The Business Council For A Sustainable Energy

What The Business Council For A Sustainable Energy does

The Business Council for Sustainable Energy (BCSE) is a 501(c)(6) non-profit trade association founded in 1992 and headquartered in Washington, D.C. It is a 65-member coalition of companies and trade associations that deploy clean energy and decarbonization solutions across energy efficiency, natural gas, renewable energy, energy storage, and sustainable transportation. BCSE's members collectively account for $3.8 trillion in market capitalization, employ nearly 1 million people, and are associated with more than 3 million jobs across the U.S. economy. The coalition's primary outputs are policy advocacy, research publications (most notably the Sustainable Energy in America Factbook produced with BloombergNEF), event programming (COP delegations, Climate Week NYC), and operation of several sub-coalitions: the Clean Energy Business Network (CEBN), Federal Performance Contracting Coalition (FPCC), International Council for Sustainable Energy (ICSE), American Energy Abundance Alliance, and the affiliated BCSE Foundation (501(c)(3)).

Name

The Business Council For A Sustainable Energy

Legal name

Business Council for Sustainable Energy

Website

https://bcse.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Founded in 1992, the Business Council for Sustainable Energy is a 65-member U.S. trade association that advocates for clean energy and climate policy, representing energy efficiency, natural gas, and renewable energy companies to federal and state policymakers.

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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: BCSE operates as a membership-based trade association funded by dues from its member companies and trade associations in the energy efficiency, natural gas, and renewable energy industries. The coalition has 65 member organizations representing a broad portfolio of clean energy and decarbonization solutions.

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Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

BCSE is a member-driven trade association that recruits companies and trade associations in the energy efficiency, natural gas, and renewable energy sectors. The coalition advocates for federal and state policies that support a diverse portfolio of energy options and access to affordable, reliable, and clean energy solutions, while also producing research publications (such as the Sustainable Energy in America Factbook) and operating subsidiary networks including CEBN, FPCC, and ICSE.

Product overview

The Business Council for Sustainable Energy (BCSE) is a coalition of companies and trade associations that deploy clean energy and decarbonization solutions. BCSE does not offer a traditional technology product but rather provides a portfolio of advocacy services, research publications, and network programs. The organization's core offerings include the annual Sustainable Energy in America Factbook (produced with BloombergNEF), the Energy Efficiency Impact Report, and state-specific Energy Factsheets. BCSE operates several coalition programs including the Federal Performance Contracting Coalition (advocating for federal energy savings performance contracts), the Clean Energy Business Network (representing 8,000+ cleantech businesses), the International Council for Sustainable Energy (global alliance with Australian and European partners), and the American Energy Abundance Alliance (focused on U.S. energy prosperity). Additionally, BCSE runs annual event programs including COP delegations and Climate Week NYC programming. The BCSE Foundation (501(c)(3)) supports education and research on sustainable energy policies.

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Products and services

• Sustainable Energy in America Factbook Annual publication produced with BloombergNEF providing up-to-date market intelligence on energy efficiency, natural gas, renewable energy, and clean energy production industries in the United States. Intended for policymakers, member companies, and industry stakeholders.
• Energy Efficiency Impact Report Annual report documenting the impact and contributions of energy efficiency technologies and solutions across various sectors, produced for member companies, policymakers, and the broader energy efficiency industry.
• State Energy Factsheets State-specific factsheets providing current data on energy investments, job growth, and clean energy progress in selected states. Currently includes Minnesota with additional states being added. Aimed at state-level policymakers and industry stakeholders.
• Policy Advocacy Services Advocacy services including policy development, congressional testimony, regulatory comments, and engagement with federal and state policymakers on energy, climate, infrastructure, and tax policy matters. Offered to BCSE member companies and the broader energy industry.
• COP Delegation Program Annual program bringing U.S. business delegation to UN Framework Convention on Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP) events to advocate for clean energy transition and showcase private sector solutions. Open to BCSE members and participating industry partners.
• Climate Week NYC Programming Annual programming during Climate Week NYC featuring panels, roundtables, and member events focused on clean energy, climate action, and sustainable energy deployment. Aimed at BCSE members, industry stakeholders, and climate policy participants.
• Federal Performance Contracting Coalition (FPCC) Coalition of Energy Service Companies (ESCOs) advocating for increased federal use of Energy Saving Performance Contracts (ESPCs) to finance and install energy-efficient equipment in federal buildings. Aimed at the federal government and ESCO industry members.
• Clean Energy Business Network (CEBN) Small business network representing over 8,000 cleantech business leaders across all 50 U.S. states, providing policy support, market information, and business development resources for clean energy providers.
• International Council for Sustainable Energy (ICSE) International alliance of U.S. Business Council for Sustainable Energy, Australian Clean Energy Council, and European Business Council for Sustainable Energy (e5), representing over 1,000 companies engaged in clean energy transition globally.
• American Energy Abundance Alliance Initiative focused on unleashing diverse portfolio of energy solutions including energy efficiency, renewable energy, natural gas, energy storage, power grid, and sustainable fuels to lower costs, increase national security, and boost economic competitiveness.
• BCSE Foundation 501(c)(3) organization supporting education, research, and public engagement on policies promoting clean, efficient, and sustainable energy products, technologies, and services.

