﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
<Return xmlns="http://www.irs.gov/efile" xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance" xsi:schemaLocation="http://www.irs.gov/efile" returnVersion="2024v5.1">
  <ReturnHeader binaryAttachmentCnt="0">
    <ReturnTs>2025-05-09T08:10:56-05:00</ReturnTs>
    <TaxPeriodEndDt>2024-12-05</TaxPeriodEndDt>
    <PreparerFirmGrp>
      <PreparerFirmEIN>410746749</PreparerFirmEIN>
      <PreparerFirmName>
        <BusinessNameLine1Txt>CLIFTONLARSONALLEN LLP</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
      </PreparerFirmName>
      <PreparerUSAddress>
        <AddressLine1Txt>5255 EAST WILLIAMS CIRCLE SUITE</AddressLine1Txt>
        <AddressLine2Txt>5000</AddressLine2Txt>
        <CityNm>TUCSON</CityNm>
        <StateAbbreviationCd>AZ</StateAbbreviationCd>
        <ZIPCd>85711</ZIPCd>
      </PreparerUSAddress>
    </PreparerFirmGrp>
    <ReturnTypeCd>990</ReturnTypeCd>
    <TaxPeriodBeginDt>2024-01-01</TaxPeriodBeginDt>
    <Filer>
      <EIN>843818906</EIN>
      <BusinessName>
        <BusinessNameLine1Txt>PARTNERS FOR ENERGY PROGESS</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
      </BusinessName>
      <BusinessNameControlTxt>PART</BusinessNameControlTxt>
      <PhoneNum>3609431600</PhoneNum>
      <USAddress>
        <AddressLine1Txt>1414 CHERRY ST SE</AddressLine1Txt>
        <CityNm>OLYMPIA</CityNm>
        <StateAbbreviationCd>WA</StateAbbreviationCd>
        <ZIPCd>98501</ZIPCd>
      </USAddress>
    </Filer>
    <BusinessOfficerGrp>
      <PersonNm>LEANNE GUIER</PersonNm>
      <PersonTitleTxt>PRESIDENT</PersonTitleTxt>
      <PhoneNum>3609431600</PhoneNum>
      <SignatureDt>2025-05-08</SignatureDt>
      <DiscussWithPaidPreparerInd>1</DiscussWithPaidPreparerInd>
    </BusinessOfficerGrp>
    <IRSResponsiblePrtyInfoCurrInd>1</IRSResponsiblePrtyInfoCurrInd>
    <PreparerPersonGrp>
      <PreparerPersonNm>JONATHAN WITTMANN</PreparerPersonNm>
      <PTIN>P02338566</PTIN>
      <PhoneNum>5207903500</PhoneNum>
      <PreparationDt>2025-05-08</PreparationDt>
    </PreparerPersonGrp>
    <TaxYr>2024</TaxYr>
    <BuildTS>2025-03-06 01:10:19Z</BuildTS>
  </ReturnHeader>
  <ReturnData documentCnt="5">
    <IRS990 documentId="RetDoc1038000001" referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1044400001">
      <FinalReturnInd>X</FinalReturnInd>
      <PrincipalOfficerNm>LEANNE GUIER</PrincipalOfficerNm>
      <USAddress>
        <AddressLine1Txt>1414 CHERRY ST SE</AddressLine1Txt>
        <CityNm>OLYMPIA</CityNm>
        <StateAbbreviationCd>WA</StateAbbreviationCd>
        <ZIPCd>98501</ZIPCd>
      </USAddress>
      <GrossReceiptsAmt>7941455</GrossReceiptsAmt>
      <GroupReturnForAffiliatesInd>0</GroupReturnForAffiliatesInd>
      <Organization501cInd organization501cTypeTxt="4">X</Organization501cInd>
      <WebsiteAddressTxt>WWW.PEPNW.ORG</WebsiteAddressTxt>
      <TypeOfOrganizationCorpInd>X</TypeOfOrganizationCorpInd>
      <FormationYr>2019</FormationYr>
      <LegalDomicileStateCd>WA</LegalDomicileStateCd>
      <ActivityOrMissionDesc>INFORM CONSUMERS IN WA AND OR ON ENERGY CHOICE AND PRESERVING ENERGY.</ActivityOrMissionDesc>
      <ContractTerminationInd>X</ContractTerminationInd>
      <VotingMembersGoverningBodyCnt>3</VotingMembersGoverningBodyCnt>
      <VotingMembersIndependentCnt>3</VotingMembersIndependentCnt>
      <TotalEmployeeCnt>0</TotalEmployeeCnt>
      <TotalVolunteersCnt>3</TotalVolunteersCnt>
      <TotalGrossUBIAmt>0</TotalGrossUBIAmt>
      <NetUnrelatedBusTxblIncmAmt>0</NetUnrelatedBusTxblIncmAmt>
      <PYContributionsGrantsAmt>1014990</PYContributionsGrantsAmt>
      <CYContributionsGrantsAmt>7941455</CYContributionsGrantsAmt>
