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Waste Heat to Power Investment Tax Credit Act of 2019
Legislative Progress
Introduced
November 19, 2019
Latest Action
November 19, 2019
Primary Sponsor
Bradley Scott SchneiderDemocratic(IL)
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Waste Heat to Power Investment Tax Credit Act of 2019 This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to include waste energy recovery property in the 30% energy tax credit, subject to a phaseout. The bill defines "waste energy recovery property" as property that generates electricity solely from heat from buildings or equipment if the primary purpose of such buildings or equipment is not the generation of electricity. Such property may not have a capacity in excess of 50 megawatts.
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Filing registrants (3)
2020 · fourth_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Waste Heat to Power Investment Tax Credit Act (S. 2283, H.R. 5155): advocated for including waste-heat-to-power technology under the section 48 investment tax credit. Renewable Energy Extension Act (H.R. 3961, S. 2289): Extending the section 48 investment tax credit for combined heat to power. Moving Forward Act (H.R. 2): Extending the investment tax credit for combined heat and power and allowing a direct pay option for clean energy tax credits. Adding waste heat to power to qualified technologies for the investment tax credit. Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (H.R. 133): Extending the CHP investment tax credit, and including waste heat to power technology under the sec. 48 investment tax credit.
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Introduced in House
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Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2020 · fourth_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
Advocacy on the Omnibus Appropriations and Coronavirus Relief package of 2020 in the areas of: Appropriations for clean energy programs at the Departments of Energy, Agriculture, State and Foreign Operations, Interior & EPA, Homeland Security, and Transportation Housing & Urban Development. Clean energy tax measures. The Energy Act of 2020. Advocacy in support of BCSE Funding Priorities in FY2021 Appropriations bills, and supplemental funding in any economic recovery legislation as a result of COVID-19 - Energy and Water Development Appropriations Bill: DOE offices of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE), Fossil Energy (FE) and Electricity Delivery and Energy Reliability (EDER); Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill rural clean energy programs: Rural Energy for America Program (REAP), Carbon Utilization and Biogas Education Program, Biomass Crop Assistance Program, Biomass Research and Development, Rural Energy Savings Program; Interior, EPA and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill clean energy programs at the Environmental Protection Agency: EnergyStar, CHP Partnership, Green Power Partnership, Natural Gas Star, Methane Challenge, AgStar, Center for Corporate Climate Leadership, SmartWay Transport Partnership, Renewable Fuel Standard, State and Local Climate and Energy Program, and others; State and Foreign Operations Appropriations Bill: International clean energy finance and clean energy programs at the Department of State, including the UNFCCC, IPCC, Sustainable Landscapes, Renewable Energy, and Green Climate Fund; Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Bill funding for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and specifically for the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) oNew state emergency planning and response grants directed to state energy offices, and to state emergency management agencies including coordination between the energy offices, state emergency management agencies, FEMA and the DOE Office of Cybersecurity, Energy Security and Emergency Response; and oNew direct funding to states for public facility resilience, energy, and water system retrofits to update mission critical facilities, especially including hospitals, schools, community shelters, non-profit nursing homes, and first responder facilities, utilizing private capital for non-interruptible energy generation and microgrids and energy efficiency improvements, with federal funds directed to emergency response upgrades. oReport language to ensure implementation of section 1206(a) of the Disaster Recovery Reform Act, which permits FEMA to assist communities in adopting or updating building codes post disaster, in training code officials and builders on updated or existing building codes, and in boosting efforts to ensure rebuilding work communitywide is done to code. Advocacy to extend clean energy tax extenders including: Reinstatement of energy efficiency measures and provisions for the non-wind Production Tax Credit technologies (hydropower, waste to energy, biomass, biogas and geothermal), as well as the full landscape of energy-related tax measures, including those that are expired, soon-to-be-expiring and new areas of focus. Advocacy in support of energy legislation, including S.2657, the American Energy Innovation Act and H.R. 4447, the