The Clean Energy Council is the peak body representing Australia’s clean energy sector. It is an industry association made up of more than 350 member companies operating in the fields of renewable energy and energy efficiency. The CEC’s members are involved in the development or deployment of clean energy technologies such as wind, hydro, wave and tidal, solar, solar hot water, bioenergy, geothermal and cogeneration. The CEC is an incorporated not-for-profit association which is based in Melbourne and operates nationally. It is funded principally by membership fees, with additional income generated by events and activities such as industry accreditation programs.

In exchange it provides a variety of services to members. Its primary role is to develop and advocate effective policy to accelerate the development and deployment of all clean energy technologies. The CEC also promotes awareness of the industry and clean energy business opportunities through industry events, meetings, newsletters, its directorates, the internet and the media.