An original bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide an investment tax credit for waste heat to power technology.

Monitor legislative issues related to energy policy, climate change, renewable portfolio standards, and the production tax credit. Monitor Administrative action on Utility Maximum Achievable Control Technology (MACT) Standard. Monitor legislative issues and action regarding Master Limited Partnership (MLP) expansion. Monitor legislative and administrative action related to EPA Rulemaking on Mercury and Air Toxics Standards for Solid Waste Incineration Units. Monitor legislative and administrative action related to EPA New Source Performance Standards for new and existing power plants and guidelines for existing plants. Monitor legislative and administrative action related to EPA Clean Power Plan. Monitor the implementation of Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016 (P.L. 114-113). Monitor legislative and administrative action related to the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act (PURPA) (P.L. 95-617) Monitor legislation and FERC technical conference regarding changes to FERC oversight of PURPA. Monitor legislative and administrative action related to regulation of methane emissions from landfills. Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, Electric Storage Participation in Markets Operated by Regional Transmission Organizations and Independent System Operators [RM16-23-000]. H.R. 8, North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act of 2015. H.R. 22, FAST Act. H.R. 702, To adapt to changing crude oil market conditions. H.R. 1027, Healthy Climate and Family Security Act of 2015. H.R. 1960, Land-Based Marine Debris Reduction Act. H.R. 2028, Further Continuing and Security Assistance Appropriations Act, 2017. H.R. 2029, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016. H.R. 2202, Tax Pollution, Not Profits Act. H.R. 2883, Master Limited Partnerships Parity Act. H.R. 3426, American Renewable Energy and Efficiency Act. H.R. 4931, Pharmaceutical Stewardship Act of 2016 H.R.5055, Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017 H.R. 5802, To amend title 31, United States Code, to provide for the issuance of Green Bonds and to establish the United States Green Bank, and for other purposes. S. 524, Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act of 2016 S. 913, An original bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide an investment tax credit for waste heat to power technology. S. 1063, American Energy Efficiency Act. S. 1222, Continuity of Electric Capacity Resources Act. S. 1283, PURPA PLUS Act. S. 1246, Protecting America's Paper for Recycling Act. S. 1264, Renewable Electricity Standard Act. S. 1277, Federal Energy Savings Enhancement Act of 2015. S. 1516, POWER Act. S. 1548, American Opportunity Carbon Fee Act of 2015. S. 1656, Master Limited Partnerships Parity Act. S. 1946, Tax Relief Extension Act of 2015. S. 1953, TRASH Act. S. 2012, Energy Policy Modernization Act. S. 2804, Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017 S. 3264, A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the credit for production of electricity from renewable resources for certain open-loop biomass and trash facilities placed in service before the date of the enactment of this Act. S. 3382, A bill to amend title 31, United States Code, to provide for the issuance of Green Bonds and to establish the United States Green Bank, and for other purposes.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $80,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Power Efficiency and Resiliency Act or the POWER Act (S. 1516, HR 2657) - modifies section 48 investment tax credit to increase capacity limitations, raise the credit to 30% and include waste heat to power system property to qualify for the credit. Also extends the credit through December 31, 2018. Master Limited Partnerships Parity (H.R. 2883, S. 1656): allow the formation of master limited partnerships for renewable energy and energy efficiency infrastructure, including combined heat to power and waste heat to power systems. Extension of Section 48 Investment Tax Credit (H.R. 5167, H.R. 5172) Add waste heat to power to the section 48 investment tax credit (S. 913)

