Form990
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Department of the TreasuryInternal Revenue Service
Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax
Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except private
foundations)
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
Open to Public Inspection
A For the 2015 calendar year, or tax year beginning 01-01-2015 , and ending 12-31-2015
BCheck if applicable:
CName of organization
Electric Power Research Institute Inc
 
% EPRI FINANCE DIVISION
Doing business as
 
 
Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
3420 Hillview Avenue
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
Palo Alto, CA94304
D Employer identification number

23-7175375
E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 746,858,381
F Name and address of principal officer:
Michael W Howard
3420 Hillview Avenue
Palo Alto,CA94304
I
Tax-exempt status: (   ) LeftBullet (insert no.) or
J
Website:MediumBullet
www.epri.com
H(a)
Is this a group return for
subordinates?
H(b)
Are all subordinates
included?
If "No," attach a list. (see instructions)
H(c)
Group exemption number MediumBullet  
K Form of organization:  
L Year of formation: 1972
M State of legal domicile: DC
Part I
Summary
Activities & Governance 1 Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: See Schedule O
2 Check this box MediumBullet
3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........ 3 35
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) ..... 4 34
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2015 (Part V, line 2a) ...... 5 969
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) ............. 6 40
7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ........ 7a 48,917,677
b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 ......... 7b -311,861
Revenues Prior Year Current Year
8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) ......... 0 0
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) ......... 383,281,829 400,914,147
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... 1,492,734 1,252,891
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) 4,387,270 4,821,020
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) 389,161,833 406,988,058
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )... 1,791,041 1,266,322
14 Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4)..... 0 0
15 Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5–10) 141,355,420 147,318,487
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e) ..... 0 0
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) MediumBullet0    
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e).... 229,129,006 235,516,093
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 372,275,467 384,100,902
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12....... 16,886,366 22,887,156
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............. 335,467,448 353,339,197
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............. 209,013,311 204,354,290
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20..... 126,454,137 148,984,907
Part II
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Cat. No. 11282Y Form 990 (2015)
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Part III
Statement of Program Service Accomplishments
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part III ..............
1
Briefly describe the organization’s mission: SEE SCHEDULE O
2
Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on
the prior Form 990 or 990-EZ? .....................
If "Yes," describe these new services on Schedule O.
3
Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes in how it conducts, any program
services? ...........................
If "Yes," describe these changes on Schedule O.
4
Describe the organization’s program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations are required to report the amount of grants and allocations to others, the total expenses, and revenue, if any, for each program service reported.
4a (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 293,029,566 including grants of $ 1,266,322 ) (Revenue $ 402,737,473 )
See Schedule O
4b (Code:   ) (Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4c (Code:   ) (Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4d Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
(Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4e Total program service expensesMediumBullet293,029,566
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules
Yes
No
1
Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If "Yes," complete Schedule AClick to see attachment.....................
1
Yes
 
2
Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors (see instructions)? ...
2
 
No
3
Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part IClick to see attachment.............
3
 
No
4
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. 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 IIClick to see attachment..............
4
Yes
 
5
Is the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization that receives membership dues, assessments, or similar amounts as defined in Revenue Procedure 98-19? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part IIIClick to see attachment.................
5
 
No
6
Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts for which donors have the right to provide advice on the distribution or investment of amounts in such funds or accounts? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IClick to see attachment..................
6
 
No
7
Did the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, including easements to preserve open space,
the environment, historic land areas, or historic structures? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IIClick to see attachment...
7
 
No
8
Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part III Click to see attachment.............
8
 
No
9
Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21 for escrow or custodial account liability; serve as a custodian for amounts not listed in Part X; or provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt negotiation services? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IVClick to see attachment..............
9
 
No
10
Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in temporarily restricted endowments, permanent endowments, or quasi-endowments? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VClick to see attachment......
10
 
No
11
If the organization’s answer to any of the following questions is "Yes," then complete Schedule D, Parts VI, VII, VIII, IX, or X as applicable.
a
Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings, and equipment in Part X, line 10?
If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VI.Click to see attachment...................
11a
Yes
 
b
Did the organization report an amount for investments—other securities in Part X, line 12 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VIIClick to see attachment.......
11b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization report an amount for investments—program related in Part X, line 13 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VIIIClick to see attachment.......
11c
 
No
d
Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IXClick to see attachment............
11d
 
No
e
Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part XClick to see attachment
11e
Yes
 
f
Did the organization’s separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses the organization’s liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part XClick to see attachment
11f
 
No
12a
Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year?
If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Parts XI and XII Click to see attachment.................
12a
 
No
b
Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If "Yes," and if the organization answered "No" to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI and XII is optional Click to see attachment
12b
Yes
 
13
Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If "Yes," complete Schedule E
13
 
No
14a
Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States? .....
14a
 
No
b
Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraising, business, investment, and program service activities outside the United States, or aggregate foreign investments valued at $100,000 or more? If "Yes," complete Schedule F, Parts I and IV.........Click to see attachment
14b
Yes
 
15
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for any foreign organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts II and IV.....Click to see attachment
15
Yes
 
16
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or other assistance to or for foreign individuals? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts III and IV...Click to see attachment
16
 
No
17
Did the organization report a total of more than $15,000 of expenses for professional fundraising services on Part IX, column (A), lines 6 and 11e? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part I (see instructions) ....
17
 
No
18
Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on Part VIII, lines 1c and 8a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part II............
18
 
No
19
Did the organization report more than $15,000 of gross income from gaming activities on Part VIII, line 9a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part III...................
19
 
No
20a
Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities? If "Yes," complete Schedule H....
20a
 
No
b
If "Yes" to line 20a, did the organization attach a copy of its audited financial statements to this return?
20b
 
 
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)
21
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to any domestic organization or domestic government on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and II.....Click to see attachment
21
Yes
 
22
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for domestic individuals on Part IX, column (A), line 2? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and III........Click to see attachment
22
Yes
 
23
Did the organization answer "Yes" to Part VII, Section A, line 3, 4, or 5 about compensation of the organization’s current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees? If "Yes," complete Schedule J....................... Click to see attachment
23
Yes
 
24a
Did the organization have a tax-exempt bond issue with an outstanding principal amount of more than $100,000 as of the last day of the year, that was issued after December 31, 2002? If “Yes,” answer lines 24b through 24d and complete Schedule K. If “No,” go to line 25a...............
24a
 
No
b
Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?...
24b
 
 
c
Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year
to defease any tax-exempt bonds? ...............
24c
 
 
d
Did the organization act as an "on behalf of" issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year?...
24d
 
 
25a
Section 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person during the year? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I............ Click to see attachment
25a
 
No
b
Is the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person in a prior year, and that the transaction has not been reported on any of the organization’s prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I ...................Click to see attachment
25b
 
No
26
Did the organization report any amount on Part X, line 5, 6, or 22 for receivables from or payables to any current or former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, or disqualified persons? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part II ................Click to see attachment
26
 
No
27
Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to an officer, director, trustee, key employee, substantial contributor or employee thereof, a grant selection committee member, or to a 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part III......... Click to see attachment
27
 
No
28
Was the organization a party to a business transaction with one of the following parties (see Schedule L, Part IV instructions for applicable filing thresholds, conditions, and exceptions):
a
A current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If "Yes," complete Schedule L,
Part IV ........................Click to see attachment
28a
 
No
b
A family member of a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV.....................Click to see attachment
28b
Yes
 
c
An entity of which a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee (or a family member thereof) was an officer, director, trustee, or direct or indirect owner? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV... Click to see attachment
28c
Yes
 
29
Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M..
29
 
No
30
Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M .............
30
 
No
31
Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part I.
31
 
No
32
Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part II ...........
32
 
No
33
Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections 301.7701-2 and 301.7701-3? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part I ........Click to see attachment
33
 
No
34
Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part II, III, or IV, and Part V, line 1.........................Click to see attachment
34
Yes
 
35a
Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?
35a
Yes
 
b
If ‘Yes’ to line 35a, 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," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2 ...Click to see attachment
35b
Yes
 
36
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2............. Click to see attachment
36
 
No
37
Did the organization conduct more than 5% of its activities through an entity that is not a related organization and that is treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part VIClick to see attachment
37
 
No
38
Did the organization complete Schedule O and provide explanations in Schedule O for Part VI, lines 11b and 19? Note. All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule O. ............
38
Yes
 
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Part V
Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part V...........
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number reported in Box 3 of Form 1096 Enter -0- if not applicable ..
1a
372
b
Enter the number of Forms W-2G included in line 1a. Enter -0- if not applicable .
1b
0
c
Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gaming (gambling) winnings to prize winners? ..................
1c
Yes
 
2a
Enter the number of employees reported on Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and
Tax Statements, filed for the calendar year ending with or within the year covered by this return ..................
2a
969
b
If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns?
Note. If the sum of lines 1a and 2a is greater than 250, you may be required to e-file (see instructions)
2b
Yes
 
3a
Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?...
3a
Yes
 
b
If “Yes,” has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If “No” to line 3b, provide an explanation in Schedule O...
3b
Yes
 
4a
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)? ..
4a
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," enter the name of the foreign country: MediumBulletJA , SP , UK , EI , CA , KS
See instructions for filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR).
5a
Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year? ..
5a
 
No
b
Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
5b
 
No
c
If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T? ............
5c
 
 
6a
Does the organization have annual gross receipts that are normally greater than $100,000, and did the organization solicit any contributions that were not tax deductible as charitable contributions? ...
6a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were not tax deductible? ......................
6b
 
 
7
Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c).
a
Did the organization receive a payment in excess of $75 made partly as a contribution and partly for goods and services provided to the payor? ....................
7a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided? .....
7b
 
 
c
Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was required to file Form 8282? .........................
7c
 
No
d
If "Yes," indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year ....
7d
 
e
Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract?
7e
 
No
f
Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract? ..
7f
 
No
g
If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required? ......................
7g
 
 
h
If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C? ..........................
7h
 
 
8
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.
Did a donor advised fund maintained by the sponsoring organization have excess business holdings at any time during the year? .........................
8
 
 
9a
Did the sponsoring organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966?...
9a
 
 
b
Did the sponsoring organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person?...
9b
 
 
10
Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:
a
Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part VIII, line 12 ...
10a
 
b
Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of club facilities
10b
 
11
Section 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter:
a
Gross income from members or shareholders .........
11a
 
b
Gross income from other sources (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources against amounts due or received from them.) ..........
11b
 
12a
Section 4947(a)(1) non-exempt charitable trusts. Is the organization filing Form 990 in lieu of Form 1041?
12a
 
 
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year.
12b
 
13
Section 501(c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers.
a
Is the organization licensed to issue qualified health plans in more than one state?
Note. See the instructions for additional information the organization must report on Schedule O.
13a
 
 
b
Enter the amount of reserves the organization is required to maintain by the states in which the organization is licensed to issue qualified health plans ....
13b
 
c
Enter the amount of reserves on hand ............
13c
 
14a
Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year?.....
14a
 
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If "No," provide an explanation in Schedule O..
14b
 
 
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Part VI
Governance, Management, and Disclosure For each "Yes" response to lines 2 through 7b below, and for a "No" response to lines 8a, 8b, or 10b below, describe the circumstances, processes, or changes in Schedule O. See instructions.
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VI ..............
Section A. Governing Body and Management
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year
1a
35
If there are material differences in voting rights among members of the governing body, or if the governing body delegated broad authority to an executive committee or similar committee, explain in Schedule O.
b
Enter the number of voting members included in line 1a, above, who are independent
1b
34
2
Did any officer, director, trustee, or key employee have a family relationship or a business relationship with any other officer, director, trustee, or key employee? .................
2
 
No
3
Did the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct supervision of officers, directors or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person? .
3
 
No
4
Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed? ...........................
4
 
No
5
Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization’s assets? .
5
 
No
6
Did the organization have members or stockholders? ................
6
Yes
 
7a
Did the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who had the power to elect or appoint one or more members of the governing body? ....................
7a
Yes
 
b
Are any governance decisions of the organization reserved to (or subject to approval by) members, stockholders, or persons other than the governing body? ...................
7b
Yes
 
8
Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following:
a
The governing body? .......................
8a
Yes
 
b
Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? ............
8b
Yes
 
9
Is there any officer, director, trustee, or key employee listed in Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached at the organization’s mailing address? If "Yes," provide the names and addresses in Schedule O.......
9
 
No
Section B. Policies (This Section B requests information about policies not required by the Internal Revenue Code.)
Yes
No
10a
Did the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? ............
10a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters, affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with the organization's exempt purposes?
10b
 
