Montana Renewable Energy Association

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“FORM 990EZ, LINE 16 ? OTHER EXPENSES $190 Fundraising Expenses $1,200 Donor Management System $263 Food $196 Lodging $2,657 Travel $249 Bank Fees, Errors, etc. $107 Tax Prep & Filing $875 Liability & Event Insurance $20 Montana Corporate Filing Fee $924 Website, Email, and Listserv Fees $166 Zoom Subscription $182 P.O. Box Rental $845 Cell Phone ? Executive Director $622 Payroll Service Fee $85 Montana Nonprofit Association (MNA) Dues $200 NW Energy Coalition (NWEC) Dues $68 Event Fees / Booth Rental $156 Office Supplies $558 Computer Supplies & Software $5,854 Summer Fair (except personnel) $392 Conference & Training Fees $125 Board Expenses $50 Expos $238 Merchandise (Shirts) $313 Merchandise (Stickers) TOTAL = $16,535 FORM 990EZ, Part III ? STATEMENT OF PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS LINE 31: Solar sales consumer protection. MREA developed and presented a suite of solar consumer protection materials to empower homeowners and small businesses with resources to evaluate contractors and advertising. These resources were used or downloaded by over 200 people in 2024. MREA regularly consulted with the Montana Attorney Generals Office of Consumer Protection and the Better Business Bureau to ensure that solar installation companies in Montana practice transparency and professionalism in the marketplace. LINE 31: NextGen energy leadership. MREA collaborated with students in Montana high schools and higher education, including guest lectures for undergraduate classes in Chemical Engineering, Political Science, and Environmental Studies and Leadership through both Montana State University and University of Montana. MREA hosted a student capstone project to analyze distributed energy resource data and projects from 2021 - 2025. MREA supported PhD candidate and MSU Hillman Scholar work related to Montanas energy landscape. MREAs next generation leadership efforts reached 150 students in 2024. LINE 31: Technical Assistance Consultations. MREA provided 73 individual consultations and technical assistance materials for homeowners, the state of Montana Transportation Department, and numerous regional economic developers. These consultations provided actionable information for recipients regarding renewable energy projects, tax options, and Montanas legal and regulatory landscape. All consultations were provided free-of-charge to recipients.”