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $15,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Senate Finance Committee Miscellaneous Tax Bill including waste heat to power (WHP) in 10 percent investment tax credit (S. 913); tax reform and tax extenders; House and Senate energy bills (WHP as eligible power source for federal procurement); POWER Act (HR 2657, S. 1516); Master Limited Partnership Parity Act (S.1656, HR 2883); EPA Clean Power Plan.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Monitor legislative issues related to energy policy, climate change, renewable portfolio standards, and the production tax credit. Monitor Administrative action on Utility Maximum Achievable Control Technology (MACT) Standard. Monitor legislative issues and action regarding Master Limited Partnership (MLP) expansion. Monitor legislative and administrative action related to EPA Rulemaking on Mercury and Air Toxics Standards for Solid Waste Incineration Units. Monitor legislative and administrative action related to EPA New Source Performance Standards for new and existing power plants and guidelines for existing plants. Monitor legislative and administrative action related to EPA Clean Power Plan. Monitor the implementation of Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016 (P.L. 114-113). Monitor legislative and administrative action related to the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act (PURPA) (P.L. 95-617) Monitor legislation and FERC technical conference regarding changes to FERC oversight of PURPA. Monitor legislative and administrative action related to regulation of methane emissions from landfills. H.R. 8, North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act of 2015. H.R. 22, FAST Act. H.R. 702, To adapt to changing crude oil market conditions. H.R. 1027, Healthy Climate and Family Security Act of 2015. H.R. 1960, Land-Based Marine Debris Reduction Act. H.R. 2028, Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017 H.R. 2029, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016. H.R. 2202, Tax Pollution, Not Profits Act. H.R. 2883, Master Limited Partnerships Parity Act. H.R. 3426, American Renewable Energy and Efficiency Act. H.R. 4931, Pharmaceutical Stewardship Act of 2016 H.R.5055, Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017 H.R. 5802, To amend title 31, United States Code, to provide for the issuance of Green Bonds and to establish the United States Green Bank, and for other purposes. S. 524, Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act of 2016 S. 913, An original bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide an investment tax credit for waste heat to power technology. S. 1063, American Energy Efficiency Act. S. 1222, Continuity of Electric Capacity Resources Act. S. 1283, PURPA PLUS Act. S. 1246, Protecting America's Paper for Recycling Act. S. 1264, Renewable Electricity Standard Act. S. 1277, Federal Energy Savings Enhancement Act of 2015. S. 1516, POWER Act. S. 1548, American Opportunity Carbon Fee Act of 2015. S. 1656, Master Limited Partnerships Parity Act. S. 1946, Tax Relief Extension Act of 2015. S. 1953, TRASH Act. S. 2012, Energy Policy Modernization Act. S. 2804, Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017 S. 3264, A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the credit for production of electricity from renewable resources for certain open-loop biomass and trash facilities placed in service before the date of the enactment of this Act. S. 3382, A bill to amend title 31, United States Code, to provide for the issuance of Green Bonds and to establish the United States Green Bank, and for other purposes.

Monitor legislative issues related to energy policy, climate change, renewable portfolio standards, and the production tax credit. Monitor Administrative action on Utility Maximum Achievable Control Technology (MACT) Standard. Monitor legislative issues and action regarding Master Limited Partnership (MLP) expansion. Monitor legislative and administrative action related to EPA Rulemaking on Mercury and Air Toxics Standards for Solid Waste Incineration Units. Monitor legislative and administrative action related to EPA New Source Performance Standards for new and existing power plants and guidelines for existing plants. Monitor legislative and administrative action related to EPA Clean Power Plan. Monitor the implementation of Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016 (P.L. 114-113). Monitor legislative and administrative action related to the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act (PURPA) (P.L. 95-617) Monitor legislation and FERC technical conference regarding changes to FERC oversight of PURPA. Monitor legislative and administrative action related to regulation of methane emissions from landfills. H.R. 8, North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act of 2015. H.R. 22, FAST Act. H.R. 702, To adapt to changing crude oil market conditions. H.R. 1027, Healthy Climate and Family Security Act of 2015. H.R. 1960, Land-Based Marine Debris Reduction Act. H.R. 2028, Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017 H.R. 2029, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016. H.R. 2202, Tax Pollution, Not Profits Act. H.R. 2883, Master Limited Partnerships Parity Act. H.R. 3426, American Renewable Energy and Efficiency Act. H.R. 4931, Pharmaceutical Stewardship Act of 2016 H.R.5055, Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017 H.R. 5802, To amend title 31, United States Code, to provide for the issuance of Green Bonds and to establish the United States Green Bank, and for other purposes. S. 524, Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act of 2016 S. 913, An original bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide an investment tax credit for waste heat to power technology. S. 1063, American Energy Efficiency Act. S. 1222, Continuity of Electric Capacity Resources Act. S. 1283, PURPA PLUS Act. S. 1246, Protecting America's Paper for Recycling Act. S. 1264, Renewable Electricity Standard Act. S. 1277, Federal Energy Savings Enhancement Act of 2015. S. 1516, POWER Act. S. 1548, American Opportunity Carbon Fee Act of 2015. S. 1656, Master Limited Partnerships Parity Act. S. 1946, Tax Relief Extension Act of 2015. S. 1953, TRASH Act. S. 2012, Energy Policy Modernization Act. S. 2804, Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017 S. 3264, A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the credit for production of electricity from renewable resources for certain open-loop biomass and trash facilities placed in service before the date of the enactment of this Act. S. 3382, A bill to amend title 31, United States Code, to provide for the issuance of Green Bonds and to establish the United States Green Bank, and for other purposes.