 
11a
Has the organization provided a complete copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form? ............................
11a
Yes
 
b
Describe in Schedule O the process, if any, used by the organization to review this Form 990. .....
12a
Did the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If "No," go to line 13.......
12a
Yes
 
b
Were officers, directors, or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? ..........................
12b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If "Yes," describe in Schedule O how this was done...................
12c
Yes
 
13
Did the organization have a written whistleblower policy? ...............
13
Yes
 
14
Did the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? .........
14
Yes
 
15
Did the process for determining compensation of the following persons include a review and approval by independent persons, comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision?
a
The organization’s CEO, Executive Director, or top management official ...........
15a
Yes
 
b
Other officers or key employees of the organization ................
15b
Yes
 
If "Yes" to line 15a or 15b, describe the process in Schedule O (see instructions).
16a
Did the organization invest in, contribute assets to, or participate in a joint venture or similar arrangement with a taxable entity during the year? ......................
16a
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," did the organization follow a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its participation in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and take steps to safeguard the organization’s exempt status with respect to such arrangements? ............
16b
Yes
 
Section C. Disclosure
17
List the States with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filedMediumBullet
CA
18
Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Form 1023 (or 1024 if applicable), 990, and 990-T (501(c)(3)s only) available for public inspection. Indicate how you made these available. Check all that apply.
19
Describe in Schedule O whether (and if so, how) the organization made its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public during the tax year.
20
State the name, address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the organization's books and records:
MediumBulletEPRI FINANCE DIVISION3420 HILLVIEW AVENUE   Palo Alto,CA94304 (650) 855-2000
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Part VII
Compensation of Officers, Directors,Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated Employees, and Independent Contractors
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VII ..............
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees
1a Complete this table for all persons required to be listed. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current officers, directors, trustees (whether individuals or organizations), regardless of amount
of compensation. Enter -0- in columns (D), (E), and (F) if no compensation was paid.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current key employees, if any. See instructions for definition of "key employee."
RoundBullet List the organization’s five current highest compensated employees (other than an officer, director, trustee or key employee)
who received reportable compensation (Box 5 of Form W-2 and/or Box 7 of Form 1099-MISC) of more than $100,000 from the
organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former officers, key employees, or highest compensated employees who received more than $100,000
of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former directors or trustees that received, in the capacity as a former director or trustee of the
organization, more than $10,000 of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

List persons in the following order: individual trustees or directors; institutional trustees; officers; key employees; highest
compensated employees; and former such persons.
Check this box if neither the organization nor any related organization compensated any current officer, director, or trustee.
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; OfficerInd; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd;
(1) GIL C QUINIONES......................................................................
CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD
 1.0
.................
0.0 		X   X       0 0 0
(2) PAT K VINCENT-COLLAWN......................................................................
VICE CHAIRMAN
 1.0
.................
0.0 		X   X       0 0 0
(3) DENIS P O'BRIEN......................................................................
DIRECTOR / CHAIR - PART YEAR
 1.0
.................
0.0 		X   X       0 0 0
(4) NICHOLAS K AKINS......................................................................
DIRECTOR THROUGH APR 2015
 1.0
.................
0.0 		X           0 0 0
(5) WARNER L BAXTER......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.0
.................
0.0 		X           0 0 0
(6) REBECCA BLALOCK......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.0
.................
0.0 		X           0 0 0
(7) JOHN A BOHN......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.0
.................
0.0 		X           6,500 0 0
(8) MARK B BONSALL......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.0
.................
0.0 		X           0 0 0
(9) W TERRY BOSTON......................................................................
DIRECTOR THROUGH DEC 2015
 1.0
.................
0.0 		X           0 0 0
(10) JOSEPH P BRANNAN......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.0
.................
0.0 		X           0 0 0
(11) JIM BURKE......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.0
.................
0.0 		X           0 0 0
(12) CAREN BYRD......................................................................
DIRECTOR THROUGH APR 2015
 1.0
.................
0.0 		X           0 0 0
(13) JORGE CARRASCO......................................................................
DIRECTOR THROUGH MAY 2015
 1.0
.................
0.0 		X           0 0 0
(14) SHERYL CARTER......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.0
.................
0.0 		X           0 0 0
(15) SEOK CHO......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.0
.................
0.0 		X           0 0 0
(16) DANIEL F COLE......................................................................
DIRECTOR THROUGH APR 2015
 1.0
.................
0.0 		X           0 0 0
(17) DAVID C COEN......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.0
.................
0.0 		X           8,750 0 0
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Part VII
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued)
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; OfficerInd; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd;
(18) THEODORE F CRAVER JR........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(19) ANTHONY F EARLEY JR........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(20) DOUGLAS F ESAMANN........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(21) BENJAMIN G S FOWKE III........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(22) THAVA GOVENDER........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(23) KIMBERLY S GREENE........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(24) THOMAS J HELLER........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(25) DUANE D HIGHLEY........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(26) CRAIG IVEY........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(27) LISA D JOHNSON........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(28) ROBERT W JONES........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.0
.......................0.0 		X           8,750 0 0
(29) PATRICIA L KAMPLING........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(30) GALE E KLAPPA........................................................................
DIRECTOR THROUGH APR 2015
 1.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(31) JAMES H LASH........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(32) CONSTANCE H LAU........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(33) STEPHEN J LENNON........................................................................
DIRECTOR THROUGH MARCH 2015
 1.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(34) JEFFREY J LYASH........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(35) ELLIOTT MAINZER........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(36) MARK C MCCULLOUGH........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(37) TOM MITCHELL........................................................................
DIRECTOR THROUGH AUG 2015
 1.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(38) CHARLES G PARDEE........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(39) TERRY OLIVER........................................................................
DIRECTOR THROUGH JAN 2015
 1.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(40) BERNARD SALHA........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(41) WILLIAM H SPENCE........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(42) B KEITH TRENT........................................................................
DIRECTOR THROUGH JULY 2015
 1.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(43) ENRICO VIALE........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(44) DAVID G VICTOR........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.0
.......................0.0 		X           6,500 0 0
(45) MICHAEL W HOWARD........................................................................
PRESIDENT AND CEO
 40.0
.......................0.0 		    X       1,490,952 0 529,289
(46) HENRY A COURTRIGHT........................................................................
SVP GLOBAL STRAT AND EXT RELAT
 40.0
.......................0.0 		    X       600,230 0 228,900
(47) ARSHAD MANSOOR........................................................................
SVP RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT
 40.0
.......................0.0 		    X       694,180 0 241,263
(48) PAMELA J KEEFE........................................................................
SVP CFO AND TREASURER
 40.0
.......................0.0 		    X       504,145 0 193,222
(49) ANDA RAY........................................................................
SVP ENERGY ENVIRON & EXT RELAT
 40.0
.......................0.0 		    X       456,194 0 134,479
(50) CHARLES T ALLEY JR........................................................................
VP GENERATION
 40.0
.......................0.0 		    X       428,748 0 134,735
(51) SALVADOR A CASENTE JR........................................................................
VP GEN COUNSEL AND SECRETARY
 40.0
.......................0.0 		    X       444,784 0 120,056
(52) ROBERT N CHAPMAN........................................................................
VP MEMBER AND TECHNICAL SVCS
 40.0
.......................0.0 		    X       435,708 0 151,446
(53) ROBIN E MANNING........................................................................
VP TRANSMISSION
 40.0
.......................0.0 		    X       275,725 0 113,673
(54) MARK MCGRANAGHAN........................................................................
VP DISTRIB AND ENERGY UTIL
 40.0
.......................0.0 		    X       458,702 0 150,644
(55) CAROLYN R SHOCKLEY........................................................................
VP PEOPLE AND PERFORMANCE
 40.0
.......................0.0 		    X       487,863 0 163,230
(56) NEIL M WILMSHURST........................................................................
VP NUCLEAR & CHIEF NUC OFFICER
 40.0
.......................0.0 		    X       521,985 0 157,469
(57) JANIS G MENDELSON........................................................................
ASSISTANT CORP SECRETARY
 40.0
.......................0.0 		    X       127,974 0 21,521
(58) ROSA L YANG........................................................................
SENIOR TECHNICAL EXECUTIVE
 40.0
.......................0.0 		        X   347,493 0 58,539
(59) CLARK GELLINGS........................................................................
EPRI FELLOW
 40.0
.......................0.0 		        X   322,576 0 35,696
(60) ANDREW PHILLIPS........................................................................
DIRECTOR RESEARCH & DEVELOP
 40.0
.......................0.0 		        X   318,176 0 55,898
(61) KURT W EDSINGER........................................................................
DIRECTOR RESEARCH & DEVELOP
 40.0
.......................0.0 		        X   310,855 0 57,940
(62) TUAN M NGUYEN........................................................................
DIRECTOR OPERATION EXCELLENCE
 40.0
.......................0.0 		        X   307,057 0 32,631
1b Sub-Total................MediumBullet
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....MediumBullet
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)...........MediumBullet 8,563,847 0 2,580,631
2
Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organization MediumBullet515
Yes
No
3
Did the organization list any former officer, director or trustee, key employee, or highest compensated employee on line 1a? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such individual ..............
3
 
No
4
For any individual listed on line 1a, is the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from the organization and related organizations greater than $150,000? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such
individual...........................
4
Yes
 
5
Did any person listed on line 1a receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization or individual for services rendered to the organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such person ........
5
 
