User:MoreWithLess/Consortium for Energy Efficiency

Introduction
CEE is a nonprofit organization of energy efficiency programs administered in the United States and Canada. It promotes the manufacture and purchase of products and services that are above average in efficiency.

The purpose of the organization is identify efficiency opportunities where a consistent approach by many efficiency programs to the U.S. and Canadian markets will increase the supply and demand for efficiency. Most efficiency programs in both countries are members. Individual organizations opt to voluntarily adopt intiatives or program templates, to achieve energy savings in their jurisdiction.

Annual Industry Reports
Since 2006, CEE has collected data on efficiency program budgets and impacts. The scope of data collection has expanded year-by-year, so that it now includes budgets, expenditures, and impacts both for member and nonmember organizations in the United States and Canada.

Stakeholder Engagement
CEE includes manufacturer and other stakeholder involvement in their process. In addition, CEE members are the primary stakeholders in the ENERGY STAR label and have promoted it since its inception.

Key Residential Accomplishments
Low availability of efficient products is a barrier to achieving efficiency goals, as is inadequate marketing of those products.

[[www.lightingfortomorrow.com | Lighting for Tomorrow, a design competition for lighting manufacturers, run by CEE, the American Lighting Association, and formerly, the Department of Energy, rewards efficient lighting designs financially and with market leverage.

Key Commercial and Industrial Accomplishments
Motor use in industry represents a large energy savings opportunity. CEE members started the Motor Decisions MatterSM campaign in 2001 to raise awareness about effective motor management. Both efficiency programs and the motor industry have supported this campaign. While there is anecdotal report of success, it's difficult to substantiate.

Funding
Member organizations pay dues making up most of the $3.8 million budget. CEE also receives funding from the U.S federal government, specifically from DOE and EPA.