Clean Power Institute

What it reported doing in 2025

The clean power institute (cpi) advanced its mission to build a skilled, safe, and resilient clean energy workforce through workforce development, industry-recognized certifications, and strategic partnerships with employers, educators, and community organizations.continued on schedule o. During the year, cpi expanded its certified clean energy professionals program (ccepp), an industry-developed, competency-based certification program for wind, solar, and battery energy storage technicians. The program continued to engage employers, training providers, and subject matter experts in developing and implementing industry standards that validate technician competency through hands-on assessment, independent of where training was received. Cpi also expanded assessor capacity and supported companies in integrating certification into their workforce development strategies.cpi strengthened workforce education by developing and implementing industry-aligned learning resources, including micro-credentials designed for community colleges and technical training providers. These resources help prepare entry-level technicians with the knowledge and skills required to meet industry expectations and improve pathways into clean energy careers.cpi also launched and expanded workforce pipeline initiatives, including a New Mexico workforce development pilot that partnered with more than 20 school districts, five community colleges, employers, and community organizations to increase awareness of clean energy careers and create training pathways into permanent technician roles. Approximately 100 students participated in career awareness and training activities through the pilot, with participating employers committing to mentorship and interview opportunities for graduates.in addition, cpi conducted workforce research and industry engagement activities to better understand recruitment, retention, and career advancement challenges facing frontline clean energy workers. During the year, cpi engaged more than 1,000 workers across the wind, solar, and battery storage sectors through surveys, interviews, and industry convenings. Findings from this work are informing future workforce programs focused on improving job quality, career mobility, and long-term retention.through these initiatives, cpi continued to serve as a national convener, bringing together employers, educators, workforce organizations, and industry leaders to strengthen workforce quality, expand access to clean energy careers, and support the continued growth of the u.s. Clean energy industry.

Financial Efficiency

• Mission deployment rate: 32.4%; rating input score 32
• Program expense ratio: 98.2%; rating input score 98
• Fundraising efficiency: Limited

Transparency & Controls

• Consistency checks: 100%; rating input score 100; 64th percentile among comparable filings
• Pay-setting controls: 0 of 6 controls in place; rating input score 0
  • Compensation committee: Missing
  • Independent consultant: Missing
  • Other Form 990s reviewed: Missing
  • Written employment contract: Missing
  • Compensation survey or study: Missing
  • Board or committee approval: Missing
• Foreign activity oversight: Limited
• Grant itemization coverage: 100%; rating input score 100; 76th percentile among comparable filings
• Major donor itemization: Yes; rating input score 100
• Related-party transparency: Limited

Accountability

• Independent voting board: 78.6%; rating input score 79; 13th percentile among comparable filings
• Governance controls: 6 of 9 controls in place; rating input score 67
  • Conflict-of-interest policy: Pass
  • Whistleblower policy: Pass
  • Document-retention policy: Pass
  • CEO compensation review process: Fail
  • Other executive compensation review process: Fail
  • Form 990 shared with the board: Fail
  • Board meeting minutes documented: Pass
  • Audit committee oversight: Pass
  • Independent financial-statement audit: Pass

Sustainability

• Operating margin: 67.5%; rating input score 95; 95th percentile among comparable filings
• Total-asset coverage ratio: 2.82; rating input score 64; 64th percentile among comparable filings
• Liabilities to assets ratio: 0.03; rating input score 82; 82nd percentile among comparable filings
• Officer compensation ratio: 4%; rating input score 65; 65th percentile among comparable filings

Growth

• Program expense growth: 82.3% per year; rating input score 100; 99th percentile among comparable filings
• Revenue growth: 94.1% per year; rating input score 100; 99th percentile among comparable filings
• Asset growth: 93.8% per year; rating input score 100; 99th percentile among comparable filings