irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2025
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $0ADVOCATING FOR FAIR GOVERNMENT OVERSIGHT TO FOSTER NEW GENERATION, FAIR BUSINESS PRACTICES AND ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP TO FURTHER ENHANCE THE RELIABILITY OF SUPPLY AND COMPETITION OF INDEPENDENT POWER THROUGHOUT THE STATE AND THE REGION. THE ORGANIZATION WAS PROMOTING AND MAINTAINING OPEN, NONDISCRIMINATORY ACCESS TO UTILITY TRANSMISSION AND DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS FOR ALL MARKET PARTICIPANTS AT RATES THAT FAIRLY REFLECT THE ACTUAL COST OF PROVIDING SUCH ACCESS. ASSISTED MEMBERS' EFFORTS TO RESPOND FULLY TO THE NEEDS OF CUSTOMERS. APPROXIMATELY 100 MEMBERS SERVED.
- #2 $0INDEPENDENT POWER PRODUCERS OF NEW YORK, INC. IS A NEW YORK STATE TRADE ASSOCIATION REPRESENTING NEARLY 75 COMPANIES INVOLVED IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF GENERATION, MARKETING, AND SALE OF ELECTRIC POWER AND NATURAL GAS. UTILITZING CUTTING-EDGE TECHNOLOGIES AND FUEL TYPES SUCH AS COGENERATION, NUCLEAR, HYDRO, COAL, WIND, LANDFILL WASTE, RESOURCE RECOVERY, AND BIOMASS. IPPNY MEMBER COMPANIES PRODUCE MORE THAN 75 PERCENT OF NEW YORK STATE'S ELECTRIC POWER.
named programs · 2 · from sources
What they call their work
Advocacy for Fair Government Oversight
Advocates for regulatory policies that support new generation, fair business practices, and environmental stewardship; promotes non-discriminatory access to transmission systems at cost-based rates
Member Support and Representation
Assists member companies in responding to customer needs and regulatory requirements; represents nearly 75 companies producing over 75% of New York State's electricity
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Nonprofit Organizational Management 1 activity
- Communications, publications, and organizational managementManages internal and external communications, produces association publications such as whitepapers and an annual membership directory, and oversees financial operations, event planning, and website content management.
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Industry Advocacy and Regulatory Engagement 1 activity
- Legislative and regulatory advocacy for independent power producersAdvocates before the New York State Legislature, Public Service Commission, and executive agencies on energy policy, market design, and regulatory rules. Activities include submitting formal comments, lobbying on legislation, and opposing or supporting specific bills and regulatory provisions related to utility ownership, rate structures, emissions, and energy affordability.
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Energy Policy Advocacy & Research 1 activity
- Public awareness and advocacy campaigns on utility-owned generationConducts six-figure public advocacy campaigns opposing proposals to expand utility-owned electricity generation in New York, emphasizing threats to competition, affordability, and state policy goals.
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Uncategorized 5 activities
- Development and operation of electric generating facilitiesMember companies actively develop, construct, maintain, and operate electric generating facilities across New York State, including renewable energy, natural gas, and energy storage projects, contributing to 87% of new generation capacity added since 2001.
- Internal governance and antitrust complianceMaintains strict antitrust compliance through documented policies, including posting guidelines online, reviewing meeting agendas, providing reminders at Board meetings, and keeping minutes that confirm compliance, with legal counsel monitoring since 1987.
- Representation of independent power producers in New YorkRepresents nearly 75 member companies that develop, operate, and market electricity from diverse sources including wind, solar, natural gas, hydro, biomass, nuclear, and energy storage, collectively producing over 75% of New York State’s electricity.
- Research and policy analysis on energy markets and costsCommissions studies, surveys, and policy papers on electricity affordability, competitive market performance, and economic impacts of utility-owned generation, including collaboration with FTI Consulting and statewide public opinion polling.
- Support for local economies through investment and employmentGenerates over $1.7 billion in annual property taxes for local communities and supports over 10,000 jobs across New York State through member company operations and more than $10 billion in capital investments in power generation facilities.
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financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$2.21M
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$2.12M96%
Investment income$98K4%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$2.21M
Program expenses69%
Admin / overhead31%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$1.34M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$2.23M
Cash$466K
Investments$1.37M
Liabilities$1.03M
Net assets$1.20M
Liquid reserves10.0 mo
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue +19.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
paid leadership · 3
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| GAVIN J DONOHUE | PRESIDENT | 40 | $490K |
| RADMILLA MILETICH | LEGISLATIVE & ENVRONMENTAL | 40 | $197K |
| RICHARD BRATTON | DIRECTOR, MARKET POLICY & | 40 | $125K |
board members · 17
- CHARLES MCCALL — DIRECTOR
- CHRISTOPHER TRABOLD — DIRECTOR
- DAN ALLEGRETTI — DIRECTOR
- DAN HUDSON — DIRECTOR
- DAVID CIMINO — DIRECTOR
- DAVID RICKETTS — DIRECTOR
- DONALD HOUSER — DIRECTOR
- DUSTIN BURKHARD — DIRECTOR
- GARY KEEVILL — DIRECTOR
- GORDON STUSS — DIRECTOR
- HOWARD FROMER — DIRECTOR
- JUSTIN BILTZ — DIRECTOR
- MARIE PIENIAZEK — SECRETARY
- RICH ROLOFF — DIRECTOR
- SHAUN RUTZ — DIRECTOR
- THOMAS KELLY — DIRECTOR
- WILL HAZELIP — DIRECTOR
relationships · 34
Who they work with
- Affordable Clean Power Alliance Coalition — Member of the Affordable Clean Power Alliance (ACPA), a coalition that jointly submitted comments opposing utility-owned generation.
- Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act Government — Aligns advocacy efforts with CLCPA’s climate and clean energy mandates.
- Coalition for Safe and Reliable Energy Partner — Responds to a petition filed by the Coalition in a joint policy advocacy context.
- Coalition of organizations supporting S.1527A/A.313A Coalition — Member of a coalition advocating for a sales tax exemption for commercial energy storage systems.
- DEC (Department of Environmental Conservation) Government — Supported DEC’s decisions to approve Greenidge Generation’s permit and advance the NESE pipeline project.
- Electric Power Supply Association Coalition — CEO serves as a representative on the Electric Power Supply Association Board of Directors.
- Executive Branch Government — IPPNY conducts lobbying activities before the Executive Branch on behalf of its members.
- FTI Consulting Partner — Commissioned a study on electricity affordability and costs.
- FTI Consulting Partner — Commissioned to produce a policy paper on the competitive benefits of New York's energy market.
- Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Government — Cites FERC's regulatory authority over wholesale electricity rates in opposition to state-level proposals that conflict with federal jurisdiction.
- Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Government — IPPNY monitors proceedings and advocates before this entity on behalf of its members.
- Greenidge Generation Partner — Supported the approval of Greenidge Generation’s Title V Permit to allow continued operation of its plant.
- New York Independent System Operator Government — IPPNY monitors proceedings and advocates before this entity on behalf of its members.
- New York Independent System Operator Partner — Cites NYISO's Power Trends report to support the environmental benefits of repowering aging power generation.
- New York Independent System Operator Partner — Engages on energy policy and market issues before the New York Independent System Operator.
- New York Independent System Operator (NYISO) Government — Commended for publishing findings on system reliability in its Comprehensive Reliability Plan.
- New York Independent System Operator (NYISO) Partner — Cites NYISO reports and analyses to support arguments about system reliability and resource needs.
- New York Independent System Operator, Inc. Government — Works within the NYISO-administered competitive wholesale electricity market to develop and operate generation resources.
- New York Public Service Commission Government — Active on regulatory and policy matters before the New York Public Service Commission.
- New York Public Service Commission Government — IPPNY monitors proceedings and advocates before this entity on behalf of its members.
- New York State Government — Engages with state government on regulatory and policy matters affecting independent power producers.
- New York State Government — Represents member companies operating within New York State and engages with state-level energy policy and regulation.
- New York State Climate Action Council Government — CEO appointed to the Climate Action Council established under the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act to develop a plan for achieving greenhouse gas reduction goals by 2050.
- New York State Energy Research and Development Authority Government — Participates in NYSERDA-administered competitive Renewable Energy Certificate (REC) auctions to support clean energy procurement.
- New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) Government — References NYSERDA's actions and planning documents in policy advocacy.
- New York State Legislature Government — IPPNY lobbies and submits position memos to this body on behalf of its members.
- New York State Public Service Commission Government — Engages with the PSC through comment filings and policy advocacy to influence decisions on utility-owned generation and market rules.
- New York State Public Service Commission Government — Regulatory body to which IPPNY submitted advocacy comments on utility-owned generation policy.
- New York State Public Service Commission Government — Submits comments and engages in regulatory proceedings before the Commission regarding utility-owned generation policies.
- New York State Public Service Commission Government — Submits formal comments to the Commission on energy policy and regulatory matters.
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strategies · 5
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- All-of-the-Above Energy Strategy for Reliability and Decarbonizationmethodology: all-of-the-above energy strategyBy supporting a diverse mix of generation sources—including natural gas, solar, wind, hydrogen, batteries, and repowered plants—the organization aims to balance grid reliability with climate goals, because maintaining dispatchable and modernized resources in parallel with renewable development ensures stability during the transition to zero-emission systems.
- Competitive Markets for Cost Control and Innovationmethodology: competitive-market-advocacyBy advocating for competitive wholesale electricity markets, the organization seeks to control energy costs, drive innovation, and advance clean energy goals, because placing financial risk on private developers rather than ratepayers incentivizes efficiency and lowers capital costs while promoting reliable service.
- Open Access Advocacy for Fair Market Participationmethodology: open-access-advocacyBy promoting non-discriminatory access to transmission and distribution systems at cost-based rates, the organization ensures fair competition for independent producers, because equal access prevents utility bias and enables market efficiency.
- Policy Certainty to Enable Private Investmentmethodology: policy_certainty_for_investmentBy advocating for long-term policy clarity and stable regulatory frameworks, the organization aims to attract private investment in grid modernization and repowering projects, because predictable rules reduce capital costs, enable efficient planning, and protect ratepayers from price volatility.
- Repowering Infrastructure for Environmental and Economic Co-Benefitsmethodology: repowering aging infrastructureBy supporting the repowering of aging power plants, the organization achieves cleaner, more efficient energy production at existing sites, because replacing outdated technology reduces emissions and avoids the delays and costs of new land use or transmission buildout.