Monitor legislative issues related to energy policy, climate change, renewable portfolio standards, and the production tax credit. Monitor Administrative action on Utility Maximum Achievable Control Technology (MACT) Standard. Monitor legislative issues and action regarding Master Limited Partnership (MLP) expansion. Monitor legislative and administrative action related to EPA Rulemaking on Mercury and Air Toxics Standards for Solid Waste Incineration Units. Monitor legislative and administrative action related to EPA New Source Performance Standards for new and existing power plants and guidelines for existing plants. Monitor legislative and administrative action related to EPA Clean Power Plan. Monitor the implementation of Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016 (P.L. 114-113). Monitor legislative and administrative action related to the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act (PURPA) (P.L. 95-617) Monitor legislation and FERC technical conference regarding changes to FERC oversight of PURPA. Monitor legislative and administrative action related to regulation of methane emissions from landfills. H.R. 8, North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act of 2015. H.R. 22, FAST Act. H.R. 702, To adapt to changing crude oil market conditions. H.R. 1027, Healthy Climate and Family Security Act of 2015. H.R. 1960, Land-Based Marine Debris Reduction Act. H.R. 2028, Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017 H.R. 2029, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016. H.R. 2202, Tax Pollution, Not Profits Act. H.R. 2883, Master Limited Partnerships Parity Act. H.R. 3426, American Renewable Energy and Efficiency Act. H.R. 4931, Pharmaceutical Stewardship Act of 2016 H.R.5055, Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017 H.R. 5802, To amend title 31, United States Code, to provide for the issuance of Green Bonds and to establish the United States Green Bank, and for other purposes. S. 524, Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act of 2016 S. 913, An original bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide an investment tax credit for waste heat to power technology. S. 1063, American Energy Efficiency Act. S. 1222, Continuity of Electric Capacity Resources Act. S. 1283, PURPA PLUS Act. S. 1246, Protecting America's Paper for Recycling Act. S. 1264, Renewable Electricity Standard Act. S. 1277, Federal Energy Savings Enhancement Act of 2015. S. 1516, POWER Act. S. 1548, American Opportunity Carbon Fee Act of 2015. S. 1656, Master Limited Partnerships Parity Act. S. 1946, Tax Relief Extension Act of 2015. S. 1953, TRASH Act. S. 2012, Energy Policy Modernization Act. S. 2804, Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017 S. 3264, A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the credit for production of electricity from renewable resources for certain open-loop biomass and trash facilities placed in service before the date of the enactment of this Act. S. 3382, A bill to amend title 31, United States Code, to provide for the issuance of Green Bonds and to establish the United States Green Bank, and for other purposes.

Monitor legislative issues related to energy policy, climate change, renewable portfolio standards, and the production tax credit. Monitor Administrative action on Utility Maximum Achievable Control Technology (MACT) Standard. Monitor legislative issues and action regarding Master Limited Partnership (MLP) expansion. Monitor legislative and administrative action related to EPA Rulemaking on Mercury and Air Toxics Standards for Solid Waste Incineration Units. Monitor legislative and administrative action related to EPA New Source Performance Standards for new and existing power plants and guidelines for existing plants. Monitor legislative and administrative action related to EPA Clean Power Plan. Monitor the implementation of Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016 (P.L. 114-113). Monitor legislative and administrative action related to the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act (PURPA) (P.L. 95-617) Monitor legislation and FERC technical conference regarding changes to FERC oversight of PURPA. Monitor legislative and administrative action related to regulation of methane emissions from landfills. H.R. 8, North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act of 2015. H.R. 22, FAST Act. H.R. 702, To adapt to changing crude oil market conditions. H.R. 1027, Healthy Climate and Family Security Act of 2015. H.R. 1960, Land-Based Marine Debris Reduction Act. H.R. 2028, Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017 H.R. 2029, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016. H.R. 2202, Tax Pollution, Not Profits Act. H.R. 2883, Master Limited Partnerships Parity Act. H.R. 3426, American Renewable Energy and Efficiency Act. H.R. 4931, Pharmaceutical Stewardship Act of 2016 H.R.5055, Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017 H.R. 5802, To amend title 31, United States Code, to provide for the issuance of Green Bonds and to establish the United States Green Bank, and for other purposes. S. 524, Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act of 2016 S. 913, An original bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide an investment tax credit for waste heat to power technology. S. 1063, American Energy Efficiency Act. S. 1222, Continuity of Electric Capacity Resources Act. S. 1283, PURPA PLUS Act. S. 1246, Protecting America's Paper for Recycling Act. S. 1264, Renewable Electricity Standard Act. S. 1277, Federal Energy Savings Enhancement Act of 2015. S. 1516, POWER Act. S. 1548, American Opportunity Carbon Fee Act of 2015. S. 1656, Master Limited Partnerships Parity Act. S. 1946, Tax Relief Extension Act of 2015. S. 1953, TRASH Act. S. 2012, Energy Policy Modernization Act. S. 2804, Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017 S. 3264, A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the credit for production of electricity from renewable resources for certain open-loop biomass and trash facilities placed in service before the date of the enactment of this Act. S. 3382, A bill to amend title 31, United States Code, to provide for the issuance of Green Bonds and to establish the United States Green Bank, and for other purposes.

