Mission
The Midwest Energy Efficiency Alliance (MEEA) is a collaborative network, promoting energy efficiency to optimize energy generation, reduce consumption, create jobs and decrease carbon emissions in all Midwest communities.
Vision
MEEA seeks an achievable pathway for all people and communities in the Midwest to receive the economic, environmental and societal benefits of energy efficiency and the larger clean energy economy.
Our States
MEEA oversees a 13-state region including Ohio, Kentucky, Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, Missouri, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska and Kansas.
Culture Statement
MEEA fosters a culture where inclusive collaboration shapes everything we do. From our internal operations to our work with members and stakeholders, we are committed to expanding opportunities and increasing access to energy efficiency across the Midwest.
To make this vision a reality aligned with our mission, we focus on these key priorities:
- Advocating for efficient energy policies that ensure no community is left behind.
- Researching effective solutions to share industry best practices and expand program impact.
- Training the workforce of the future capable of delivering the benefits of energy efficiency within their communities.
- Equipping our team and members with the resources to lead with fairness and understanding.
- Building partnerships that reflect the diversity of the Midwest.
- Facilitating meaningful connections to drive progress and amplify the collective impact of MEEA’s network.
We recognize that achieving lasting change requires systemic and cultural shifts. We are not just setting goals—we’re building the systems and culture to achieve them. We envision a future where everyone is valued, accepted and has a sense of belonging.
Together, we’re ensuring that equity and energy efficiency go hand in hand, strengthening our organization and amplifying our collective impact.
Policy Principles
The MEEA Board has established the following guiding policy principles:
- Encourage clean energy goals to invest in energy efficiency first.
- Support adoption, implementation and enforcement of strong building energy policies.
- Educate policymakers and stakeholders about the impacts of energy efficiency.
- Promote inclusion of equity in efficiency plans and programs.
- Prioritize achievable energy efficiency solutions.
- Promote policy mechanisms to capture complete value and impact of energy efficiency.
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