Clean Economy Jobs and Innovation Act/ Advocacy on Executive Order on the Bulk Power System House Select Committee Report to Address Climate Change The Clean Energy Business Network (CEBN), an independent initiative of the BCSE, also engages in lobby activity and in building awareness before Congress on examples of small and medium-sized businesses across the nation contributing to the clean energy economy. The CEBNs lobbying activities and expenditures are included in the BCSEs quarterly LD-2 filings. CEBNs activity includes information gathering, direct advocacy, and grassroots advocacy support (including group and individual letters and group lobby visits to Capitol Hill) on appropriations for the Department of Energy, extension of expired clean energy tax incentives, and federal energy innovation programs. CEBN also engaged in advocacy on S. 2283/H.R. 5155, the Waste Heat to Power Investment Tax Credit Act. The BCSE also provides administrative service to the Federal Performance Contracting Coalition (FPCC), a coalition of federal energy services contract holders. The FPCC's lobbying activities and expenditures are included in the BCSE's quarterly LD-4 filings. Cascade Associates is a lobbyist for the FPCC. The FPCC contacted: The House of Representatives, Senate, Department of Energy, Office of Management and Budget, Departments of Navy, Army, and Air Force and the Offices of the Secretary of Defense. The FPCC is working with Members of Congress in developing complimentary policy for Energy Savings Performance Contracting (ESPC.) Specifically, they met with congressional offices for support of the Energy Savings Through Public-Private Partnership (S.1706/H.R.3079), the Federal Energy and Water Management Performance Act (S. 1857) and educating staff on how the House is currently scoring performance contracts in legislation. The FPCC also met with members on including funds for leveraging performance contracting in any stimulus bill. They met with members of the Armed Services Committees, Appropriations Committees, Veterans Affairs Committees, House Energy and Commerce Committee, House Budget Committee, Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, and the Senate Budget Committee.
Client expense: $29,864 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Air Force, Dept of, Army, Dept of (Other), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Navy, Dept of, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
2020 · third_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Waste Heat to Power Investment Tax Credit Act (S. 2283, H.R. 5155): advocated for including waste-heat-to-power technology under the section 48 investment tax credit. Renewable Energy Extension Act (H.R. 3961, S. 2289): Extending the section 48 investment tax credit for combined heat to power. Moving Forward Act (H.R. 2): Extending the investment tax credit for combined heat and power and allowing a direct pay option for clean energy tax credits. Adding waste heat to power to qualified technologies for the investment tax credit.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2020 · second_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Waste Heat to Power Investment Tax Credit Act (S. 2283, H.R. 5155): advocated for including waste-heat-to-power technology under the section 48 investment tax credit. Renewable Energy Extension Act (H.R. 3961, S. 2289): Extending the section 48 investment tax credit for combined heat to power. Moving Forward Act (H.R. 2): Extending the investment tax credit for combined heat and power and allowing a direct pay option for clean energy tax credits. Adding waste heat to power to qualified technologies for the investment tax credit.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2020 · second_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
Advocacy in support of BCSE FY 2021 funding priorities: Energy and Water Development Appropriations Bill: DOE offices of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE), Fossil Energy (FE) and Electricity Delivery and Energy Reliability (EDER); Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill rural clean energy programs: Rural Energy for America Program (REAP), Carbon Utilization and Biogas Education Program, Biomass Crop Assistance Program, Biomass Research and Development, Rural Energy Savings Program; Interior, EPA and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill clean energy programs at the Environmental Protection Agency: EnergyStar, CHP Partnership, Green Power Partnership, Natural Gas Star, Methane Challenge, AgStar, Center for Corporate Climate Leadership, SmartWay Transport Partnership, Renewable Fuel Standard, State and Local Climate and Energy Program, and others; State and Foreign Operations Appropriations Bill: International clean energy finance and clean energy programs at the Department of State, including the UNFCCC, IPCC, Sustainable Landscapes, Renewable Energy, Green Climate Fund; Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Bill: Funding to implement the Disaster Recovery Reform Act (DRRA), PL, 115-254. Advocacy on clean energy tax measures, under the GREEN Act. Advocacy on COVID-19 Phase 3, the CARES Act. Advocacy on energy and infrastructure legislation, including: The American Energy Innovation Act (AEIA) in the US Senate. The CLEAN Future Act in the US House of Representatives. The Leading Infrastructure for Tomorrows America Act (LIFT America Act, H.R. 2741), and multiple bills reported out of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, including: S.1685 introduced by Senator Cornyn (R-TX), the Launching Energy Advancement and Development through Innovations for Natural Gas Act of 2019, which would establish a carbon capture and storage R&D and demonstration program for natural gas fired generation at the Department of Energy. Energy storage legislation including S. 1593 the Promoting Grid Storage Act, introduced by Senators Smith (D-MN) and Collins (R-ME), which would enable state & local governments, utilities, municipal power, and co-ops to apply for competitive grants from the Department of Energy to support their efforts to incorporate storage into long-term planning and grid operations; S. 1602 the Better Energy Storage Technology Act to establish a research, development and demonstration program for grid-scale energy storage systems, introduced by Senator Collins (R-ME). S. 859 introduced by Senator Gardner (R-CO), the Reliable Investment in Vital Energy Reauthorization Act or the RIVER Act, which would reauthorize and extend the hydropower incentive program of the 2005 Energy Policy Act for new hydropower development at existing infrastructure and hydro plant efficiency improvements. Energy efficiency bills, including, S.1857, The Federal Energy and Water Management Performance Act introduced by Senators Murkowski (R-AK) and Manchin (D-WVA); S.1706, The Energy Savings Through Public-Private Partnership Act introduced by Senators Gardner (R-CO) and Coons (D-DE); S. 983 the Weatherization Enhancement and Local Energy Efficiency Investment and Accountability Act also introduced by Senator Coons (D-DE); and S.2137 the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act, introduced by Senators Portman (R-OH) and Shaheen (D-NH). S.2094/H.R. 2114 to provide federal financial assistance to states to implement state energy security plans, introduced by Senator Gardner (R-CO) and Congressman Rush (D-IL). S. 1821, the Marine Energy Research and Development Act of 2019, introduced by Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR). Other pieces of legislation addressing research for modernization of the electric grid, grid security, and the energy workforce. Educational meetings with Members of Congress regarding the BCSE-BNEF Sustainable Energy in America Factbook The Clean Energy Business Network (CEBN), an independent initiative of the BCSE, also engages in lobby activity and in building awareness before Congress on examples of small and medium-sized businesses across the nation contributing to the clean energy economy. The CEBNs lobbying activities and expenditures are included in the BCSEs quarterly LD-2 filings. CEBNs activity includes information gathering, direct advocacy, and grassroots advocacy support (including group and individual letters and group lobby visits to Capitol Hill) on appropriations for the Department of Energy, extension of expired clean energy tax incentives, reforms to federal grant programs (including Small Business Innovation Research), and proposals for economic recovery in the cleantech sector. CEBN also engaged in advocacy on S. 2283/H.R. 5155, the Waste Heat to Power Investment Tax Credit Act. The BCSE also provides administrative service to the Federal Performance Contracting Coalition (FPCC), a coalition of federal energy services contract holders. The FPCC's lobbying activities and expenditures are included in the BCSE's quarterly LD-4 filings. Cascade Associates is a lobbyist for the FPCC. The FPCC contacted: The House of Representatives, Senate, Department of Energy, Office of Management and Budget, Council on Environmental Quality, General Services Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs, Departments of Navy, Army, and Air Force and the Offices of the Secretary of Defense. The FPCC is working with Members of Congress in developing complimentary policy for Energy Savings Performance Contracting (ESPC.) Specifically, they met with congressional offices for support of the Energy Savings Through Public-Private Partnership Act (S.1706/H.R.3079), the Federal Energy and Water Management Performance Act (S. 1857), the All-of-the-Above Federal Building Energy Conversation Act (S. 1245/H.R. 2664) and regarding funding levels for FY21 appropriations bills. The FPCC lobbied for increased funding for the Federal Energy Management Program in the FY21 Energy and Water Appropriations bill, and for the establishment of a pilot program in the FY21 National Defense Authorization Act that would leverage funds to include resilience and cybersecurity into performance contracting. The FPCC also lobbied for the inclusion of ESPC provisions and funding in any potential stimulus package and for federal ESPC provisions and funding in the Build Back Better Act (S.4060/H.R.7303). They met with members of the Armed Services Committees, Appropriations Committees, Veterans Affairs Committees, House Energy and Commerce Committee, and Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee.