No
Section B. Independent Contractors
1
Complete this table for your five highest compensated independent contractors that received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
(A)
Name and business address 		(B)
Description of services 		(C)
Compensation
VIA Motors Inc,
165 Mountain Way Drive
OREM,UT84058 		Contract R&D 8,820,376
Electricite de France,
1 AVENUE DU GENERAL DE GAULLE
CLAMART CEDEX,092143
FR 		Contract R&D 5,166,393
Areva Federal Services Inc,
7207 ibm drive
CHARLOTTE,NC28262 		Contract R&D 4,744,038
Structural Integrity Associates,
5215 Hellyer Avenue
SAN JOSE,CA95138 		Contract R&D 4,234,742
Westinghouse Electric Co LLC,
1000 Westinghouse Drive
CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP,PA16066 		Contract R&D 4,019,869
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization MediumBullet373
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Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VIII .............
(A)
Total revenue 		(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue 		(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue 		(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512-514
Contributions, Gifts, GrantAmt and OtherAmt Similar Amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a  
b Membership dues..1b  
c Fundraising events..1c  
d Related organizations1d  
e Government grants (contributions)1e  
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above1f  
g Noncash contributions included in lines 1a-1f:$  
h Total.Add lines 1a-1f.......MediumBullet 0
Program Service RevenueAmt Business Code
2a MEMBERSHIP FEE REVENUE 541900 190,693,700 176,682,249 14,011,451  
b SUPPLEMENTAL FUNDING 541900 202,281,530 175,314,221 26,967,309  
c BILLABLE SERVICES 541900 7,938,917   7,938,917  
d
e
f All other program service revenue.        
g Total.Add lines 2a–2f.....MediumBullet 400,914,147
OtherAmt RevenueAmt 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and othersimilar amounts) ..........MediumBullet 1,249,763     1,249,763
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceedsMediumBullet 0      
5 Royalties...........MediumBullet 987,387     987,387
(ii) Personal (i) Real
6a Gross rents   2,317,630
b Less: rental expenses   307,323
c Rental income or (loss) 0 2,010,307
d Net rental income or (loss)......MediumBullet 2,010,307     2,010,307
(ii) Other (i) Securities
7a Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory 3,128 339,563,000
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses   339,563,000
c Gain or (loss) 3,128  
d Net gain or (loss).....MediumBullet 3,128     3,128
8a Gross income from fundraising events (not including $   of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ....
a  
b Less: direct expenses ...b  
c Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..MediumBullet 0    
9a Gross income from gaming activities.
See Part IV, line 19 ...
a  
b Less: direct expenses ...b  
c Net income or (loss) from gaming activities..MediumBullet 0      
10a Gross sales of inventory, less
returns and allowances ..
a  
b Less: cost of goods sold ..b  
c Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..MediumBullet 0      
Business Code Miscellaneous Revenue
11a SALE OF R&D REPORTS 900099 1,686,481 1,686,481    
b OTHER INCOME 900099 136,845 136,845    
c            
d All other revenue ....        
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ...... MediumBullet 1,823,326
12 Total revenue. See Instructions......MediumBullet 406,988,058 353,819,796 48,917,677 4,250,585
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Part IX
Statement of Functional Expenses
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations must complete all columns. All other organizations must complete column (A).Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX ..............
Do not include amounts reported on lines 6b,
7b, 8b, 9b, and 10b of Part VIII. 		(A)
Total expenses 		(B)
Program service expenses 		(C)
Management and general expenses 		(D)
Fundraising expenses
1 Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. See Part IV, line 21 1,204,922 1,204,922
2 Grants and other assistance to individuals in the United States. See Part IV, line 22 44,500 44,500
3 Grants and other assistance to governments, organizations, and individuals outside the United States. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16 16,900 16,900
4 Benefits paid to or for members 0  
5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees .... 8,656,876   8,656,876  
6 Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) .... 75,144 75,144    
7 Other salaries and wages 96,370,266 59,162,375 37,207,891  
8 Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) .... 13,107,144 7,687,653 5,419,491  
9 Other employee benefits ....... 22,011,272 12,910,137 9,101,135  
10 Payroll taxes ........... 7,097,785 4,163,021 2,934,764  
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ...... 0      
b Legal ......... 709,749 73,094 636,655  
c Accounting ........... 346,872   346,872  
d Lobbying ........... 36,275   36,275  
e Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17 0  
f Investment management fees ...... 281,961   281,961  
g Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O) 335,582   335,582  
12 Advertising and promotion .... 0      
13 Office expenses ....... 13,595,121 12,867,673 727,448  
14 Information technology ...... 5,329,096   5,329,096  
15 Royalties .. 0      
16 Occupancy ........... 4,074,276 3,880,181 194,095  
17 Travel ............ 14,988,481 11,188,324 3,800,157  
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials . 0      
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings .... 9,225,967 8,127,730 1,098,237  
20 Interest ........... 210,289   210,289  
21 Payments to affiliates ....... 5,394,739 1,032,488 4,362,251  
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization .. 10,399,178 9,903,769 495,409  
23 Insurance ... 728,916   728,916  
24 Other expenses. Itemize expenses not covered above (List miscellaneous expenses in line 24e. If line 24e amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 24e expenses on Schedule O.)
a R&D EXPENSES 156,590,839 156,590,839    
b CONSULTING 3,900,229   3,900,229  
c TELEPHONE 1,604,823   1,604,823  
d STAFFING 1,179,630   1,179,630  
e All other expenses 6,584,070 4,100,816 2,483,254  
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e 384,100,902 293,029,566 91,071,336 0
26 Joint costs. Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation. Check here MediumBullet if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720).        
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Page 11
Part X
Balance Sheet
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX ..............
(A)
Beginning of year 		(B)
End of year
Assets 1 Cash–non-interest-bearing ........ 30,558,042 1 48,215,135
2 Savings and temporary cash investments ......... 123,572,592 2 104,781,445
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net ...... 0 3 0
4 Accounts receivable, net ............. 46,599,934 4 35,201,271
5 Loans and other receivables from current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees. Complete Part II of Schedule L
0 5 0
6 Loans and other receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)), persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B), and contributing employers and sponsoring organizations of section 501(c)(9) voluntary employees' beneficiary organizations (see instructions) Complete Part II of Schedule L
0 6 0
7 Notes and loans receivable, net .... 0 7 0
8 Inventories for sale or use ........ 0 8 0
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ...... 5,556,236 9 4,372,094
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 146,892,332
b Less: accumulated depreciation 10b 90,697,235 54,783,338 10c 56,195,097
11 Investments—publicly traded securities . 0 11 0
12 Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 ..... 70,468,853 12 101,832,903
13 Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 .. 0 13 0
14 Intangible assets ............... 0 14 0
15 Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ........... 3,928,453 15 2,741,252
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)... 335,467,448 16 353,339,197
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses ..... 58,044,643 17 64,698,610
18 Grants payable ... 0 18 0
19 Deferred revenue ......... 136,529,458 19 125,436,435
20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities ......... 0 20 0
21 Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D 0 21 0
22 Loans and other payables to current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, and disqualified
persons. Complete Part II of Schedule L.. 0 22 0
23 Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties .. 0 23 0
24 Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties .. 0 24 0
25 Other liabilities (including federal income tax, payables to related third parties, and other liabilities not included on lines 17-24). Complete Part X of Schedule D 14,439,210 25 14,219,245
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25.. 209,013,311 26 204,354,290
Net Assets or Fund Balance Organizations that follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here MediumBullet and complete lines 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34.
27 Unrestricted net assets 126,454,137 27 148,984,907
28 Temporarily restricted net assets ........... 0 28 0
29 Permanently restricted net assets 0 29 0
Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here MediumBullet and complete lines 30 through 34.
30 Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds .....   30  
31 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund ...   31  
32 Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds   32  
33 Total net assets or fund balances ........... 126,454,137 33 148,984,907
34 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........ 335,467,448 34 353,339,197
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Part XI
Reconcilliation of Net Assets
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XI ..............
1
Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) ............
1
406,988,058
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ............
2
384,100,902
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ..............
3
22,887,156
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column (A)) ..
4
126,454,137
5
Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ...............
5
-356,386
6
Donated services and use of facilities .................
6
 
7
Investment expenses .....................
7
 
8
Prior period adjustments .....................
8
 
9
Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ........
9
 
10
Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 33, column (B))
10
148,984,907
Part XII
Financial Statements and Reporting
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XII .............
Yes
No
1
Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990:  
If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other," explain in
Schedule O.
2a
Were the organization’s financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant?
2a
 
No
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were compiled or reviewed on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
b
Were the organization’s financial statements audited by an independent accountant?
2b
Yes
 
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were audited on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
c
If "Yes," to line 2a or 2b, does the organization have a committee that assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit, review, or compilation of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant?
2c
Yes
 
If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule O.
3a
As a result of a federal award, was the organization required to undergo an audit or audits as set forth in the Single Audit Act and OMB Circular A-133?
3a
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," did the organization undergo the required audit or audits? If the organization did not undergo the required audit or audits, explain why in Schedule O and describe any steps taken to undergo such audits.
3b
Yes
 
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Form 990 (2015)
Additional Data


Software ID:  
Software Version:  
Form 990, Special Condition Description:
Special Condition Description
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 Information about Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
Electric Power Research Institute Inc
 
Employer identification number

23-7175375
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
6
7
8
9
10
11
a
b
c
d
e
f
Enter the number of supported organizations ..............  

g
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 (see instructions)) (iv) Is the organization listed in your governing document? (v) Amount of monetary support (see instructions) (vi) Amount of other support (see instructions)
Yes No
Total      

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for
Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
Page 2
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) 2011 (b) 2012 (c) 2013 (d) 2014 (e) 2015 (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) 2011 (b) 2012 (c) 2013 (d) 2014 (e) 2015 (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 VI.)..            
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 section 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
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
Page 3
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) 2011 (b) 2012 (c) 2013 (d) 2014 (e) 2015 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") . 0 0 0 0 0 0
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...... 360,794,350 379,265,089 376,748,690 383,281,829 400,914,147 1,901,004,105
3 Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513...           0
4 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...           0
5 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..           0
6 Total. Add lines 1 through 5. 360,794,350 379,265,089 376,748,690 383,281,829 400,914,147 1,901,004,105
7a Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...           0
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. 121,175,441 111,578,750 124,546,693 113,035,690 123,038,890 593,375,464
c Add lines 7a and 7b.. 121,175,441 111,578,750 124,546,693 113,035,690 123,038,890 593,375,464
8 Public support. (Subtract line 7c from line 6.) 1,307,628,641
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2011 (b) 2012 (c) 2013 (d) 2014 (e) 2015 (f) Total
9 Amounts from line 6... 360,794,350 379,265,089 376,748,690 383,281,829 400,914,147 1,901,004,105
10a Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources.. 5,520,706 4,425,618 4,548,482 4,054,284 4,554,780 23,103,870
b Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.           0
c Add lines 10a and 10b. 5,520,706 4,425,618 4,548,482 4,054,284 4,554,780 23,103,870
11 Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.           0
12 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.) .. 2,002,177 1,716,193 924,694 1,439,473 1,823,326 7,905,863
13 Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.).. 368,317,233 385,406,900 382,221,866 388,775,586 407,292,253 1,932,013,838
14
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
15
67.682 %
16
16
66.739 %
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
17
1.196 %
18
18
2.206 %
19a
b
20
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
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Part IV
Supporting Organizations
(Complete only if you checked a box on line 11 of Part I. If you checked 11a of Part I, complete Sections A and B. If you checked 11b of Part I, complete Sections A and C. If you checked 11c of Part I, complete Sections A, D, and E. If you checked 11d of Part I, complete Sections A and D, and complete Part V.)
Section A. All Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Are all of the organization’s supported organizations listed by name in the organization’s governing documents?
If "No," describe in Part VI how the supported organizations are designated. If designated by class or purpose,
describe the designation. If historic and continuing relationship, explain.
1
 
 
2
Did the organization have any supported organization that does not have an IRS determination of status under section 509(a)(1) or (2)? If "Yes," explain in Part VI how the organization determined that the supported organization was described in section 509(a)(1) or (2).
2
 
 
3a
Did the organization have a supported organization described in section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6)? If "Yes," answer (b) and (c) below.
3a
 
 
b
Did the organization confirm that each supported organization qualified under section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) and satisfied the public support tests under section 509(a)(2)? If "Yes," describe in Part VI when and how the organization made the determination.
3b
 
 
c
Did the organization ensure that all support to such organizations was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(B) purposes? If "Yes," explain in Part VI what controls the organization put in place to ensure such use.
3c
 
 
4a
Was any supported organization not organized in the United States ("foreign supported organization")? If “Yes” and if you checked 11a or 11b in Part I, answer (b) and (c) below.
4a
 
 
b
Did the organization have ultimate control and discretion in deciding whether to make grants to the foreign supported organization? If “Yes,” describe in Part VI how the organization had such control and discretion despite being controlled or supervised by or in connection with its supported organizations.
4b
 
 
c
Did the organization support any foreign supported organization that does not have an IRS determination under sections 501(c)(3) and 509(a)(1) or (2)? If “Yes,” explain in Part VI what controls the organization used to ensure that all support to the foreign supported organization was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(B) purposes.
4c
 
 
5a
Did the organization add, substitute, or remove any supported organizations during the tax year? If “Yes,” answer (b) and (c) below (if applicable). Also, provide detail in Part VI, including (i) the names and EIN numbers of the supported organizations added, substituted, or removed; (ii) the reasons for each such action; (iii) the authority under the organization's organizing document authorizing such action; and (iv) how the action was accomplished (such as by amendment to the organizing document).
5a
 
 
b
Type I or Type II only. Was any added or substituted supported organization part of a class already designated in the organization's organizing document?
5b
 
 
c
Substitutions only. Was the substitution the result of an event beyond the organization's control?
5c
 
 
6
Did the organization provide support (whether in the form of grants or the provision of services or facilities) to anyone other than (i) its supported organizations, (ii) individuals that are part of the charitable class benefited by one or more of its supported organizations, or (iii) other supporting organizations that also support or benefit one or more of the filing organization’s supported organizations? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
6
 
 
7
Did the organization provide a grant, loan, compensation, or other similar payment to a substantial contributor (defined in section 4958(c)(3)(C)), a family member of a substantial contributor, or a 35% controlled entity with regard to a substantial contributor? If “Yes,” complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ) .
7
 
 
8
Did the organization make a loan to a disqualified person (as defined in section 4958) not described in line 7? If “Yes,” complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ).
8
 
 
9a
Was the organization controlled directly or indirectly at any time during the tax year by one or more disqualified persons as defined in section 4946 (other than foundation managers and organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or (2))? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
9a
 
 
b
Did one or more disqualified persons (as defined in line 9a) hold a controlling interest in any entity in which the supporting organization had an interest? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
9b
 
 
c
Did a disqualified person (as defined in line 9a) have an ownership interest in, or derive any personal benefit from, assets in which the supporting organization also had an interest? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
9c
 
 
10a
Was the organization subject to the excess business holdings rules of section 4943 because of section 4943(f) (regarding certain Type II supporting organizations, and all Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organizations)? If “Yes,” answer line 10b below.
10a
 
 
b
Did the organization have any excess business holdings in the tax year? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine whether the organization had excess business holdings).
10b
 
