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ARIZONA COMPETITIVE POWER ALLIANCE

PHOENIX, AZ · EIN 861029015 · Form 990EZ · FY2021 · NTEE S40 · Community Improvement · Small ($100K-$1M) · www.azcpa.org
revenue
$200K
expenses
$200K
net assets
$44K
employees
mission · from form 990

PROMOTE OPEN COMPETITION IN ELECTRIC POWER

profile · synthesized from sources

The Arizona Competitive Power Alliance (AZCPA) is a trade association for Independent Power Producers. Its mission is to advocate for competitive wholesale electric markets to ensure reliable, affordable, and clean energy for Arizona consumers. The AZCPA works with various government bodies and regional forums to influence energy policy and market development.

named programs · 5 · from sources

what they call their work

Arizona Corporation Commission Participation
Participates in rate cases, rulemaking proceedings, workshops, transmission assessments, and integrated resource planning processes at the Arizona Corporation Commission, as well as utility-level resource planning advisory councils.
Arizona State Government Engagement
Active at the Arizona Legislature and Executive Agencies, participating in regional forums like the Western Governors Association and tracking/shaping legislation affecting the competitive power industry.
Congress and FERC Liaison
Assists members in working with the Arizona Congressional Delegation and engages with FERC, including hosting keynote speakers from these bodies at events.
RTO Development
Involvement in the development of regional wholesale markets, from early initiatives like Desert Star and INDIGO to the formation of CAISO, Energy Imbalance Market, EDAM, Markets Plus, and the Pathways initiative.
Western Grid Initiatives
Works on regional issues through participation in forums such as the FERC Roadshow, NARUC, CREPC/WIRAB, New Mexico RETA Storage Forum, and CAISO EDAM Stakeholder Conference.
activities · 4 clusters

what they do

  • Utility Rate Case Advocacy 4 activities
    • Advocacy at Arizona Legislature and Executive Agencies
      Engages in advocacy at the Arizona Legislature and Executive Agencies, tracking and shaping legislation that affects the competitive power industry.
    • Advocacy at the Arizona Corporation Commission
      Engages in advocacy at the Arizona Corporation Commission by participating in rate cases, rulemaking proceedings, workshops, biennial transmission assessments, and integrated resource planning processes. This includes addressing specific issues like the Cost of Equity and SCRs in Arizona Public Service Rate Cases and litigating Arizona Net Metering policy.
    • Advocacy at the Arizona Corporation Commission
      Engages in advocacy at the Arizona Corporation Commission by participating in rate cases, rulemaking proceedings, workshops, biennial transmission assessments, and integrated resource planning processes. This includes addressing specific issues like the Cost of Equity and SCRs in Arizona Public Service Rate Cases, and litigating Arizona Net Metering policy.
    • Advocacy at the Arizona Legislature and Executive Agencies
      Engages in advocacy at the Arizona Legislature and Executive Agencies, tracking and shaping legislation that affects the competitive power industry.
  • Wholesale Energy Market Advocacy 4 activities
    • Participation in Regional Energy Policy Forums
      Participates in various regional energy policy forums, including the Western Governors Association, FERC Roadshow, NARUC, CREPC/WIRAB, New Mexico RETA Storage Forum, and CAISO EDAM Stakeholder Conference, to promote competitive wholesale electric markets and address regional issues.
    • Participation in Regional Energy Policy Forums
      Participates in various regional energy policy forums, including the Western Governors Association, FERC Roadshow, NARUC, CREPC/WIRAB, New Mexico RETA Storage Forum, and CAISO EDAM Stakeholder Conference, to promote competitive wholesale electric markets and address regional issues.
    • Participation in Utility-Level Integrated Resource Planning
      Participates in integrated resource planning processes at the utility level through membership on advisory councils and stakeholder groups such as the Arizona Public Service Resource Planning Advisory Council (RPAC), the Salt River Project System Planning Stakeholder Group, and the Tucson Electric Power IRP Group.
    • Participation in Utility-Level Integrated Resource Planning
      Participates in integrated resource planning processes at the utility level through membership on advisory councils and stakeholder groups such as the Arizona Public Service Resource Planning Advisory Council (RPAC), the Salt River Project System Planning Stakeholder Group, and the Tucson Electric Power IRP Group.
  • Industry-Specific Legislative Advocacy 2 activities
    • Member Support for Congressional Engagement
      Assists its members by facilitating their work with members of the Arizona Congressional Delegation.
    • Member Support for Congressional Engagement
      Assists its members by facilitating their work with members of the Arizona Congressional Delegation.
  • Resource Extraction Opposition & Just Transition Advocacy 1 activity
    • Opposition to Arizona Public Service Power Plant Purchase
      Delivered opening arguments in opposition to the Arizona Public Service Purchase of the Four Corners Power Plant in 2012.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2021

the money

revenue
Total revenue$200K
Contributions & grants
Program service revenue$5K2%
Investment income
Other revenue
expenses
Total expenses$200K
Program expenses
Admin / overhead
Fundraising
Salaries & benefits$176K
Grants paid out
balance sheet
Total assets$47K
Cash
Investments
Liabilities
Net assets$44K
2 years on record · 2020–2021 · YoY revenue +12.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021

who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
GREGORY D PATTERSON Director 30 $165K
relationships · 15

who they work with

  • Arizona Corporation Commission Government — Participates in regulatory proceedings including rate cases, rulemaking, and integrated resource planning.
  • Arizona Corporation Commission Government — Participates in various proceedings and processes at the commission.
  • Arizona Legislature Government — Tracks and shapes legislation affecting the competitive power industry.
  • Arizona Public Service Partner — Member of the Resource Planning Advisory Council (RPAC).
  • Arizona Public Service Resource Planning Advisory Council (RPAC) Coalition — Member of the council to participate in integrated resource planning.
  • CAISO Partner — Participates in CAISO EDAM Stakeholder Conference and regional market development initiatives.
  • FERC Government — Engages through FERC Roadshow and coordination with commissioners.
  • New Mexico Independent Power Producers Partner — Shares a director with the organization.
  • New Mexico Independent Power Producers Partner — The Director of AZCPA also serves as the Director of the New Mexico Independent Power Producers.
  • Salt River Project Partner — Participates in the System Planning Stakeholder Group.
  • Salt River Project System Planning Stakeholder Group Coalition — Member of the stakeholder group to participate in integrated resource planning.
  • Tucson Electric Power Partner — Engages in the IRP Group process.
  • Tucson Electric Power IRP Group Coalition — Member of the group to participate in integrated resource planning.
  • Western Governors Association Coalition — Participates in regional forums.
  • Western Governors Association Partner — Participates in regional energy policy discussions.