Central Coast Energy Services Inc.

“The tax return is prepared by an outside accounting firm. After completion of said returns, the organization is sent a draft of the tax returns to be reviewed and examined. The organization makes copies of the returns and distributes to those individuals charged with governance. Those individuals at that time can review and if applicable discuss any line items in the return with the accountant who has prepared the return. If all items are found to be acceptable, an authorization is signed and provided to authorize the outside accounting firm to process, sign and provide copies of the returns to be filed (paper or electronically) with the designated governmental agencies. The tax returns are then signed by the organization, stamped and mailed with certified return receipt or the signed form 8879 is provided to the outside accounting firm allowing electronic filing.”

“Pursuant to the purpose and intent of the Board of Directors, Central Coast Energy Services, Inc. requires disclosure of conflict of interests between Board members and directors, their extended families, organization (if any).”

“The compensation review process for the Executive Director is: data is gathered for Executive Director using compensation surveys for Northern California. The information is provided to the Board of Directors and they determine what the appropriate compensation will be. Human Resources provides any additional information that may be requested from the Board before they determine the compensation. Once the compensation is determined the Board informs Human Resources.”

“Federal Tax Returns are available at guidestar.org.”

“Governing documents are available for public inspection at the principal place of business.The conflict of interest policy and the organization's financial statements are available upon request.”

“Other program services 4: developed a database program to automate low income services delivery operations. Provided technical support and training and system updates. Other program services 5: replaced inefficient refrigerators with "energy star" energy efficient models in eligible low income households. Program is availalble in santa cruz, monterey, and san benito counties. Assisted 21 eligible low income households. Other program services 6: provided training facilities to the california conservation corps. Other program services 7: provided environmental services to 131 private sector dwellings/businesses. Other program services 8: installed water conserving fixtures in 2 dwellings and businesses in santa cruz county. Other program services 9: enrolled 86 eligible low income households in pg&e care rate reduction program. Provided referral and educational services for the low income population to increase enrollment in the care rate reduction program. Other program services 10: provided pg&e care rate reduction program outreach and education services to low income households through the pg&e community ambassador program.”