named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Leadership Forum on Energy Policy
Annual conference series that convenes industry leaders, government officials, and IT professionals to discuss competitive strategies, market transformation, and policy impacts on renewable energy development
Market Information & Education Resource
Provides newsletters, position papers, web posts, and research support to educate consumers and members on renewable energy markets and smart energy choices
Project & Developer Support
Offers market intelligence, advocacy, and promotional support to renewable energy developers, OEMs, and suppliers to advance project deployment and market integration
activities · 3 groups
What they do
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Energy Policy Advocacy & Research 5 activities
- Advocate for renewable energy in policy and regulatory proceedingsMonitors and participates in state and federal regulatory proceedings to advocate for competitive market frameworks, harmonized definitions of renewable energy, and cross-state renewable energy trading.
- Conduct research on renewable energy marketsConducts research on the technical and socioeconomic aspects of renewable energy to support market development and issues RFPs to fund research and development projects based on member input.
- Promote member projects in renewable energy marketsHighlights member-led renewable energy projects and capabilities to increase visibility and support participation in competitive energy markets.
- Provide consumer education on renewable energy and energy efficiencyOffers educational resources for consumers and children on renewable energy sources, electricity generation (e.g., wind turbines), energy-saving practices, and smart energy choices, including content sourced from the U.S. Department of Energy.
- Support renewable energy market development through stakeholder collaborationEstablishes and supports committees to address challenges in renewable energy markets and provides market information and advocacy support to project developers.
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Organizational Newsletter Production and Distribution 1 activity
- Distribute market information and educational publicationsProduces and distributes newsletters, position papers, and a centralized collection of market information on emerging renewable energy markets to inform members and the public about renewable energy developments.
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Global Sustainability Convenings & Forums 1 activity
- Host and support renewable energy conferences and leadership forumsOrganizes and hosts annual conferences and leadership forums on renewable energy policy and market development, including events at Pace University and Marist College, featuring expert engagement and interactive learning. Events have been held in 2012, 2015, 2016, and 2023.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$3K
Contributions & grants——
Program service revenue$2K49%
Investment income$2K51%
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$7K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
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balance sheet
Total assets$63K
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Net assets$63K
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue -70.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
board members · 4
- DAVID PACYNA — Director
- ERIC MARKELL — Director
- LARRY SINGELTON — Director
- Raymond Wuslich — Director
relationships · 22
Who they work with
- American Institute of Physics Partner — Collaborates or is affiliated with the American Institute of Physics on topics related to renewable energy.
- CH Energy Group Inc. Government — Former employer of board member Allan Page; indicates institutional connection to regional energy utility with regulatory and operational influence.
- California Institute of Technology Partner — References Caltech's wind farm field study in content related to wind turbine efficiency.
- Central Hudson Gas & Electric Government — Former employer of board member Eric Markell; regional utility with regulatory role in the Hudson Valley energy market.
- DOE Government — Engages with the Department of Energy to support development of non-discriminatory renewable energy markets.
- EPA Government — Works with the Environmental Protection Agency in shaping equitable renewable energy market policies.
- Facebook Partner — Uses Facebook for outreach and communication.
- Federal Regulatory Commission Government — Entity before which board member Raymond Wuslich practiced, indicating organizational expertise and engagement with federal energy regulation.
- GE Partner — Collaborates with GE on promoting wind, hydro, and solar technologies and providing market support.
- Global Energy Network Institute Partner — Collaborates or shares content with GENI on global energy network topics.
- Green Mountain Power Partner — Utility on whose board Dr. Marc vanderHeyden served, indicating alignment with renewable energy providers and potential collaboration pathways.
- IBM Partner — Partners with IBM on technology integration and consulting to improve operational efficiency in renewable energy systems.
- Independent Power Producers of New York Partner — Provides market information and support to IPPNY, a trade organization representing power producers.
- Marist College Partner — Hosted a leadership forum on energy policy at Marist College in Poughkeepsie, NY.
- Marist College Partner — Hosted the institute's first conference in 2012.
- Members of The Hudson Renewable Energy Institute Network — Membership-based organization that engages corporate, nonprofit, and individual members in renewable energy advocacy and information sharing.
- Pace University Partner — Host institution for the annual renewable energy conference.
- Pace University Partner — Hosted multiple renewable energy conferences for the institute, including in 2023 and anticipated in 2024.
- Shell Partner — Works with Shell on market development for solar, hydrogen, and biofuels.
- U.S. Department of Energy Government — Shares consumer energy-saving content developed by the U.S. Department of Energy.
- U.S. Energy Information Administration Government — Displays logo or affiliation with the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
- Vermont Gas Partner — Utility on whose board Dr. Marc vanderHeyden served, reflecting engagement with regional energy infrastructure providers.
strategies · 4
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.
- Consumer Empowerment Through Education and Market Informationmethodology: consumer-empowerment-through-educationBy increasing consumer knowledge and providing unbiased information about renewable energy options, we enable informed purchasing decisions that drive demand and foster a competitive, sustainable marketplace—because informed consumers create market pressure for cleaner energy products.
- Market-Based Mechanisms to Stimulate Renewable Adoptionmethodology: market-driven adoptionBy leveraging competitive market dynamics and regulatory advocacy, we stimulate investment and production in renewable energy—because market incentives and policy frameworks that mimic competition accelerate innovation and deployment at scale.
- Policy-Engaged Expert Convening and Leadership Forumsmethodology: policy-engaged expert conveningBy convening expert panels and leadership forums on energy policy, we shape implementation strategies for renewable mandates like the CLCPA—because structured expert dialogue translates policy goals into actionable, technically sound market pathways.
- Product Differentiation in Energy Marketsmethodology: product differentiation in energy marketsBy positioning renewable energy as a distinct and valuable product in the marketplace, we enable consumer choice and fair pricing—because differentiation allows clean energy to compete on attributes beyond cost, driving sustainable production.