United States Energy Association
The United States Energy Association is an association of public and private energy-related organizations, corporations, nonprofits, educational institutions, think tanks and government agencies. USEA works with the U. S. Department of Energy, U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Agency for International Development to make energy accessible throughout the world by focusing on the viability of electricity, coal, oil, gas, nuclear and renewables. The organization also serves as a resource for the domestic and global energy industry, hosting a variety of events year-round that inform on current energy policy, challenges and technologies. Through its member organizations, USEA shares energy best practices, executes projects, and coordinates research domestically and internationally.
The United States Energy Award was established in 1989 to recognize preeminent energy leadership and contributions to international understanding of energy issues.
Leadership
The United States Energy Association Board of Directors appointed Mark W. Menezes as its new President and Chief Executive Officer effective June 15, 2023.Vicky Bailey is the Executive Chairman of USEA's board of directors.
Briefings and Forums
The association gathers industry leaders to provide virtual press briefings, webinars, forums and events, serving as a resource and educator for the domestic and international energy industry.USEA offers virtual press briefings covering important topics in the Energy Industry. These briefings bring together industry experts, news outlets and the general public to discuss topics such as Green Hydrogen, the Texas Deep Freeze, the Impact of 5G Networks on Electric Utilities and others.
The association has held webinars on Cybersecurity, Carbon Capture and Storage, Distributed Energy Resources, and Grid Modernization.
Forums include the Annual State of the Energy Industry Forum, Annual Membership Meeting and Public Policy Forum, Energy Supply Forum, and Advanced Energy Technology Forum.
Programs and International Work
USEA has been a partner with USAID since 1991, expanding energy infrastructure, improving energy access, and reducing energy poverty in developing economies through international energy partnerships. Their work together includes the Energy Utility Partnership Program, the Energy Technology and Governance Program, the South Asia Regional Energy Hub, and the U.S.-East Africa Geothermal Partnership.Energy Utility Partnership Program
EUPP’s focus is on helping developing countries increase environmentally sustainable energy production and improve their utilities. Different programs are funded through the partnership, such as the U.S. government’s Power Africa initiative, which offers policy, financial, and technical assistance to African countries. USEA makes EUPP available to all USAID-assisted countries and USAID Missions.Energy Technology and Governance Program
ETAG is a joint-effort to enhance the energy security of Europe and Eurasia. The program focuses on improving and growing the engineering skills and institutional capacity of the region’s energy sector.One of the projects under the ETAG is the Black Sea Regional Transmission Planning Project. Established in 2004, this program provides training, analysis and infrastructure project support to electric transmission system operators of Armenia, Bulgaria, Georgia, Moldova, Romania, Turkey, and Ukraine. In 2021, its models and training were being used to help Ukraine and Moldova diversify its energy systems and resources.