Client expense: $32,863 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Air Force, Dept of, Army, Dept of (Other), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Navy, Dept of, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
2020 · first_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Waste Heat to Power Investment Tax Credit Act (S. 2283, H.R. 5155): advocated for including waste-heat-to-power technology under the section 48 investment tax credit. Renewable Energy Extension Act (H.R. 3961, S. 2289): Extending the section 48 investment tax credit for combined heat to power.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2020 · first_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
Advocacy in support of BCSE FY 2021 funding priorities: Energy and Water Development Appropriations Bill: DOE offices of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE), Fossil Energy (FE) and Electricity Delivery and Energy Reliability (EDER); Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill rural clean energy programs: Rural Energy for America Program (REAP), Carbon Utilization and Biogas Education Program, Biomass Crop Assistance Program, Biomass Research and Development, Rural Energy Savings Program; Interior, EPA and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill clean energy programs at the Environmental Protection Agency: EnergyStar, CHP Partnership, Green Power Partnership, Natural Gas Star, Methane Challenge, AgStar, Center for Corporate Climate Leadership, SmartWay Transport Partnership, Renewable Fuel Standard, State and Local Climate and Energy Program, and others; State and Foreign Operations Appropriations Bill: International clean energy finance and clean energy programs at the Department of State, including the UNFCCC, IPCC, Sustainable Landscapes, Renewable Energy, Green Climate Fund; Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Bill: Funding to implement the Disaster Recovery Reform Act (DRRA), PL, 115-254. Advocacy on clean energy tax measures, under the GREEN Act. Advocacy on COVID-19 Phase 3, the CARES Act. Advocacy on energy and infrastructure legislation, including: The American Energy Innovation Act (AEIA) in the US Senate. The CLEAN Future Act in the US House of Representatives. The Leading Infrastructure for Tomorrows America Act (LIFT America Act, H.R. 2741), and multiple bills reported out of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, including: S.1685 introduced by Senator Cornyn (R-TX), the Launching Energy Advancement and Development through Innovations for Natural Gas Act of 2019, which would establish a carbon capture and storage R&D and demonstration program for natural gas fired generation at the Department of Energy. Energy storage legislation including S. 1593 the Promoting Grid Storage Act, introduced by Senators Smith (D-MN) and Collins (R-ME), which would enable state & local governments, utilities, municipal power, and co-ops to apply for competitive grants from the Department of Energy to support their efforts to incorporate storage into long-term planning and grid operations; S. 1602 the Better Energy Storage Technology Act to establish a research, development and demonstration program for grid-scale energy storage systems, introduced by Senator Collins (R-ME). S. 859 introduced by Senator Gardner (R-CO), the Reliable Investment in Vital Energy Reauthorization Act or the RIVER Act, which would reauthorize and extend the hydropower incentive program of the 2005 Energy Policy Act for new hydropower development at existing infrastructure and hydro plant efficiency improvements. Energy efficiency bills, including, S.1857, The Federal Energy and Water Management Performance Act introduced by Senators Murkowski (R-AK) and Manchin (D-WVA); S.1706, The Energy Savings Through Public-Private Partnership Act introduced by Senators Gardner (R-CO) and Coons (D-DE); S. 983 the Weatherization Enhancement and Local Energy Efficiency Investment and Accountability Act also introduced by Senator Coons (D-DE); and S.2137 the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act, introduced by Senators Portman (R-OH) and Shaheen (D-NH). S.2094/H.R. 2114 to provide federal financial assistance to states to implement state energy security plans, introduced by Senator Gardner (R-CO) and Congressman Rush (D-IL). S. 1821, the Marine Energy Research and Development Act of 2019, introduced by Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR). Other pieces of legislation addressing research for modernization of the electric grid, grid security, and the energy workforce. Educational meetings with Members of Congress regarding the BCSE-BNEF Sustainable Energy in America Factbook The Clean Energy Business Network (CEBN), an independent initiative of the BCSE, also engages in lobby activity and in building awareness before Congress on examples of small and medium-sized businesses across the nation contributing to the clean energy economy. The CEBNs lobbying activities and expenditures are included in the BCSEs quarterly LD-2 