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Energy conservation and development organizations

There are 1,251 energy conservation organizations in the United States. Combined, these energy conservation organizations employ 12,344 people, earn more than $4 billion in revenue each year, and have assets of $13 billion.
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Job trends for Energy conservation organizations

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
257
1-10
 
172
11-25
 
88
26-100
 
71
101 to 1,000
 
25
1,000+
 
0
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Sizes of energy conservation organizations

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
280
$250k to $1M
 
175
$1M to $5M
 
176
$5M to $25M
 
88
$25M to $100M
 
24
$100M+
 
8
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Directory of energy conservation organizations

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1-20 of 1,251

Grid Alternatives

Grid Alternatives advances economic and environmental justice by implementing community-driven renewable energy solutions, providing accessible solar projects for low-income households.
Revenue
$46.9m
Assets
$63.5m
Employees
246
EIN
26-0043353
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Southern Alliance for Clean Energy (SACE)

Southern Alliance for Clean Energy's mission is to promote responsible energy choices that work to address the impacts of Global Climate Change and ensure clean, safe and healthy communities throughout the Southeast.
Revenue
$5.4m
Assets
$11.0m
Employees
27
EIN
58-1620669
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Smart Electric Power Alliance

Smart Electric Power Alliance accelerates the transition to a carbon-free energy system through collaboration, education, and actionable solutions among its diverse member community.
Revenue
$19.9m
Assets
$39.5m
Employees
90
EIN
52-1794095
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Ceres

Ceres is a sustainability nonprofit organization working with the most influential investors and companies to build leadership and drive solutions throughout the economy.
Revenue
$40.9m
Assets
$39.0m
Employees
285
EIN
22-3053747
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Sierra Club

Founded by legendary conservationist John Muir in 1892, the Sierra Club is now the nation's largest and most influential grassroots environmental organization, with more than two million members and supporters.
Revenue
$169.0m
Assets
$152.3m
Employees
940
EIN
94-1153307
IRS type
501(c)(4)

Friends of the Earth

Friends of the Earth fights to defend the environment and create a more healthy and just world. They are part of a federation of grassroots groups in 76 countries.
Revenue
$20.4m
Assets
$24.1m
Employees
101
EIN
23-7420660
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Sierra Club Foundation

The Sierra Club Foundation funds and fuels climate and conservation action, empowering communities through education, grants, partnerships, and grassroots advocacy to protect nature.
Revenue
$108.2m
Assets
$210.7m
Employees
23
EIN
94-6069890
IRS type
501(c)(3)

World Resources Institute (WRI)

World Resources Institute (WRI) is a global research organization that turns big ideas into action at the nexus of environment, economic opportunity and human well-being.
Revenue
$267.4m
Assets
$630.3m
Employees
948
EIN
52-1257057
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Power Forward Communities

Power Forward Communities decarbonizes the US economy by funding electrification and promoting low-emission technologies for low and moderate-income households.
Revenue
$9.5m
Assets
$2.0b
Employees
0
EIN
93-2705500
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Philadelphia Green Capital Corporation

Philadelphia Green Capital Corporation connects projects to capital and supports clean energy to respond to local climate challenges in Philadelphia.
Revenue
$7.7m
Assets
$16.8m
Employees
8
EIN
86-2714334
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance

Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance unites 140+ utilities and partners to transform markets, test technologies, and accelerate adoption of energy-efficient products and practices.
Revenue
$41.1m
Assets
$20.7m
Employees
129
EIN
93-1228867
IRS type
501(c)(3)

C40 Cities Climate Leadership Group

C40 Cities Climate Leadership Group mobilizes nearly 100 mayors to cut emissions, build resilience, and advance justice through fast, measurable city climate action.
Revenue
$73.6m
Assets
$43.9m
Employees
29
EIN
90-0634376
IRS type
501(c)(3)

New York City Energy Efficiency Corporation

New York City Energy Efficiency Corporation innovates and delivers clean energy financing solutions to buildings. Its mission is also to deliver financing solutions, as well as advance markets for energy efficiency and clean energy in buildings.
Revenue
$5.2m
Assets
$50.7m
Employees
21
EIN
27-3731338
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Center for Energy and Environment

Center for Energy and Environment simplifies energy efficiency for homes and businesses, providing tailored solutions that strengthen the economy and protect the environment.
Revenue
$39.5m
Assets
$56.8m
Employees
326
EIN
41-1647799
IRS type
501(c)(3)

American Council On Renewable Energy

Acore is a nonprofit that brings together companies and stakeholders to accelerate the transition towards renewable energy.
Revenue
$9.2m
Assets
$5.1m
Employees
40
EIN
52-2353661
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Global Energy Monitor

Global Energy Monitor develops info for clean energy, including oil and gas and coal databases, GCPT tracking operating coal plants.
Revenue
$9.6m
Assets
$5.8m
Employees
86
EIN
82-2723327
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Groundswell

Groundswell empowers communities through equitable solar projects, delivering energy savings and economic benefits while promoting access to clean energy for low-income households.
Revenue
$8.6m
Assets
$6.1m
Employees
35
EIN
27-0201126
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Prime Coalition

Prime Coalition empowers philanthropists to catalyze market-driven climate solutions, transform giving into action, and accelerate innovations that mitigate greenhouse gas emissions.
Revenue
$12.3m
Assets
$89.9m
Employees
25
EIN
46-4621007
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Emerald Cities Collaborative

Emerald Cities Collaborative advances racial, economic, and climate justice by building frontline and worker power to drive equitable clean energy investments and outcomes.
Revenue
$7.1m
Assets
$19.7m
Employees
15
EIN
27-0920269
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions Forum

CRES Forum educates the public and promotes free market clean energy solutions through communication tools and cutting-edge information in Washington, DC.
Revenue
$7.6m
Assets
$3.4m
Employees
0
EIN
47-2999520
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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This category corresponds to the "C35: Energy Resource Conservation and Development" National Taxonomy of Exempt Entities (NTEE) code. Cause IQ determines NTEEs for organizations by its own internally-developed secret-sauce algorithms.
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