AEA takes the U.S. forward by creating a powerful voice respected by policy makers and elected officials. AEA advocates for renewable energy by engaging in legislative and political advocacy campaigns and supporting local development initiatives, spanning federal and state levels to advance renewable energy's impact both nationally and locally. AMERICAN ENERGY ACTION (AEA) IS ORGANIZED TO PROMOTE SOCIAL WELFARE WITHIN THE MEANING OF SECTION 501(C)(4) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, EDUCATING THE PUBLIC AND RAISING AWARENESS OF THE ISSUES AFFECTING CLEAN ENERGY, ADVOCATING FOR POLICIES NECESSARY FOR THE ECONOMIC, SOCIAL, AND ENVIRONMENTAL BENEFITS OF CLEAN ENERGY, AND HOLDING ELECTED OFFICIALS AND POLICY MAKERS ACCOUNTABLE FOR THEIR POSITIONS ON CLEAN ENERGY ISSUES.