 
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
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Part IV
Supporting Organizations (continued)
Yes
No
11
Has the organization accepted a gift or contribution from any of the following persons?
a
A person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (b) and (c) below, the governing body of a supported organization?
11a
 
 
b
A family member of a person described in (a) above?
11b
 
 
c
A 35% controlled entity of a person described in (a) or (b) above? If “Yes” to a, b, or c, provide detail in Part VI.
11c
 
 
Section B. Type I Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Did the directors, trustees, or membership of one or more supported organizations have the power to regularly appoint or elect at least a majority of the organization’s directors or trustees at all times during the tax year? If “No,” describe in Part VI how the supported organization(s) effectively operated, supervised, or controlled the organization’s activities. If the organization had more than one supported organization, describe how the powers to appoint and/or remove directors or trustees were allocated among the supported organizations and what conditions or restrictions, if any, applied to such powers during the tax year.
1
 
 
2
Did the organization operate for the benefit of any supported organization other than the supported organization(s) that operated, supervised, or controlled the supporting organization? If “Yes,” explain in Part VI how providing such benefit carried out the purposes of the supported organization(s) that operated, supervised or controlled the supporting organization.
2
 
 
Section C. Type II Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Were a majority of the organization’s directors or trustees during the tax year also a majority of the directors or trustees of each of the organization’s supported organization(s)? If “No,” describe in Part VI how control or management of the supporting organization was vested in the same persons that controlled or managed the supported organization(s).
1
 
 
Section D. All Type III Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Did the organization provide to each of its supported organizations, by the last day of the fifth month of the organization’s tax year, (i) a written notice describing the type and amount of support provided during the prior tax year, (ii) a copy of the Form 990 that was most recently filed as of the date of notification, and (iii) copies of the organization’s governing documents in effect on the date of notification, to the extent not previously provided?
1
 
 
2
Were any of the organization’s officers, directors, or trustees either (i) appointed or elected by the supported organization(s) or (ii) serving on the governing body of a supported organization? If "No," explain in Part VI how the organization maintained a close and continuous working relationship with the supported organization(s).
2
 
 
3
By reason of the relationship described in (2), did the organization’s supported organizations have a significant voice in the organization’s investment policies and in directing the use of the organization’s income or assets at all times during the tax year? If "Yes," describe in Part VI the role the organization’s supported organizations played in this regard.
3
 
 
Section E. Type III Functionally-Integrated Supporting Organizations
1
Check the box next to the method that the organization used to satisfy the Integral Part Test during the year (see instructions):
a
b
c
2
Activities Test. Answer (a) and (b) below.
Yes
No
a
Did substantially all of the organization’s activities during the tax year directly further the exempt purposes of the supported organization(s) to which the organization was responsive? If "Yes," then in Part VI identify those supported organizations and explain how these activities directly furthered their exempt purposes, how the organization was responsive to those supported organizations, and how the organization determined that these activities constituted substantially all of its activities.
2a
 
 
b
Did the activities described in (a) constitute activities that, but for the organization’s involvement, one or more of the organization’s supported organization(s) would have been engaged in? If "Yes," explain in Part VI the reasons for the organization’s position that its supported organization(s) would have engaged in these activities but for the organization’s involvement.
2b
 
 
3
Parent of Supported Organizations. Answer (a) and (b) below.
a
Did the organization have the power to regularly appoint or elect a majority of the officers, directors, or trustees of each of the supported organizations? Provide details in Part VI.
3a
 
 
b
Did the organization exercise a substantial degree of direction over the policies, programs and activities of each of its supported organizations? If "Yes," describe in Part VI. the role played by the organization in this regard.
3b
 
 
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
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Part V
Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations
1
Section A - Adjusted Net Income (A) Prior Year (B) Current Year
(optional)
1 Net short-term capital gain 1    
2 Recoveries of prior-year distributions 2    
3 Other gross income (see instructions) 3    
4 Add lines 1 through 3 4    
5 Depreciation and depletion 5    
6 Portion of operating expenses paid or incurred for production or collection of gross income or for management, conservation, or maintenance of property held for production of income (see instructions) 6    
7 Other expenses (see instructions) 7    
8 Adjusted Net Income (subtract lines 5, 6 and 7 from line 4) 8    

Section B - Minimum Asset Amount (A) Prior Year (B) Current Year
(optional)
1 Aggregate fair market value of all non-exempt-use assets (see instructions for short tax year or assets held for part of year): 1
a Average monthly value of securities 1a    
b Average monthly cash balances 1b    
c Fair market value of other non-exempt-use assets 1c    
d Total (add lines 1a, 1b, and 1c) 1d    
e Discount claimed for blockage or other factors
(explain in detail in Part VI):  
2 Acquisition indebtedness applicable to non-exempt use assets 2    
3 Subtract line 2 from line 1d 3    
4 Cash deemed held for exempt use. Enter 1-1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see instructions). 4    
5 Net value of non-exempt-use assets (subtract line 4 from line 3) 5    
6 Multiply line 5 by .035 6    
7 Recoveries of prior-year distributions 7    
8 Minimum Asset Amount (add line 7 to line 6) 8    

Section C - Distributable Amount Current Year
1 Adjusted net income for prior year (from Section A, line 8, Column A) 1  
2 Enter 85% of line 1 2  
3 Minimum asset amount for prior year (from Section B, line 8, Column A) 3  
4 Enter greater of line 2 or line 3 4  
5 Income tax imposed in prior year 5  
6 Distributable Amount. Subtract line 5 from line 4, unless subject to emergency temporary reduction (see instructions) 6  
7
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
Page 7
Part V
Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations (continued)
Section D - Distributions Current Year
1 Amounts paid to supported organizations to accomplish exempt purposes  
2 Amounts paid to perform activity that directly furthers exempt purposes of supported organizations, in
excess of income from activity		  
3 Administrative expenses paid to accomplish exempt purposes of supported organizations  
4 Amounts paid to acquire exempt-use assets  
5 Qualified set-aside amounts (prior IRS approval required)  
6 Other distributions (describe in Part VI). See instructions  
7Total annual distributions. Add lines 1 through 6.  
8 Distributions to attentive supported organizations to which the organization is responsive (provide
details in Part VI). See instructions		  
9 Distributable amount for 2015 from Section C, line 6  
10 Line 8 amount divided by Line 9 amount  

Section E - Distribution Allocations (see instructions) (i)
Excess Distributions 		(ii)
Underdistributions
Pre-2015 		(iii)
Distributable
Amount for 2015
1 Distributable amount for 2015 from Section C, line
6 		 
2 Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2015
(reasonable cause required--see instructions)		  
3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2015:
a
b
c
d From 2013.......  
e From 2014.......  
fTotal of lines 3a through e  
g Applied to underdistributions of prior years  
h Applied to 2015 distributable amount  
i Carryover from 2010 not applied (see
instructions)
j Remainder. Subtract lines 3g, 3h, and 3i from 3f.  
4Distributions for 2015 from Section D, line 7:
$  
a Applied to underdistributions of prior years  
b Applied to 2015 distributable amount  
c Remainder. Subtract lines 4a and 4b from 4.  
5 Remaining underdistributions for years prior to
2015, if any. Subtract lines 3g and 4a from line 2
(if amount greater than zero, see instructions)		  
6 Remaining underdistributions for 2015. Subtract
lines 3h and 4b from line 1 (if amount greater than
zero, see instructions)		  
7 Excess distributions carryover to 2016. Add lines
3j and 4c.		  
8 Breakdown of line 7:
a
b
c Excess from 2013.......  
d From 2014.......  
e From 2015.......  
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) (2015)

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
Page 8
Part VI
Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; Part III, line 12; Part IV, Section A, lines 1, 2, 3b, 3c, 4b, 4c, 5a, 6, 9a, 9b, 9c, 11a, 11b, and 11c; Part IV, Section B, lines 1 and 2; Part IV, Section C, line 1; Part IV, Section D, lines 2 and 3; Part IV, Section E, lines 1c, 2a, 2b, 3a and 3b; Part V, line 1; Part V, Section B, line 1e; Part V Section D, lines 5, 6, and 8; and Part V, Section E, lines 2, 5, and 6. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
 
Return Reference Explanation
SUPPORT SCHEDULE FOR ORGANIZATIONS DESCRIBED IN SECTION 509(A)(2) SCHEDULE A, PART III: EPRI REPORTS ITS MEMBERSHIP DUES AS GROSS RECEIPTS FROM SERVICES PERFORMED. THESE PAYMENTS ARE MADE IN CONNNECTION WITH THE PERFORMANCE OF TAX EXEMPT SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST, WHICH BY DEFINITION ALSO INCIDENTALLY BENEFITS EPRI MEMBERS WHO MAY IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES HAVE A DIRECT AND IMMEDIATE BENEFIT FROM SUCH RESEARCH. THE RESEARCH RESULTS MAY ALSO, IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES, HAVE A MORE DIRECT BENEFIT TO THE EPRI MEMBERS THAN TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC CONTEMPLATED WITHIN TREASURY REGULATION SECTION 1.509(A)-3(G)(2).
OTHER INCOME DESCRIPTION SCHEDULE A, PART III, LINE 12: OTHER INCOME INCLUDES INCOME FROM PREVIOUSLY PUBLISHED SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH REPORTS AND SOFTWARE AVAILABLE FOR SALE TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC AND INCOME FROM RELATED SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH ACTIVITIES CONDUCTED BY EPRI IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST.
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015


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SCHEDULE C
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Political Campaign and Lobbying Activities

For Organizations Exempt From Income Tax Under section 501(c) and section 527
SchCMd Bullet Complete if the organization is described below. SchCMd Bullet Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
SchCMd BulletInformation about Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
Open to Public
Inspection
If the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, Line 3, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 46 (Political Campaign Activities), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and B. Do not complete Part I-C.
Round Bullet Section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3)) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and C below. Do not complete Part I-B.
Round Bullet Section 527 organizations: Complete Part I-A only.
If the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, Line 4, or Form 990-EZ, Part VI, line 47 (Lobbying Activities), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)): Complete Part II-A. Do not complete Part II-B.
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)): Complete Part II-B. Do not complete Part II-A.
If the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, Line 5 (Proxy Tax) (see separate instructions) or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 35c (Proxy Tax) (see separate instructions), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) organizations: Complete Part III.
Name of the organization
Electric Power Research Institute Inc
 
Employer identification number

23-7175375
Part I-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c) or is a section 527 organization.

1
Provide a description of the organization’s direct and indirect political campaign activities in Part IV.
2
Political expenditures ......................................................................................................................SchCMd Bullet
$  
3
Volunteer hours .............................................................................................................................
 

Part I-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3).
1
Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by the organization under section 4955 ................................SchCMd Bullet
$  
2
Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by organization managers under section 4955 .......................SchCMd Bullet
$  
3
If the organization incurred a section 4955 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? .........................................
4a
Was a correction made? ......................................................................................................................
b
If "Yes," describe in Part IV.
Part I-C
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c), except section 501(c)(3).
1
Enter the amount directly expended by the filing organization for section 527 exempt function activities ..... SchCMd Bullet
$  
2
Enter the amount of the filing organization's funds contributed to other organizations for section 527 exempt function activities ............................................................................................................................SchCMd Bullet

$  
3
Total exempt function expenditures. Add lines 1 and 2. Enter here and on Form 1120-POL, line 17b...........SchCMd Bullet

$  
4
Did the filing organization file Form 1120-POL for this year? ...................................................................
5
Enter the names, addresses and employer identification number (EIN) of all section 527 political organizations to which the filing
organization made payments. For each organization listed, enter the amount paid from the filing organization’s funds. Also enter the amount of political contributions received that were promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization, such as a separate segregated fund or a political action committee (PAC). If additional space is needed, provide information in Part IV.
(a) Name (b) Address (c) EIN (d) Amount paid from filing organization's funds. If none, enter -0-. (e) Amount of political contributions received and promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization. If none, enter -0-.
1
2
3
4
5
6
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 50084S
Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
Page 2
Part II-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)).
A Check SchCMd Bulletexpenses, and share of excess lobbying expenditures).
B Check SchCMd Bullet
Limits on Lobbying Expenditures
(The term "expenditures" means amounts paid or incurred.) 		(a) Filing
organization's
totals 		(b) Affiliated group totals
1a Total lobbying expenditures to influence public opinion (grass roots lobbying) ...............................................    
b Total lobbying expenditures to influence a legislative body (direct lobbying) ........................................... 36,275  
c Total lobbying expenditures (add lines 1a and 1b) ....................................................................... 36,275  
d Other exempt purpose expenditures ......................................................................................... 383,782,666  
e Total exempt purpose expenditures (add lines 1c and 1d) .................................................................... 383,818,941  
f Lobbying nontaxable amount. Enter the amount from the following table in both
columns.		 1,000,000  
If the amount on line 1e, column (a) or (b) is:The lobbying nontaxable amount is:
Not over $500,00020% of the amount on line 1e.
Over $500,000 but not over $1,000,000$100,000 plus 15% of the excess over $500,000.
Over $1,000,000 but not over $1,500,000$175,000 plus 10% of the excess over $1,000,000.
Over $1,500,000 but not over $17,000,000$225,000 plus 5% of the excess over $1,500,000.
Over $17,000,000$1,000,000.
g Grassroots nontaxable amount (enter 25% of line 1f) .......................................................................... 250,000  
h Subtract line 1g from line 1a. If zero or less, enter -0-. ..........................................................................    
i Subtract line 1f from line 1c. If zero or less, enter -0-. ...........................................................................    
j If there is an amount other than zero on either line 1h or line 1i, did the organization file Form 4720 reporting
section 4911 tax for this year? ..............................................................................................................

