Form990-EZ
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Short Form
Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax
Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code
(except private foundation)
bullet Do not enter Social Security numbers on this form as it may be made public. By law, the
IRS generally cannot redact the information on the form.
bullet Information about Form 990-EZ and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-1150
2013
Open to Public
Inspection
A
For the 2013 calendar year, or tax year beginning 01-01-2013, and ending 12-31-2013
B
Check if applicable:
C Name of organization
ENERGY TRANSITION INSTITUTE INC
 
Number and street (or P. O. box, if mail is not delivered to street address)811 ROBINHOOD ROAD
  Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code ANNAPOLIS, MD21405
D Employer identification number

27-1864343
E Telephone number

(410) 972-2146
F Group Exemption
Number. . bullet  
G Accounting Method: Other (specify) bullet   H Check bulletI Website:bulletWWW.ETRANSITION.ORGJ Tax-exempt status(check only one)?Click to see attachment(   ) bullet(insert no.) or
K Form of organization:  
L Add lines 5b, 6c, and 7b, to line 9 to determine gross receipts. If gross receipts are $200,000 or more, or if total assets (Part II, column (B) below) are $500,000 or more, file Form 990 instead of Form 990-EZ . . . . . . . . . bullet $ 90,748
Part I
Revenue, Expenses, and Changes in Net Assets or Fund Balances (see the instructions for Part I)Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part I...................
VerticalRevenue 1 Contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts received............... 1  
2 Program service revenue including government fees and contracts ............ 2 86,580
3 Membership dues and assessments...................... 3  
4 Investment income........................... 4  
5a Gross amount from sale of assets other than inventory........ 5a  
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses........... 5b  
c Gain or (loss) from sale of assets other than inventory (Subtract line 5b from line 5a) ...... 5c  
6 Gaming and fundraising events
a Gross income from gaming (attach Schedule G if greater than $15,000) . 6a  
b Gross income from fundraising events (not including $   of contributions
from fundraising events reported on line 1) (attach Schedule G if the
sum of such gross income and contributions exceeds $15,000) 6b  
c Less: direct expenses from gaming and fundraising events....... 6c  
d Net income or (loss) from gaming and fundraising events (add lines 6a and 6b and subtract line 6c) 6d  
7a Gross sales of inventory, less returns and allowances........ 7a  
b Less: cost of goods sold................. 7b  
c Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory (Subtract line 7b from line 7a) ......... 7c  
8 Other revenue (describe in Schedule O) ..................... 8 4,168
9 Total revenue. Add lines 1, 2, 3, 4, 5c, 6d, 7c, and 8.............. Bullet 9 90,748
VerticalExpenses 10 Grants and similar amounts paid (list in Schedule O) ................. 10  
11 Benefits paid to or for members........................ 11  
12 Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits................ 12 74,060
13 Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors............ 13 44,182
14 Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance................... 14  
15 Printing, publications, postage, and shipping................... 15  
16 Other expenses (describe in Schedule O) .................... 16 17,697
17 Total expenses. Add lines 10 through 16 ................. Bullet 17 135,939
VerticalNetAssets 18 Excess or (deficit) for the year (Subtract line 17 from line 9)............ 18 -45,191
19 Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (from line 27, column (A)) (must agree with
end-of-year figure reported on prior year’s return)................ 19 76,588
20 Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) .......... 20  
21 Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 18 through 20.........Bullet 21 31,397
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Part IIBalance Sheets (see the instructions for Part II)Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part II.................

(A) Beginning of year(B) End of year
22Cash, savings, and investments................
77,885
22
31,397
23Land and buildings....................
 
23
 
24Other assets (describe in Schedule O) ..........
 
