named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Methane Abatement Research
Research initiative focused on preventing methane emissions from food and farm waste through beneficial reuse strategies
Power of Waste Workshops
Education and outreach workshops held across the U.S. and Canada focused on anaerobic digestion and renewable natural gas as climate solutions
Sustainable Transportation Solutions
Program analyzing ultra-low-carbon renewable natural gas as a fuel for heavy-duty trucks and buses
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Environmental Policy Advocacy & Litigation 1 activity
- Advocates for sustainable energy and circular economy solutionsAdvances policies and public understanding around circular economy strategies, particularly the capture and use of methane from organic waste. Played a foundational role in major U.S. environmental policies, including the Toxics Release Inventory and the Pollution Prevention Act of 1990.
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Energy Policy Advocacy & Research 1 activity
- Conducts research on sustainable energy and transportation technologiesConducts research and analysis on sustainable energy and transportation technologies, including waste-to-fuel solutions, renewable natural gas production, and clean fuel alternatives for maritime and urban transportation. Publishes reports and guides to support public sector decision-making and climate goals.
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Climate Change Public Awareness & Advocacy 1 activity
- Develops educational materials and programs on sustainable energyDevelops educational content for students and the general public on sustainable energy solutions, including biogas and biomethane production, and educates on food waste management through composting and anaerobic digestion.
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Global Sustainability Convenings & Forums 1 activity
- Organizes workshops and stakeholder convenings on renewable natural gasOrganizes and hosts regional, national, and international workshops to convene experts and stakeholders on renewable natural gas production from organic waste, including the "Power of Waste" workshop series in the U.S. and Canada.
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Climate Finance Advisory & Research 1 activity
- Provides advisory services and feasibility assessments on waste-to-energy projectsProvides technical advisory services and feasibility assessments to government agencies and public sector entities on waste-to-energy initiatives, including anaerobic digestion and renewable natural gas production.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$473K
Contributions & grants$277K59%
Program service revenue$196K41%
Investment income$30%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$633K
Program expenses65%
Admin / overhead11%
Fundraising24%
Salaries & benefits$485K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$19K
Cash$19K
Investments$0
Liabilities$60K
Net assets$-41K
Liquid reserves0.4 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -17.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 3
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MATTHEW P TOMICH | PRESIDENT | 40 | $194K |
| MICHAEL LERNER | DIRECTOR OF RESEARCH AND PUBLICATIONS | 40 | $157K |
| JOANNA D UNDERWOOD | BOARD MEMBER | 40 | $48K |
board members · 15
- BIPASHA CHATTERJEE — BOARD MEMBER
- C SCOTT CHABINA — BOARD MEMBER
- CYNTHIA ADLER — BOARD MEMBER
- HARRISON CLAY — BOARD MEMBER
- JOHANNES D ESCUDERO — BOARD MEMBER
- JOHN MAGOVERN — BOARD MEMBER
- MARK BRAGG — BOARD MEMBER
- MICHAEL S GRUEN — BOARD MEMBER
- NANCY MARTIN — BOARD MEMBER
- SAMMY CHU — BOARD MEMBER
- SIMON SYLVESTER-CHAUDHURI — BOARD MEMBER
- STEPHEN B LAND — CHAIR
- SUZANNE HUNT — BOARD MEMBER
- TRISTAN R BROWN — BOARD MEMBER
- VICTORIA ROSAMOND — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 15
Who they work with
- Argonne National Laboratory Partner — Co-authored biomethane case studies and collaborated annually since 2016 on a national database of RNG production facilities.
- C40 Cities Network — Participated in events hosted by C40 Cities on organic waste management and renewable energy.
- California Wilderness Coalition Partner — Collaborated with Michael S. Lerner on four national monument campaigns.
- City of Surrey BC Partner — Published a special report on the City of Surrey’s municipal transportation initiative as a model for sustainable transportation.
- Colorado Energy Office Partner — Collaborated to develop a statewide assessment of renewable natural gas potential in Colorado’s transportation sector.
- Energy Vision Network — Member of its own network as the central organization driving research and outreach on clean energy solutions.
- INFORM Partner — Founded by Joanna D. Underwood in 1974; Energy Vision was founded by her in 2006 as a successor organization focused on sustainable transportation.
- Institutions of higher education Partner — Collaborates with colleges and universities to develop educational materials on sustainable energy and the circular economy.
- New York City Department of Environmental Protection Partner — Conducted research on the potential for the DEP’s Bureau of Wastewater Treatment to reduce emissions and generate revenue through renewable natural gas production.
- Nonprofit partners Partner — Works with nonprofit organizations to create educational content about renewable energy and organics recycling.
- The Port of Seattle Partner — Prepared a comparative economic analysis of biomethane for the port in 2017.
- U.S. EPA Government — Addressed food waste collection and recycling at a U.S. EPA-sponsored solid waste conference in Tunisia in 2015.
- U.S. EPA Government — Aligns with the U.S. EPA’s Food Waste Hierarchy in guiding waste reduction and beneficial use strategies.
- USAID Government — Partnered with USAID to lead a tour of American biogas facilities for South African officials and organize a delegation to a conference in South Africa.
- Washington State Partner — Prepared a report on market challenges and opportunities for dairy anaerobic digestion for Washington State.
strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Circular Economy and Systems Educationmethodology: circular-economy-educationBy educating decision-makers and students on the circular economy and the food-energy-water nexus, ENERGY VISION fosters systemic understanding that leads to integrated, sustainable solutions because awareness of interdependencies improves long-term planning and cross-sector collaboration.
- Organic Waste-to-Fuel Transition Modelmethodology: organic-waste-to-fuelBy converting urban and agricultural organic waste into renewable natural gas through anaerobic digestion, ENERGY VISION advances carbon neutrality because this process prevents high-GWP methane emissions while generating scalable, low-carbon energy from existing waste streams.
- Research-Driven Policy and Adoption Strategymethodology: research-driven_policy_adoptionBy producing rigorous research and analysis, ENERGY VISION enables public and private decision-makers to adopt sustainable energy, transportation, and nutrient management solutions because evidence-based insights reduce implementation risk and increase policy feasibility.