Quantifiable outcome

• BCSE members account for $3.8 trillion in market capitalization and create more than 3 million jobs
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers19 records

Segments10 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Clean Energy Business Network (CEBN)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2009CEBN is the small business voice of the clean energy economy, working to enhance opportunities for clean energy providers and community leaders through policy support, market and technology information, and business development. Started in 2009 by the Pew Charitable Trusts, CEBN is now a division of the Business Council for Sustainable Energy. CEBN's network of 8,000+ cleantech business leaders works in all 50 U.S. states and nearly every Congressional district.
• International Council for Sustainable Energy (ICSE)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2007ICSE is an alliance of the U.S. Business Council for Sustainable Energy (BCSE), the Australian Clean Energy Council (CEC), and the European Business Council for Sustainable Energy (e5). These organizations have been partners since 1992, and the alliance was launched in December 2007 at the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Bali, Indonesia. ICSE represents more than 1,000 companies with a commercial interest in the clean energy transition.
• Federal Performance Contracting Coalition (FPCC)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1998The FPCC is focused on accelerating the pace, easing the approval process, and increasing the number of federal performance contracts with the federal government. Formed by BCSE in 1998, FPCC is a coalition of Energy Service Companies (ESCOs) that advocate for increased federal use of Energy Saving Performance Contracts (ESPCs). FPCC's members represent the leading companies implementing federal ESPCs.
• American Energy Abundance AlliancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe American Energy Abundance Alliance is an initiative of the BCSE focused on America's energy prosperity. The coalition aims to unleash U.S. energy resources to lower costs, increase national security, boost economic competitiveness, and protect the environment. Under this initiative, BCSE leads state education and outreach to connect energy business leaders with policymakers.
• National Association of State Energy Officials (NASEO)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBCSE works with NASEO at the state level to tailor policies that meet regional and local needs and capitalize on local clean energy resources.
• National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners (NARUC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBCSE partners with NARUC to tailor policies that meet regional and local needs and capitalize on local clean energy resources.
• Alliance to Save EnergycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBCSE partners with the Alliance to Save Energy on joint advocacy, events, and climate action initiatives including presenting letters to COP presidencies on energy efficiency.
• Australian Clean Energy CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Clean Energy Council is the peak body for the clean energy industry in Australia representing and working with approximately 1,000 of Australia's leading renewable energy and energy storage businesses.
• European Business Council for Sustainable Energy (e5)coreStrategic or Co-development Partnere5 is a business association that champions the future viability of the European economy. As a sustainability incubator, e5 identifies key factors for the future viability of markets, business models, and economies and initiates pioneering projects.
• BCSE FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe BCSE Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization that supports education, research, and public engagement on policies that promote clean, efficient, and sustainable energy products, technologies, and services. The Foundation engages in educational activities at local, state, national, and international levels around energy efficiency, clean energy, and decarbonization technology industries.

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Market position

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Customer concentration

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