UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):  December 28, 2017

POWIN ENERGY CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Nevada
000-54015                
87-0455378
State or other jurisdiction incorporation
Commission File Number
IRS Employer                  
   
Identification No.           


20550 SW 115th Ave. Tualatin, OR 97062
(Address of principal executive offices)                                                          (Zip Code)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code:   (503) 598-6659

 
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).
 
Emerging Growth Company    ☒
 
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.
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Section 4-
Matters Related to Accountants and Financial Statements

Item 4.01
Changes in Registrant’s Certifying Accountants

Effective December 23, 2017, the Company engaged MaloneBailey, LLP, Houston, Texas, as its new certifying auditors for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2017. During the Company’s two most recent fiscal years and the subsequent interim period through September 30, 2017, the Company did not consult withMaloneBailey, LLP with respect to any of the matters or events set forth in Item 304(a)(2) of Regulation S-K.

Signatures

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

 
POWIN ENERGY CORPORATION.
Dated: December 28, 2017
 
By: /s/ Geoffrey L. Brown
President