      <PYProgramServiceRevenueAmt>0</PYProgramServiceRevenueAmt>
      <CYProgramServiceRevenueAmt>0</CYProgramServiceRevenueAmt>
      <PYInvestmentIncomeAmt>0</PYInvestmentIncomeAmt>
      <CYInvestmentIncomeAmt>0</CYInvestmentIncomeAmt>
      <PYOtherRevenueAmt>0</PYOtherRevenueAmt>
      <CYOtherRevenueAmt>0</CYOtherRevenueAmt>
      <PYTotalRevenueAmt>1014990</PYTotalRevenueAmt>
      <CYTotalRevenueAmt>7941455</CYTotalRevenueAmt>
      <PYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt>0</PYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt>
      <CYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt>8223803</CYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt>
      <PYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt>0</PYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt>
      <CYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt>0</CYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt>
      <PYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt>0</PYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt>
      <CYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt>0</CYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt>
      <PYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt>0</PYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt>
      <CYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt>0</CYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt>
      <CYTotalFundraisingExpenseAmt>0</CYTotalFundraisingExpenseAmt>
      <PYOtherExpensesAmt>978538</PYOtherExpensesAmt>
      <CYOtherExpensesAmt>73225</CYOtherExpensesAmt>
      <PYTotalExpensesAmt>978538</PYTotalExpensesAmt>
      <CYTotalExpensesAmt>8297028</CYTotalExpensesAmt>
      <PYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt>36452</PYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt>
      <CYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt>-355573</CYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt>
      <TotalAssetsBOYAmt>355573</TotalAssetsBOYAmt>
      <TotalAssetsEOYAmt>0</TotalAssetsEOYAmt>
      <TotalLiabilitiesBOYAmt>0</TotalLiabilitiesBOYAmt>
      <TotalLiabilitiesEOYAmt>0</TotalLiabilitiesEOYAmt>
      <NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt>355573</NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt>
      <NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt>0</NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt>
      <MissionDesc>TO INFORM CONSUMERS IN WASHINGTON AND OREGON ON MATTERS AROUND ENERGY CHOICE AND THE IMPORTANCE OF PERSERVING ENERGY FLEXIBILITY FOR CONSUMERS.</MissionDesc>
      <SignificantNewProgramSrvcInd>0</SignificantNewProgramSrvcInd>
      <SignificantChangeInd>0</SignificantChangeInd>
      <ExpenseAmt>8297028</ExpenseAmt>
      <GrantAmt>8223803</GrantAmt>
      <RevenueAmt>0</RevenueAmt>
      <Desc>THE PARTNERS FOR ENERGY PROGRESS (PEP) RAN A TARGETED DIGITAL AD CAMPAIGN AIMED AT EDUCATING CONSUMERS IN WASHINGTON AND OREGON ABOUT THE CLIMATE BENEFITS OF NATURAL GAS AND HOW IT IS AN IMPORTANT ASSET TO HELPING THE STATE MEET IT'S CLEAN ENERGY GOALS. THE ORGANIZATION ENDED ACTIVE ENGAGEMENT IN EARLY 2023 AND BEGAN WINDING DOWN OPERATIONS STARTING IN 2024. PEP DISSOLVED 12/5/2024 AND ITS ASSETS WERE DISTRIBUTED TO A QUALIFYING NONPROFIT.</Desc>
      <TotalProgramServiceExpensesAmt>8297028</TotalProgramServiceExpensesAmt>
      <DescribedInSection501c3Ind>0</DescribedInSection501c3Ind>
      <ScheduleBRequiredInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1234500001">1</ScheduleBRequiredInd>
      <PoliticalCampaignActyInd>0</PoliticalCampaignActyInd>
      <SubjectToProxyTaxInd>0</SubjectToProxyTaxInd>