Monitor legislative issues related to energy policy, climate change, renewable portfolio standards, and the production tax credit. Monitor Administrative action on Utility Maximum Achievable Control Technology (MACT) Standard. Monitor legislative issues and action regarding Master Limited Partnership (MLP) expansion. Monitor legislative and administrative action related to EPA Rulemaking on Mercury and Air Toxics Standards for Solid Waste Incineration Units. Monitor legislative and administrative action related to EPA New Source Performance Standards for new and existing power plants and guidelines for existing plants. Monitor legislative and administrative action related to EPA Clean Power Plan. Monitor the implementation of Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016 (P.L. 114-113). Monitor legislative and administrative action related to the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act (PURPA) (P.L. 95-617) Monitor legislation and FERC technical conference regarding changes to FERC oversight of PURPA. Monitor legislative and administrative action related to regulation of methane emissions from landfills. H.R. 8, North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act of 2015. H.R. 22, FAST Act. H.R. 702, To adapt to changing crude oil market conditions. H.R. 1027, Healthy Climate and Family Security Act of 2015. H.R. 1960, Land-Based Marine Debris Reduction Act. H.R. 2028, Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017 H.R. 2029, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016. H.R. 2202, Tax Pollution, Not Profits Act. H.R. 2883, Master Limited Partnerships Parity Act. H.R. 3426, American Renewable Energy and Efficiency Act. H.R. 4931, Pharmaceutical Stewardship Act of 2016 H.R.5055, Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017 H.R. 5802, To amend title 31, United States Code, to provide for the issuance of Green Bonds and to establish the United States Green Bank, and for other purposes. S. 524, Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act of 2016 S. 913, An original bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide an investment tax credit for waste heat to power technology. S. 1063, American Energy Efficiency Act. S. 1222, Continuity of Electric Capacity Resources Act. S. 1283, PURPA PLUS Act. S. 1246, Protecting America's Paper for Recycling Act. S. 1264, Renewable Electricity Standard Act. S. 1277, Federal Energy Savings Enhancement Act of 2015. S. 1516, POWER Act. S. 1548, American Opportunity Carbon Fee Act of 2015. S. 1656, Master Limited Partnerships Parity Act. S. 1946, Tax Relief Extension Act of 2015. S. 1953, TRASH Act. S. 2012, Energy Policy Modernization Act. S. 2804, Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017 S. 3264, A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the credit for production of electricity from renewable resources for certain open-loop biomass and trash facilities placed in service before the date of the enactment of this Act. S. 3382, A bill to amend title 31, United States Code, to provide for the issuance of Green Bonds and to establish the United States Green Bank, and for other purposes.

FAA Reauthorization (H.R. 636) - Advocated extending and modifying the section 48 investment tax credit for combined heat and power property, and including waste heat to power system property under the credit (see S. 913). Power Efficiency and Resiliency Act or the POWER Act (S. 1516, HR 2657) - modifies section 48 investment tax credit to increase capacity limitations, raise the credit to 30% and include waste heat to power system property to qualify for the credit. Also extends the credit through December 31, 2018. Master Limited Partnerships Parity (H.R. 2883, S. 1656): allow the formation of master limited partnerships for renewable energy and energy efficiency infrastructure, including combined heat to power and waste heat to power systems. Extension of Section 48 Investment Tax Credit (H.R. 5167, H.R. 5172) Add waste heat to power to the section 48 investment tax credit (S. 913)

