Advanced Energy United Inc

Washington, DC · Founded 2011

National trade association representing businesses in the advanced energy and clean transportation sectors

Primary audience
Energy Businesses
Work area
Trade Association
Topic
Advanced Energy Policy
Contact
Heather O'Neill
Website Contact

About Organization

Advanced Energy United transforms public policy to enable rapid growth of advanced energy businesses across the United States. Based in Washington, DC, the organization represents a national network of businesses providing advanced energy and transportation solutions. Founded in 2011, it operates with 112 employees and reported $7.6 million in revenue in 2024.

What They Focus On

Policy Transformation

Reshaping federal and state energy policies to remove barriers and create opportunities for advanced energy business expansion

Industry Coalition Building

Uniting businesses across solar, wind, storage, efficiency, and transportation sectors to amplify collective industry voice

Market Development

Advancing regulatory frameworks and legislative initiatives that enable rapid deployment of advanced energy technologies nationwide

Financial Information

Form 990 data showing organizational financial health and growth.

Revenue (2024)

$7.6M

+16.6% vs 2023

Expenses (2024)

$7.1M

+23.4% vs 2023

Assets (2024)

$9.2M

+12.5% vs 2023

Employees (2024)

112

+7.7% vs 2023

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Employees
2024 $7,583,380 $7,117,435 $9,234,988 112
2023 $6,502,891 $5,768,236 $8,208,167 104
2022 $4,564,948 $6,618,274 $4,115,790 78
2020 $4,983,757 $5,199,119 $3,090,459 51
2019 $4,945,102 $3,786,674 $2,174,072 43
2018 $4,117,082 $3,990,963 $1,009,446 41

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. All figures in USD.

How They Work

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  • 01

    Policy Research

    Analyzes energy policy landscape to identify opportunities for advancing advanced energy business interests

  • 02

    Member Mobilization

    Engages industry members to build consensus positions and coordinate advocacy strategies across sectors

  • 03

    Legislative Advocacy

    Works with federal and state lawmakers to shape legislation that enables advanced energy market growth

  • 04

    Implementation Support

    Provides guidance on policy implementation and connects businesses with emerging opportunities and programs

Programs and Initiatives

Services and programs offered by Advanced Energy United Inc

Policy Advocacy

Develops and advances federal and state policies that support rapid growth of advanced energy industries and markets

Industry Representation

Represents member businesses across the full spectrum of advanced energy technologies including solar, wind, storage, and electric vehicles

Business Engagement

Connects advanced energy businesses with policymakers and stakeholders to shape supportive regulatory and legislative frameworks

Environmental Programs

Supports initiatives that advance clean energy deployment and reduce environmental impact through industry collaboration and grantmaking

Team & Leadership

Meet the people behind Advanced Energy United Inc.

Heather O'Neill

Heather O'Neill

President and Chief Executive Officer
16 hrs/week
Compensation: $332,892
Jennifer Bumgarner

Jennifer Bumgarner

Senior Vice President, Strategy
Allison Ingram

Allison Ingram

Executive Vice President, Finance and Operations
Amisha Rai

Amisha Rai

Senior Vice President, Advocacy
Rahiem Swann

Rahiem Swann

Vice President, Sales and Business Development
JH

Jeremiah Holston

Sales Director
Full-time
Compensation: $172,838
KJ

Kate Johnson

Engagement Director
Full-time
Compensation: $143,808
MB

Michael Breen

Sr. Software Developer
Full-time
Compensation: $177,790
BC

Brenda Christopher

Lead Product Manager
Full-time
Compensation: $166,387
PH

Paige Haskins

Full Stack Software Engine
Full-time
Compensation: $147,477
JM

Jeremy McDiarmid

General Counsel
2 hrs/week
Compensation: $7,295
AK

Amith Kota

Director
AH

Amy Heart

Director
BM

Brianne Miller

Director
CD

Cisco DeVries

Director
ED

Erika Diamond

Director
JS

JD Sitton

Director
LC

Liesl Clark

Director
MS

Matt Stanberry

Director
MB

Megan Beuregard

Director, Chair(until 11/19/24)
NH

Nathan Hanson

Director
NV

Neil Veillieux

Director
SW

Sarah Webster

Director
TK

Travis Kavulla

Director

Milestones

2011

Organization Founded

2011

Advanced Energy United established to represent growing advanced energy industry sector