4-Year Averaging Period Under section 501(h)
(Some organizations that made a section 501(h) election do not have to complete all of the five
columns below. See the separate instructions for lines 2a through 2f.)
Lobbying Expenditures During 4-Year Averaging Period
Calendar year (or fiscal year
beginning in) 		(a) 2012 (b) 2013 (c) 2014 (d) 2015 (e) Total
2a Lobbying nontaxable amount 1,000,000 1,000,000 1,000,000 1,000,000 4,000,000
b Lobbying ceiling amount
(150% of line 2a, column(e)) 		6,000,000
c Total lobbying expenditures 1,047 5,312 21,608 36,275 64,242
d Grassroots nontaxable amount 250,000 250,000 250,000 250,000 1,000,000
e Grassroots ceiling amount
(150% of line 2d, column (e))		 1,500,000
f Grassroots lobbying expenditures          
Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015


Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
Page 3
Part II-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and has NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)).
For each "Yes" response on lines 1a through 1i below, provide in Part IV a detailed description of the lobbying activity.
(a)
No
Yes
(b)
Amount
1
During the year, did the filing organization attempt to influence foreign, national, state or local legislation, including any attempt to influence public opinion on a legislative matter or referendum, through the use of:
a
Volunteers? ...........................................................................................................
 
 
b
Paid staff or management (include compensation in expenses reported on lines 1c through 1i)? ........
 
 
c
Media advertisements? ...................................................................................................
 
 
 
d
Mailings to members, legislators, or the public? .............................................................................
 
 
 
e
Publications, or published or broadcast statements? ...........................................................
 
 
 
f
Grants to other organizations for lobbying purposes? ..........................................................
 
 
 
g
Direct contact with legislators, their staffs, government officials, or a legislative body? .......................
 
 
 
h
Rallies, demonstrations, seminars, conventions, speeches, lectures, or any similar means? ..................
 
 
 
i
Other activities? ...................................................................................................................
 
 
 
j
Total. Add lines 1c through 1i ....................................................................................................
 
2a
Did the activities in line 1 cause the organization to be not described in section 501(c)(3)? .....
 
 
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred under section 4912 ...........................................
 
c
If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred by organization managers under section 4912 ...................
 
d
If the filing organization incurred a section 4912 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? ........................
 
 
Part III-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6).
Yes
No
1
Were substantially all (90% or more) dues received nondeductible by members? ...............................................
1
 
 
2
Did the organization make only in-house lobbying expenditures of $2,000 or less? ............................................
2
 
 
3
Did the organization agree to carry over lobbying and political expenditures from the prior year? .................................
3
 
 
Part III-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6) and if either (a) BOTH Part III-A, lines 1 and 2, are answered "No" OR (b) Part III-A, line 3, is answered “Yes."
1
Dues, assessments and similar amounts from members ......................................................................
1
 
2
Section 162(e) nondeductible lobbying and political expenditures (do not include amounts of political expenses for which the section 527(f) tax was paid).
a
Current year .............................................................................................................................
2a
 
b
Carryover from last year ............................................................................................................
2b
 
c
Total ...........................................................................................................................................
2c
 
3
Aggregate amount reported in section 6033(e)(1)(A) notices of nondeductible section 162(e) dues .
3
 
4
If notices were sent and the amount on line 2c exceeds the amount on line 3, what portion of the excess does the organization agree to carryover to the reasonable estimate of nondeductible lobbying and political expenditure next year? ......................................................................................................................
4
 
5
Taxable amount of lobbying and political expenditures (see instructions) .........................................
5
 
Part IV
Supplemental Information
Provide the descriptions required for Part l-A, line 1; Part l-B, line 4; Part l-C, line 5; Part II-A (affiliated group list); Part II-A, lines 1 and 2 (see instructions), and Part ll-B, line 1. Also, complete this part for any additional information.
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SCHEDULE D
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Financial Statements
SchDMd Bullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes," on Form 990,
Part IV, line 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11a, 11b, 11c, 11d, 11e, 11f, 12a, or 12b.
SchDMd Bullet Attach to Form 990.
Information about Schedule D (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
Electric Power Research Institute Inc
 
Employer identification number

23-7175375
Part I
Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 6.
(a) Donor advised funds (b) Funds and other accounts
1 Total number at end of year ....    
2 Aggregate value of contributions to (during year)    
3 Aggregate value of grants from (during year)    
4 Aggregate value at end of year ....    
5
Did the organization inform all donors and donor advisors in writing that the assets held in donor advised
funds are the organization's property, subject to the organization's exclusive legal control? ...........
6
Did the organization inform all grantees, donors, and donor advisors in writing that grant funds can be
used only for charitable purposes and not for the benefit of the donor or donor advisor, or for any other purpose conferring impermissible private benefit? ............................
Part II
Conservation Easements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 7.
1
Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply).
2
Complete lines 2a through 2d if the organization held a qualified conservation contribution in the form of a conservation easement on the last day of the tax year.
Held at the End of the Year
a Total number of conservation easements ...................... 2a  
b Total acreage restricted by conservation easements .................... 2b  
c Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure included in (a) ..... 2c  
d Number of conservation easements included in (c) acquired after 8/17/06, and not on a historic structure listed in the National Register ... 2d  
3
Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during the
tax year SchDMd Bullet  
4
Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located SchDMd Bullet  
5
Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of violations, and enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? ............
6
Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet  
7
Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet $  
8
Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the requirements of section 170(h)(4)(B)(i) and section 170(h)(4)(B)(ii)? .............................
9
In Part XIII, describe how the organization reports conservation easements in its revenue and expense statement, and
balance sheet, and include, if applicable, the text of the footnote to the organization’s financial statements that describes
the organization’s accounting for conservation easements.
Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 8.
1a
If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), not to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide, in Part XIII, the text of the footnote to its financial statements that describes these items.
b
If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide the following amounts relating to these items:
(i)
Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 .........................SchDMd Bullet $  
(ii)
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................SchDMd Bullet $  
2
If the organization received or held works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets for financial gain, provide the
following amounts required to be reported under SFAS 116 (ASC 958) relating to these items:
a
Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ..........................SchDMd Bullet $  
b
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................SchDMd Bullet $  
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
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Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued)
3
Using the organization’s acquisition, accession, and other records, check any of the following that are a significant use of its collection items (check all that apply):
a
d
b
e
 
c
4
Provide a description of the organization’s collections and explain how they further the organization’s exempt purpose in
Part XIII.
5
During the year, did the organization solicit or receive donations of art, historical treasures or other similar
assets to be sold to raise funds rather than to be maintained as part of the organization’s collection?...
Part IV
Escrow and Custodial Arrangements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 9, or reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21.
1a
Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not
included on Form 990, Part X? ....................................
b If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII and complete the following table: Amount
c Beginning balance ............................. 1c  
d Additions during the year ............................ 1d  
e Distributions during the year .......................... 1e  
f Ending balance ................................ 1f  
2a
Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21, for escrow or custodial account liability?
b
If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII. Check here if the explanation has been provided in Part XIII ........
Part V
Endowment Funds. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 10.
(a)Current year (b)Prior year (c)Two years back (d)Three years back (e)Four years back
1a Beginning of year balance ....          
b Contributions ...          
c Net investment earnings, gains, and losses          
d Grants or scholarships ...          
e Other expenditures for facilities
and programs ... 		         
f Administrative expenses ....          
g End of year balance ......          
2
Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 1g, column (a)) held as:
a
Board designated or quasi-endowment SchDMd Bullet  
b
Permanent endowment SchDMd Bullet  
c
Temporarily restricted endowment SchDMd Bullet  
The percentages on lines 2a, 2b, and 2c should equal 100%.
3a
Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the
organization by:

Yes
No
(i) unrelated organizations .................
3a(i)
 
 
(ii) related organizations .................
3a(ii)
 
 
b
If "Yes" on 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........
3b
 
 
4
Describe in Part XIII the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds.
Part VI
Land, Buildings, and Equipment.
Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11a. See Form 990, Part X, line 10.
Description of property (a) Cost or other basis
(investment) 		(b)Cost or other basis (other) (c) Accumulated depreciation (d) Book value
1a Land ...   2,293,299 2,293,299
b Buildings   68,183,152 45,210,152 22,973,000
c Leasehold improvements   9,828,125 4,484,385 5,343,740
d Equipment ...   28,473,189 20,806,430 7,666,759
e Other ...   38,114,567 20,196,268 17,918,299
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).)..SchDMdBullet 56,195,097
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Part VII
Investments—Other Securities. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11b. See Form 990, Part X, line 12.
(a) Description of security or category
(including name of security)		 (b)Book value (c)Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value
(1)Financial derivatives    
(2)Closely-held equity interests    
(3)Other
(A) LONG TERM INVESTMENTS 		100,062,355 F

(B) INVESTMENT IN SUBSIDIARIES 		1,769,410 F

(C) INVESTMENT IN OTHER COMPANIES 		1,138 F
(C)
(D)
(E)
(F)
(G)
(H)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)Small Bullet 101,832,903
Part VIII
Investments—Program Related. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11c. See Form 990, Part X, line 13.
(a) Description of investment (b) Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 13.)Small Bullet  
Part IX
Other Assets. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11d. See Form 990, Part X, line 15.
(a) Description (b) Book value
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........Small Bullet  
Part X
Other Liabilities. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11e or 11f. See Form 990, Part X, line 25.
1.(a) Description of liability (b) Book value
(1) Federal income taxes 0
ACCRUED POST RETIREMENT BENEFITS 10,003,123
OTHER LONG-TERM LIABILITIES 2,424,570
INTERCO PAYABLE WITH RELATED PARTY 1,791,552
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)Small Bullet 14,219,245
2. Liability for uncertain tax positions. In Part XIII, provide the text of the footnote to the organization's financial statements that reports the organization's liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740). Check here if the text of the footnote has been provided in Part XIII
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Part XI Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1 Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements ....... 1  
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments .... 2a  
b Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2b  
c Recoveries of prior year grants ........... 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d  
e Add lines 2a through 2d ..................... 2e  
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1.................. 3  
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b . 4a  
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ........... 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b.................... 4c  
5 Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ...... 5  
Part XII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1 Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements ........... 1  
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2a  
b Prior year adjustments ............ 2b  
c Other losses ................ 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d  
e Add lines 2a through 2d.................... 2e  
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1................... 3  
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part IX, line 25, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b .. 4a  
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b..................... 4c  
5 Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ...... 5  

Part XIII
Supplemental Information
Provide the descriptions required for Part II, lines 3, 5, and 9; Part III, lines 1a and 4; Part lV, lines 1b and 2b;
Part V, line 4; Part X, line 2; Part XI, lines 2d and 4b; and Part XII, lines 2d and 4b. Also complete this part to provide any additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
FIN 48 (ASC 740) FOOTNOTE SCHEDULE D, PART X, LINE 2: EPRI ADOPTED FIN 48 (CODIFIED AS ASC 740) IN 2009. THE ADOPTION IN 2009 DID NOT HAVE A MATERIAL IMPACT ON THE EPRI FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. THERE WAS NO CHANGE IN 2014 OR 2015. AS A RESULT, THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS DO NOT HAVE A FIN 48 LIABILITY RECORDED AND A FOOTNOTE FOR FIN 48 WAS NOT REQUIRED.
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SCHEDULE F(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Statement of Activities Outside the United States
Right pointing arrow large image Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,Part IV, line 14b, 15, or 16.Right pointing arrow large image Attach to Form 990. Right pointing arrow large image See separate instructions.Right pointing arrow large image Information about Schedule F (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
Electric Power Research Institute Inc
 