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $15,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Senate Finance Committee Miscellaneous Tax Bill including waste heat to power (WHP) in 10 percent investment tax credit (S. 913); tax reform and tax extenders; House and Senate energy bills (WHP as eligible power source for federal procurement); POWER Act (HR 2657, S. 1516); Master Limited Partnership Parity Act (S.1656, HR 2883); EPA Clean Power Plan.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Monitor legislative issues related to energy policy, climate change, renewable portfolio standards, and the production tax credit. Monitor Administrative action on Utility Maximum Achievable Control Technology (MACT) Standard. Monitor legislative issues and action regarding Master Limited Partnership (MLP) expansion. Monitor legislative and administrative action related to EPA Rulemaking on Mercury and Air Toxics Standards for Solid Waste Incineration Units. Monitor legislative and administrative action related to EPA New Source Performance Standards for new and existing power plants and guidelines for existing plants. Monitor legislative and administrative action related to EPA Clean Power Plan. Monitor the implementation of Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016 (P.L. 114-113). Monitor legislative and administrative action related to the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act (PURPA) (P.L. 95-617) H.R. 8, North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act of 2015. H.R. 22, FAST Act. H.R. 702, To adapt to changing crude oil market conditions. H.R. 1027, Healthy Climate and Family Security Act of 2015. H.R. 1960, Land-Based Marine Debris Reduction Act. H.R. 2028, Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017 H.R. 2029, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016. H.R. 2202, Tax Pollution, Not Profits Act. H.R. 2883, Master Limited Partnerships Parity Act. H.R. 3426, American Renewable Energy and Efficiency Act. H.R. 4931, Pharmaceutical Stewardship Act of 2016 H.R.5055, Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017 S. 524, Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act of 2016 S. 913, An original bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide an investment tax credit for waste heat to power technology. S. 1063, American Energy Efficiency Act. S. 1222, Continuity of Electric Capacity Resources Act. S. 1283, PURPA PLUS Act. S. 1246, Protecting America's Paper for Recycling Act. S. 1264, Renewable Electricity Standard Act. S. 1277, Federal Energy Savings Enhancement Act of 2015. S. 1516, POWER Act. S. 1548, American Opportunity Carbon Fee Act of 2015. S. 1656, Master Limited Partnerships Parity Act. S. 1946, Tax Relief Extension Act of 2015. S. 1953, TRASH Act. S. 2012, Energy Policy Modernization Act. S. 2804, Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017 Draft, A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the credit for production of electricity from renewable resources for certain open-loop biomass and trash facilities placed in service before the date of the enactment of this Act.

Monitor legislative issues related to energy policy, climate change, renewable portfolio standards, and the production tax credit. Monitor Administrative action on Utility Maximum Achievable Control Technology (MACT) Standard. Monitor legislative issues and action regarding Master Limited Partnership (MLP) expansion. Monitor legislative and administrative action related to EPA Rulemaking on Mercury and Air Toxics Standards for Solid Waste Incineration Units. Monitor legislative and administrative action related to EPA New Source Performance Standards for new and existing power plants and guidelines for existing plants. Monitor legislative and administrative action related to EPA Clean Power Plan. Monitor the implementation of Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016 (P.L. 114-113). Monitor legislative and administrative action related to the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act (PURPA) (P.L. 95-617) H.R. 8, North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act of 2015. H.R. 22, FAST Act. H.R. 702, To adapt to changing crude oil market conditions. H.R. 1027, Healthy Climate and Family Security Act of 2015. H.R. 1960, Land-Based Marine Debris Reduction Act. H.R. 2028, Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017 H.R. 2029, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016. H.R. 2202, Tax Pollution, Not Profits Act. H.R. 2883, Master Limited Partnerships Parity Act. H.R. 3426, American Renewable Energy and Efficiency Act. H.R. 4931, Pharmaceutical Stewardship Act of 2016 H.R.5055, Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017 S. 524, Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act of 2016 S. 913, An original bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide an investment tax credit for waste heat to power technology. S. 1063, American Energy Efficiency Act. S. 1222, Continuity of Electric Capacity Resources Act. S. 1283, PURPA PLUS Act. S. 1246, Protecting America's Paper for Recycling Act. S. 1264, Renewable Electricity Standard Act. S. 1277, Federal Energy Savings Enhancement Act of 2015. S. 1516, POWER Act. S. 1548, American Opportunity Carbon Fee Act of 2015. S. 1656, Master Limited Partnerships Parity Act. S. 1946, Tax Relief Extension Act of 2015. S. 1953, TRASH Act. S. 2012, Energy Policy Modernization Act. S. 2804, Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017 Draft, A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the credit for production of electricity from renewable resources for certain open-loop biomass and trash facilities placed in service before the date of the enactment of this Act.

