2022-11-11T20:01:36-06:00 2021-12-31 371611326 ARONSON LLC 111 ROCKVILLE PIKE SUITE 600 ROCKVILLE MD 20850 990 2021-01-01 521794095 SMART ELECTRIC POWER ALLIANCE SMAR 2028570898 1800 M STREET NW FRONT 1 33159 WASHINGTON DC 20036 JULIA HAMM PRESIDENT & CEO 2022-11-11 true JULIA HAMM 999009999 ROBERT EBY CPA P01682202 3012316200 2021 2022-09-23 18:48:47Z X JULIA HAMM 1800 M STREET NW FRONT 1 33159 WASHINGTON DC 20036 21432476 false X www.sepapower.org X 1992 DC SEPA's vision is a carbon-free energy system by 2050. SEPA's mission is to facilitate the electric power industry's smart transition to a clean and modern energy future through education, research, standards, and collaboration. 16 16 61 120 0 0 1179581 1487001 4931927 8148961 285365 480180 3724 1308856 6400597 11424998 0 0 6973273 6800955 0 0 1744124 2112019 8717397 8912974 -2316800 2512024 13999790 18618602 2787967 4374272 11211823 14244330 SEPA's mission to facilitate the electric power industry's smart transition to a clean and modern energy future through education, research, standards, and collaboration. false false 2893046 1267142 Fee-based services - Education and outreach - SEPA provides electric utilities and industry stakeholders with market, business, regulatory and technical intelligence on how the electricity sector transformation will affect them and help create a roadmap for future success. This includes utility scale and distributed energy resources including solar, DERs, demand flexibility, energy storage and the electrification of transportation, buildings and industry sectors. SEPA delivers this information through a variety of public and member venues. Education programs include on-site and virtual conferences featuring peer-to-peer learning, workshops, monthly webinars, utility staff training, domestic and international fact-finding missions and cohorts for industry executives. SEPA leads the discussion of business and technology trends through a variety of multimedia platforms, including SEPA TV, reports, articles in industry publications, blogs, white papers and issue briefs. SEPA recognizes utility and industry innovation and achievement through the SEPA Power Players Awards and has launched SEPA+ as a platform to educate utility staff and those in the utility value chain wherever they have an internet connection. 1488756 6406939 Member services - SEPA members are creating the future of the energy industry. The commitment to a carbon-free energy system by 2050 is being embraced by stakeholders across the electricity sector. Utilities, solution providers, regulators, large energy users, ISO/RTOs, Government, education and the nonprofit community all have a voice in this dynamic and changing energy sector. SEPA is an educational nonprofit that provides a unique and trusted platform to help our diverse membership with their smart transition to a clean and modern grid. SEPA does not lobby or take positions on issues. Instead SEPA is committed to providing a platform for collaboration, unbiased information and the real discussions needed to move the industry forward. 1200 members, including 720 utilities from around the country rely on SEPA for their energy transition. SEPA focuses our efforts on three pathways: Electrification, Grid Integration and Regulatory and Business Innovation. SEPA also funds the Utility Transformation Challenge to give the industry a benchmark as to progress and identify where effort can make the greatest impact. 834358 474880 Custom engagements - Research and strategy. SEPA produces tailored research, solutions and facilitation designed to help electric utilities and other energy industry participants make informed business decisions and deal with the complex challenges facing them today and tomorrow. Topics include: The changing nature of the relationship between the utility and its customers, Stakeholder engagement facilitation, Program design, multi-client funded initiatives and projects and a wide range of technical and strategic issues related to an increasingly decentralized and "intelligent" electric grid, as well as a collaborative electric ecosystem that is clean, safe, affordable, reliable, resilient and equitable for all stakeholders. 