What is EPRI's primary funding source?

EPRI's primary funding source is participation fees from member utilities and organizations. This funding model allows EPRI to maintain a stable financial foundation to conduct its research and development activities aimed at improving the generation, transmission, and use of electricity. By charging membership fees, EPRI ensures that its financial resources come directly from the entities that benefit from its research outputs, thereby aligning its goals with the needs of the utilities and organizations in the energy sector. This structure promotes collaboration among members and fosters a sense of community, as stakeholders are invested in the outcomes of EPRI's work.

Government grants, individual donations, and sponsorships from private companies, while they may contribute to EPRI’s overall funding, do not represent the primary means of financial support. These sources tend to be more limited in scope compared to the steady revenue generated from membership fees, which provide EPRI with the necessary resources to execute its long-term projects and initiatives effectively.