Who is SEPA?

The Solar Electric Power Association is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, which means that we are designated as a charitable organization by the IRS. We exist to serve our Members and society at large by facilitating utility use and integration of solar electric power. For more information about our members, visit our Member List. 

How is SEPA governed?

The organization is managed by an elected board of directors. The board is made up of 18 representatives, 13 of which are employees from electric utilities.

How does SEPA differ from other non-profit solar organizations?

SEPA is a business-to-business (B2B) utility-focused organization that works hand-in-hand with the many organizations dedicated to the solar industry. But unlike organizations which focus on policy, advocacy and legislation, SEPA provides customized, localized and practical advice, research and events specific to the issues that bridge the electric utility industry. We offer broad and deep industry expertise across all stakeholder perspectives, and the resulting industry relationships help you to turn solar theory into practice.

What makes SEPA special?

According to our members, we have a number of qualities that make us stand out from other membership organizations, including:

• Unparalleled customer service
• Unique focus on electric utilities and real-world solar application
• One-stop shop for solar intelligence that can be trusted
• Excellent return-on-investment: investing in SEPA provides the necessary solar knowledge             to make your business successful
• Active network of employees at utilities and solar companies who are willing to share information     and experiences

SEPA has 8 core organizational values which all employees are expected to share:

• Approachability
• Balance
• Collaboration
• Expertise
• Integrity
• Leadership
• Responsiveness
• Transparency

 What does SEPA do?

SEPA's activities focus on research, education, and utility outreach and interaction. For details about our activities and the value of membership, visit our Membership Benefits page.

How is SEPA funded?

We get our funding from membership dues, event revenue, individual and corporate donations, and a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Department of Energy.