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ARIZONA ELECTRIC POWER COOPERATIVE INC
BENSON, AZ · EIN 860176697 · Form 990 · FY2020 · NTEE Y43 · Mutual & Membership Benefit · Very Large (>$50M) · www.azgt.coop
revenue
$179.7M
expenses
$173.5M
net assets
$178.7M
employees
239
mission · from form 990

SALE OF ELECTRIC POWER

profile · synthesized from sources

Arizona Electric Power Cooperative (AEPCO) is a generation and transmission cooperative that provides reliable, cost-effective electric power to rural electric distribution cooperatives in Arizona and the Southwest. It owns and operates power generation facilities, invests in renewable energy projects, and enhances grid reliability through infrastructure upgrades and participation in regional energy markets. The cooperative supports economic development and community resilience in the rural areas it serves.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2020

what they reported doing

Program narrative the organization filed with the IRS. Ordered by program spending.

  1. #1 primary $0
    TRANSMISSION COOPERATIVE THAT BRINGS LOCAL SUPPLY OF ELECTRICITY TO CUSTOMERS TO ENSURE RELIABLE AND ADEQUATE SUPPLY.
named programs · 4 · from sources

what they call their work

Apache Solar Project
Collaborative solar energy initiative with public power utilities to expand renewable generation capacity and support member cooperatives
Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) Deployment
Deployment of battery storage systems in partnership with Sierra Southwest Cooperative to enhance grid reliability for member cooperatives
Energy Imbalance Market (EIM) Participation
Real-time energy market participation through CAISO to improve grid reliability, reduce costs, and optimize energy dispatch
Rural Economic Development Loans
Financing program supporting infrastructure projects such as the Benson Airport Fuel Farm to stimulate local economic growth
activities · 8 groups