      <DonorAdvisedFundInd>0</DonorAdvisedFundInd>
      <ConservationEasementsInd>0</ConservationEasementsInd>
      <CollectionsOfArtInd>0</CollectionsOfArtInd>
      <CreditCounselingInd>0</CreditCounselingInd>
      <DonorRstrOrQuasiEndowmentsInd>0</DonorRstrOrQuasiEndowmentsInd>
      <ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd>0</ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd>
      <ReportInvestmentsOtherSecInd>0</ReportInvestmentsOtherSecInd>
      <ReportProgramRelatedInvstInd>0</ReportProgramRelatedInvstInd>
      <ReportOtherAssetsInd>0</ReportOtherAssetsInd>
      <ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd>0</ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd>
      <IncludeFIN48FootnoteInd>0</IncludeFIN48FootnoteInd>
      <IndependentAuditFinclStmtInd>0</IndependentAuditFinclStmtInd>
      <ConsolidatedAuditFinclStmtInd>0</ConsolidatedAuditFinclStmtInd>
      <SchoolOperatingInd>0</SchoolOperatingInd>
      <ForeignOfficeInd>0</ForeignOfficeInd>
      <ForeignActivitiesInd>0</ForeignActivitiesInd>
      <MoreThan5000KToOrgInd>0</MoreThan5000KToOrgInd>
      <MoreThan5000KToIndividualsInd>0</MoreThan5000KToIndividualsInd>
      <ProfessionalFundraisingInd>0</ProfessionalFundraisingInd>
      <FundraisingActivitiesInd>0</FundraisingActivitiesInd>
      <GamingActivitiesInd>0</GamingActivitiesInd>
      <OperateHospitalInd>0</OperateHospitalInd>
      <GrantsToOrganizationsInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1041900001">1</GrantsToOrganizationsInd>
      <GrantsToIndividualsInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1041900001">0</GrantsToIndividualsInd>
      <ScheduleJRequiredInd>0</ScheduleJRequiredInd>
      <TaxExemptBondsInd>0</TaxExemptBondsInd>
      <EngagedInExcessBenefitTransInd>0</EngagedInExcessBenefitTransInd>
      <PYExcessBenefitTransInd>0</PYExcessBenefitTransInd>
      <LoanOutstandingInd>0</LoanOutstandingInd>
      <GrantToRelatedPersonInd>0</GrantToRelatedPersonInd>
      <BusinessRlnWithOrgMemInd>0</BusinessRlnWithOrgMemInd>
      <BusinessRlnWithFamMemInd>0</BusinessRlnWithFamMemInd>
      <BusinessRlnWith35CtrlEntInd>0</BusinessRlnWith35CtrlEntInd>
      <DeductibleNonCashContriInd>0</DeductibleNonCashContriInd>
      <DeductibleArtContributionInd>0</DeductibleArtContributionInd>
      <TerminateOperationsInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1043100001">1</TerminateOperationsInd>
      <PartialLiquidationInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1043100001">0</PartialLiquidationInd>
      <DisregardedEntityInd>0</DisregardedEntityInd>
      <RelatedEntityInd>0</RelatedEntityInd>
      <RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd>0</RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd>
      <ActivitiesConductedPrtshpInd>0</ActivitiesConductedPrtshpInd>
      <ScheduleORequiredInd>1</ScheduleORequiredInd>
      <IRPDocumentCnt>0</IRPDocumentCnt>
      <IRPDocumentW2GCnt>0</IRPDocumentW2GCnt>
      <EmployeeCnt>0</EmployeeCnt>
      <UnrelatedBusIncmOverLimitInd>0</UnrelatedBusIncmOverLimitInd>
      <ForeignFinancialAccountInd>0</ForeignFinancialAccountInd>
      <ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd>0</ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd>
      <TaxablePartyNotificationInd>0</TaxablePartyNotificationInd>
      <NondeductibleContributionsInd>1</NondeductibleContributionsInd>
      <NondeductibleContriDisclInd>1</NondeductibleContriDisclInd>
      <IndoorTanningServicesInd>0</IndoorTanningServicesInd>
      <SubjToTaxRmnrtnExPrchtPymtInd>0</SubjToTaxRmnrtnExPrchtPymtInd>
      <SubjectToExcsTaxNetInvstIncInd>0</SubjectToExcsTaxNetInvstIncInd>
