Banks and Company is a full-service public affairs firm that specializes in strategy development and execution of large, enterprise wide business initiatives.  Since opening its doors in 2013, the firm’s mission has been one of a trusted strategic partner.  Banks and Company are innovative leaders teaming up to help you meet any business challenge and capitalize on every opportunity. The firm combines over 50 years of diverse experience in several areas including strategy, resource development and coalition building. Banks and Company excels in delivering innovative solutions and measurable results for corporations, municipalities and nonprofits.

Founded in 1992, the Business Council for Sustainable Energy is a coalition of leading trade associations, corporations, and utilities working to advance market opportunities for energy efficiency, renewable energy, and natural gas. The BCSE is the CEBN’s parent organization and closest partner, working with us to create a stronger, more unified voice for the clean energy industry. This relationship promotes policy and industry collaboration between the small businesses that are the core of the CEBN’s members and the larger corporations and industry leaders comprising the BCSE. 

Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions (CRES) Forum is a non-profit organization committed to educating the public and influencing the national conversation about commonsense clean energy solutions that are actionable, market-friendly, and fiscally responsible. The CEBN partners with CRES Forum on events, communications, and policy outreach to promote greater awareness and support for clean energy among conservative policymakers and stakeholders.

Cleantech Leaders Roundtable (CTLR) is a tight-knit community of clean-tech and climate tech leaders whose purpose is to improve perceptions of clean energy, resulting in higher demand, enhanced commitment, and accelerated deployment. If the clean economy is going to continue its momentum and be relevant at scale, then it is important for us all to know each other and that we all meet as equals.

The Combined Heat and Power Alliance, formerly known as the Alliance for Industrial Efficiency, is a coalition of business, labor, contractor, non-profit organizations, and educational institutions who share the vision that CHP can make America’s manufacturers and other businesses more competitive, reduce energy costs, enhance grid reliability and reduce emissions.

Energy Central is a platform for electric power industry professionals to connect, learn and share in a collaborative community environment. Supported by leading industry organizations, our mission is to help industry professionals connect and advance knowledge sharing for the benefit of the industry. We help the industry work better. Join Energy Central today and be part of a growing community of over 200,000 registered members.

EMA is a new and innovative association that is dedicated to advancing the quality of energy management products and services for the benefit of the building owner. The founding members are certified Energy Management Professionals (EMP), a program that was developed by ACG, the world’s leading association of certified commissioning authorities. Management of the program has been transferred to EMA. Having established a process to improve energy management services, EMA seeks to expand its membership base to include other engineers, contractors, building owners, facility managers, manufacturers, utilities, commissioning providers, and others with an interest in advancing the quality of energy management services. The association is committed to providing training and certification, education, accreditation, and exposure for new technologies and services. EMA is a co-sponsor of CxEnergy, an annual conference and exposition that covers the integration of commissioning and energy management.

Through our invite-only Executive Masterminds, we serve impact-driven CEOs and CXOs in climate, energy, agriculture, forests, real estate, mobility, food, and materials. We provide leadership development; executive coaching; confidential peer advisory groups; and curated data on investors, deals, and finance trends. Our cohorts of 10-20 executives get access to expert speakers, group video meetings, individual accountability calls, workshops, summits, and — most importantly — a trusted group of confidants supporting their personal, professional, and business growth. Our Masterminds are led by Dr. Chris Wedding — former private equity investor, professor at Duke University and UNC Chapel Hill, environmental entrepreneur, and investment banker — with 20 years’ experience.

EPIcenter is transforming an historic power plant on the San Antonio River Walk into a “new energy” innovation center.  The “EPI” stands for Energy, Partnerships, and Innovation; this $74.5 million project includes a think tank, incubator and accelerator, fabrication laboratory, exhibit space, and a conference center. “New energy” is focused on making energy cleaner, more efficient, less expensive, and extending the life of existing assets. The CEBN collaborates with EPIcenter on events and thought leadership on opportunities to advance the clean energy economy in Texas and across the nation.

The Heat is Power Association (HiP) is the trade association for the waste heat to power (WHP) industry. WHP captures leftover heat from industrial processes to generate electricity with no additional fuel, no combustion, and no incremental emissions. HiP members include technology innovators, project developers, educational institutions, and other associations focused on clean energy and energy efficiency. HiP promotes industrial energy efficiency through the use of WHP technologies and advocates for policies that provide parity for WHP with other sources of clean energy. The CEBN collaborates with HiP by informing the public, industry, and policymakers about the benefits of WHP and promoting policies to support greater adoption.

Leaders in Energy has a rapidly growing global member base consisting of individuals that are passionate about contributing to the development of sustainable and environmentally responsible communities around the world.  The organization’s programs and activities encompass three broad areas: sustainable communities, the green economy, and multi-generational leadership. Leaders in Energy helps members connect with one another to expand their opportunities related to employment, business partnering, knowledge-sharing on innovative practices, etc. as a strategy to help accelerate and scale clean energy and sustainable solutions.  The CEBN partners with Leaders in Energy on events and communications to promote information-sharing and collaboration among clean energy professionals.

The LDES Council is a global, executive-led nonprofit membership organization, comprising technology providers, equipment providers, renewable energy companies, utilities, grid operators, investors, and end-consumers. It strives to accelerate decarbonization of the energy system at lowest cost to society by driving innovation, commercialization and deployment of long duration energy storage. The LDES Council provides fact-based guidance and information to governments, industry and broader society, drawing from the experience of its members which include leading energy companies, technology providers, investors and end-users.

NECEC is the premier voice of businesses building a world-class clean energy hub in the Northeast. NECEC includes the Northeast Clean Energy Council (a nonprofit business member organization), and NECEC Institute (a nonprofit focused on industry research, innovation, policy development, and communications initiatives). NECEC brings together business leaders and key stakeholders to engage in influential policy discussions and business initiatives while building connections that propel the clean energy industry forward.

TechLink is the Department of Defense’s national partnership intermediary. Its mission is to help businesses large and small access new technologies developed in DoD laboratories. TechLink helps businesses license patented DoD technologies for development into new products and services for commercial markets and helps entrepreneurs navigate opportunities to conduct mutually beneficial research with DoD laboratories. The CEBN collaborates with TechLink to help clean energy providers tap into DoD technologies and research partnership opportunities.