Clean Economy Project

What We Do

CleanEcon is anchored in three drivers of clean energy growth: Build, Innovate, and Invest. We remove barriers to build infrastructure faster, accelerate emerging technologies, and de-risk capital to power the economy.

With our partners, CleanEcon works to

Advance clean firm energy policies that create reliable power for projects old and new

Push for market changes that propel the production of abundant energy at low costs

Support clean tech startups and innovators to engage with policymakers and accelerate commercialization at scale

Deploy campaign-style engagement through focused and targeted strategies to create political space for clean energy growth

Mobilize business voices to champion pragmatic, pro-growth reforms that make clean energy the obvious choice

Featured News

Where the Pipeline Starts – and Stalls

The first step to fixing America’s energy innovation pipeline is fixing how startups get in.

America’s power shortage is a market failure

Early U.S. rail development was fragmented, with local projects often failing to connect regions. In Utility Dive, CleanEcon’s Director of Strategy Maria Martinez explains what today’s grid developers should pay attention to.

Leadership Spotlight: Farah Benahmed, Director of Innovation Initiative

Meet Farah, Director of the Innovation Initiative at CleanEcon. In this spotlight, Farah shares her point of view on what is holding clean energy tech back and how leaders can think more holistically about impact.