[company_age]38.0[/company_age][employees]11-50 employees[/employees][funding]grant[/funding][description]The National Association of State Energy Officials (NASEO) is a non-profit organization that represents the governor-designated energy officials from all 56 states and territories in the United States. Established in 1986, NASEO facilitates collaboration and knowledge sharing among state energy officials, serves as a resource for and about State Energy Offices, and advocates for the interests of these offices to Congress and federal agencies. NASEO's mission is to promote and advance energy efficiency, renewable energy, and energy security at the state and national levels. The organization achieves this mission through a variety of activities, including:

* Providing a forum for state energy officials to share best practices and lessons learned.
* Developing and disseminating resources on energy policy and programs.
* Advocating for policies that support state energy goals.
* Providing training and technical assistance to state energy officials.
* Conducting research on energy issues.

NASEO is a unique organization in that it brings together energy officials from all 50 states and 6 territories. This allows NASEO to provide a national perspective on energy issues and to advocate for policies that support state energy goals. NASEO also plays a critical role in helping states implement the federal government's energy policies. NASEO is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.[/description][ps]Advocacy, Resources, Training, Technical Assistance, Research[/ps]