Employer identification number

23-7175375
Part I
General Information on Activities Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 14b.
1
For grantmakers.Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of its grants and
other assistance, the grantees’ eligibility for the grants or assistance, and the selection criteria used
to award the grants or assistance? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2
For grantmakers. Describe in Part V the organization’s procedures for monitoring the use of its grants and other assistance outside the United States.
3
Activites per Region. (The following Part I, line 3 table can be duplicated if additional space is needed.)
(a) Region (b) Number of offices in the region (c) Number of employees, agents, and independent contractors in region (d) Activities conducted in region (by type) (e.g., fundraising, program services, investments, grants to recipients located in the region) (e) If activity listed in (d) is a program service, describe specific type of
service(s) in region		 (f) Total expenditures
for and investments
in region
Central America and the Caribbean     Program Services R&D Project 3,812
East Asia and the Pacific     Program Services R&D Project 3,145,224
Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland)     Program Services R&D Project 17,259,637
Middle East and North Africa     Program Services R&D Project 10,622
North America     Program Services R&D Project 4,556,362
Russia and the Newly Independent States     Program Services R&D Project 555
South America     Program Services R&D Project 51,651
South Asia     Program Services R&D Project 6,434
Sub-Saharan Africa     Program Services R&D Project 122,175
East Asia and the Pacific     Unrelated Trade or Business   260,913
Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland)     Unrelated Trade or Business   821,374
North America     Unrelated Trade or Business   3,675
Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland)     Grantmaking   16,900
East Asia and the Pacific     Investments   8,219,176
Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland)     Investments   33,186,178
North America     Investments   5,783,282
           
3a Sub-total .....     73,447,970
b Total from continuation sheets to Part I ...      
c Totals (add lines 3a and 3b)     73,447,970
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Part II
Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations or Entities Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 15, for any recipient who received more than $5,000. Part II can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
1 (a) Name of organization (b) IRS code section
and EIN (if applicable)		 (a)(c) Region (b)(d) Purpose of
grant 		(e) Amount of
cash grant 		(f) Manner of
cash
disbursement 		(g) Amount
of non-cash
assistance 		(h) Description
of non-cash
assistance 		(i) Method of
valuation
(book, FMV,
appraisal, other)
Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland) CONTRIBUTION 16,900 electronic      
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
2 Enter total number of recipient organizations listed above that are recognized as charities by the foreign country, recognized as tax-exempt by the IRS, or for which the grantee or counsel has provided a section 501(c)(3) equivalency letter .......MediumBullet
1
3 Enter total number of other organizations or entities .......................MediumBullet
 
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Part III
Grants and Other Assistance to Individuals Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 16.
Part III can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
(a) Type of grant or assistance (b) Region (c) Number of recipients (d) Amount of
cash grant 		(e) Manner of cash
disbursement 		(f) Amount of
non-cash
assistance 		(g) Description
of non-cash
assistance 		(h) Method of
valuation
(book, FMV,
appraisal, other)
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
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Part IV
Foreign Forms
1 Was the organization a U.S. transferor of property to a foreign corporation during the tax year? If "Yes,"the organization may be required to file Form 926, Return by a U.S. Transferor of Property to a Foreign Corporation (see Instructions for Form 926). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2 Did the organization have an interest in a foreign trust during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to separately file Form 3520, Annual Return to Report Transactions with Foreign Trusts and Receipt of Certain Foreign Gifts, and/or Form 3520-A, Annual Information Return of Foreign Trust With a U.S. Owner (see Instructions for Forms 3520 and 3520-A). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3 Did the organization have an ownership interest in a foreign corporation during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 5471, Information Return of U.S. Persons with Respect to Certain Foreign Corporations. (see Instructions for Form 5471). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4 Was the organization a direct or indirect shareholder of a passive foreign investment company or a qualified electing fund during the tax year? If “Yes,” the organization may be required to file Form 8621, Information Return by a Shareholder of a Passive Foreign Investment Company or Qualified Electing Fund. (see Instructions for Form 8621) .
5 Did the organization have an ownership interest in a foreign partnership during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 8865, Return of U.S. Persons with Respect to Certain Foreign Partnerships. (see Instructions for Form 8865). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6 Did the organization have any operations in or related to any boycotting countries during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to separately file Form 5713, International Boycott Report (see Instructions for Form 5713).. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Part V
Supplemental Information
Provide the information required by Part I, line 2 (monitoring of funds); Part I, line 3, column (f) (accounting method; amounts of investments vs. expenditures per region); Part II, line 1 (accounting method); Part III (accounting method); and Part III, column (c) (estimated number of recipients), as applicable. Also complete this part to provide any additional information (see instructions).
ReturnReference Explanation
PROCEDURE FOR MONITORING USE OF GRANT FUNDS OUTSIDE OF THE UNITED STATES SCHEDULE F, PART I, LINE 2: EPRI occasionally makes grants to other institutions when doing so is consistent with and furthers EPRIs charitable purpose. Grants are made only to entities which are well known to EPRI and after appropriate due diligence. The permitted uses of the granted funds are enumerated to the grantee and EPRI typically receives reports, technical papers, conference and similar materials demonstrating the appropriate use of the granted funds.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
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Schedule I
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations,
Governments and Individuals in the United States
Complete if the organization answered "Yes," on Form 990, Part IV, line 21 or 22.
lBullet Attach to Form 990.
lBullet Information about Schedule I (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
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Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
Electric Power Research Institute Inc
 
Employer identification number
23-7175375
Part I
General Information on Grants and Assistance
1
Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of the grants or assistance, the grantees' eligibility for the grants or assistance, and
the selection criteria used to award the grants or assistance? ........................
2
Describe in Part IV the organization's procedures for monitoring the use of grant funds in the United States.
Part II
Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Organizations and Domestic Governments. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 21, for any recipient
that received more than $5,000. Part II can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
(a) Name and address of organization
or government		 (b) EIN (c) IRC section
if applicable		 (d) Amount of cash grant (e) Amount of non-cash
assistance		 (f) Method of valuation
(book, FMV, appraisal,
other)		 (g) Description of
non-cash assistance		 (h) Purpose of grant
or assistance
(1) ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY
577 ENGINEERING Rsrch Ctr
TEMPE,AZ85287 		86-0196696 115 158,730       CONTRIBUTION
(2) CARNEGIE MELLON UNIVERSITY
5000 FORBES AVENUE
PITTSBURGH,PA15213 		25-0969449 501(c)(3) 210,000       CONTRIBUTION
(3) GORDON RESEARCH CONFERENCES
512 LIBERTY LANE
WEST KINGSTON,RI02892 		26-0150662 501(c)(3) 7,500       CONTRIBUTION
(4) MRIGLOBAL
425 VOLKER BLVD
KANSAS CITY,MO64110 		26-1939342 501(c)(3) 50,000       CONTRIBUTION
(5) LITTLE BROTHERS FRIENDS OF THE ELDERLY
909 HYDE STREET
SAN FRANCISCO,CA94109 		94-3143730 501(c)(3) 6,500       CONTRIBUTION
(6) STANFORD UNIVERSITY
326 GALVEZ STREET
STANFORD,CA94305 		94-1156365 501(c)(3) 125,000       CONTRIBUTION
(7) TEXAS A&M UNVERSITY
201 MECHANICAL ENGineeing office
COLLEGE STATION,TX77843 		74-1974733 501(c)(3) 12,000       CONTRIBUTION
(8) THE BIOELECTROMAGNETICS SOCIETY
11 N WASHINGTON ST 600
ROCKVILLE,MD20850 		51-0229774 501(c)(3) 15,000       CONTRIBUTION
(9) THE UNIV OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHARLOTTE
9201 UNIV CITY BLVD
CHARLOTTE,NC28223 		56-6001393 115 125,833       CONTRIBUTION
(10) THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN
1 UNIVERSITY STATION
AUSTIN,TX78712 		74-6000203 115 80,000       CONTRIBUTION
(11) UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY RESEARCH FOUNDATION
109 KINKEAD HALL
LEXINGTON,KY40506 		61-6033693 501(c)(3) 200,000       CONTRIBUTION
(12) UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN
2355 BONISTEEL BLVD
ANN ARBOR,MI48109 		38-6006309 115 15,000       CONTRIBUTION
(13) UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH
123 UNIVERSITY PLACE
PITTSBURGH,PA15213 		25-0965591 501(c)(3) 40,346       CONTRIBUTION
(14) UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE KNOXVILLE
1534 WHITE AVENUE
KNOXVILLE,TN37996 		62-6001636 115 67,500       CONTRIBUTION
(15) CPS ENERGY
17281 GREEN MOUNTAIN RD
SAN ANTONIO,TX78247 		74-6002071     72,438 FMV TWO LIGHT DUTY PHEV CONTRIBUTION
2
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14
3
Enter total number of other organizations listed in the line 1 table ........................ . Bullet Image
 
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Schedule I (Form 990) 2015

Schedule I (Form 990) 2015
Page 2
Part III
Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Individuals. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 22.
Part III can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
(a) Type of grant or assistance (b) Number of
recipients		 (c) Amount of
cash grant		 (d) Amount of
non-cash assistance		 (e) Method of valuation (book,
FMV, appraisal, other)		 (f) Description of non-cash assistance
(1) PARTICIPATION AT AIR POLLUTION EPIDEMIOLOGY mtg 3 4,000      
(2) PARTICIPATION AT ENV-VISION CONFERENCE 1 1,000      
(3) SPEAKER AT NATURAL GAS MEETING 1 5,000      
(4) PARTICIPATION ON ADVISORY COUNCIL 14 34,500      
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
Part IV
Supplemental Information. Provide the information required in Part I, line 2, Part III, column (b), and any other additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
PROCEDURE FOR MONITORING USE OF GRANT FUNDS IN THE UNITED STATES SCHEDULE I, PART I, LINE 2: EPRI occasionally makes grants to other institutions when doing so is consistent with and furthers EPRIs charitable purpose. Grants are made only to entities that are well known to EPRI and after appropriate due diligence. The permitted uses of the granted funds are enumerated to the grantee and EPRI typically receives reports, technical papers, conference and similar materials demonstrating the appropriate use of the granted funds.
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Schedule J
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Compensation Information
For certain Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest
Compensated Employees
SchJMediumBullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 23.
SchJMediumBullet Attach to Form 990.
SchJMediumBullet Information about Schedule J (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
Electric Power Research Institute Inc
 
Employer identification number

23-7175375
Part I
Questions Regarding Compensation
Yes
No
1a
Check the appropiate box(es) if the organization provided any of the following to or for a person listed on Form
990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a. Complete Part III to provide any relevant information regarding these items.
b
If any of the boxes in line 1a are checked, did the organization follow a written policy regarding payment or reimbursement or provision of all of the expenses described above? If "No," complete Part III to explain .........
1b
Yes
 
2
Did the organization require substantiation prior to reimbursing or allowing expenses incurred by all
directors, trustees, officers, including the CEO/Executive Director, regarding the items checked in line 1a? ..
2
Yes
 
3
Indicate which, if any, of the following the filing organization used to establish the compensation of the
organization's CEO/Executive Director. Check all that apply. Do not check any boxes for methods
used by a related organization to establish compensation of the CEO/Executive Director, but explain in Part III.
4
During the year, did any person listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a with respect to the filing organization or a related organization:
a
Receive a severance payment or change-of-control payment? ................
4a
 
No
b
Participate in, or receive payment from, a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan? .........
4b
Yes
 
c
Participate in, or receive payment from, an equity-based compensation arrangement? .........
4c
 
No
If "Yes" to any of lines 4a-c, list the persons and provide the applicable amounts for each item in Part III.
Only 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations must complete lines 5-9.
5
For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the revenues of:
a
The organization? ...........................
5a
 
No
b
Any related organization?
5b
 
No
If "Yes," on line 5a or 5b, describe in Part III.
6
For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the net earnings of:
a
The organization?
6a
 
No
b
Any related organization? .........................
6b
 
No
If "Yes," on line 6a or 6b, describe in Part III.
7
For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization provide any non-fixed
payments not described in lines 5 and 6? If "Yes," describe in Part III ............
7
Yes
 