      <InfoInScheduleOPartVIInd>X</InfoInScheduleOPartVIInd>
      <GoverningBodyVotingMembersCnt>3</GoverningBodyVotingMembersCnt>
      <IndependentVotingMemberCnt>3</IndependentVotingMemberCnt>
      <FamilyOrBusinessRlnInd>0</FamilyOrBusinessRlnInd>
      <DelegationOfMgmtDutiesInd>0</DelegationOfMgmtDutiesInd>
      <ChangeToOrgDocumentsInd>0</ChangeToOrgDocumentsInd>
      <MaterialDiversionOrMisuseInd>0</MaterialDiversionOrMisuseInd>
      <MembersOrStockholdersInd>0</MembersOrStockholdersInd>
      <ElectionOfBoardMembersInd>0</ElectionOfBoardMembersInd>
      <DecisionsSubjectToApprovaInd>0</DecisionsSubjectToApprovaInd>
      <MinutesOfGoverningBodyInd>1</MinutesOfGoverningBodyInd>
      <MinutesOfCommitteesInd>1</MinutesOfCommitteesInd>
      <OfficerMailingAddressInd>0</OfficerMailingAddressInd>
      <LocalChaptersInd>0</LocalChaptersInd>
      <Form990ProvidedToGvrnBodyInd>1</Form990ProvidedToGvrnBodyInd>
      <ConflictOfInterestPolicyInd>1</ConflictOfInterestPolicyInd>
      <AnnualDisclosureCoveredPrsnInd>0</AnnualDisclosureCoveredPrsnInd>
      <RegularMonitoringEnfrcInd>0</RegularMonitoringEnfrcInd>
      <WhistleblowerPolicyInd>0</WhistleblowerPolicyInd>
      <DocumentRetentionPolicyInd>0</DocumentRetentionPolicyInd>
      <CompensationProcessCEOInd>0</CompensationProcessCEOInd>
      <CompensationProcessOtherInd>0</CompensationProcessOtherInd>
      <InvestmentInJointVentureInd>0</InvestmentInJointVentureInd>
      <UponRequestInd>X</UponRequestInd>
      <BooksInCareOfDetail>
        <PersonNm>PETER GODLEWSKI</PersonNm>
        <PhoneNum>3609431600</PhoneNum>
        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>1414 CHERRY ST SE</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>OLYMPIA</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>WA</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>98501</ZIPCd>
        </USAddress>
      </BooksInCareOfDetail>
      <NoListedPersonsCompensatedInd>X</NoListedPersonsCompensatedInd>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>LEANNE GUIER</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>DIRECTOR, PRESIDENT</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>0.50</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>ED FINKLEA</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>DIRECTOR, SECRETARY</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>0.50</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>DAVE MASTIN</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>DIRECTOR, TREASURER</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>0.50</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <TotalReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</TotalReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
      <TotReportableCompRltdOrgAmt>0</TotReportableCompRltdOrgAmt>
      <TotalOtherCompensationAmt>0</TotalOtherCompensationAmt>
      <IndivRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt>0</IndivRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt>
      <FormerOfcrEmployeesListedInd>0</FormerOfcrEmployeesListedInd>
      <TotalCompGreaterThan150KInd>0</TotalCompGreaterThan150KInd>
      <CompensationFromOtherSrcsInd>0</CompensationFromOtherSrcsInd>
      <CntrctRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt>0</CntrctRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt>
      <AllOtherContributionsAmt>7941455</AllOtherContributionsAmt>
      <TotalContributionsAmt>7941455</TotalContributionsAmt>
      <TotalRevenueGrp>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>7941455</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>0</RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>