Monitor legislative issues related to energy policy, climate change, renewable portfolio standards, and the production tax credit. Monitor Administrative action on Utility Maximum Achievable Control Technology (MACT) Standard. Monitor legislative issues and action regarding Master Limited Partnership (MLP) expansion. Monitor legislative and administrative action related to EPA Rulemaking on Mercury and Air Toxics Standards for Solid Waste Incineration Units. Monitor legislative and administrative action related to EPA New Source Performance Standards for new and existing power plants and guidelines for existing plants. Monitor legislative and administrative action related to EPA Clean Power Plan. Monitor the implementation of Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016 (P.L. 114-113). Monitor legislative and administrative action related to the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act (PURPA) (P.L. 95-617) H.R. 8, North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act of 2015. H.R. 22, FAST Act. H.R. 702, To adapt to changing crude oil market conditions. H.R. 1027, Healthy Climate and Family Security Act of 2015. H.R. 1960, Land-Based Marine Debris Reduction Act. H.R. 2028, Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017 H.R. 2029, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016. H.R. 2202, Tax Pollution, Not Profits Act. H.R. 2883, Master Limited Partnerships Parity Act. H.R. 3426, American Renewable Energy and Efficiency Act. H.R. 4931, Pharmaceutical Stewardship Act of 2016 H.R.5055, Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017 S. 524, Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act of 2016 S. 913, An original bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide an investment tax credit for waste heat to power technology. S. 1063, American Energy Efficiency Act. S. 1222, Continuity of Electric Capacity Resources Act. S. 1283, PURPA PLUS Act. S. 1246, Protecting America's Paper for Recycling Act. S. 1264, Renewable Electricity Standard Act. S. 1277, Federal Energy Savings Enhancement Act of 2015. S. 1516, POWER Act. S. 1548, American Opportunity Carbon Fee Act of 2015. S. 1656, Master Limited Partnerships Parity Act. S. 1946, Tax Relief Extension Act of 2015. S. 1953, TRASH Act. S. 2012, Energy Policy Modernization Act. S. 2804, Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017 Draft, A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the credit for production of electricity from renewable resources for certain open-loop biomass and trash facilities placed in service before the date of the enactment of this Act.

Monitor legislative issues related to energy policy, climate change, renewable portfolio standards, and the production tax credit. Monitor Administrative action on Utility Maximum Achievable Control Technology (MACT) Standard. Monitor legislative issues and action regarding Master Limited Partnership (MLP) expansion. Monitor legislative and administrative action related to EPA Rulemaking on Mercury and Air Toxics Standards for Solid Waste Incineration Units. Monitor legislative and administrative action related to EPA New Source Performance Standards for new and existing power plants and guidelines for existing plants. Monitor legislative and administrative action related to EPA Clean Power Plan. Monitor the implementation of Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016 (P.L. 114-113). Monitor legislative and administrative action related to the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act (PURPA) (P.L. 95-617) H.R. 8, North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act of 2015. H.R. 22, FAST Act. H.R. 702, To adapt to changing crude oil market conditions. H.R. 1027, Healthy Climate and Family Security Act of 2015. H.R. 1960, Land-Based Marine Debris Reduction Act. H.R. 2028, Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017 H.R. 2029, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016. H.R. 2202, Tax Pollution, Not Profits Act. H.R. 2883, Master Limited Partnerships Parity Act. H.R. 3426, American Renewable Energy and Efficiency Act. H.R. 4931, Pharmaceutical Stewardship Act of 2016 H.R.5055, Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017 S. 524, Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act of 2016 S. 913, An original bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide an investment tax credit for waste heat to power technology. S. 1063, American Energy Efficiency Act. S. 1222, Continuity of Electric Capacity Resources Act. S. 1283, PURPA PLUS Act. S. 1246, Protecting America's Paper for Recycling Act. S. 1264, Renewable Electricity Standard Act. S. 1277, Federal Energy Savings Enhancement Act of 2015. S. 1516, POWER Act. S. 1548, American Opportunity Carbon Fee Act of 2015. S. 1656, Master Limited Partnerships Parity Act. S. 1946, Tax Relief Extension Act of 2015. S. 1953, TRASH Act. S. 2012, Energy Policy Modernization Act. S. 2804, Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017 Draft, A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the credit for production of electricity from renewable resources for certain open-loop biomass and trash facilities placed in service before the date of the enactment of this Act.

