FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 17, 2025
Contacts:
Lizzie Stricklin, [email protected], Tel: 202-785-0507, ext. 1504
Andy Barnes, [email protected], Tel: 202-785-0507, ext. 1503
Washington, D.C. – As industry leaders and energy consumers celebrate National Clean Energy Week, new factsheets detail how key states’ investments in a broad portfolio of energy solutions are available to help meet skyrocketing demand growth and keep energy costs low for consumers.
The State of U.S. Energy, released today by the Business Council for Sustainable Energy (BCSE) and the Clean Energy Business Network (CEBN), provides a current view of the benefits of energy investment in 14 states, from job growth to rural land lease payments. Plus, local case studies from leading U.S. companies demonstrate how energy businesses are delivering for states now – improving energy efficiency, maintaining grid reliability, and breaking new ground on generation projects.
“Now is the time for states to take the lead on investing in energy solutions that meet increasing demand and lower energy costs for their constituents,” said BCSE President Lisa Jacobson. “The State of U.S. Energy reveals that key states are already meeting the moment. From building efficiency retrofits in Utah to wind farms in Minnesota to cutting-edge natural gas research in Texas, we can see these investments strengthening America’s future and creating more than 3 million jobs.”
The State of U.S. Energy includes factsheets for Kansas, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, and West Virginia. In addition to highlighting private sector projects and investments, these factsheets compile data from the 2025 Sustainable Energy in America Factbook, as well as the most recent data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration, the U.S. Department of Energy, and more.
“The State of U.S. Energy shows that communities across the United States are benefiting from deploying a broad portfolio of energy solutions – including energy efficiency, new capacity, and grid modernization,” said Lynn Abramson, President of the Clean Energy Business Network. “Now is the time to double down on investments in energy infrastructure to lower costs for Americans, strengthen resilience, and power jobs across the country.”
Alongside the state facts and case studies, BCSE and CEBN provide policy recommendations for Congressional and state offices to lower energy costs and ensure competitive state leadership, including:
Download The State of U.S. Energy factsheets today at bcse.org/states.
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The Business Council for Sustainable Energy (BCSE) is a coalition of companies and trade associations that deploy clean energy and decarbonization solutions, with a sector focus on energy efficiency, natural gas, and renewable energy. The coalition advocates at the federal level for policies that advance the deployment of a broad portfolio of clean energy technologies. Established in 1992, BCSE members include investor-owned utilities, public power, independent power producers, project developers, technology providers, equipment manufacturers, environmental and energy market service companies, and more. For more information on BCSE, please visit bcse.org. For the latest industry data, download the Sustainable Energy in America Factbook.
The Clean Energy Business Network (CEBN) is the small business voice for the clean energy economy, spanning more than 8,200+ business and community leaders across all 50 U.S. states, more than 400 congressional districts, and a broad spectrum of energy technologies. CEBN works to enhance opportunities for these small businesses through policy support, market and technology education, and business development assistance. For more information, please visit cebn.org.