5216160 true true false false false false false false true true true false true true true true false false false false false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false true false false false true 22 0 true 61 true false false false false false false false false false false false false X 16 16 false false false false true true true true true false false true true true true true true true false false X JULIA HAMM PRES & CEO 2028570898 1800 M ST NW FRONT 1 STE 33159 WASHINGTON DC 20036 ALICE JACKSON CHAIR 1.0 X X 0 0 0 GIL QUINIONES CHAIR-ELECT 1.0 X X 0 0 0 JIM ALBERTS IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR 1.0 X X 0 0 0 JOE HOAGLAND TREASURER 1.0 X X 0 0 0 MARY KIPP PAST CHAIR (UNTIL 10/2021) 1.0 X X 0 0 0 SETH FRADER-THOMPSON SECRETARY 1.0 X X 0 0 0 ADRIAN TUCK DIRECTOR 1.0 X 0 0 0 CARLOS RESTREPO DIRECTOR (FROM 10/2021) 1.0 X 0 0 0 CAROLINE CHOI DIRECTOR 1.0 X 0 0 0 CAROLINE WINN DIRECTOR 1.0 X 0 0 0 CHRIS KING DIRECTOR 1.0 X 0 0 0 CHRIS ROE DIRECTOR 1.0 X 0 0 0 GARY RACKLIFFE DIRECTOR 1.0 X 0 0 0 HANNAH BASCOM DIRECTOR 1.0 X 0 0 0 LINDA FERRONE DIRECTOR 1.0 X 0 0 0 PAUL LAU DIRECTOR 1.0 X 0 0 0 PETER MUHORO DIRECTOR 1.0 X 0 0 0 SHELLEY MCKINLEY DIRECTOR (UNTIL 7/2021) 1.0 X 0 0 0 STEVE MALNIGHT DIRECTOR (UNTIL 1/2021) 1.0 X 0 0 0 VERONICA GOMEZ DIRECTOR (UNITL 7/2021) 1.0 X 0 0 0 Julia Hamm Chief Executive Officer 40.0 X 506950 0 78167 Kenneth Doyle Chief Operating Officer 20.0 X 230843 0 33260 Sharon Allan Chief Strategy Officer 40.0 X 335713 0 37880 Adam Wasserman VP, Engagement & Development 40.0 X 193450 0 10322 Beth Eagle VP, Operations 40.0 X 197493 0 18775 Christopher Schroeder VP, Content 40.0 X 224860 0 18270 Janet Besser Managing Director, Pathways 40.0 X 217752 0 43103 Robert Tucker Director, Industry Strategy 40.0 X 164663 0 20328 2071724 0 260105 21 false true false 0 1487001 1487001 SOLAR ENERGY TRADE SHOWS 900099 4433385 4433385 MEMBERSHIP DUES 541900 1973554 1973554 CONSULTING 541900 1267142 1267142 REGISTRATIONS 541900 338895 338895 SPONSORSHIPS 541900 133000 133000 2985 2985 0 0 8148961 288795 288795 157217 157217 0 157217 157217 10198863 10007478 191385 0 191385 191385 Employee Retention Tax Credit 900099 1129968 1129968 MISCELLANEOUS INCOME 900099 21671 21671 0 0 0 0 1151639 11424998 8148961 0 1789036 1222813 747205 475608 4717916 2910604 1807312 105536 60034 45502 354439 201622 152817 400251 227682 172569 58902 32289 26613 37034 20301 16733 56499 56499 196465 165736 30729 0 8503 8503 67738 40156 27582 306794 218571 88223 604733 331503 273230 29154 19945 9209 81319 69006 12313 54363 29801 24562 29808 16340 13468 Impairment Loss on Intangible Asset 400000 400000 TEMPORARY LABOR 98796 71985 26811 PAYROLL PROCESSING FEES 20662 11305 9357 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT 16075 8857 7218 45174 24715 20459 0 8912974 5216160 3696814 0 283864 332197 532806 379581 0 0 0 0 153752 173458 2769885 2673923 113823 95962 10460281 12315537 759153 3747761 100000 100000 400000 0 1196111 1474106 13999790 18618602 796775 1007376 1428299 2289953 0 0 562893 1076943 2787967 4374272 X 11211823 14244330 11211823 14244330 13999790 18618602 2512024 520483 0 X false true X true false X 891959 755090 323627 1179581 1487001 4637258 8602077 8960235 9275430 4931927 8945970 40715639 0 0 0 9494036 9715325 9599057 6111508 10432971 45352897 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 45352897 224668 262472 349563 241941 288795 1367439 0 224668 262472 349563 241941 288795 1367439 0 782 5335 152822 3724 1151639 1314302 9719486 9983132 10101442 6357173 11873405 48034638 0.9442 0.9640 0.03 0.03 X Schedule A, Part III, Line 12 Other Income DESCRIPTION - MISCELLANEOUS INCOME, COLUMN A - 782.0, COLUMN B - 5335.0, COLUMN C - 152822.0, COLUMN D - 3724.0, COLUMN E - 21671.0, COLUMN F - 184334.0; 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If that threshold is met, the tax position is then measured at the largest amount that is greater than 50% likely of being realized upon ultimate settlement. As of December 31, 2021 and 2020, there were no accruals for uncertain tax positions. If applicable, SEPA records interest and penalties as a component of income tax expense. Tax years from January 1, 2018 through the current year remain open for examination by federal and state authorities. 