what they do

  • General Operating Support Grants 6 activities
    • Community Giving Program
      Donated $356,020 to charities and community organizations between 2012 and 2021.
    • Community Giving Program
      Donated $356,020 to charities and community organizations between 2012 and 2021.
    • Community Philanthropy
      Donated $356,020 to charities and community organizations between 2012 and 2021.
    • Community and Charitable Giving
      Donated $356,020 to charities and community organizations between 2012 and 2021.
    • Community and Charitable Giving
      Donated $356,020 to charities and community organizations between 2012 and 2021 as part of its community investment efforts.
    • Community giving and charitable donations
      Donated $356,020 to charities and community organizations between 2012 and 2021, supporting local initiatives through financial contributions.
  • Missing Migrant Search Support 6 activities
    • Operating Telecommunications Infrastructure
      Owns, operates, and maintains 30 telecommunications towers and an extensive fiber network for phone and data relay services.
    • Telecommunications Infrastructure Operations
      Owns, operates, and maintains 30 telecommunications towers and an extensive fiber network used for phone and data relay services.
    • Telecommunications Infrastructure Operations
      Owns, operates, and maintains 30 telecommunications towers and an extensive fiber network used for phone and data relay services.
    • Telecommunications Infrastructure Operations
      Owns, operates, and maintains 30 telecommunications towers and an extensive fiber network used for phone and data relay services, supporting internal and external communications needs.
    • Telecommunications Infrastructure Operations
      Owns, operates, and maintains 30 telecommunications towers and an extensive fiber network used for phone and data relay services.
    • Telecommunications infrastructure services
      Owns, operates, and maintains 30 telecommunications towers and an extensive fiber optic network used for phone and data relay services, supporting internal and external communications needs.
  • Electricity Distribution & Transmission Services 6 activities
    • Providing Electricity Transmission Services
      Owns, operates, and maintains 866 miles of transmission line and 36 substations to transmit power from Apache Station to northwestern Arizona and to municipal customers.
    • Transmission Services for Municipal Customers
      Provides transmission services to a growing number of municipal customers through an extensive network of 866 miles of transmission lines and 36 substations that deliver power from Apache Station to northwestern Arizona.
    • Transmission Services for Municipal Customers
      Provides transmission services to a growing number of municipal customers through a network of 866 miles of transmission lines and 36 substations that deliver power from Apache Station to northwestern Arizona.
    • Transmission Services for Municipal Customers
      Provides transmission services to a growing number of municipal customers through an extensive network of 866 miles of transmission lines and 36 substations that deliver power from Apache Station to northwestern Arizona.
    • Transmission Services for Municipal Utilities
      Provides transmission services to a growing number of municipal customers through an extensive network of 866 miles of transmission lines and 36 substations that deliver power from Apache Station to northwestern Arizona.
    • Transmission and grid infrastructure operations
      Owns, operates, and maintains 866 miles of transmission lines and 36 substations that deliver power from Apache Generating Station to northwestern Arizona, ensuring reliable electricity transmission across the region.
  • Environmental & Operational Certification Achievement 5 activities
    • Environmental Stewardship and Advocacy
      Recognized with a Bronze award in ADEQ's Voluntary Environmental Stewardship Program for exceeding environmental compliance requirements, reflecting a commitment to sustainable operations.
    • Environmental Stewardship and Advocacy
      Recognized with a Bronze award in ADEQ's Voluntary Environmental Stewardship Program for exceeding environmental compliance requirements, reflecting ongoing advocacy and commitment to environmental responsibility.
    • Environmental Stewardship and Advocacy
      Recognized with a Bronze award in ADEQ's Voluntary Environmental Stewardship Program for exceeding environmental compliance requirements, reflecting a commitment to environmental advocacy and responsibility.
    • Environmental Stewardship and Compliance
      Recognized with a Bronze award in ADEQ's Voluntary Environmental Stewardship Program for exceeding environmental compliance requirements.
    • Environmental stewardship and compliance
      Recognized with a Bronze award in ADEQ's Voluntary Environmental Stewardship Program for exceeding regulatory requirements in environmental performance and sustainability practices.
  • Transmission System Oversight & Compliance 5 activities
    • Grid Reliability and Market Integration
      Improved grid reliability and efficiency by joining the CAISO Energy Imbalance Market, enabling real-time energy balancing across regional systems.
    • Grid Reliability and Market Participation
      Joined the CAISO Energy Imbalance Market to improve grid reliability and operational efficiency.
    • Grid Reliability and Market Participation
      Joined the CAISO Energy Imbalance Market to improve grid reliability and operational efficiency.
    • Participating in Energy Markets
      Joined the CAISO Energy Imbalance Market to improve grid reliability and efficiency.
    • Participation in regional energy markets
      Joined the CAISO Energy Imbalance Market to enhance grid reliability, optimize energy dispatch, and improve operational efficiency through real-time energy trading.
  • Non-Discrimination Policy Implementation 5 activities
    • Workplace Equity and Inclusion
      Commits to maintaining an inclusive work environment free from unlawful employment discrimination, supporting employee equity and inclusion.
    • Workplace Equity and Inclusion Initiatives
      Commits to creating an inclusive work environment free from unlawful employment discrimination, supporting employee equity and compliance with employment laws.
    • Workplace Equity and Inclusion Initiatives
      Commits to creating an inclusive work environment free from unlawful employment discrimination, supporting employee equity and organizational capacity.
    • Workplace Equity and Inclusion Initiatives
      Commits to maintaining an inclusive work environment free from unlawful employment discrimination, promoting equity and compliance in employment practices.
    • Workplace equity and inclusion initiatives
      Commits to maintaining an inclusive work environment free from unlawful employment discrimination, promoting equity and compliance with employment laws.
  • Utility Infrastructure & Service Expansion 1 activity
    • Transmission services for municipal customers
      Provides transmission services to a growing number of municipal electric utilities, enabling reliable delivery of power across service territories.
  • Uncategorized 12 activities
    • Electricity generation at Apache Generating Station
      Owns and operates the Apache Generating Station near Cochise, Arizona, with a generating capacity of 625 megawatts, providing baseload power to member utilities.
    • Investing in Renewable Energy Projects
      Secured a $485 million USDA grant for renewable energy projects and collaborated with public power utilities on the Apache Solar Project to expand renewable energy generation.
    • Operating and Maintaining Power Generation Facilities
      Owns and operates the Apache Generating Station, generating 625 megawatts of electricity near Cochise, Arizona.
    • Power Generation at Apache Generating Station
      Owns, operates, and generates 625 megawatts of electricity at the Apache Generating Station near Cochise, Arizona, serving as a key power source for member utilities.
    • Power Generation at Apache Generating Station
      Owns and operates the Apache Generating Station near Cochise, Arizona, generating 625 megawatts of power.
    • Power Generation at Apache Generating Station
      Owns and operates the Apache Generating Station near Cochise, Arizona, generating 625 megawatts of power.
    • Power Generation at Apache Generating Station
      Owns and operates the Apache Generating Station near Cochise, Arizona, generating 625 megawatts of power.
    • Renewable Energy Development and Collaboration
      Secured a $485 million USDA grant for renewable energy projects and collaborates with public power utilities on the Apache Solar Project to expand renewable energy generation capacity.
    • Renewable Energy Development and Collaboration
      Advances renewable energy generation through initiatives such as the Apache Solar Project and participation in the CAISO Energy Imbalance Market, supported by a $485 million USDA grant for renewable energy projects.
    • Renewable Energy Development and Collaboration
      Secured a $485 million USDA grant for renewable energy projects and collaborates with public power utilities on initiatives such as the Apache Solar Project to expand renewable energy generation.
    • Renewable Energy Development and Collaboration
      Secured a $485 million USDA grant for renewable energy projects and collaborates with public power utilities on initiatives such as the Apache Solar Project to expand renewable energy generation.
    • Renewable energy development and collaboration
      Collaborates with public power utilities on renewable energy projects such as the Apache Solar Project and secured a $485 million USDA grant to advance renewable energy infrastructure and grid modernization.
financials · form 990 · fy2020
revenue
Total revenue$179.66M
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$149.32M83%
Investment income$1.06M1%
Other revenue$29.28M
expenses
Total expenses$173.51M
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$34.58M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$429.93M
Cash$24.49M
Investments$10.61M
Liabilities$251.23M
Net assets$178.71M
Liquid reserves2.4 mo
1 years on record · 2020–2020
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2020

