A group of nonprofits in Suburban MD and DC using collective buying power to obtain cheaper and greener electricity. This is not a formal or contractual entity. Participating nonprofits can expect savings of 10 – 15%. For more information, a primer on purchasing competitive and clean electricity prepared by the Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection can be found here.

Since May 2010, 50 organizations have joined the Nonprofit Energy Alliance and are saving an estimated $366,000 in energy costs.

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Why is This Important?

When community needs are at an all time high and funds to support essential services are so scarce, this is an opportunity to save money on a fixed expense while doing good for the environment.

“The Center for Economic and Policy Research will see a 9.6% reduction in the rate we pay on electrical energy costs this winter, and in these economic times, every bit counts. Even better, the energy will be 100% wind power. This savings will allow us to concentrate more resources on our work and to help us make a stronger impact. Without joining one of the Nonprofit Energy Alliance's clean-energy buying groups, this lower electricity rate would not be possible.”
-Matthew Bernstein, Director of Finance and Operations, Center for Economic and Policy Research

"Once we looked at the projected savings of $30,000 a year, there was nothing to lose."
-Sharan London, former Executive Director, Montgomery County Coalition for the Homeless


"Everything we can do to control costs means that more people will be fed." Manna Food Center in Gaithersburg, has recorded an average 10 percent savings on its energy expenses since signing on.
-Kim Damion, Executive Director, Manna Food Center

How Can Nonprofits Get Involved?

Contact Anthony Carter or Hope Gleicher for more information. Recruitment for our Spring 2012 group will begin soon!