2026-05-12T22:34:49-07:00 2025-12-31 990EZ 2025-01-01 208556667 CLEAN ENERGY ACTION CLEA 9703025077 PO Box 1399 Boulder CO 80306 Luke Charbonneau Operations Director 9703025077 2026-05-12 2025 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z X X www.cleanenergyaction.org X X 52186 X 52178 0 0 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 52186 0 0 5966 36640 244 121 3065 46036 6150 36495 0 42645 X 32395 41911 0 0 4100 734 36495 42645 0 0 36495 42645 Public energy and electricity education Clean Energy Action implemented a community resilience education and outreach program supported by a $30,000 grant from Clean Energy Group. The program developed and distributed educational resources focused on solar energy, battery storage, resilience hubs, and funding opportunities for solar-plus-storage projects serving underserved communities. Staff and volunteers conducted webinars, office hours, public outreach events, and technical assistance activities that reached approximately 2,600 individuals and community stakeholders, educating participants about reducing utility costs, improving energy resilience, and maintaining backup power during grid outages. The program also provided information to organizations interested in developing resilience hubs capable of supporting community members during emergencies and extreme weather events. Activities included website development, educational materials, and community engagement efforts carried out in collaboration with local partners. Program expenses included staff time, outreach materials, and website-related costs. The program also helped connect participating community organizations with future resilience and clean energy funding opportunities. 0 28092 Public education and outreach: Clean Energy Action's public education and outreach program informed and engaged approximately 2,200 individuals through a series of free virtual educational events and action-oriented communications focused on clean energy, climate, utility policy, and environmental stewardship. In partnership with Empower Our Future, the organization co-hosted 11 "Empower Hour" webinars during 2025 featuring energy experts, utility leaders, policymakers, scientists, and community advocates. Topics included renewable energy, grid modernization, resilience hubs, sustainable energy utilities, legislative updates, public utility regulation, and climate and energy policy. Events included presentations, panel discussions, and public question-and-answer sessions designed to increase public understanding of energy issues and encourage civic engagement. Program expenses included staff time, volunteer coordination, and virtual meeting platform costs, including a Zoom account subscription. In addition to webinars, the program distributed educational email newsletters and action alerts 2-5 times monthly to provide the public with information on clean energy developments, regulatory proceedings, community events, and opportunities for public participation in energy and environmental decision-making processes. 0 8313 Research and reporting: Clean Energy Action's research and reporting program informed approximately 1,200-1,400 individuals through ongoing public education, analysis, and communications related to energy, electricity, climate, and utility issues. The program conducted research and provided accessible reporting on emerging developments, regulatory proceedings, and policy issues affecting Colorado's clean energy transition. Information was disseminated through monthly newsletters, social media outreach, action alerts, and website content updates designed to connect the public with relevant educational resources and opportunities for civic engagement. Program expenses included website hosting and maintenance fees, staff time, and volunteer support necessary to develop, manage, and distribute educational materials and communications. Activities were carried out in collaboration with Empower Our Future. 0 2491 Direct educational engagement: Clean Energy Action's direct educational engagement program informed and engaged approximately 1,000-1,200 individuals through public education, advocacy, and community collaboration related to clean energy and electricity policy. Volunteers and staff worked with partner organizations to educate the public and encourage civic participation on issues before the Colorado Public Utilities Commission, the State Legislature, and local governments. Program activities included monitoring utility and energy proceedings, organizing citizen written and oral comments, and providing education regarding renewable energy, demand-side management, electric and gas rate increases, and utility accountability related to stranded and undepreciated coal plant costs. The organization also monitored, commented on, and provided testimony regarding clean energy and climate-related legislation and policies at the state and municipal levels. Clean Energy Action collaborated with organizations including Colorado Coalition for a Livable Climate, 350 Colorado, Empower Our Future, and Colorado Renewable Energy Society on educational outreach and policy engagement efforts. Program expenses included staff time, volunteer coordination, and organizational membership and participation fees supporting these collaborative activities. 0 1805 40701 Leslie Glustrom Senior Advisor 5 0 0 0 Alison Burchell Board Member 5 0 0 0 Luke Charbonneau Operations Director 3 4615 0 0 Conor May Board Member 2 0 0 0 Tom Asprey Board Member 2 0 0 0 Marguerite Behringer Board Member 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 CO Luke Charbonneau PO Box 1399 Boulder CO 80306 9703025077 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 NONE NONE 1 X 34699 15173 24760 23572 52178 150382 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 34699 15173 24760 23572 52178 150382 63393 86989 2 1 2 5 8 18 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 150400 0 0.57838 0.52251 X 425 0 425 45612 46037 9207 2302 0 0 5231 2611 3250 9207 20299 30449 966 639 584 425 2614 1308 653 813 2302 5076 7614 966 639 584 425 2614 Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16 Description;Amount^Annual Membership Dues to CCLC USCAN NIA;425|Accident and Liability Insurance;1535|Colorado Secretary of State Registration Fees;35|Payroll Service Fees;755|Colorado Gives Foundation Donation Fees;24|Website Expenses Including Domain and Hosting;291^Total;3065^ Form 990-EZ, Part II, Line 24 Description;EOY Amount^Donations Received at End of Year Deposited in 2026;734^Total;734^