Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service
Public Charity Status and Public Support
Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section
4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.
Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2011
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
UTAH CLEAN ENERGY ALLIANCE
Employer identification number
37-1438788
Part I
Reason for Public Charity Status
(All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions
The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 11, check only one box.)
1
2
3
4
5
section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)
6
7
8
9
receipts from activities related to its exempt functions—subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 331/3% of
its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses
acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975. See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part III.)
10
11
e
By checking this box, I certify that the organization is not controlled directly or indirectly by one or more disqualified persons other than foundation managers and other than one or more publicly supported organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or section 509(a)(2).
f
If the organization received a written determination from the IRS that it is a Type I, Type II or Type III supporting organization, check this box
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g
Since August 17, 2006, has the organization accepted any gift or contribution from any of the following persons?
(i) a person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (ii)
Yes
No
and (iii) below, the governing body of the the supported organization?
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11g(i)
(ii)
a family member of a person described in (i) above?
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11g(ii)
(iii)
a 35% controlled entity of a person described in (i) or (ii) above?
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11g(iii)
h
Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).
(i) Name of supported organization
(ii) EIN
(iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 9 above or IRC section (see instructions))
(iv) Is the organization in col. (i) listed in your governing document?
(v) Did you notify the organization in col. (i) of your support?
(vi) Is the organization in col. (i) organized in the U.S.?
(vii) Amount of support?
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Total
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
Page 2
Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in IRC 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) (Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the
organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization fails to
qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2007
(b) 2008
(c) 2009
(d) 2010
(e) 2011
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") ....
508,193
353,438
396,976
604,822
817,898
2,681,327
2
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.......
3
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
4
Total. Add lines 1 through 3..
508,193
353,438
396,976
604,822
817,898
2,681,327
5
The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included
on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f)..
862,212
6
Public Support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.
1,819,115
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2007
(b) 2008
(c) 2009
(d) 2010
(e) 2011
(f) Total
7
Amounts from line 4..
508,193
353,438
396,976
604,822
817,898
2,681,327
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
11,984
8,326
4,011
1,355
1,297
26,973
9
Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..
10
Other income. (Explain in Part IV.) Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets..
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
2,708,300
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (See instructions.)
..................
12
1,651
13
First Five Years
If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here..........................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
Public Support Percentage for 2010 (line 6 column (f) divided by line 11 column (f))
.........
14
67.170 %
15
Public Support Percentage for 2009 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
45.410 %
16a
33 1/3% support test—2011.
If the organization did not check the box on line 13, and line 14 is 33 1/3% or more, check this box
and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
......................
b
33 1/3% support test—2010.
If the organization did not check the box on line 13 or 16a, and line 15 is 33 1/3% or more, check this
box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
.....................
17a
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2011.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, or 16b and line 14
is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test, check this box and stop here. Explain
in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported
organization
..................................................
b
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2010.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, or 17a and line
15 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test, check this box and stop here.
Explain in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
..............................................
18
Private Foundation
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a or 17b, check this box and see
instructions
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Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
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Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in IRC 509(a)(2) (Complete only if you checked the box on line 9 of Part I or if the organization
failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under
the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2007
(b) 2008
(c) 2009
(d) 2010
(e) 2011
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .
2
Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose......
3
Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513..
4
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...
5
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
6
Total. Add lines 1 through 5.
7a
Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...
b
Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year.
c
Add lines 7a and 7b..
8
Public Support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2007
(b) 2008
(c) 2009
(d) 2010
(e) 2011
(f) Total
9
Amounts from line 6...
10a
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
b
Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
c
Add lines 10a and 10b.
11
Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.
12
Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)
13
Total support (Add lines 9, 10c, 11 and 12.).
14
First Five Years
If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here.............................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
Public Support Percentage for 2011 (line 8 column (f) divided by line 13 column (f))
.........
15
16
Public support percentage from 2010 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
16
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2011 (line 10c column (f) divided by line 13 column (f))
......
17
18
Investment income percentage from 2010 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
19a
33 1/3% support tests—2011.
If the organization did not check the box on line 14, and line 15 is more than 33 1/3% and line 17 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
..........
b
33 1/3% support tests—2010.
If the organization did not check a box on line 14 or line 19a, and line 16 is more than 33 1/3% and line 18 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
....
20
Private Foundation
If the organization did not check a box on line 14, 19a or 19b, check this box and see instructions
.....
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
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Part IV
Supplemental Information.
