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Arizona Solar Energy Industries Assoc

Scottsdale, AZ · EIN 860777110 · Form 990 · FY2022 · NTEE A03 · Arts, Culture & Humanities · Small ($100K-$1M) · www.ariseia.org
revenue
$293K
expenses
$179K
net assets
$157K
employees
0
program ratio
35%
mission · from form 990

AriSEIAs mission is to develop and support policies that create opportunities to advance Arizonas economy through solar energy and storage. AriSEIA advocates for sustainable job creation in deployment of solar and complementary technologies, and collaborates with stakeholders to encourage utilization of Arizonas greatest natural resource: the sun.

profile · synthesized from sources

The Arizona Solar Energy Industries Association (AriSEIA) is the state's trade association representing solar, storage, and electrification companies. It advocates for policies that expand clean energy deployment, improve grid reliability, and support economic development across Arizona. The organization engages in regulatory proceedings, utility planning, and local land use decisions to advance renewable energy adoption.

named programs · 3 · from sources

what they call their work

Local Ordinance Engagement
Provides technical comments on municipal and county land use regulations for solar and battery energy storage systems to ensure alignment with national safety standards
Policy Advocacy
Engages in regulatory proceedings before the Arizona Corporation Commission, including rate cases, interconnection rules, and distributed generation policies
Utility Governance Advocacy
Supports clean energy candidates in utility board elections and promotes modern energy planning at utilities like SRP and APS
activities · 7 groups

what they do

  • Utility Rate Case Advocacy 6 activities
    • Advocacy for Solar and Clean Energy Policies
      Develops and supports policies to advance Arizona's economy through solar energy, storage, and electrification, advocating for public policies that support the industry and its customers. This includes educating decision-makers, providing regulatory expertise, and engaging in lobbying activities.
    • Advocacy for Solar, Storage, and Electrification Policies
      Develops and supports public policies that advance Arizona's economy through solar energy, storage, and electrification, including advocating for sustainable job creation and providing regulatory expertise to state and local governments.
    • Advocacy for Solar, Storage, and Electrification Policies
      Develops and supports public policies to advance Arizona's economy through solar energy, storage, and electrification, advocating for sustainable job creation and representing the industry's interests to key decision-makers and regulatory bodies like the Arizona Corporation Commission and local governments.
    • Industry Representation
      Represents the solar, storage, and electrification industry and solar-friendly businesses in Arizona, including engaging in lobbying activities and supporting clean energy candidates.
    • Industry Representation and Job Creation Advocacy
      Represents the solar, storage, and electrification industry and solar-friendly businesses in Arizona, advocating for sustainable job creation within these sectors.
    • Policy advocacy for solar, storage, and electrification
      Advocates for public policies that support the solar, storage, and electrification industry in Arizona, including lobbying efforts, regulatory engagement, and supporting clean energy candidates. The organization utilizes approximately 13% of membership dues for lobbying activities.
  • Energy Affordability & Solar Best Practices Education 6 activities
    • Education and Engagement with Decision Makers
      Educates key decision makers, government staff, and the public about solar, storage technologies, electrification, energy efficiency, grid operations, and energy procurement to inform policy and public understanding.
    • Education and outreach to decision makers and the public
      Educates key decision makers, government staff, utilities, and the public on solar technologies, grid operations, energy procurement, and factors affecting energy affordability and reliability.
    • Industry Training and Standards
      Offers statewide trainings to the public and solar installers on best practices for buying and selling residential rooftop solar, and establishes and promotes high quality standards among member companies.
    • Public and Professional Training
      Offers statewide trainings to the public and solar installers on best practices for buying and selling residential rooftop solar, and educates the public on grid operations and energy affordability.
    • Public and Professional Training
      Offers statewide trainings to the public and solar installers on best practices for buying and selling residential rooftop solar, and educates decision-makers, government staff, and the public on grid operations, energy procurement, and factors affecting affordability and reliability.
    • Training and public education on residential solar
      Offers statewide trainings to the public and solar installers on best practices for buying and selling residential rooftop solar systems.
  • Consumer Complaint Resolution & Referral Services 5 activities
    • Consumer Protection and Complaint Resolution
      Works with solar customers to address solar or utility complaints and operates a Consumer Protection Advisory Council and Committee that meets monthly.
    • Consumer Protection and Support
      Works with solar customers to address solar or utility complaints and operates a Consumer Protection Advisory Council and Committee that meet monthly to address consumer issues.
    • Consumer Protection and Support
      Works with solar customers to address solar or utility complaints and operates a Consumer Protection Advisory Council and Committee to ensure high standards in the industry.
    • Consumer and member support services
      Works directly with solar customers to address solar or utility complaints and supports members through structured advisory and protection mechanisms.
    • Operation of member and policy committees
      Operates multiple standing committees including the Public Policy Committee (front-of-meter and behind-the-meter), Consumer Protection Advisory Council, Consumer Protection Committee, and Board of Directors, all meeting monthly to guide policy and industry practices.
  • Electric Vehicle & Renewable Energy Research and Advocacy 4 activities
    • Economic and Environmental Research
      Conducts studies on the economic impact and water usage related to renewable energy and addresses common misconceptions about renewable energy.
    • Research and Economic Impact Studies
      Conducts studies on the economic impact and water usage related to renewable energy and addresses common misconceptions about renewable energy technologies.
    • Research on Renewable Energy
      Conducts studies on the economic impact and water usage related to renewable energy and addresses common misconceptions about renewable energy.
    • Research on renewable energy impacts and myths
      Conducts studies on the economic impact and water usage of renewable energy, and works to dispel myths about renewable energy in Arizona.
  • Commercial Real Estate Professional Events & Education 4 activities
    • Industry Conferences and Events
      Organizes the annual Arizona Energy Future: Innovation, Technology & Economic Opportunity Conference, holds quarterly in-person events, and hosts monthly meetings for its members and various committees.
    • Member Engagement and Committee Operations
      Holds quarterly in-person events and several monthly meetings for its members, including specific public policy committees for "in front of the meter" and "behind the meter" issues, and an Events Committee.
    • Organizing Conferences and Meetings
      Organizes the annual Arizona Energy Future: Innovation, Technology & Economic Opportunity Conference, holds quarterly in-person events, and conducts monthly meetings for its various committees and Board of Directors.
    • Organizing industry and stakeholder events
      Organizes the annual Arizona Energy Future: Innovation, Technology & Economic Opportunity Conference, holds quarterly in-person events, and conducts several monthly and bi-weekly committee meetings for members and stakeholders.
  • Code of Conduct Enforcement & Ethics Oversight 3 activities
    • Industry Standards and Ethics Enforcement
      Establishes and promotes high-quality standards in product, pricing, service, and warranties among member companies, and reviews alleged violations of its Code of Ethics, with the power to remove members who violate the code.
    • Industry standards and ethics enforcement
      Establishes and promotes high-quality standards in product, pricing, service, and warranties among member companies and enforces a Code of Ethics by reviewing alleged violations and removing non-compliant members.
    • Member Standards and Ethics Enforcement
      Establishes and promotes high-quality standards in product, pricing, service, and warranties among member companies, and reviews alleged violations of its Code of Ethics, with the authority to remove members who violate the code.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Annual Conference Organization
      Organizes the annual Arizona Energy Future: Innovation, Technology & Economic Opportunity Conference to discuss industry advancements and advocacy successes.
financials · form 990 · fy2022
revenue
Total revenue$293K
Contributions & grants$293K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$179K
Program expenses35%
Admin / overhead6%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$105K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$157K
Cash$157K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$157K
Liquid reserves10.6 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue +219.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022

