named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Capital Region Clean Energy Hub
Consortium program offering free energy audits, rebates, and incentives for clean heating and cooling technologies, including heat pumps, and connecting residents with vetted local installers
Community Choice Aggregation (CCA)
Facilitates regional aggregation of electricity purchasing for municipalities to secure affordable, renewable energy supplies; includes support for opting into 100% clean energy by default
Community Solar Savings Program
Partners with Solarize Albany to enable residents to save approximately 10% on electricity bills by subscribing to community solar farms without installing panels
activities · 2 groups
What they do
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Solar Energy Access in Underserved Communities 2 activities
- Advances Community Choice Aggregation (CCA) initiativesProvides outreach, information, and technical support to residents, businesses, and stakeholders to form and sustain Community Choice Aggregation programs; collaborates with 13 municipalities in the Capital Region to establish a regional CCA program that increases purchasing power and promotes affordable, renewable energy.
- Facilitates access to community solar programsHelps residents and small businesses access community solar programs, which provide approximately 10% savings on the electricity supply portion of utility bills.
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Local Clean Energy Adoption & Education 1 activity
- Supports energy efficiency and sustainable heating and cooling improvementsProvides outreach, information, and direct support to residents and businesses to improve building insulation, heating, and cooling systems through initiatives such as the Capital Region Clean Energy Hub and collaboration with partners like BlocPower.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$92K
Contributions & grants$92K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$294
expenses
Total expenses$61K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$57K
Grants paid out$0
balance sheet
Total assets$60K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$23K
3 years on record · 2023–2025 · YoY revenue -15.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
board members · 3
- AMY LAUTERBACH POKORNY — DIRECTOR AT LARGE
- PATRICIA BEELER — DIRECTOR AT LARGE
- RUSS POKORNY — DIRECTOR AT LARGE
relationships · 8
Who they work with
- 13 municipalities in the Capital Region Partner — Collaborates with 13 municipalities to advance clean energy through Community Choice Aggregation initiatives.
- BlocPower Partner — Collaborated with CDCE to discuss green building initiatives and decarbonization strategies.
- Capital Region Partner — Municipalities and stakeholders within the Capital Region served through outreach and support on clean energy initiatives.
- Capital Region Clean Energy Hub Network — CDCE is a member of the Capital Region Clean Energy Hub, a consortium of six nonprofits working to advance clean energy adoption in eight counties.
- NYSERDA Government — CDCE operates as part of a consortium contracted by NYSERDA to deliver clean energy services across eight counties in New York State.
- National Grid Government — National Grid is the utility provider with which the CCA coordinates for electricity delivery and billing.
- New York Public Service Commission Government — State regulatory body that oversees electricity deregulation and default supplier designation in New York.
- Solarize Albany Partner — CDCE directs residents to Solarize Albany, a nonprofit, to enroll in community solar programs.
strategies · 5
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.
- Building Decarbonization through Community Partnershipsmethodology: green-building-decarbonizationBy partnering with organizations implementing green building technologies and landlord registries, the organization advances community energy goals, because improving building health and performance in underserved communities reduces emissions and energy burdens simultaneously.
- Collective Municipal Procurement for Clean Energymethodology: bulk_aggregationBy aggregating municipal electricity demand, the organization increases bargaining power to secure competitive pricing and drive clean energy adoption, because bulk purchasing enables economies of scale that accelerate regional renewable energy deployment.
- Default 100% Renewable Energy in Community Choice Aggregationsmethodology: renewable energy default advocacyBy advocating for 100% renewable energy as the default option in CCAs, the organization drives systemic change toward clean energy access, because opt-out models create large-scale demand shifts without requiring individual action.
- Equity-Centered Community Engagement in Clean Energymethodology: equity-centered community engagementBy engaging communities through inclusive and diverse participation processes, the organization advances renewable energy development and resilience, because equitable involvement ensures broader access and sustainability of Community Choice Aggregations (CCAs) in underserved areas.
- Local Green Energy Economy Developmentmethodology: local_green_energy_economyBy promoting locally driven renewable energy solutions within a defined regional footprint, the organization builds grid resilience and equitable access, because localized control fosters community ownership and long-term sustainability of clean energy infrastructure.