8
Were any amounts reported on Form 990, Part VII, paid or accured pursuant to a contract that was
subject to the initial contract exception described in Regulations section 53.4958-4(a)(3)? If "Yes," describe
in Part III .............................
8
 
No
9
If "Yes" on line 8, did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in Regulations section 53.4958-6(c)? .........................
9
 
 
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Schedule J (Form 990) 2015

Schedule J (Form 990) 2015
Page 2
Part II
Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees. Use duplicate copies if additional space is needed.
For each individual whose compensation must be reported on Schedule J, report compensation from the organization on row (i) and from related organizations, described in the
instructions, on row (ii). Do not list any individuals that are not listed on Form 990, Part VII.
Note. The sum of columns (B)(i)-(iii) for each listed individual must equal the total amount of Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, applicable column (D) and (E) amounts for that individual.
(A) Name and Title (B) Breakdown of W-2 and/or 1099-MISC compensation (C) Retirement and other deferred compensation (D) Nontaxable
benefits		 (E) Total of columns
(B)(i)-(D) 		(F) Compensation in column(B) reported as deferred on prior Form 990
(i) Base compensation (ii) Bonus & incentive compensation (iii) Other reportable compensation
1MICHAEL W HOWARDPRESIDENT AND CEO (i)

(ii)		 586,715
-------------
0 		823,400
-------------
0 		80,837
-------------
0 		507,627
-------------
0 		21,662
-------------
0 		2,020,241
-------------
0 		321,200
-------------
0
2HENRY A COURTRIGHTSVP GLOBAL STRAT AND EXT RELAT (i)

(ii)		 309,036
-------------
0 		266,400
-------------
0 		24,794
-------------
0 		207,243
-------------
0 		21,657
-------------
0 		829,130
-------------
0 		101,400
-------------
0
3ARSHAD MANSOORSVP RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT (i)

(ii)		 362,082
-------------
0 		305,400
-------------
0 		26,698
-------------
0 		212,876
-------------
0 		28,387
-------------
0 		935,443
-------------
0 		98,400
-------------
0
4PAMELA J KEEFESVP CFO AND TREASURER (i)

(ii)		 279,481
-------------
0 		204,000
-------------
0 		20,664
-------------
0 		169,723
-------------
0 		23,499
-------------
0 		697,367
-------------
0 		60,900
-------------
0
5ANDA RAYSVP ENERGY ENVIRON & EXT RELAT (i)

(ii)		 279,125
-------------
0 		161,900
-------------
0 		15,169
-------------
0 		134,449
-------------
0 		30
-------------
0 		590,673
-------------
0 		29,700
-------------
0
6CHARLES T ALLEY JRVP GENERATION (i)

(ii)		 252,387
-------------
0 		162,500
-------------
0 		13,861
-------------
0 		122,636
-------------
0 		12,099
-------------
0 		563,483
-------------
0 		62,500
-------------
0
7SALVADOR A CASENTE JRVP GEN COUNSEL AND SECRETARY (i)

(ii)		 254,433
-------------
0 		175,800
-------------
0 		14,551
-------------
0 		120,026
-------------
0 		30
-------------
0 		564,840
-------------
0 		58,500
-------------
0
8ROBERT N CHAPMANVP MEMBER AND TECHNICAL SVCS (i)

(ii)		 242,127
-------------
0 		179,700
-------------
0 		13,881
-------------
0 		121,563
-------------
0 		29,883
-------------
0 		587,154
-------------
0 		60,200
-------------
0
9ROBIN E MANNINGVP TRANSMISSION (i)

(ii)		 262,055
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		13,670
-------------
0 		94,319
-------------
0 		19,354
-------------
0 		389,398
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
10MARK MCGRANAGHANVP DISTRIB AND ENERGY UTIL (i)

(ii)		 256,991
-------------
0 		200,000
-------------
0 		1,711
-------------
0 		128,782
-------------
0 		21,862
-------------
0 		609,346
-------------
0 		63,000
-------------
0
11CAROLYN R SHOCKLEYVP PEOPLE AND PERFORMANCE (i)

(ii)		 273,380
-------------
0 		200,500
-------------
0 		13,983
-------------
0 		135,343
-------------
0 		27,887
-------------
0 		651,093
-------------
0 		67,400
-------------
0
12NEIL M WILMSHURSTVP NUCLEAR & CHIEF NUC OFFICER (i)

(ii)		 297,315
-------------
0 		222,300
-------------
0 		2,370
-------------
0 		142,757
-------------
0 		14,712
-------------
0 		679,454
-------------
0 		69,300
-------------
0
13ROSA L YANGSENIOR TECHNICAL EXECUTIVE (i)

(ii)		 230,523
-------------
0 		114,063
-------------
0 		2,907
-------------
0 		35,459
-------------
0 		23,080
-------------
0 		406,032
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
14CLARK GELLINGSEPRI FELLOW (i)

(ii)		 207,217
-------------
0 		90,000
-------------
0 		25,359
-------------
0 		23,857
-------------
0 		11,839
-------------
0 		358,272
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
15ANDREW PHILLIPSDIRECTOR RESEARCH & DEVELOP (i)

(ii)		 232,460
-------------
0 		85,379
-------------
0 		337
-------------
0 		32,161
-------------
0 		23,737
-------------
0 		374,074
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
16KURT W EDSINGERDIRECTOR RESEARCH & DEVELOP (i)

(ii)		 226,351
-------------
0 		84,174
-------------
0 		330
-------------
0 		31,707
-------------
0 		26,233
-------------
0 		368,795
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
17TUAN M NGUYENDIRECTOR OPERATION EXCELLENCE (i)

(ii)		 226,833
-------------
0 		78,944
-------------
0 		1,280
-------------
0 		30,751
-------------
0 		1,880
-------------
0 		339,688
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
Schedule J (Form 990) 2015

Schedule J (Form 990) 2015
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Part III
Supplemental Information
Provide the information, explanation, or descriptions required for Part I, lines 1a, 1b, 3, 4a, 4b, 4c, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7, and 8, and for Part II. Also complete this part for any additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
FIRST-CLASS TRAVEL SCHEDULE J, PART I, LINE 1A: EPRIs CEO and Senior Vice Presidents are required to travel frequently and often for extended periods away from home. To lessen the burden and increase productivity, first class travel is allowed and pre-approved for EPRIs CEO and Senior Vice Presidents during periods when the individual is subjected to a heavy travel schedule and extended flight duration.
PERSONAL SERVICES SCHEDULE J, PART I, LINE 1A: EPRI makes available to its key officers a financial planning benefit through an outside vendor, which each officer may determine to accept or decline. Officers selecting the service may also use the planner for tax preparation advice. The benefit is treated as taxable income to the officer. The following officers accepted a voluntary financial planning benefit offered by EPRI, which in 2015 resulted in taxable income to the officers: Michael W. Howard $12,785 Henry A. Courtright $12,785 Arshad Mansoor $12,785 Pamela J. Keefe $12,785 Anda Ray $12,785 Charles T. Alley, Jr. $12,785 Salvador A. Casente, Jr. $12,785 Robert N. Chapman $12,785 Robin E. Manning $12,295 Carolyn R. Shockley $12,785
SEVERANCE ARRANGEMENTS SCHEDULE J, PART I, LINE 4A: The Institute has established severance plans for its regular employees, including officers. Employees have no pre-existing vested or accrued rights to a severance benefit under these plans, and the plans may be changed at the discretion of the Institute. Severance benefits in each plan are contingent upon qualifying employee terminations and other conditions as required in the particular plan. Generally, the amount of any severance benefit is dependent upon the position held by the employee and length of service up to forty-two weeks of salary and two months of health benefit continuation in the officer plan. In connection with the long term incentive program, officers (as determined by the board or a board committee) may be entitled to a payment upon qualifying terminations, as required in the program.
SUPPLEMENTAL NONQUALIFIED RETIREMENT PLAN SCHEDULE J, PART I, LINE 4B: EPRI provides a retirement contribution for its employees based on their compensation. This retirement contribution is usually in the form of an employer contribution to its retirement plans. However, if the calculated retirement contribution exceeds the retirement plan employer contribution limit for the year, the amount of the retirement contribution in excess of the limit is reported on the employees Form W-2 as taxable income as required and reported on Schedule J, Part II, Column (B)(III) as follows: Michael W. Howard $65,224 Henry A. Courtright $3,803 Arshad Mansoor $13,325 Neil M. Wilmshurst $594
NON-FIXED PAYMENTS SCHEDULE J, PART I, LINE 7: Officers, as well as employees, are eligible for incentive awards based on EPRIs results against corporate goals and each individuals performance and contribution toward achieving those goals. Incentive awards are strongly tied to both corporate and individual performance. Incentive awards are determined based as a percentage of base salary and are considered in the determination by EPRI of a total reasonable compensation package. The Compensation and Leadership Development Committee of the Board of Directors approves incentive payments for all officers at the level of Vice President or above, with the exception of the incentive payment for the Chief Executive Officer which is approved by the Executive Committee of the Board.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION SCHEDULE J, PART II, COLUMN (C): For certain officers of the organization, deferred compensation includes amounts earned or accrued (but not funded or vested) at December 31, 2015 in connection with the organizations long term incentive program.
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Schedule L
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Transactions with Interested Persons
MediumBullet Complete if the organization answered
"Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 25a, 25b, 26, 27, 28a, 28b, or 28c,
or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 38a or 40b.
MediumBullet Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
MediumBulletInformation about Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
Electric Power Research Institute Inc
 
Employer identification number

23-7175375
Part I
Excess Benefit Transactions (section 501(c)(3), section 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations only).
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 25a or 25b, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 40b.
1(a) Name of disqualified person (b) Relationship between disqualified person and organization (c) Description of transaction (d) Corrected?
Yes No
2
Enter the amount of tax incurred by organization managers or disqualified persons during the year under section 4958. ........................... Bullet Image$
 
3
Enter the amount of tax, if any, on line 2, above, reimbursed by the organization ........ Bullet Image$
 

Part II
Loans to and/or From Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 38a, or Form 990, Part IV, line 26; or if the organization reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 5, 6, or 22
(a) Name of interested person (b) Relationship with organization (c) Purpose of loan (d) Loan to or from the organization? (e)Original principal amount (f)Balance due (g) In default? (h) Approved by board or committee? (i)Written agreement?
To From Yes No Yes No Yes No
Total ...............Small Bullet $  
Part III
Grants or Assistance Benefiting Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 27.
(a) Name of interested person (b) Relationship between interested person and the organization (c) Amount of assistance (d) Type of assistance (e) Purpose of assistance
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Part IV
Business Transactions Involving Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 28a, 28b, or 28c.
(a) Name of interested person (b) Relationship between interested person and the organization (c) Amount of transaction (d) Description of transaction (e) Sharing of organization's revenues?
Yes No
(1) American Electric Power Overlapping Director/Mgmt 998,313 Funding for Services   No
(2) Edison International Overlapping Director/Mgmt 235,000 Funding for Services   No
(3) Duke Energy Corporation Overlapping Director/Mgmt 102,500 Funding for Services   No
(4) Exelon Corporation Overlapping Director/Mgmt 92,982 Funding for Services   No
(5) FirstEnergy Corporation Overlapping Director/Mgmt 306,678 Funding for Services   No
(6) Korea Electric Power Company Overlapping Director/Mgmt 249,130 Funding for Services   No
(7) New York Power Authority Overlapping Director/Mgmt 276,982 Funding for Services   No
(8) Southern Company Overlapping Director/Mgmt 94,500 Funding for Services   No
(9) American Electric Power Overlapping Director/Mgmt 29,190 Pymnt for Public Interest R&D   No
(10) Duke Energy Corporation Overlapping Director/Mgmt 494,029 Pymnt for Public Interest R&D   No
(11) Electricite de France Overlapping Director/Mgmt 5,166,393 Pymnt for Public Interest R&D   No
(12) Entergy Corporation Overlapping Director/Mgmt 212,800 Pymnt for Public Interest R&D   No
(13) Exelon Corporation Overlapping Director/Mgmt 175,047 Pymnt for Public Interest R&D   No
(14) Great River Energy Overlapping Director/Mgmt 150,000 Pymnt for Public Interest R&D   No
(15) HAWAIIAN ELECTRIC INDUSTRIES INC Overlapping Director/Mgmt 142,052 Pymnt for Public Interest R&D   No
(16) KOREA ELECTRIC POWER COMPANY Overlapping Director/Mgmt 880,731 Pymnt for Public Interest R&D   No
(17) SOUTHERN COMPANY Overlapping Director/Mgmt 3,494,629 Pymnt for Public Interest R&D   No
(18) Nathaniel Lyash Son of Director 75,144 Employment   No
Part V
Supplemental Information
Provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule L (see instructions).
Return Reference Explanation
BUSINESS TRANSACTIONS INVOLVING INTEREST PERSONS SCHEDULE L, PART IV: EPRI received payment from the organizations listed in Schedule L, Part IV with "Funding for Services" shown as the description of transaction in column (d) for work associated with unrelated business activities. An individual that served as a current or former officer, director, trustee or key employee listed in EPRIs Form 990, Part VII, Section A may have served in a similar position for the listed organizations. All of the listed transactions were on an arms-length basis. EPRI made payment to the organizations listed in Schedule L, Part IV with "Payment for Public Interest R&D" shown as the description of transaction in column (d). An individual that served as a current or former officer, director, trustee or key employee listed in EPRIs Form 990, Part VII, Section A may have served in a similar position for the listed organizations. All of the listed transactions were on an arms-length basis. EPRI made payment for employment compensation to the individual listed in Schedule L, Part IV with "Son of Director" shown as the relationship in column (b). Director Jeffrey J. Lyash did not participate in EPRI's management's hiring and compensation decisions regarding Nathaniel Lyash.
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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 990-EZ 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
www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
Electric Power Research Institute Inc
 