24
 
25Total assets......................
77,885
25
31,397
26
Total liabilities (describe in Schedule O) .............
1,297
26
 
27Net assets or fund balances (line 27 of column (B) must agree with line 21)..
76,588
27
31,397
Part IIIStatement of Program Service Accomplishments (see the instructions for Part III) Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part III . Expenses
(Required for section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations and section 4947(a)(1) trusts; optional for others.)
What is the organization's primary exempt purpose? THE ENERGY TRANSITION RESEARCH INSTITUTE WAS FORMED TO ENCOURAGE AND FACILITATE INTERNATIONAL COLLABORATION TO PROMOTE CONSERVATION AND PROTECTION OF NATURAL RESOURCES, INCLUDING PROMOTION OF ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND MITIGATION OF CLIMATE CHANGE. OUR ACTIVITIES TOWARD THESE PURPOSES WILL INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: PUBLISHING SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNICAL PAPERS WITH RECOMMENDATIONS FOR IMPROVING AND DEPLOYING ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND CLEAN ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES PUBLISHING POPULAR ARTICLES FOR THE PURPOSE OF PUBLIC EDUCATION ON THE SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNICAL ASPECTS OF CLIMATE CHANGE AND NATURAL RESOURCES POLICY. ESTABLISHING AN INTERNATIONAL NETWORK OF SCIENTISTS AND ACTIVISTS TO SHARE IDEAS AND METHODOLOGIES FOR DEPLOYING ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND CLEAN ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES. ORGANIZING DIALOGUES TO ENHANCE POLICYMAKERS AND THOUGHT LEADERS UNDERSTANDING OF CLIMATE CHANGE AND NATURAL RESOURCES POLICY.
Describe the organization’s program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. In a clear and concise manner, describe the services provided, the number of persons benefited, and other relevant information for each program title.
28 CHINA SMART GRID BENEFIT/COST STUDIES ENTRIS STUDY OF CHINA POWER EXAMINES THE BENEFITS AND THE COSTS OF DEPLOYING A WIDE RANGE OF TECHNOLOGIES TO SATISFY CHINAS DEMAND FOR ELECTRIC POWER. WE HAVE COMPLETED TWO ELEMENTS OF THIS STUDY. FIRST, WE COMMISSIONED A SMART GRID VISION STATEMENT FROM CHINESE EXPERTS. NEXT, WE DEVELOPED A MODEL TO PROJECT POSSIBLE CHINESE ELECTRIC POWER FUTURES AND TO CONSIDER OPTIONS FOR CUTTING COSTS AND CARBON DIOXIDE EMISSIONS. OUR ANALYSIS CONCLUDES CHINA WILL LIKELY STICK WITH THE TRIED AND TRUE COAL AND HYDROPOWER AND FOREGO THE MOST COST EFFECTIVE OPTION ENERGY EFFICIENCY WITHOUT STRONGER OVERSIGHT OF UTILITIES AND POWERFUL NEW REGULATIONS. THE COSTS OF THESE MISSED OPPORTUNITIES TO CHINAS ECONOMY AND TO THE GLOBAL ENVIRONMENT COULD BE HUGE. WE CONTINUE TO PERFECT THE MODEL, IMPROVE THE DATA SETS, AND GENERATE TECHNOLOGY-SPECIFIC SCENARIOS. WE ALSO ARE ASSESSING THE PROSPECTS FOR RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT TO AFFECT DEVELOPMENT OF CHINAS POWER SYSTEM. FINANCING ENERGY EFFICIENCY