        <UnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt>0</UnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt>
        <ExclusionAmt>0</ExclusionAmt>
      </TotalRevenueGrp>
      <GrantsToDomesticOrgsGrp>
        <TotalAmt>8223803</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>8223803</ProgramServicesAmt>
      </GrantsToDomesticOrgsGrp>
      <FeesForServicesLegalGrp>
        <TotalAmt>71083</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>71083</ProgramServicesAmt>
      </FeesForServicesLegalGrp>
      <FeesForServicesAccountingGrp>
        <TotalAmt>1646</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>1646</ProgramServicesAmt>
      </FeesForServicesAccountingGrp>
      <OtherExpensesGrp>
        <Desc>MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSE</Desc>
        <TotalAmt>496</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>496</ProgramServicesAmt>
      </OtherExpensesGrp>
      <TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>8297028</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>8297028</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>0</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>0</FundraisingAmt>
      </TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp>
      <CashNonInterestBearingGrp>
        <BOYAmt>355573</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>0</EOYAmt>
      </CashNonInterestBearingGrp>
      <SavingsAndTempCashInvstGrp>
        <EOYAmt>0</EOYAmt>
      </SavingsAndTempCashInvstGrp>
      <PledgesAndGrantsReceivableGrp>
        <EOYAmt>0</EOYAmt>
      </PledgesAndGrantsReceivableGrp>
      <AccountsReceivableGrp>
        <EOYAmt>0</EOYAmt>
      </AccountsReceivableGrp>
      <ReceivablesFromOfficersEtcGrp>
        <EOYAmt>0</EOYAmt>
      </ReceivablesFromOfficersEtcGrp>
      <RcvblFromDisqualifiedPrsnGrp>
        <EOYAmt>0</EOYAmt>
      </RcvblFromDisqualifiedPrsnGrp>
      <OthNotesLoansReceivableNetGrp>
        <EOYAmt>0</EOYAmt>
      </OthNotesLoansReceivableNetGrp>
      <InventoriesForSaleOrUseGrp>
        <EOYAmt>0</EOYAmt>
      </InventoriesForSaleOrUseGrp>
      <PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp>
        <EOYAmt>0</EOYAmt>
      </PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp>
      <LandBldgEquipBasisNetGrp>
        <EOYAmt>0</EOYAmt>
      </LandBldgEquipBasisNetGrp>
      <InvestmentsPubTradedSecGrp>
        <EOYAmt>0</EOYAmt>
      </InvestmentsPubTradedSecGrp>
      <InvestmentsOtherSecuritiesGrp>
        <EOYAmt>0</EOYAmt>
      </InvestmentsOtherSecuritiesGrp>
      <InvestmentsProgramRelatedGrp>
        <EOYAmt>0</EOYAmt>
      </InvestmentsProgramRelatedGrp>
      <IntangibleAssetsGrp>
        <EOYAmt>0</EOYAmt>
      </IntangibleAssetsGrp>
      <OtherAssetsTotalGrp>
        <EOYAmt>0</EOYAmt>
      </OtherAssetsTotalGrp>
      <TotalAssetsGrp>
        <BOYAmt>355573</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>0</EOYAmt>
      </TotalAssetsGrp>
      <TotalLiabilitiesGrp>
        <BOYAmt>0</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>0</EOYAmt>
      </TotalLiabilitiesGrp>
      <OrgDoesNotFollowFASB117Ind>X</OrgDoesNotFollowFASB117Ind>
      <CapStkTrPrinCurrentFundsGrp>
        <BOYAmt>0</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>0</EOYAmt>
      </CapStkTrPrinCurrentFundsGrp>
      <PdInCapSrplsLandBldgEqpFundGrp>
        <BOYAmt>0</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>0</EOYAmt>
      </PdInCapSrplsLandBldgEqpFundGrp>
      <RtnEarnEndowmentIncmOthFndsGrp>
        <BOYAmt>355573</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>0</EOYAmt>
      </RtnEarnEndowmentIncmOthFndsGrp>
