Registered charitable organization
About NAECE
Lowering energy costs. Strengthening North American manufacturing. Building a more competitive future.
Who we are
North American Energy Cooperation Effort (NAECE) is a charitable organization dedicated to supporting and advancing the principles of the USMCA agreement. We connect energy efficiency, manufacturing growth, and cross-border cooperation across the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
Mission
To lower energy costs for North American consumers, businesses, and institutions by accelerating the adoption of innovative energy-saving technologies and helping remove financial barriers to implementation.
Vision
To build a stronger, more competitive North American economy by connecting energy efficiency, manufacturing growth, and cross-border cooperation. Through programs such as the Customer Contribution Grant and the Relocate to USMCA Manufacturing Grant, we help organizations reduce operating costs, invest in modern technologies, and strengthen domestic manufacturing.
Our mandate
NAECE advances the economic, energy, and manufacturing objectives of the USMCA by:
- Supporting the deployment of proven energy-saving technologies.
- Providing Customer Contribution Grants that help offset project costs and accelerate adoption.
- Encouraging manufacturers to establish or expand production within North America through our Relocate to USMCA Manufacturing Grant.
- Promoting long-term economic growth, energy resilience, job creation, and supply-chain security throughout the USMCA region.
Building a stronger North America together
The USMCA stands for the United States–Mexico–Canada Agreement and is also officially known as:
Canada (En)- Canada–United States–Mexico Agreement (CUSMA)
- Canada (Fr)
- Accord Canada–États-Unis–Mexique (ACEUM)
Mexico (Sp)- Tratado entre México, Estados Unidos y Canadá (T-MEC)
Or download a USMCA fact sheet:
Programs and initiatives
Our programs are designed to foster innovation, empower consumers and businesses, and drive sustainable growth across North America. From impactful grants to cross-border investment incentives, each initiative plays a vital role in building a brighter, more energy-efficient future.
USMCA Manufacturing Grant
Provides eligible small to medium-sized manufacturers with up to $250,000 to support their relocation process to the USA, Canada, or Mexico, helping to strengthen regional supply chains and support economic growth across North America.
Learn more →Customer Contribution (Co-Pay) Grant
Makes energy-efficiency upgrades more accessible by helping customers cover their required co-pay after approved rebates are applied. NAECE may cover the customer's remaining co-pay amount, up to $10,000, less a required $1 customer contribution.
Learn more →Accountability
NAECE is committed to transparency in how we fund and operate our programs.
Funding for our initiatives comes from a diverse range of sources, including government agencies and programs across the United States, Canada, and Mexico, as well as private-sector partners, industry organizations, philanthropic contributors, and other mission-aligned funding mechanisms.
NAECE operates independently and is not affiliated with, administered by, or funded through state, provincial, or utility rebate programs. Our grants are designed to complement existing energy-efficiency initiatives and help remove financial barriers that may remain after other available incentives have been applied.
This diversified funding model supports programs such as the Customer Contribution Grant and the Relocate to USMCA Manufacturing Grant, enabling us to advance energy affordability, manufacturing investment, and economic development throughout North America.
We are committed to responsible stewardship of these resources and to ensuring that funding is directed toward initiatives that deliver measurable benefits for consumers, businesses, and communities.
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