Monitor legislative issues related to energy policy, climate change, renewable portfolio standards, and the production tax credit. Monitor Administrative action on Utility Maximum Achievable Control Technology (MACT) Standard. Monitor legislative issues and action regarding Master Limited Partnership (MLP) expansion. Monitor legislative and administrative action related to EPA Rulemaking on Mercury and Air Toxics Standards for Solid Waste Incineration Units. Monitor legislative and administrative action related to EPA New Source Performance Standards for new and existing power plants and guidelines for existing plants. Monitor legislative and administrative action related to EPA Clean Power Plan. Monitor the implementation of Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016 (P.L. 114-113). Monitor legislative and administrative action related to the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act (PURPA) (P.L. 95-617) H.R. 8, North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act of 2015. H.R. 22, FAST Act. H.R. 702, To adapt to changing crude oil market conditions. H.R. 1027, Healthy Climate and Family Security Act of 2015. H.R. 1960, Land-Based Marine Debris Reduction Act. H.R. 2028, Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017 H.R. 2029, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016. H.R. 2202, Tax Pollution, Not Profits Act. H.R. 2883, Master Limited Partnerships Parity Act. H.R. 3426, American Renewable Energy and Efficiency Act. H.R. 4931, Pharmaceutical Stewardship Act of 2016 H.R.5055, Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017 S. 524, Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act of 2016 S. 913, An original bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide an investment tax credit for waste heat to power technology. S. 1063, American Energy Efficiency Act. S. 1222, Continuity of Electric Capacity Resources Act. S. 1283, PURPA PLUS Act. S. 1246, Protecting America's Paper for Recycling Act. S. 1264, Renewable Electricity Standard Act. S. 1277, Federal Energy Savings Enhancement Act of 2015. S. 1516, POWER Act. S. 1548, American Opportunity Carbon Fee Act of 2015. S. 1656, Master Limited Partnerships Parity Act. S. 1946, Tax Relief Extension Act of 2015. S. 1953, TRASH Act. S. 2012, Energy Policy Modernization Act. S. 2804, Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017 Draft, A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the credit for production of electricity from renewable resources for certain open-loop biomass and trash facilities placed in service before the date of the enactment of this Act.

FAA Reauthorization (H.R. 636) - Advocated extending and modifying the section 48 investment tax credit for combined heat and power property, and including waste heat to power system property under the credit (see S. 913). Power Efficiency and Resiliency Act or the POWER Act (S. 1516, HR 2657) - modifies section 48 investment tax credit to increase capacity limitations, raise the credit to 30% and include waste heat to power system property to qualify for the credit. Also extends the credit through December 31, 2018. Master Limited Partnerships Parity (H.R. 2883, S. 1656): allow the formation of master limited partnerships for renewable energy and energy efficiency infrastructure, including combined heat to power and waste heat to power systems. Extension of Section 48 Investment Tax Credit (H.R. 5167, H.R. 5172)

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $15,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Senate Finance Committee Miscellaneous Tax Bill including waste heat to power (WHP) in 10 percent investment tax credit (S. 913); tax reform and tax extenders; House and Senate energy bills (WHP as eligible power source for federal procurement); POWER Act (HR 2657, S. 1516); Master Limited Partnership Parity Act (S.1656, HR 2883); EPA Clean Power Plan.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Monitor legislative issues related to energy policy, climate change, renewable portfolio standards, and the production tax credit. Monitor Administrative action on Utility Maximum Achievable Control Technology (MACT) Standard. Monitor legislative issues and action regarding Master Limited Partnership (MLP) expansion. Monitor legislative and administrative action related to EPA Rulemaking on Mercury and Air Toxics Standards for Solid Waste Incineration Units. Monitor legislative and administrative action related to EPA New Source Performance Standards for new and existing power plants and guidelines for existing plants. Monitor legislative and administrative action related to EPA Clean Power Plan. Monitor the implementation of Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016 (P.L. 114-113). H.R. 8, North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act of 2015. H.R. 22, FAST Act. H.R. 702, To adapt to changing crude oil market conditions. H.R. 1027, Healthy Climate and Family Security Act of 2015. H.R. 1314, Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015. H.R. 1414, Pay As You Rate Act. H.R. 1732, Regulatory Integrity Protection Act of 2015. H.R. 1770, Data Security and Breach Notification Act of 2015. H.R. 1960, Land-Based Marine Debris Reduction Act. H.R. 2029, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016. H.R. 2202, Tax Pollution, Not Profits Act. H.R. 2454, To provide for the public disclosure of information regarding surveillance activities under the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978. H.R. 2883, Master Limited Partnerships Parity Act. S. 1656, Master Limited Partnerships Parity Act. H.R. 3426, American Renewable Energy and Efficiency Act. H.R. 3763, Surface Transportation Reauthorization and Reform Act of 2015. H.Res. 542, Providing for further consideration of the bill (H.R. 8) to modernize energy infrastructure, build a 21st century energy and manufacturing workforce, bolster America's energy security and diplomacy, and promote energy efficiency and government accountability, and for other purposes. S. 878, A bill to establish a State residential building energy efficiency upgrades loan pilot program. S. 913, An original bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide an investment tax credit for waste heat to power technology. S. 1052, A bill to require a study on the impact of State and local performance benchmarking and disclosure policies for commercial and multifamily buildings, to provide for competitive awards to utilities, States, and units of local government, and for other purposes. S. 1063, American Energy Efficiency Act. S. 1222, Continuity of Electric Capacity Resources Act. S. 1283, PURPA PLUS Act. S. 1246, Protecting America's Paper for Recycling Act. S. 1264, Renewable Electricity Standard Act. S. 1277, Federal Energy Savings Enhancement Act of 2015. S. 1516, POWER Act. S. 1548, American Opportunity Carbon Fee Act of 2015. S. 1946, Tax Relief Extension Act of 2015. S. 1953, TRASH Act. S. 2012, Energy Policy Modernization Act. S. 2164, A bill to extend the secure rural schools and community self-determination program and to make permanent the payment in lieu of taxes program and the land and water conservation fund. Draft, Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes Act of 2015. Draft, A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the credit for production of electricity from renewable resources for certain open-loop biomass and trash facilities placed in service before the date of the enactment of this Act. Draft, To direct the Attorney General to establish a national pharmaceutical stewardship program to facilitate the collection and disposal of prescription medications.