IN CHINA REMOVING BARRIERS TO CLEAN ENERGY INVESTMENT IN CHINA COULD WORK BETTER AND FASTER THAN CLIMATE TREATIES TO REDUCE CARBON EMISSIONS. RESTRICTIONS ON DEBT FINANCING AND FOREIGN EQUITY INVESTMENTS, ASYMMETRIC POLICES AMONG THE CENTRAL AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS, CONFISCATORY TAX POLICY INCREASE RISKS AND COSTS FOR PROJECT DEVELOPERS AND MAKE IT HARDER FOR CHINA TO FULFILL ITS EMISSIONS REDUCTION GOALS. WHEN WE LOOKED AT THESE PROBLEMS IN "FINANCING ENERGY EFFICIENCY (2008), WE RECOMMENDED CREATING INCENTIVES FOR BANKS TO DO RISK-BASED LENDING, PROVIDING VAT AND INCOME TAX HOLIDAYS, ELIMINATING FOREIGN EXCHANGE AND ENTERPRISE RESTRICTIONS, AND OTHER POLICIES TO ENCOURAGE CLEAN ENERGY INVESTMENT (SEE, "FINANCING ENERGY EFFICIENCY IN CHINA: 2011 UPDATE"). CHINA HAS SINCE TAKEN MODEST STEPS TOWARD CREATING A MORE FAVORABLE INVESTMENT ENVIRONMENT. YET CHINA CONTINUES TO HAVE TROUBLE MOBILIZING THE RESOURCES REQUIRED TO MEET ITS GOALS FOR ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND CARBON EMISSIONS REDUCTION. ENTRI RECENTLY PROPOSED A NEW MECHANISM--A SECONDARY MARKET--TO ATTRACT INVESTMENT CAPITAL TO THESE CRITICAL NEEDS. READ ABOUT THIS IDEA IN "CREATING A SECONDARY MARKET FOR ENERGY EFFICIENCY PROJECT FINANCE IN CHINA."
(Grants $   ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...MediumBullet		 28a 135,439
29
(Grants $   ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...MediumBullet 		29a
30
(Grants $   ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...MediumBullet 		30a
31 Other program services (describe in Schedule O)
(Grants $   ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here...MediumBullet		 31a
32 Total program service expenses (add lines 28a through 31a).......... bullet 32 135,439
Part IV
List of Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees (list each one even if not compensated — see the instructions for Part IV)Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part IV............
(a) Name and title (b) Average
hours per week
devoted to position		 (c)Reportable compensation
(Forms W-2/1099-MISC) (if not paid, enter -0-) 		(d) Health benefits, contributions to employee benefit plans,
and deferred compensation		 (e) Estimated amount
of other compensation
JOHN H GIBBONSClick to see attachmentPRESIDENT 1.00 0    
BARBARA FINAMOREClick to see attachmentBOARD MEMBER 1.00 0    
JEFFREY LOGANClick to see attachmentSECRETARY/TR 1.00 0    
SLAWOMIR PASIERBClick to see attachmentBOARD MEMBER 1.00 0    
HOLLY L GWINClick to see attachmentCOO 40.00 20,417    
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Part V
Other Information
(Note the Schedule A and personal benefit contract statement requirements in the
instructions for Part V.) Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part V.......
Yes
No
33
Did the organization engage in any significant activity not previously reported to the IRS? If "Yes," provide a detailed description of each activity in Schedule O ...................
33
 