Employer identification number

23-7175375
Return Reference Explanation
Organization's Mission and Most Important Activities Form 990, Part I, Line 1 and Form 990, Part III, Line 1: The Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) conducts research and development relating to generation, delivery and use of electricity for the benefit of the public. An independent, nonprofit organization, EPRI brings together its scientists and engineers as well as experts from academia and industry to help address challenges in electricity, including reliability, efficiency, health, safety and the environment. EPRI also provides technology, policy and economic analyses to drive long-range research and development planning, and supports research in emerging technologies. EPRI's principal offices and laboratories are located in Palo Alto, CA; Charlotte, NC; Knoxville, TN; and Lenox, MA.
Program Service Activity Form 990, Part III, Line 4a: EPRI's mission is to conduct research & development through science and technology with a view of providing benefits to its members' customers and the U.S. public. To accomplish this objective, EPRI develops and manages research and development programs for improving energy generation, delivery and usage. Program service expenses are direct charges to the research programs. Certain indirect expenses are included in the management and general expense category, as EPRI does not separate these expenses for financial accounting purposes.
Organization's Members or Stockholders Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 6: EPRI has three classes of members, namely: (a) Class I (1) Any person, firm, agency or corporation owned by the federal government, or by an agency, authority or instrumentality of the federal government, which is engaged to a substantial degree in the production, transmission or distribution of electric power for public use within the United States; (2) Any cooperative association or cooperative corporation which is engaged to a substantial degree in the production, transmission or distribution of electric power for public use within the United States; (3) Any nonfederal governmental or other public agency, authority or instrumentality, or any non-profit corporation, association or other non-profit organization operating pursuant to governmental oversight or regulation, which is engaged to a substantial degree in the production, transmission or distribution of electric power for public use within the United States; (4) Any corporation, association or other organization operating pursuant to governmental oversight or regulation, which is engaged to a substantial degree in operating, maintaining or assuring reliability of systems for the transmission of electric power for public uses within the United States and Canada; or (5) Any governmental or other public agency, authority or instrumentality within the United States which is engaged to a substantial degree in directly funding research and development related to the production, transmission, distribution, sale, and utilization of electric power, including but not limited to, energy efficiency, renewables, and environmental research. (b) Class II (1) Any investor-owned person, firm or corporation which is engaged to a substantial degree in the production, transmission or distribution of electric power for public use within the United States, or any person controlling such person, firm, corporation or other entity; (2) Any person, firm, corporation, or other entity which is engaged to a substantial degree within the United States in the production or sale of electric power and which is not regulated as a public utility, or any person controlling such person, firm or corporation. (c) Class III Any non-United States government agency or person, firm, corporation or other entity regulated as a utility, which is engaged to a substantial degree in the production, sale, transmission or distribution of electric power for public use outside the United States.
Member's Power to Elect or Appoint the Governing Body Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7a: In 2015, the members of EPRIs Board of Directors were elected and appointed as follows: Class I members may elect seven members of the Board. The Tennessee Valley Authority and the Bonneville Power Administrator may each appoint one member of the Board. Class II members may elect fifteen members of the Board. Class III members may elect five members of the Board. The EPRI Governance and Nominating Committee may appoint six members of the Board.
Governance Decisions Reserved to Members Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7b: Members have the power to amend the articles of incorporation and may have other powers conferred by the Nonprofit Corporation Code of the District of Columbia.
Form 990 Review Process Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b: An external tax firm and EPRI staff work together to gather the required tax information necessary to complete the tax return. The tax firm prepares an initial draft return and reviews the initial draft return with the finance and legal management team; items are discussed and reviewed. Recommended changes are reflected in the return and a draft tax return is prepared. The draft tax return is presented to the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors for their review and a copy is provided through a secure link to all members of the Board of Directors. The Audit Committee may question EPRI management and the external tax firm or ask for clarification on any item on the return. After the Committee has reviewed the tax return, the return is filed with the appropriate governing tax authorities.
Monitoring and Enforcement of Conflict of Interest Policy Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c: EPRI requires all officers, directors and employees to complete an annual statement disclosing any conflicts of interest with a requirement to update the disclosure on an ongoing basis.
Process for Determining Compensation of CEO, Officers, and Key Employees Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Lines 15a and 15b: Officers' compensation decisions for those at the level of Vice President and above are determined by the Compensation and Leadership Development Committee of EPRI's Board of Directors, with the exception of determination of compensation levels for the CEO and new officers, which are usually determined by the Executive Committee of the Board of Directors. The Committees obtain and act in reliance upon appropriate comparability and benchmarking data for the officer positions from a nationally recognized independent source to support determinations of fair market value of officers compensation for the services rendered. The Committees vote on officer compensation at their meetings and concurrently document the approval in the minutes.
Participation in Joint Venture/Similar Arrangement With a Taxable Entity Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 16b: As defined by the Form 990 instructions, a joint venture or similar arrangement (or a "venture or arrangement") means any joint ownership or contractual arrangement through which there is an agreement to jointly undertake a specific business enterprise, investment, or exempt-purpose activity without regard to (1) whether the organization controls the venture or arrangement, and (2) the legal structure of the venture or arrangement. EPRI performs services work and other unrelated business activities and reports that work as unrelated business income for appropriate tax treatment. Particular care is taken in structuring business arrangements such as commercialization transactions, strategic alliances, service centers, and other similar arrangements, including obtaining advice early in the process, in order to protect EPRI's tax-exempt status and minimize any liability.
Documents Made Available to the Public Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19: EPRI makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and audited financial statements for the past three years available to the public through its own website.
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SCHEDULE R
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Related Organizations and Unrelated Partnerships
MediumBulletComplete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33, 34, 35b, 36, or 37.
MediumBulletAttach to Form 990.
MediumBullet Information about Schedule R (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.

OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
Electric Power Research Institute Inc
 
Employer identification number

23-7175375
Part I
Identification of Disregarded Entities Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN (if applicable) of disregarded entity


(b)
Primary activity


 		(c)
Legal domicile (state
or foreign country)

 		(d)
Total income


 		(e)
End-of-year assets


 		(f)
Direct controlling
entity










Part II
Identification of Related Tax-Exempt Organizations Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related tax-exempt organizations during the tax year.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of related organization


(b)
Primary activity


 		(c)
Legal domicile (state
or foreign country)

 		(d)
Exempt Code section


 		(e)
Public charity status
(if section 501(c)(3))

 		(f)
Direct controlling
entity

 		(g)
Section 512(b)(13) controlled entity?
Yes No
(1)Electricity Innovation Institute
3420 Hillview Avenue

Palo Alto,CA94304
77-0562327 		DORMANT CA 501(c)(3) 9 EPRI Inc
 
Yes
 












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Schedule R (Form 990) 2015
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Part III
Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Partnership Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related organizations treated as a partnership during the tax year.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of
related organization



 		(b)
Primary activity




 		(c)
Legal
domicile
(state or foreign
country)


 		(d)
Direct controlling
entity



 		(e)
Predominant income(related, unrelated, excluded from tax under sections 512-514)

(f)
Share of total income




 		(g)
Share of end-of-year
assets



 		(h)
Disproprtionate allocations?




 		(i)
Code V-UBI
amount in box 20 of
Schedule K-1
(Form 1065)
 		(j)
General or
managing
partner?



 		(k)
Percentage
ownership
Yes No Yes No












Part IV
Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Corporation or Trust Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related organizations treated as a corporation or trust during the tax year.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of
related organization
 		(b)
Primary activity
 		(c)
Legal
domicile
(state or foreign
country)
 		(d)
Direct controlling
entity
 		(e)
Type of entity
(C corp, S corp,
or trust) 		(f)
Share of total income
 		(g)
Share of end-of-year
assets
 		(h)
Percentage
ownership
 		(i)
Section 512(b)(13) controlled entity?
Yes No
(1) EPRI Solutions Inc

942 Corridor Park
Knoxville,TN37932
77-0449454 		R&D Applic DE EPRI
  		C Corp -2,435 1,884,296 100.000 % Yes  
(2) EPRI International Inc

3420 Hillview Avenue
Palo Alto,CA94304
52-2357247 		Intl Sales DE EPRI
  		C Corp 249,247 1,051,858 100.000 % Yes  










Schedule R (Form 990) 2015
Schedule R (Form 990) 2015
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Part V
Transactions With Related Organizations Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34, 35b, or 36.
Note. Complete line 1 if any entity is listed in Parts II, III, or IV of this schedule.
Yes
No
1 During the tax year, did the orgranization engage in any of the following transactions with one or more related organizations listed in Parts II-IV?
a Receipt of (i) interest, (ii) annuities, (iii) royalties, or (iv) rent from a controlled entity .....................
1a
 
No
b Gift, grant, or capital contribution to related organization(s) ............................
1b
 
No
c Gift, grant, or capital contribution from related organization(s) ............................
1c
 
No
d Loans or loan guarantees to or for related organization(s) ............................
1d
 
No
e Loans or loan guarantees by related organization(s) ............................
1e
 
No
f Dividends from related organization(s) ............................
1f
 
No
g Sale of assets to related organization(s) ............................
1g
 
No
h Purchase of assets from related organization(s) ............................
1h
 
No
i Exchange of assets with related organization(s) ............................
1i
 
No
j Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets to related organization(s) .......................
1j
 
No
k Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets from related organization(s) ......................
1k
 
No
l Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations for related organization(s) .....................
1l
Yes
 
m Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations by related organization(s) .................
1m
Yes
 
n Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, or other assets with related organization(s) ...................
1n
Yes
 
o Sharing of paid employees with related organization(s) ............................
1o
Yes
 
p Reimbursement paid to related organization(s) for expenses ............................
1p
 
No
q Reimbursement paid by related organization(s) for expenses ............................
1q
 
No
r Other transfer of cash or property to related organization(s) ............................
1r
 
No
s Other transfer of cash or property from related organization(s) ............................
1s
 
No
2
If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," see the instructions for information on who must complete this line, including covered relationships and transaction thresholds.
(a)
Name of related organization 		(b)
Transaction
type (a-s) 		(c)
Amount involved 		(d)
Method of determining amount involved
(1) EPRI INTERNATIONAL INC

 M 5,394,739 ACTUAL EXPENSE
(2) EPRI INTERNATIONAL INC

 L 9,609 ACTUAL EXPENSE




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Part VI
Unrelated Organizations Taxable as a Partnership Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 37.
Provide the following information for each entity taxed as a partnership through which the organization conducted more than five percent of its activities (measured by total assets or gross revenue) that was not a related organization. See instructions regarding exclusion for certain investment partnerships.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of entity 		(b)
Primary activity 		(c)
Legal domicile
(state or foreign
country) 		(d)
Predominant income (related, unrelated, excluded from tax under sections 512-514)

(e)
Are all partners
section
501(c)(3)
organizations? 		(f)
Share of total income




 		(g)
Share of
end-of-year
assets 		(h)
Disproprtionate allocations? 		(i)
Code V-UBI
amount in box 20
of Schedule K-1
(Form 1065) 		(j)
General or
managing
partner? 		(k)
Percentage
ownership
Yes No Yes No Yes No






























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Part VII
Supplemental Information
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