filings. CEBNs activity includes information gathering, direct advocacy, and grassroots advocacy support (including group and individual letters and group lobby visits to Capitol Hill) on appropriations for the Department of Energy, reforms to Small Business Innovation Research Programs, extension of expired clean energy tax incentives, and S. 2283/H.R. 5155, the Waste Heat to Power Investment Tax Credit Act. The BCSE also provides administrative service to the Federal Performance Contracting Coalition (FPCC), a coalition of federal energy services contract holders. The FPCC's lobbying activities and expenditures are included in the BCSE's quarterly LD-4 filings. Cascade Associates is a lobbyist for the FPCC. The FPCC contacted: The House of Representatives, Senate, Department of Energy, Office of Management and Budget, Council on Environmental Quality, Department of Veterans Affairs, Departments of Navy, Army, and Air Force and the Offices of the Secretary of Defense. The FPCC is working with Members of Congress in developing complimentary policy for Energy Savings Performance Contracting (ESPC.) Specifically, they met with congressional offices for support of the Energy Savings Through Public-Private Partnership (S.1706/H.R.3079), the Federal Energy and Water Management Performance Act (S. 1857), the All-of-the-Above Federal Building Energy Conversation Act (S. 1245/H.R. 2664) and regarding funding levels for FY21 appropriations bills. The FPCC lobbied for increased funding for the Federal Energy Management Program in the FY21 Energy and Water Appropriations bill, and for the establishment of a pilot program in the FY21 National Defense Authorization Act that would leverage funds to include resilience and cybersecurity into performance contracting. They met with members of the Armed Services Committees, Appropriations Committees, Veterans Affairs Committees, House Energy and Commerce Committee, and Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee.
2019 · fourth_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
Advocacy in support of BCSE FY 2020 funding priorities: Energy and Water Development Appropriations Bill: DOE offices of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE), Fossil Energy (FE) and Electricity Delivery and Energy Reliability (EDER); Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill rural clean energy programs: Rural Energy for America Program (REAP), Carbon Utilization and Biogas Education Program, Biomass Crop Assistance Program, Biomass Research and Development, Rural Energy Savings Program; Interior, EPA and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill clean energy programs at the Environmental Protection Agency: EnergyStar, CHP Partnership, Green Power Partnership, Natural Gas Star, Methane Challenge, AgStar, Center for Corporate Climate Leadership, SmartWay Transport Partnership, Renewable Fuel Standard, State and Local Climate and Energy Program, and others; State and Foreign Operations Appropriations Bill: International clean energy finance and clean energy programs at the Department of State, including the UNFCCC, IPCC, Sustainable Landscapes, Renewable Energy, Green Climate Fund; Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Bill: Funding to implement the Disaster Recovery Reform Act (DRRA), PL, 115-254. Advocacy on clean energy tax extenders, including: Reinstatement of the energy efficiency measures and provisions for the non-wind Production Tax Credit technologies (hydropower, waste to energy, biomass, biogas and geothermal) needed to provide a more even competitive environment for investment in these sectors. Going forward, Congress should consider the full landscape of energy-related tax measures, as some are expired, some are soon to be expiring and some are new areas of focus. Advocacy on energy and infrastructure legislation, including: The Leading Infrastructure for Tomorrows America Act (LIFT America Act, H.R. 2741), and multiple bills reported out of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, including: S.1685 introduced by Senator Cornyn (R-TX), the Launching Energy Advancement and Development through Innovations for Natural Gas Act of 2019, which would establish a carbon capture and storage R&D and demonstration program for natural gas fired generation at the Department of Energy. Energy storage legislation including S. 1593 the Promoting Grid Storage Act, introduced by Senators Smith (D-MN) and Collins (R-ME), which would enable state & local governments, utilities, municipal power, and co-ops to apply for competitive grants from the Department of Energy to support their efforts to incorporate storage into long-term planning and grid operations; S. 1602 the Better Energy Storage Technology Act to establish a research, development and demonstration program for grid-scale energy storage systems, introduced by Senator Collins (R-ME). S. 859 introduced by Senator Gardner (R-CO), the Reliable Investment in Vital Energy Reauthorization Act or the RIVER Act, which would reauthorize and extend the hydropower incentive