No
34
Were any significant changes made to the organizing or governing documents? If "Yes," attach a conformed copy of the amended documents if they reflect a change to the organization’s name. Otherwise, explain the changeon Schedule O (see instructions) ..........................
34
 
No
35a
Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year from business activities (such as those reported on lines 2, 6a, and 7a, among others)? ............
35a
 
No
b
If "Yes," to line 35a, has the organization filed a Form 990-T for the year? If "No," provide an explanation in Schedule O
35b
 
 
c
Was the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization subject to section 6033(e) notice, reporting, and proxy tax requirements during the year? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part III
35c
 
No
36
Did the organization undergo a liquidation, dissolution, termination, or significant disposition of net assets during the year? If “Yes," complete applicable parts of Schedule N ................
36
 
No
37a
Enter amount of political expenditures, direct or indirect, as described in the instructions. bullet
37a
 
b
Did the organization file Form 1120-POL for this year?...................
37b
 
No
38a
Did the organization borrow from, or make any loans to, any officer, director, trustee, or key employee or were
any such loans made in a prior year and still outstanding at the end of the tax year covered by this return?..
38a
 
No
b
If “Yes," complete Schedule L, Part II and enter the total amount involved .
38b
 
39
Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:
a
Initiation fees and capital contributions included on line 9.......
39a
 
b
Gross receipts, included on line 9, for public use of club facilities.....
39b
 
40a
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Enter amount of tax imposed on the organization during the year under:
section 4911 bullet   ; section 4912 bullet   ; section 4955 bullet  
b
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations. Did the organization engage in any section 4958 excess benefittransaction during the year, or did it engage in an excess benefit transaction in a prior year that has not been reported on any of its prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If “Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I ......
40b
 
No
c
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations. Enter amount of tax imposed on organization managers or disqualified persons during the year under sections 4912, 4955, and 4958...bullet  
d
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations. Enter amount of tax on line 40c reimbursed by the organization...........................bullet  
e
All organizations. At any time during the tax year, was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction? If "Yes," complete Form 8886-T ......................
40e
 
No
41List the states with which a copy of this return is filed. bullet
42aThe organization's books are in care of bulletHOLLY GWIN Telephone no. bullet (410) 972-2146
Located at bullet811 ROBINHOOD ROADANNAPOLIS,MD ZIP + 4bullet21405
b
At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in or a signature or other authority over a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account, securities account, or other financial account)?
Yes
No
42b
 
No
If “Yes," enter the name of the foreign country: bullet
See the instructions for exceptions and filing requirements for Form TD F 90-22.1, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts.
c
At any time during the calendar year, did the organization maintain an office outside the U.S.?
42c
 
No
If “Yes," enter the name of the foreign country: bullet
43.......bullet
and enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the tax year....bullet43
 
Yes
No
44a
Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds during the year? If "Yes," Form 990 must be completed instead of
Form 990-EZ................................
44a
 
No
b
Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities during the year? If "Yes," Form 990 must be completedinstead of Form 990-EZ.............................
44b
 
No
c
Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the year?.........
44c
 
No
d
If "Yes," to line 44c, has the organization filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If "No," provide an
explanation in Schedule O ............................
44d
 
 
45a
Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?.........
45a
 
No
45b
Did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," Form 990 and Schedule R may need to be completed instead of Form 990-EZ (see instructions)......................
45b
 
No
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Yes
No
46
Did the organization engage, directly or indirectly, in political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition tocandidates for public office? If “Yes," complete Schedule C, Part I. ..............
46
 
No
Part VI
Section 501(c)(3) organizations only All section 501(c)(3) organizations must answer questions 47-49b and 52, and complete the tables for lines 50 and 51 Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part VI ................
Yes
No
47
Did the organization engage in lobbying activities or have a section 501(h) election in effect during the tax year? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part II .......................
47
 
No
48
Is the organization a school as described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If "Yes," complete Schedule E ..
48
 
No
49a
Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization?......
49a
 
No
b
If "Yes," was the related organization a section 527 organization?................
49b
 
 
50
Complete this table for the organization's five highest compensated employees (other than officers, directors, trustees and key employees) who each received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. If there is none, enter "None."
(a) Name and title of each employee (b) Average
hours per week
devoted to position		 (c) Reportable compensation
(Forms W-2/1099-MISC) 		(d) Health benefits, contributions to employee benefit plans, and deferred compensation (e) Estimated amount of other compensation
NONE
f
Total number of other employees paid over $100,000 .................bullet  

51
Complete this table for the organization's five highest compensated independent contractors who each received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. If there is none, enter "None."
(a) Name and business address of each independent contractor (b) Type of service (c) Compensation
NONE
d
Total number of other independent contractors each receiving over $100,000..........bullet  
52
Did the organization complete Schedule A? NOTE: All Section 501(c)(3) organizations and 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts must attach a completed Schedule A ...............bullet
Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined this return, including accompanying schedules and statements, and to the best of my knowledge and belief, it is true, correct, and complete. Declaration of preparer (other than officer) is based on all information of which preparer has any knowledge.
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Firm's EIN bullet
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Phone no.
May the IRS discuss this return with the preparer shown above? See instructions .........bullet
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SCHEDULE A
(Form 990 or 990EZ)

