About CEC

CEC is a new idea in power generation that is building, operating and maintaining community-shared clean energy facilities. CEC is pioneering the model of delivering clean power-generation through medium-scale facilities that are collectively owned by participating utility customers. CEC's proprietary software automatically calculates monthly credits for members and integrates with the utilities' existing billing system. Our Mission

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15

States Served

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56

Projects Online

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50.8

  MW

   

Megawatts Online

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348.5

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Under Development

Clean energy—renewable power that comes from the sun, water, wind, underground (geothermal), and biomass—comes from, and benefits, our environment. At the same time, the technologies we develop to transmit, deliver, and use clean energy can change our environment. Responsible clean energy development, including nuclear power, is top of mind for the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to safely and securely reduce carbon emissions and address the threat of climate change. DOE is working to maximize the benefits of clean energy for all, while minimizing and eliminating any negative environmental impacts resulting from clean energy deployment.

Clean Energy Benefits the Environment

Clean energy is good for the environment because it does not produce the harmful emissions that lead to climate change. Climate change—including extreme weather and sea-level rise—causes drought, wildfires, flooding, poverty and displacement, food insecurity, health risks, and species loss. Clean energy technologies improve human health by reducing air pollution and water and soil contamination. A clean energy economy will lower rates of asthma, heart conditions, and other health issues related to climate change across the nation. It will also support our ecosystems—geographic areas made up of plants, animals, and other organisms that interact with each other and the physical environment—and help sustain life on Earth. Energy-efficient processes, practices, materials, and products also benefit the environment, because energy efficiency is vital to decarbonizing the economy. Conserving energy, water, and materials strengthens our resources and reduces emissions. While harnessing power from renewable energy resources eliminates carbon dioxide emissions, using biomass resources tackles additional environmental issues. Biomass is derived from plant- and algae-based materials, including food waste and forestry residue. Converting biomass into sustainable fuels for modes of transportation delivers the following environmental benefits:
  • Controls erosion
  • Improves water quality and quantity
  • Increases biodiversity
  • Stores carbon in soil.