who runs it

paid leadership · 25
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
PATRICK LEDGER CURRENT CHIEF EXECUTIVE OF 45 $756K
BENJAMIN ENGELBY KEY EMPLOYEE 50 $362K
PETER SCOTT CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER 40 $345K
JON MARTELL KEY EMPLOYEE 45 $325K
MIKE NELSON KEY EMPLOYEE 65 $313K
JOHN SANDERS KEY EMPLOYEE 50 $308K
BARRY BROWN KEY EMPLOYEE 50 $307K
EMERY SILVESTER KEY EMPLOYEE 50 $300K
MICHELLE FREEARK KEY EMPLOYEE 45 $298K
EILEEN BRIEN KEY EMPLOYEE 60 $267K
BORIS TUMARIN HIGHEST COMPENSATED EMPLOY 40 $242K
RYAN MANZO HIGHEST COMPENSATED EMPLOY 40 $221K
LOGAN GERNET HIGHEST COMPENSATED EMPLOY 45 $220K
TIMOTHY LANDWERLEN HIGHEST COMPENSATED EMPLOY 50 $205K
CHARLES REECE HIGHEST COMPENSATED EMPLOY 43 $201K
J TYLER CARLSON DIRECTOR 12 $34K
CINDY CHRISTY DIRECTOR 8 $30K
REUBEN B MCBRIDE DIRECTOR(VICE PRESIDENT) 4 $28K
GENE R LARSON DIRECTOR 7 $27K
HARROLD BURDICK DIRECTOR 6 $26K
CHARLES BRADLEY DESPAIN DIRECTOR(TREASURER) 5 $24K
DANIEL BARRERA DIRECTOR 10 $24K
JOHNNIE FRIE DIRECTOR 12 $24K
JUDY MCKINLEY DIRECTOR 4 $24K
KARTHRYN J THATCHER DIRECTOR (PRESIDENT) 10 $24K
relationships · 33

who they work with

  • Anza Electric Cooperative Partner — Member of AEPCO board of directors and Sierra leadership
  • Anza Electric Cooperative Inc. Partner — Class A member cooperative that owns AzGT
  • CAISO Partner — Joined the CAISO Energy Imbalance Market to improve grid reliability and efficiency.
  • Central Arizona Water Conservation District Partner — Class D energy services member of AEPCO
  • City of Benson Partner — Class D energy services member of AEPCO
  • City of Mesa Partner — Class D energy services member of AEPCO
  • City of Safford Partner — Transmission customer of ARIZONA ELECTRIC POWER COOPERATIVE INC
  • City of Willcox Partner — Class D energy services member of AEPCO
  • Cochise Economy Partner — Partnered to support economic development in rural communities.
  • Duncan Valley Electric Cooperative Partner — Member of AEPCO board of directors
  • Duncan Valley Electric Cooperative Inc. Partner — Class A member cooperative that owns AzGT
  • Electrical District No. 3 Partner — Class D energy services member of AEPCO
  • Graham County Electric Cooperative Partner — Member of AEPCO board of directors
  • Graham County Electric Cooperative Inc. Partner — Class A member cooperative that owns AzGT
  • Lincoln County Power District No. 1 Partner — Class D energy services member of AEPCO
  • Local First Arizona Partner — Sponsored rural development and outreach initiatives through Local First Arizona.
  • Metropolitan Water District of Southern California Partner — Class D energy services member of AEPCO
  • Mohave Electric Cooperative Partner — Member of AEPCO board of directors
  • Mohave Electric Cooperative Inc. Partner — Class A member cooperative that owns AzGT
  • Navajo Tribal Utility Authority Partner — Class D energy services member of AEPCO
  • Public Power Utilities Partner — Collaborated on the Apache Solar Project to expand renewable energy generation.
  • Sierra Southwest Cooperative Services (Sierra) Partner — Operates under the AzGT banner alongside AEPCO.
  • Southwest Public Power Agency Partner — Class B member of AEPCO
  • Southwest Public Power Agency Partner — Member of AEPCO board of directors
  • Sulphur Springs Valley Electric Cooperative Partner — Member of AEPCO board of directors and Sierra leadership
  • Sulphur Springs Valley Electric Cooperative Inc. Partner — Class A member cooperative that owns AzGT
  • Touchstone Energy® Network — Member of a national alliance of electric cooperatives.
  • Town of Thatcher Partner — Transmission customer of ARIZONA ELECTRIC POWER COOPERATIVE INC
  • Trico Electric Cooperative Partner — Member of AEPCO board of directors
  • Trico Electric Cooperative Inc. Partner — Class A member cooperative that owns AzGT
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