who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
Autumn Johnson Executive Director 40 $105K
board members · 7
  • Chris Mejia — Director
  • Christopher Worley — Treasurer
  • Court Rich — Vice President
  • John Mitman — President
  • Luke Alm — Director
  • Mark Holohan — Director
  • Sara Brimingham — Secretary
relationships · 58

who they work with

  • AES Funder — Sponsor of the 2025 conference at the Kilowatt level ($2,500)
  • APS Funder — Sponsor of the 2025 conference at the Terawatt level ($10,000)
  • APS Partner — Provides a Qualified Installer Program.
  • Apex Clean Energy Funder — Sponsor of the 2025 conference at the Kilowatt level ($2,500)
  • Apex Clean Energy Funder — Sponsored the conference breakfast ($3,000).
  • Arizona Corporation Commission Government — Requested the Commission reschedule a workshop and provided comments on various dockets and rate cases.
  • Arizona Department of Insurance and Financial Institutions Government — Recommended contact for filing complaints against solar contractors.
  • Arizona Public Service Company (APS) Partner — Involved as a party in the APS rate case, provided comments on its revised Interconnection Manual, and filed direct testimony with recommendations.
  • Attorney General’s Office Government — Recommended contact for consumer complaints regarding solar contractors.
  • Bergin, Frakes, Smalley & Oberholtzer, PLLC Partner — Andrew Yancey is a land use attorney and partner at Bergin, Frakes, Smalley & Oberholtzer, PLLC.
  • Better Business Bureau Partner — Recommended contact for filing complaints against solar contractors.
  • Boise State University Partner — AriSEIA's Executive Director previously served as Assistant Director of the Energy Policy Institute at Boise State University and was a PhD Candidate there.
  • City of Goodyear Government — Provided comments on the proposed Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) ordinance.
  • Climate Cabinet Partner — AriSEIA's Program Manager previously ran Climate Cabinet's Public Power Program and served as their first state lead representing the organization at the Arizona Legislature.
  • Commercial Solar Arizona Funder — Sponsor of the 2025 conference at the Megawatt level ($5,000)
  • Commercial Solar Arizona Funder — Sponsored the conference at the Terawatt level ($10,000).
  • Concordia University School of Law Partner — AriSEIA's Executive Director was an adjunct professor teaching energy and agricultural law at Concordia University School of Law.
  • GoodLeap Funder — Sponsor of the 2025 conference at the Megawatt level ($5,000)
  • GreenTech Renewables Funder — Sponsored the conference at the Kilowatt level ($2,500).
  • Greentech Renewables Funder — Sponsor of the 2025 conference at the Kilowatt level ($2,500)
  • MSEIA Partner — Chris Mejia served for 6 years on the board of MSEIA (now MSSIA), working on pro solar policy.
  • MSSIA Partner — Chris Mejia served for 6 years on the board of MSEIA (now MSSIA), working on pro solar policy.
  • NREL Partner — Provides resources on solar consumer protection.
  • OMCO Solar Funder — Sponsor of the 2025 conference at the Megawatt level ($5,000)
  • OMCO Solar Funder — Sponsored the conference at the Megawatt level ($5,000).
  • OMCO Solar Partner — Hosted a Fall Mixer event for candidates running statewide or for the legislature.
  • OMCO Solar Partner — Jaclyn Cerna, Director of Estimating & Quoting and Controller at OMCO Solar, was elected as AriSEIA's new Board President.
  • OMCO Solar Partner — Jaclyn Cerna, President of ARISEIA, is a Plant Controller, Manager of Quoting, and a senior leadership team member at OMCO Solar.
  • Obodo Energy Partner — John Mitman is the Founder and CEO of Obodo Energy.
  • Obodo Energy Partner — John Mitman, Founder & CEO of Obodo Energy, served as the former Board President of AriSEIA.
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