ABOUT US

Chambers for Innovation and Clean Energy (CICE) is a nationwide network of chambers of commerce and economic development organizations advancing the clean energy economy.

Founded and led by chamber of commerce and economic development executives with more than 182 years of combined industry experience, CICE’s network includes over 1,300 chambers and economic development organizations representing more than one million member businesses. We are one of the largest chamber organizations in the country—and the only one focused on energy.

Principles

CICE’s principles guide our work and shape the business case we make for clean energy as an engine of economic growth.  

Clean energy is a powerful driver of economic development.

Advancing clean energy diversifies our economy, creates innovative business opportunities, and drives job growth. Clean energy projects bring capital investment and economic benefits to communities across the country.

Market-based solutions produce the best results.

Market-based solutions allow businesses to determine the most efficient and cost-effective ways to spur innovation, encourage investment, and advance clean energy technologies.

The private sector will lead the way.

American businesses have historically set the global standard for innovation and technological advancement. Private sector investment in clean energy development and deployment is the best way to reduce energy costs at a rapid pace.

Clean energy has created a domestic manufacturing renaissance and built a new American workforce.

Higher demand, declining costs, and increased investment in clean energy and its supply chain have fueled significant job growth, with over 3.5 million Americans now employed in the clean energy economy.

Clean energy is essential for energy security and global competitiveness.

The expansion of American-made clean energy is reducing our nation’s dependence on volatile international fuel markets and helping protect our energy sector from price shocks and geopolitical instability. Because electricity is generated and used domestically, 100% of the clean power produced in the United States supports American businesses, households, and transportation.