program of the 2005 Energy Policy Act for new hydropower development at existing infrastructure and hydro plant efficiency improvements. Energy efficiency bills, including, S.1857, The Federal Energy and Water Management Performance Act introduced by Senators Murkowski (R-AK) and Manchin (D-WVA); S.1706, The Energy Savings Through Public-Private Partnership Act introduced by Senators Gardner (R-CO) and Coons (D-DE); S. 983 the Weatherization Enhancement and Local Energy Efficiency Investment and Accountability Act also introduced by Senator Coons (D-DE); and S.2137 the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act, introduced by Senators Portman (R-OH) and Shaheen (D-NH). S.2094/H.R. 2114 to provide federal financial assistance to states to implement state energy security plans, introduced by Senator Gardner (R-CO) and Congressman Rush (D-IL). S. 1821, the Marine Energy Research and Development Act of 2019, introduced by Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR). Other pieces of legislation addressing research for modernization of the electric grid, grid security, and the energy workforce. Educational meetings with Members of Congress regarding the BCSE-BNEF Sustainable Energy in America Factbook The Clean Energy Business Network (CEBN), an independent initiative of the BCSE, also engages in lobby activity and in building awareness before Congress on examples of small and medium-sized businesses across the nation contributing to the clean energy economy. The CEBNs lobbying activities and expenditures are included in the BCSEs quarterly LD-2 filings. CEBNs activity includes information gathering, direct advocacy, and grassroots advocacy support (including group and individual letters and group lobby visits to Capitol Hill) on appropriations for the Department of Energy, extension of expired clean energy tax incentives, and reforms to Small Business Innovation Research Programs. CEBN also engaged in advocacy on S. 2283/H.R. 5155, the Waste Heat to Power Investment Tax Credit Act. The BCSE also provides administrative service to the Federal Performance Contracting Coalition (FPCC), a coalition of federal energy services contract holders. The FPCC's lobbying activities and expenditures are included in the BCSE's quarterly LD-3 filings. Cascade Associates is a lobbyist for the FPCC. The FPCC contacted: The House of Representatives, Senate, Department of Energy, Office of Management and Budget, Government Services Administration, Council on Environmental Quality, Department of Veterans Affairs, Departments of Navy, Army, and Air Force and the Offices of the Secretary of Defense. The FPCC is working with Members of Congress in developing complimentary policy for Energy Savings Performance Contracting (ESPC.) Specifically, they met with congressional offices for support of the Energy Savings Through Public-Private Partnership (S.1706/H.R.3079), the Federal Energy and Water Management Performance Act (S. 1857), and the All-of-the-Above Federal Building Energy Conversation Act (S. 1245/H.R. 2664). The FPCC lobbied for increased funding for the Federal Energy Management Program in the FY20 Energy and Water Appropriations bill and for inclusion of performance contracting provisions that were passed as part of each chambers version of the FY20 National Defense Authorization Acts (NDAA) (S. 1215/H.R. 2500) into the final NDAA that became law (S. 1790). They met with members of the Armed Services Committees, Appropriations Committees, Veterans Affairs Committees, House Energy and Commerce Committee, and Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee.
2019 · fourth_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Waste Heat to Power Investment Tax Credit Act (S. 2283, H.R. 5155): advocated for including waste-heat-to-power technology under the section 48 investment tax credit. Renewable Energy Extension Act (H.R. 3961, S. 2289): Extending the section 48 investment tax credit for combined heat to power.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2019 · first_quarter · Defense
H.R. 5155, FY'19 NDAA Conference Report (C-130H EEP) and Sections 841, 847 "Buy America" language. H.R. 6157, FY'19 DOD Appropriations Conference Report (C-130H EEP) and Section 8117, "Buy America" provision. Introducing B-52 CERP re-engining process discussions with congressional defense committees.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
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| Jimmy Panetta | Democratic | CA |
| Linda T. Sánchez | Democratic | CA |
| Thomas R. Suozzi | Democratic | NY |
Client expense: $51,931 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Air Force, Dept of, Army, Dept of (Other), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Navy, Dept of, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
Client expense: $38,683 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Air Force, Dept of, Army, Dept of (Other), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Navy, Dept of, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office