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RENEWABLE COMMUNITY INITIIATIVE INC
REMSENBURG, NY · EIN 800626357 · Form 990 · FY2023 · NTEE C35 · Environment · Micro (<$100K) · renewablecommunity.org
revenue
$15K
expenses
$28K
net assets
$-21K
employees
0
program ratio
100%
mission · from form 990

RENEWABLE ENERGY CONSULTING

profile · synthesized from sources

Renewable Community Initiative (RCI) is a nonprofit focused on advancing clean, renewable energy solutions to reduce energy costs and promote sustainable living. The organization operates through four core programs: reducing energy expenses for nonprofits, providing solar panels to low-income households, building net-zero affordable housing, and offering green career training. RCI also operates The Renewable Energy Home, a demonstration property available for long-term rentals to support its mission.

named programs · 4 · from sources

What they call their work

Create Zero Energy Cost for Residents of New Affordable Housing
Designs and builds net-zero affordable homes with no electric, heating, cooling, or hot water bills to increase household disposable income
Deliver Reduced Electrical Bills for the Poor and Struggling Middle Class
Supplies and helps finance solar panel installations for low and middle-income homeowners to reduce or eliminate electricity bills
Generate Recurring Positive Cash Flow and Reduce Expenses
Provides energy efficiency and renewable energy retrofits to reduce energy bills for nonprofits and other organizations by over 50%
Launch Career Training
Provides green job training in renewable energy technologies and sustainable building practices for community members
activities · 5 groups

What they do

  • Low-Income Home Energy Efficiency Upgrades 2 activities
    • Designs and constructs net-zero affordable housing
      Designs and constructs net-zero affordable housing units that have no electric, heating, cooling, or hot water bills. Demonstrated long-term net-zero performance through a home designed and built in 2007 that has remained near net-zero for at least ten years.
    • Provides renewable energy consulting and energy efficiency services
      Offers renewable energy consulting and implements energy efficiency measures that permanently reduce energy bills for organizations by more than 50%. Conducted a Green Physical Needs Assessment (GPNA) at investment grade for a Housing Authority, producing a 138-page Program Plan with Integrated Energy Solutions.
  • Construction Industry Advocacy & Standards 1 activity
    • Deploys NAWT Collar devices for water treatment
      Installs NAWT Collar devices on existing piping to prevent and reduce scale, biofilm, corrosion, rust, and algae without the use of chemicals, electricity, magnets, or ongoing maintenance.
  • Solar Energy Access in Underserved Communities 1 activity
    • Installs solar panels for low- and middle-income households
      Provides solar panels to low- and middle-income households to reduce or eliminate electricity costs, delivering immediate savings on energy bills.
  • Clean Energy Workforce Training 1 activity
    • Provides green career training programs
      Offers green career training in communities where RCI operates, creating employment opportunities in the renewable energy sector.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Operates renewable energy demonstration lodging facility
      Operates two guest suites—Sun Suite and Wind Suite—at The Renewable Energy Home in Eastport, NY, offering nightly and seasonal rentals. Sun Suite is available for $300 per night or $9,000 per month for summer months; Wind Suite is available for $400 per night or $12,000 per month for summer months. Provides ADA-compliant access to assist renters with mobility or luggage.
financials · form 990 · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$15K
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$15K100%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$28K
Program expenses100%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$2K
Cash$2K
Investments$0
Liabilities$23K
Net assets$-21K
Liquid reserves1.1 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2023 · YoY revenue +108.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023

Who runs it

board members · 5
  • A C Powell — DIRECTOR
  • PAUL Welch — PRESIDENT
  • ROBERT Bender — TREASURER
  • Terrance Mccabe — Director
  • Traci Teabo — Director
relationships · 4

Who they work with

  • Association for Facilities Engineering Partner — Collaborates with RCI on sustainability initiatives and recognized RCI as a finalist for an award.
  • Bio-Organic Catalyst Partner — Collaborates with Bio-Organic Catalyst on biocatalytic water treatment technology.
  • Housing Authority Partner — Collaborated with a Housing Authority to conduct a Green Physical Needs Assessment and develop an energy solutions plan.
  • PayPal Partner — Used for payment processing via generated invoices.
strategies · 2

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.

  • Integrated Renewable Energy and Conservation for Community Sustainability
    methodology: integrated_energy_solutions
    By implementing proven renewable technologies, energy conservation, and integrated energy planning, the organization advances environmental goals and enhances community health and sustainability because these measures reduce reliance on fossil fuels and lower energy costs for residents.
  • Resilient Infrastructure for Long-Term Community Stability
    methodology: off-grid-resilience
    By constructing durable, energy-efficient buildings with disaster-resistant design and on-site renewable energy systems, the organization ensures long-term operational continuity and community resilience during infrastructure disruptions because physical and energy resilience are foundational to sustained service delivery.