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.
right arrow Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. right arrow See separate instructions.
right arrow Information about Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2013
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
ENERGY TRANSITION INSTITUTE INC
 
Employer identification number

27-1864343
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
f
g
(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 supported organization? ................
11g(i)
 
 
(ii) A family member of a person described in (i) above? ......................
11g(ii)
 
 
(iii) A 35% controlled entity of a person described in (i) or (ii) above? ................
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 monetary support
Yes No Yes No Yes No
Total  

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Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 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) right arrow (a) 2009 (b) 2010 (c) 2011 (d) 2012 (e) 2013 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") ....            
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            
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)..  
6 Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.  
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2009 (b) 2010 (c) 2011 (d) 2012 (e) 2013 (f) Total
7 Amounts from line 4..            
8 Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...            
9 Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..            
10 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)..            
11 Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).  
12
12
 
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.................................................right arrow
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
14
 
15
15
 
16a
b
17a
b
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 ..................................................... right arrow
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Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 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) right arrow (a) 2009 (b) 2010 (c) 2011 (d) 2012 (e) 2013 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .   150,000 50,000 124,000 86,580 410,580
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......     10,000 15,000   25,000
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.   150,000 60,000 139,000 86,580 435,580
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.) 435,580
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2009 (b) 2010 (c) 2011 (d) 2012 (e) 2013 (f) Total
9 Amounts from line 6...   150,000 60,000 139,000 86,580 435,580
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.) ..     804 25 4,168 4,997
13 Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.)..   150,000 60,804 139,025 90,748 440,577
14
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
15
 
16
16
 
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
17
 
18
18
 
19a
b
20
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Part IV
Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; and Part III, line 12. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
 
Explanation
 
 
 
 
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SCHEDULE O
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ

Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or to provide any additional information.
MediumBullet Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
MediumBullet Information about Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at
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Name of the organization
ENERGY TRANSITION INSTITUTE INC
 
