policy reforms such as the 'Fewer New Miles' and 'Clearing the Path for Power' reports; (2) annual Transmission Planning & Development Report Cards evaluating regional grid operator progress; (3) Federal Transmission Pricing analysis reports; (4) policy priority platforms advocating for FERC Order No. 1920 reforms, transmission cost allocation, and permitting reform; and (5) resource libraries providing educational materials on transmission infrastructure. The organization operates exclusively through advocacy, education, and coalition-building—no software products, APIs, or technology platforms are offered.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Transmission Planning & Development Report Card Annual assessment evaluating the progress of regional transmission planning across U.S. grid operators, providing grades on implementation of best practices and policy reforms. Aimed at policymakers, regulators, and transmission industry stakeholders.
• Fewer New Miles Report Analytical report documenting the decline in U.S. high-voltage transmission construction, with data on miles built annually, comparison to historical benchmarks, and analysis of impacts on strategic industries. Co-published with Grid Strategies.
• Clearing the Path for Power Report Policy report recommending adoption of a Natural Gas Act-style siting and permitting framework for high-capacity electric transmission lines, advocating federal authority consolidation through FERC.
• Federal Transmission Pricing Reports Two-volume analysis examining the evolution of transmission pricing policies and presenting options for ensuring affordability and reliability amid rising electricity demand.

Quantifiable outcome

• Every $1 spent on transmission returns up to $4.70 in customer benefits
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

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

• Grid StrategiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGrid Strategies is a co-author of ACEG reports on transmission buildout, including the 'Fewer New Miles' report detailing the decline in U.S. transmission construction. President Rob Gramlich serves as both report co-author and former ACEG Executive Director.
• DNVminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerACEG and DNV released a joint report on best practices for community engagement and benefits in transmission development in January 2025.
• Macro Grid InitiativecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint initiative with American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE) to promote investment in 21st century transmission infrastructure. The Initiative works with American Clean Power Association, Solar Energy Industries Association, Advanced Power Alliance, and Clean Grid Alliance.
• Grid UnitedminorOthersGrid United is developing the 175-mile Southline project from New Mexico to Arizona with support from DOE Transmission Facilitation Program. Grid United is an ACEG supporter developing interregional transmission projects.
• Berkshire Hathaway EnergyminorOthersThrough TransCanyon LLC, Berkshire Hathaway Energy is developing the 214-mile Cross-Tie project from Utah to Nevada with DOE TFP support. Berkshire Hathaway Energy is an ACEG supporter and coalition member.
• American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerACORE is a founding partner of the Macro Grid Initiative with ACEG and co-commissioned reports on transmission planning reform. ACORE provides coalition leadership on renewable energy and transmission policy alignment.
• American Clean Power Association (ACP)majorGTM or Marketing PartnerACP is a coalition member and partner in the Macro Grid Initiative. ACP represents clean power companies and advocates for transmission expansion to enable renewable energy deployment.
• Clean Grid AlliancemajorGTM or Marketing PartnerCoalition member working on Midwest transmission policy through the Macro Grid Initiative, focused on regional transmission planning in the MISO territory.
• Advanced Power AlliancemajorGTM or Marketing PartnerCoalition member representing transmission and clean energy developers, active in Macro Grid Initiative and transmission permitting reform advocacy.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

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Investors

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