Supplemental Information. Complete this part to provide the explanation required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; or Part III, line 12. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
Explanation
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2011
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
UTAH CLEAN ENERGY ALLIANCE
Employer identification number
37-1438788
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
FIRST ACCOMPLISHMENT DESCRIPTION
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4A
UTAH BUILDING ENERGY EFFICIENCY STRATEGIES (UBEES) - UTAH CLEAN ENERGY IS PARTNERING WITH PUBLIC AND PRIVATE ENTITIES TO INCREASE ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND ON-SITE RENEWABLE ENERGY IN GOVERNMENT, COMMERCIAL, AND RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS. IN ADDITION TO SUPPORTING THE DEVELOPMENT OF SEVERAL NEW ENERGY EFFICIENCY INCENTIVES AND PROGRAMS, WE ALSO TRAINED NUMEROUS CODE OFFICIALS, BUILDING INSPECTORS, AND CONTRACTORS ON UP-TO-DATE ENERGY CODES. THIS TRAINING ENSURES THAT NEW HOMES AND BUILDINGS IN UTAH ARE BUILT ENERGY SMART FROM THE START. POLICY & REGULATORY ADVOCACY - WE PARTICIPATE IN UTAH'S CLEAN ENERGY POLICY ARENA BY PROVIDING TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, EDUCATING THE PUBLIC AND STAKEHOLDERS, BUILDING COALITIONS, AND GARNERING MEDIA ATTENTION. WE ALSO INTERVENE IN UTAH'S UTILITY REGULATORY ARENA, ADVOCATING FOR RENEWABLE ENERGY AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY PROGRAMS FOR UTAH AND THE WESTERN REGION. THIS ENGAGEMENT HAS ENSURED MILLIONS OF DOLLARS INVESTED IN CLEAN ENERGY PROGRAMS THAT DIRECTLY BENEFIT BOTH RESIDENTIAL AND BUSINESS ENERGY CONSUMERS. SOLAR SALT LAKE PROJECT - UTAH CLEAN ENERGY CONTINUED ITS PARTNERSHIP WITH U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY, SALT LAKE CITY, AND SALT LAKE COUNTY TO FURTHER OUR GOAL OF 10 MEGAWATTS OF SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC INSTALLATIONS BY 2015. THANKS TO OUR ONGOING WORK ON NET METERING AND RENEWABLE ENERGY FINANCING, THE SALT PALACE BEGAN CONSTRUCTION OF A 1.6 MW SOLAR INSTALLATION. COMMUNITY ENERGY CHALLENGE - UTAH CLEAN ENERGY LAUNCHED UTAH'S FIRST COMMUNITY-BASED SOCIAL MARKETING INITIATIVE IN SALT LAKE CITY'S AVENUES NEIGHBORHOOD. THESE FAMILIES ARE LEARNING HOW TO TAKE SIMPLE ENERGY EFFICIENCY STEPS AT HOME THAT CAN CUT ENERGY WASTE, SAVE MONEY, AND IMPROVE THE VALUE OF THEIR HOMES. INDUSTRIAL ENERGY EFFICIENCY - THE UTAH INDUSTRIAL ENERGY EFFICIENCY PROJECT IS DESIGNED TO HELP INDUSTRIAL COMPANIES MAKE VOLUNTARY COMMITMENTS TO REDUCE THEIR ENERGY INTENSITY AND EMISSIONS, AND PROVIDE TRAINING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AS THEY IMPLEMENT ENERGY-SAVING EFFORTS. CLEAN ENERGY WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT - UTAH CLEAN ENERGY IS WORKING WITH UTAH DEPARTMENT OF WORKFORCE SERVICES, HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS, AND INDUSTRY PARTNERS TO ASSIST IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF A STATEWIDE STRATEGY PLAN AND PROFESSIONAL TRAINING/CONTINUING EDUCATION PROGRAMS TO MEET THE GROWING DEMAND FOR ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND RENEWABLE ENERGY EXPERTS. SPECIAL RECOGNITION - UTAH CLEAN ENERGY RECEIVED THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY'S 'MOUNTAIN MOVER AWARD' FOR THE SOLAR SALT LAKE PROJECT, A SPECIAL RECOGNITION AWARD FROM THE INTERSTATE RENEWABLE ENERGY COUNCIL, AND A U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY ENERGY STAR AWARD IN THE UBEES PARTNERSHIP.
ORGANIZATION'S PROCESS USED TO REVIEW FORM 990
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B
MANAGEMENT REVIEWS THE FORM 990 BEFORE IT IS FILED. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS IS ALSO PROVIDED WITH A COPY OF THE 990 BEFORE IT IS FILED. THE BOARD IS ALLOWED TO MAKE COMMENTS, QUESTIONS, AND SUGGESTIONS.
ENFORCEMENT OF CONFLICTS POLICY
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C
ALL EMPLOYEES AND BOARD MEMBERS ANNUALLY SIGN A CONFLICT OF INTEREST AND ETHICS STATEMENT. THEY ARE REQUIRED TO REPORT ANY POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST AS SOON AS IT IS IDENTIFIED. IF A BOARD MEMBER (OR THEIR PERSONAL FRIEND/FAMILY MEMBER/BUSINESS INTEREST) IS REQUESTED TO PROVIDE A SERVICE TO THE ORGANIZATION, THEY MUST RECUSE THEMSELVES FROM ANY BOARD VOTE FROM WHICH THEY COULD POTENTIALLY BENEFIT.
COMPENSATION PROCESS FOR TOP OFFICIAL
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A
UTAH CLEAN ENERGY'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS DETERMINES THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S COMPENSATION LEVELS BASED ON PERFORMANCE REVIEWS AND A COMPARATIVE SALARY ANALYSIS OF OTHER NONPROFITS AND GOVERNMENT AGENCIES PERFORMING SIMILAR WORK, AS REPORTED ON THEIR FORM 990'S. THE BOARD UTILIZES A PROCESS OUTLINED IN ITS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR COMPENSATION POLICY AND RECORDS THIS PROCESS AND FINAL COMPENSATION DECISION IN ITS MEETING MINUTES.
COMPENSATION PROCESS FOR OFFICERS
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15B
UTAH CLEAN ENERGY'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS DETERMINES THE COMPENSATION LEVELS FOR OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES BASED ON PERFORMANCE REVIEWS AND A COMPARATIVE SALARY ANALYSIS OF OTHER NONPROFITS AND GOVERNMENT AGENCIES PERFORMING SIMILAR WORK, AS REPORTED ON THEIR FORM 990'S. THE BOARD UTILIZES A PROCESS OUTLINED IN ITS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR COMPENSATION POLICY AND RECORDS THIS PROCESS AND FINAL COMPENSATION DECISION IN ITS MEETING MINUTES.
GOVERNING DOCUMENTS DISCLOSURE EXPLANATION
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19
THE GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND ORGANIZATION POLICIES ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. THE 990 IRS FILING IS AVAILABLE AT GUIDESTAR.ORG.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.