      <TotalNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp>
        <BOYAmt>355573</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>0</EOYAmt>
      </TotalNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp>
      <TotLiabNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp>
        <BOYAmt>355573</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>0</EOYAmt>
      </TotLiabNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp>
      <ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt>-355573</ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt>
      <OtherChangesInNetAssetsAmt>0</OtherChangesInNetAssetsAmt>
      <MethodOfAccountingCashInd>X</MethodOfAccountingCashInd>
      <AccountantCompileOrReviewInd>0</AccountantCompileOrReviewInd>
      <FSAuditedInd>0</FSAuditedInd>
      <FederalGrantAuditRequiredInd>0</FederalGrantAuditRequiredInd>
    </IRS990>
    <IRS990ScheduleB documentId="RetDoc1234500001">
      <ContributorInformationGrp>
        <ContributorNum>RESTRICTED</ContributorNum>
        <ContributorBusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1>RESTRICTED</BusinessNameLine1>
        </ContributorBusinessName>
        <ContributorUSAddress>
          <AddressLine1>RESTRICTED</AddressLine1>
          <AddressLine2>RESTRICTED</AddressLine2>
          <City>RESTRICTED</City>
          <State>RESTRICTED</State>
          <ZIPCode>RESTRICTED</ZIPCode>
        </ContributorUSAddress>
        <TotalContributionsAmt>RESTRICTED</TotalContributionsAmt>
      </ContributorInformationGrp>
    </IRS990ScheduleB>
    <IRS990ScheduleI documentId="RetDoc1041900001">
      <GrantRecordsMaintainedInd>1</GrantRecordsMaintainedInd>
      <RecipientTable>
        <RecipientBusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>NW COALITION FOR ENERGY CHOICE</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        </RecipientBusinessName>
        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>1914 WILLAMETTE FALLS DRIVE 260</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>WEST LINN</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>OR</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>97068</ZIPCd>
        </USAddress>
        <RecipientEIN>882013824</RecipientEIN>
        <IRCSectionDesc>501(C)(4)</IRCSectionDesc>
        <CashGrantAmt>8223803</CashGrantAmt>
        <NonCashAssistanceAmt>0</NonCashAssistanceAmt>
        <ValuationMethodUsedDesc>N/A</ValuationMethodUsedDesc>
        <NonCashAssistanceDesc>N/A</NonCashAssistanceDesc>
        <PurposeOfGrantTxt>TERMINATION OF ENTITY</PurposeOfGrantTxt>
      </RecipientTable>
      <Total501c3OrgCnt>0</Total501c3OrgCnt>
      <TotalOtherOrgCnt>1</TotalOtherOrgCnt>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>PART I, LINE 2:</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>THE ORGANIZATION TERMINATED 12/5/2024 AND DISTRIBUTED ITS ASSETS TO A SIMILAR 501(C)(4) NONPROFIT. FUNDS GIVEN WILL BE USED TO ACHIEVE THAT ORGANIZATION'S MISSION.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
    </IRS990ScheduleI>
    <IRS990ScheduleN documentId="RetDoc1043100001">
      <LiquidationOfAssetsTableGrp>
        <LiquidationOfAssetsDetail>
          <AssetsDistriOrExpnssPaidDesc>CASH</AssetsDistriOrExpnssPaidDesc>
          <DistributionDt>2024-12-05</DistributionDt>
          <FairMarketValueOfAssetAmt>8223803</FairMarketValueOfAssetAmt>
          <MethodOfFMVDeterminationTxt>N/A</MethodOfFMVDeterminationTxt>
          <EIN>882013824</EIN>
          <BusinessName>
            <BusinessNameLine1Txt>NW COALITION FOR ENERGY CHOICE</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
          </BusinessName>
          <USAddress>
