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.

News

2025 Year in Review

Good news from the states: California approved its first inclusive utility investment pilot for an electric utility, and Illinois has an open proceeding to implement the state’s Equitable Energy Upgrade Program. These are just two of the places where stakeholders are paving the way for broader access to energy efficiency and clean energy solutions. Their interes…

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California Approves Pilot To Expand Access To Energy Upgrades That Can Lower Bills

The CPUC decision opens the door for more Californians—regardless of income, credit, or renter status—to get clean energy upgrades. December 23, 2025 Sacramento, CA — In a major step toward making household clean energy upgrades more affordable and accessible, the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) has authorized Southern California Edison (SCE…

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Building Decarbonization

California Approves Inclusive Utility Investment Pilot, Sets Policy Precedent to Broaden Access to Clean Energy Upgrades

While the approved pilot is limited to one utility, the policy precedent set by the California Public Utilities Commission marks a major milestone on the path to a more affordable and inclusive clean energy transitions that can benefit more Californians and put downward pressure on rates for all. Southern California Edison (SCE) is now authorized to finalize a t…

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Building Decarbonization

Clean Energy Works Fellows Design Projects & Strategies to Mobilize Community Power for Inclusive Utility Investment

Clean Energy Works’ first Fellowship cohort has completed their projects on advancing inclusive utility investment in their communities. These eight Fellows, representing regions from California to North Carolina, began their journey at the start of 2025 and brought deep local knowledge to the work. Together, their projects offer practical tools for mobilizing co…

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