Everyone deserves access to clean and affordable energy for powering homes, businesses, and transportation.

Inclusive utility investments can overcome the upfront costs of clean energy upgrades to create jobs, cut pollution, and lower energy bills for everyone.

Pathway to smart utilities

Utilities are ready for 100% clean energy. Clean Energy Works brings highly technical expertise that utilities, policymakers, and advocates need to get inclusive utility investments up and running for every community. We offer technical assistance, research, and coaching for utilities and energy providers interested in scaling up their investments in the clean energy economy. 

 

Pathway to equitable solutions

100% means everyone. Clean Energy Works partners with policymakers and community advocates to advance equitable clean energy solutions that work for everyone. We educate, provide technical assistance, and build relationships with local organizing networks to ensure that everyone can participate and benefit in the new energy economy.  

 

Pathway to smart utilities

Utilities are ready for 100% clean energy. Clean Energy Works brings highly technical expertise that utilities, policymakers, and advocates need to get inclusive utility investments up and running for every community. We offer technical assistance, research, and coaching for utilities and energy providers interested in scaling up their investments in the clean energy economy. 

 

Pathway to equitable solutions

100% means everyone. Clean Energy Works partners with policymakers and community advocates to advance equitable clean energy solutions that work for everyone. We educate, provide technical assistance, and build relationships with local organizing networks to ensure that everyone can participate and benefit in the new energy economy.  

 

More than a dozen utilities have demonstrated that a solution that clears the upfront cost barrier to clean energy upgrades for anyone is better for everyone.

Utilities have access to the capital needed to make these upgrades at scale, so that everyone–regardless of income, credit history, home ownership–can access the benefits of clean energy and benefit from lower monthly bills even in areas recognized for persistent poverty. Clean Energy Works brings highly technical expertise that utilities, policymakers, and advocates need to get inclusive utility investments up and running for every community.

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Illinois Sets an Example for States Looking to Scale Distributed Energy Resources

  September 24, 2026 Illinois has taken a significant step toward expanding access to distributed energy resources (DERs) for households. Through a series of workshops facilitated by the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC), the state's Equitable Energy Upgrade Program (EEUP) now has established guidelines to proceed with implementation and a clear regulat…

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Clean Energy Works Announces Leadership Updates

September 18, 2026 Clean Energy Works is announcing leadership transitions that position the organization for its next chapter of growth and impact.  Tamara Jones, who led the organization as Co-Executive Director through five years of rapid growth, has retired, capping a career dedicated to advancing equity through work to mobilize investment in better buil…

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Virginia Establishes Path to Inclusive Utility Investment

Richmond, VA – May 11, 2026 — In a significant step toward tackling the growing energy demands from data centers, Governor Spanberger has signed HB 1062, mandating a feasibility study to assess the market potential of inclusive utility investments in Virginia for Dominion Energy and Appalachian Power Company. This study, to be completed by November 1, 2026, wil…

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Clean Energy Works Announces Staff Promotions Effective May 1, 2026

[Washington DC] — We are pleased to announce the promotions of three staff members whose expertise and leadership continue to advance the organization’s mission.  Effective May 1, 2026, Zuha Shaikh, Lidiya Kassahun, and Max Toth assumed new roles that reflect their significant contributions and growing impact. Zuha Shaikh has been promoted from Senior Sp…

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