Employer identification number

27-1864343
Return Reference Explanation
FORM 990-EZ, PART I, LINE 8 OTHER INCOME 4,168 TOTAL 4,168
FORM 990-EZ, PART I, LINE 16 EXPENSES OFFICE EXPENSE 937 MEETINGS AND TRAVEL 16,760 TOTAL 17,697
FORM 990-EZ, PART II, LINE 26 ACCOUNTS PAYABLE AND ACCRUED EXPENSES 1,297 0
FORM 990-EZ, PART III THE ENERGY TRANSITION RESEARCH INSTITUTE WAS FORMED TO ENCOURAGE AND FACILITATE INTERNATIONAL COLLABORATION TO PROMOTE CONSERVATION AND PROTECTION OF NATURAL RESOURCES, INCLUDING PROMOTION OF ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND MITIGATION OF CLIMATE CHANGE. OUR ACTIVITIES TOWARD THESE PURPOSES WILL INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: PUBLISHING SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNICAL PAPERS WITH RECOMMENDATIONS FOR IMPROVING AND DEPLOYING ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND CLEAN ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES PUBLISHING POPULAR ARTICLES FOR THE PURPOSE OF PUBLIC EDUCATION ON THE SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNICAL ASPECTS OF CLIMATE CHANGE AND NATURAL RESOURCES POLICY. ESTABLISHING AN INTERNATIONAL NETWORK OF SCIENTISTS AND ACTIVISTS TO SHARE IDEAS AND METHODOLOGIES FOR DEPLOYING ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND CLEAN ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES. ORGANIZING DIALOGUES TO ENHANCE POLICYMAKERS AND THOUGHT LEADERS UNDERSTANDING OF CLIMATE CHANGE AND NATURAL RESOURCES POLICY.
FORM 990-EZ, PART III, LINE 28 CHINA SMART GRID BENEFIT/COST STUDIES ENTRIS STUDY OF CHINA POWER EXAMINES THE BENEFITS AND THE COSTS OF DEPLOYING A WIDE RANGE OF TECHNOLOGIES TO SATISFY CHINAS DEMAND FOR ELECTRIC POWER. WE HAVE COMPLETED TWO ELEMENTS OF THIS STUDY. FIRST, WE COMMISSIONED A SMART GRID VISION STATEMENT FROM CHINESE EXPERTS. NEXT, WE DEVELOPED A MODEL TO PROJECT POSSIBLE CHINESE ELECTRIC POWER FUTURES AND TO CONSIDER OPTIONS FOR CUTTING COSTS AND CARBON DIOXIDE EMISSIONS. OUR ANALYSIS CONCLUDES CHINA WILL LIKELY STICK WITH THE TRIED AND TRUE COAL AND HYDROPOWER AND FOREGO THE MOST COST EFFECTIVE OPTION ENERGY EFFICIENCY WITHOUT STRONGER OVERSIGHT OF UTILITIES AND POWERFUL NEW REGULATIONS. THE COSTS OF THESE MISSED OPPORTUNITIES TO CHINAS ECONOMY AND TO THE GLOBAL ENVIRONMENT COULD BE HUGE. WE CONTINUE TO PERFECT THE MODEL, IMPROVE THE DATA SETS, AND GENERATE TECHNOLOGY-SPECIFIC SCENARIOS. WE ALSO ARE ASSESSING THE PROSPECTS FOR RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT TO AFFECT DEVELOPMENT OF CHINAS POWER SYSTEM. FINANCING ENERGY EFFICIENCY IN CHINA REMOVING BARRIERS TO CLEAN ENERGY INVESTMENT IN CHINA COULD WORK BETTER AND FASTER THAN CLIMATE TREATIES TO REDUCE CARBON EMISSIONS. RESTRICTIONS ON DEBT FINANCING AND FOREIGN EQUITY INVESTMENTS, ASYMMETRIC POLICES AMONG THE CENTRAL AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS, CONFISCATORY TAX POLICY INCREASE RISKS AND COSTS FOR PROJECT DEVELOPERS AND MAKE IT HARDER FOR CHINA TO FULFILL ITS EMISSIONS REDUCTION GOALS. WHEN WE LOOKED AT THESE PROBLEMS IN "FINANCING ENERGY EFFICIENCY (2008), WE RECOMMENDED CREATING INCENTIVES FOR BANKS TO DO RISK-BASED LENDING, PROVIDING VAT AND INCOME TAX HOLIDAYS, ELIMINATING FOREIGN EXCHANGE AND ENTERPRISE RESTRICTIONS, AND OTHER POLICIES TO ENCOURAGE CLEAN ENERGY INVESTMENT (SEE, "FINANCING ENERGY EFFICIENCY IN CHINA: 2011 UPDATE"). CHINA HAS SINCE TAKEN MODEST STEPS TOWARD CREATING A MORE FAVORABLE INVESTMENT ENVIRONMENT. YET CHINA CONTINUES TO HAVE TROUBLE MOBILIZING THE RESOURCES REQUIRED TO MEET ITS GOALS FOR ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND CARBON EMISSIONS REDUCTION. ENTRI RECENTLY PROPOSED A NEW MECHANISM--A SECONDARY MARKET--TO ATTRACT INVESTMENT CAPITAL TO THESE CRITICAL NEEDS. READ ABOUT THIS IDEA IN "CREATING A SECONDARY MARKET FOR ENERGY EFFICIENCY PROJECT FINANCE IN CHINA."
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Cat. No. 51056K
Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013

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TY 2013 CompensationExplanation
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ENERGY TRANSITION INSTITUTE INC
EIN: 27-1864343
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JOHN H GIBBONS  
BARBARA FINAMORE  
JEFFREY LOGAN  
SLAWOMIR PASIERB  
HOLLY L GWIN