            <AddressLine1Txt>1914 WILLAMETTE FALLS DRIVE 260</AddressLine1Txt>
            <CityNm>WEST LINN</CityNm>
            <StateAbbreviationCd>OR</StateAbbreviationCd>
            <ZIPCd>97068</ZIPCd>
          </USAddress>
          <IRCSectionTxt>501(C)(4)</IRCSectionTxt>
        </LiquidationOfAssetsDetail>
      </LiquidationOfAssetsTableGrp>
      <DirectorOfSuccessorInd>1</DirectorOfSuccessorInd>
      <EmployeeOfSuccessorInd>0</EmployeeOfSuccessorInd>
      <OwnerOfSuccessorInd>0</OwnerOfSuccessorInd>
      <ReceiveCompensationInd>0</ReceiveCompensationInd>
      <AssetsDistributedInd>1</AssetsDistributedInd>
      <RequiredToNotifyAGInd>1</RequiredToNotifyAGInd>
      <AttorneyGeneralNotifiedInd>1</AttorneyGeneralNotifiedInd>
      <LiabilitiesPaidInd>0</LiabilitiesPaidInd>
      <BondsOutstandingInd>0</BondsOutstandingInd>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>PART I, LINE 2E:</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>PERSON(S) INVOLVED: ED FINKLEA</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>PART I, LINE 2E:</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>EXPLANATION OF INVOLVEMENT: ED FINKLEA IS NOW A BOARD MEMBER OF NW COALITION FOR ENERGY CHOICE.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>PART I, LINE 6C:</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>THE ORGANIZATION DID NOT HAVE ANY TAX-EXEMPT BOND LIABILITIES IN THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED 12/05/24.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
    </IRS990ScheduleN>
    <IRS990ScheduleO documentId="RetDoc1044400001">
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 1A</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>THE BOARD SHALL HAVE AN "EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE." THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SHALL CONSIST OF THE PRESIDENT, SECRETARY, TREASURER, AND A TOTAL OF FOUR (4) REPRESENTATIVES DESIGNATED BY THE FOLLOWING COMPANIES WHICH SHALL DESIGNATE ONE (1) REPRESENTATIVE EACH: PUGET SOUND ENERGY, NW NATURAL, AVISTA AND CASCADE NATURAL GAS, AND SUCH ADDITIONAL MEMBERS AS MAY BE APPROVED BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE AND RECOMMENDED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. IN ADDITION TO ANY OTHER DUTIES OR FUNCTIONS THAT MAY BE DETERMINED BY RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD, AND PROVIDED THAT ALL DUTIES OR FUNCTIONS COMPLY WITH SECTION 3 BELOW AND WASHINGTON LAW, THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE IS HEREBY DELEGATED THE AUTHORITY TO PREPARE AND OVERSEE THE ANNUAL BUDGET FOR THE CORPORATION, WHICH BUDGET SHALL INCLUDE PROJECTED REVENUE AND SPECIFY AUTHORIZED EXPENDITURES FOR THE CORPORATION. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SHALL PRESENT THE ANNUAL BUDGET, AND PERIODIC AMENDMENTS THERETO, TO THE BOARD FOR REVIEW AND APPROVAL. THE BOARD MAY NOT MAKE EXPENDITURES OF CORPORATION FUNDS WITHOUT APPROVAL OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>THE RETURN IS PREPARED BY INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTING FIRM BASED ON INFORMATION PROVIDED BY MANAGEMENT. ONCE THE RETURN IS COMPLETED, IT IS REVIEWED BY MANAGEMENT. THE TREASURER REVIEWS AND SIGNS THE RETURN ONCE THERE ARE NO CHANGES TO BE MADE. COPIES OF THE RETURN ARE DISTRIBUTED TO BOARD MEMBERS BEFORE FILING.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>PARTNERS FOR ENERGY PROGRESS DOES NOT MAKE GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC. ONLY MEMBERS HAVE ACCESS TO GOVERNING DOCUMENTS.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
    </IRS990ScheduleO>
  </ReturnData>
</Return>