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Schedule J, Part I, Line 7 Non-fixed payments ALL ELIGIBLE EMPLOYEES WERE AWARDED BONUSES WHICH WERE DETERMINED BASED ON THE DISCRETION OF THE EXECUTIVE TEAM, EXCEPT FOR JULIA HAMM, PRESIDENT AND CEO, WHOSE BONUS IS DETERMINED BASED ON MEETING PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES ACCORDING TO HER EMPLOYEE CONTRACT. Schedule J, Part II, Column (B)(iii) Other compensation for J. Hamm includes the payout of her 457 plan. Form 990, Part VI, Line 6 Classes of members or stockholders SEPA SHALL HAVE MEMBERS DIVIDED INTO SUCH NUMBER OF CLASSES AND WITH SUCH QUALIFICATIONS AS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS SHALL DESIGNATE FROM TIME TO TIME. INITIALLY THERE SHALL BE THREE CLASSES OF MEMBERS: (A) UTILITY; (B) CORPORATE; (C) GOVERNMENT, NONPROFIT & EDUCATION. Form 990, Part VI, Line 7a Members or stockholders electing members of governing body THE MEMBERS IN GOOD STANDING ENTITLED TO VOTE AND VOTING AS A SINGLE CLASS SHALL ELECT, BY PLURALITY, DIRECTORS TO FILL THE SEATS ON THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, FROM A LIST OF CANDIDATES PER OPEN BOARD SEAT AS MAY BE PUT BEFORE THE MEMBERSHIP BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS SHALL ESTABLISH SUCH POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR THE NOMINATION OF PERSONS TO SERVE AS CANDIDATES FOR ELECTION TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AS IT MAY DETERMINE FROM TO TIME. NO LESS THAN 51% AND NO GREATER THAN 66% OF THE BOARD SEATS SHALL BE HELD AT ONE TIME BY EMPLOYEES OF CLASS 1 MEMBERS. Form 990, Part VI, Line 7b Decisions requiring approval by members or stockholders FOR MATTERS PUT BEFORE THE MEMBERSHIP, EACH MEMBER SHALL BE ENTITLED TO ONLY ONE (1) VOTE. Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b Review of form 990 by governing body THE DRAFT VERSION OF THE FEDERAL FORM 990 IS INITIALLY REVIEWED BY THE PRESIDENT AND CEO, AND THE BOARD SECRETARY/TREASURER. IT IS THEN PROVIDED TO THE ENTIRE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. ANY COMMENTS ARISING FROM THE REVIEWS ARE ADDRESSED AND RESOLVED PRIOR TO FILING WITH THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE. Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c Conflict of interest policy OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, KEY EMPLOYEES AND TRUSTEES ARE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE AN ANNUAL DISCLOSURE OF ANY POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST. ANY CONFLICTS THAT COME TO THE ATTENTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ARE DISCUSSED AND RESOLVED ACCORDING TO SEPA'S BYLAWS. Form 990, Part VI, Line 15a Process to establish compensation of top management official THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS REVIEWS AND APPROVES THE COMPENSATION FOR THE PRESIDENT AND CEO ANNUALLY. DURING THIS PROCESS, THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS MAY ENGAGE AN INDEPENDENT CONSULTANT TO PROVIDE CURRENT COMPARATIVE MARKET DATA. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS CONSIDERS SEPA'S FINANCIAL POSITION AS WELL AS ADDITIONAL EXTERNAL MARKET DATA USING PUBLISHED COMPENSATION STUDIES. THE COMPENSATION DECISIONS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS IS DOCUMENTED IN THE MINUTES. THE PRESIDENT AND CEO ANNUALLY CONSIDERS SEPA'S FINANCIAL POSITION AS WELL AS EXTERNAL MARKET DATA FROM AN INDEPENDENT COMPENSATION RESEARCH STUDY TO ESTABLISH COMPENSATION LEVELS FOR OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES. SEPA'S COMPENSATION PROGRAM AND MARKET ANALYSIS IS REVIEWED EVERY THREE YEARS FOR COMPLIANCE PURPOSES. Form 990, Part VI, Line 19 Required documents available to the public SEPA'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE FOR VIEWING UPON REASONABLE REQUEST. 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