2012

Tax-Exempt Status Granted

2012

Received IRS recognition as tax-exempt trade association under subsection 501(c)(6)

2022

Staff Expansion

2022

Grew workforce to 78 employees to support increased policy and advocacy activities

2024

Record Growth Year

2024

Achieved highest revenue of $7.6 million with 112 employees serving expanded membership base

Associated People

Board members, advisors, and key contributors

Board of Directors

AI
Allison Ingram Treasurer, EVP Finance/Operations 18.00 hrs/week · $117,173
Amith Kota
Amith Kota Director 1.00 hrs/week
Amy Heart
Amy Heart Director 1.00 hrs/week
Brianne Miller
Brianne Miller Director 1.00 hrs/week
CD
Cisco DeVries Director 1.00 hrs/week
CD
Cisco DeVries Director 1.00 hrs/week
Erika Diamond
Erika Diamond Director 1.00 hrs/week
JS
JD Sitton Director 1.00 hrs/week
LC
Liesl Clark Director 1.00 hrs/week
MS
Matt Stanberry Director 1.00 hrs/week
MB
Megan Beuregard Director, Chair(until 11/19/24) 1.00 hrs/week
NH
Nathan Hanson Director 1.00 hrs/week
NV
Neil Veillieux Director 1.00 hrs/week
SW
Sarah Webster Director 1.00 hrs/week
TK
Travis Kavulla Director 1.00 hrs/week
Todd Glass
Todd Glass Partner, Energy and Climate Solutions, Wilson Sonsini, Board Secretary
Parag Chokshi
Parag Chokshi Chief Commercial Officer, Renew Home
Sharon Segner
Sharon Segner Senior Vice President, LS power
Mona Tierney-Lloyd
Mona Tierney-Lloyd Head of Regulatory and Institutional Affairs, Enel North America
Neil Veilleux
Neil Veilleux Vice President of Market Development and Regulatory Innovation, Uplight

Information compiled from IRS Form 990 and organizational materials.

Executive Compensation

Top compensated officers & key employees from IRS Form 990

Total Reported (2024)

$1.4M

Highest Paid

$352K

Heather O'Neill

Compensated Officers

8

Name Title Base Other Total Hrs/Wk
Heather O'Neill President & CEO $332,892 $19,452 $352,344 16
Jeremiah Holston Sales Director $172,838 $35,885 $208,723 40
Michael Breen SR. Software Developer $177,790 $14,442 $192,232 40
Brenda Christopher Lead Product Manager $166,387 $19,285 $185,672 40
Kate Johnson Engagement Director $143,808 $32,646 $176,454 40
Paige Haskins Full Stack Software Engine $147,477 $16,946 $164,423 40
Allison Ingram Treasurer, EVP Finance/Operations $117,173 $28,501 $145,674 18
Jeremy Mcdiarmid General Counsel $7,295 $1,835 $9,130 2

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. Compensation includes base and other reported compensation.

Partners & Funders

Grant funding relationships from IRS Form 990 filings

$1.5M Grants Received
$79K Grants Given
2 Organizations

Top Funders

1 total
ST
Sixteen Thirty Fund
$1.5M

Top Grantees

1 total
CI
Counterspark Inc Washington, DC
$79K

Source: IRS Form 990 Schedule I filings. Amounts may span multiple tax years.

Lobbying Activity

Lobbying Disclosure Act registrations

Self-Lobbying
1 Registrations
1 Client
Yes Self-Lobbying

Clients 1 total

Advanced Energy United (Fka Advanced Energy Economy)
1 filing
Self

Source: Senate Office of Public Records — Lobbying Disclosure Act

Contact

Get in touch with Advanced Energy United Inc

Phone

(202) 380-1950

Social

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1801 Pennsylvania Avenue NW 410 Washington, DC 20006