Mission Statement

AEA takes the U.S. forward by creating a powerful voice respected by policy makers and elected officials.

AEA defines success as bringing about shifts in legislative votes, statements, and other indications of support for renewable energy by targeting lawmakers and government officials. These shifts demonstrate that AEA has achieved public policy influence commensurate with renewable energy’s size, economic investment, and geographic footprint. AEA also defines success according to the size and effectiveness of its network of advocates. As a result of AEA’s work, key segments of the public are being educated about policymakers’ positions and are engaged in making renewable energy a significant part of the policy debate at both the state and federal levels.

In addition to its primary focus on advocating for sound policies that will promote renewable energy, AEA engages in electoral activity, including federal congressional races, as well as state-legislative races in multiple states where wind, solar, and renewable energy is important. AEA deploys leading-edge issue based, grassroots, and political advocacy campaigns, growing in influence and reach over time, as well as multiple state legislative races where renewable energy is vital to communities’ futures.