Poweroptions Inc

“On october 29, 2014 poweroptions, inc. Signed an amendment to article ii of the articles of organization. Article ii appeared to restrict the activities of poweroptions, inc. In educating and assisting non-profit and governmental agencies to such entities in massachusetts because of the use of the words "throughout the commonwealth of massachusetts". The board and management agreed that it would be advantageous of poweroptions, inc. To assist all such entities wherever located to manage energy costs and reduce the environmental impact of energy use. The approved amendment removed the words "throughout the commonwealth of massachusetts" from article ii of the articles of organization.”

“Form 990, part vi, line 11 - form 990 review process - the form 990 is reviewed and approved by the audit committee and is distributed to the board prior to filing.”

“Form 990, part vi, line 12c - conflict of interest policy - trustees, officers and employees are required to complete and return an annual conflict disclosure questionnaire distributed by poweroptions and maintained in the organization's records.”

“Form 990, part vi, line 15 - executive compensation - the compensation committee of the board has the responsibility for reviewing and making recommendations to the board for the compensation of officers of the organization. Compensation is reviewed periodically using a proprietary third party job evaluation model.”

“Form 990, part vi, line 19 - public availability of organization documents - all documents are available upon request within the timeframes as required.”

“Other: program service expenses 72,357. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 72,357. Payroll and pension consultants: program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 13,545. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 13,545. Energy consultants: program service expenses 125,458. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 125,458. Solar consultant: program service expenses 12,150. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 12,150.”

“The process has not changed from the prior year.”