Monitor legislative issues related to energy policy, climate change, renewable portfolio standards, and the production tax credit. Monitor Administrative action on Utility Maximum Achievable Control Technology (MACT) Standard. Monitor legislative issues and action regarding Master Limited Partnership (MLP) expansion. Monitor legislative and administrative action related to EPA Rulemaking on Mercury and Air Toxics Standards for Solid Waste Incineration Units. Monitor legislative and administrative action related to EPA New Source Performance Standards for new and existing power plants and guidelines for existing plants. Monitor legislative and administrative action related to EPA Clean Power Plan. Monitor the implementation of Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016 (P.L. 114-113). H.R. 8, North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act of 2015. H.R. 22, FAST Act. H.R. 702, To adapt to changing crude oil market conditions. H.R. 1027, Healthy Climate and Family Security Act of 2015. H.R. 1314, Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015. H.R. 1414, Pay As You Rate Act. H.R. 1732, Regulatory Integrity Protection Act of 2015. H.R. 1770, Data Security and Breach Notification Act of 2015. H.R. 1960, Land-Based Marine Debris Reduction Act. H.R. 2029, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016. H.R. 2202, Tax Pollution, Not Profits Act. H.R. 2454, To provide for the public disclosure of information regarding surveillance activities under the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978. H.R. 2883, Master Limited Partnerships Parity Act. S. 1656, Master Limited Partnerships Parity Act. H.R. 3426, American Renewable Energy and Efficiency Act. H.R. 3763, Surface Transportation Reauthorization and Reform Act of 2015. H.Res. 542, Providing for further consideration of the bill (H.R. 8) to modernize energy infrastructure, build a 21st century energy and manufacturing workforce, bolster America's energy security and diplomacy, and promote energy efficiency and government accountability, and for other purposes. S. 878, A bill to establish a State residential building energy efficiency upgrades loan pilot program. S. 913, An original bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide an investment tax credit for waste heat to power technology. S. 1052, A bill to require a study on the impact of State and local performance benchmarking and disclosure policies for commercial and multifamily buildings, to provide for competitive awards to utilities, States, and units of local government, and for other purposes. S. 1063, American Energy Efficiency Act. S. 1222, Continuity of Electric Capacity Resources Act. S. 1283, PURPA PLUS Act. S. 1246, Protecting America's Paper for Recycling Act. S. 1264, Renewable Electricity Standard Act. S. 1277, Federal Energy Savings Enhancement Act of 2015. S. 1516, POWER Act. S. 1548, American Opportunity Carbon Fee Act of 2015. S. 1946, Tax Relief Extension Act of 2015. S. 1953, TRASH Act. S. 2012, Energy Policy Modernization Act. S. 2164, A bill to extend the secure rural schools and community self-determination program and to make permanent the payment in lieu of taxes program and the land and water conservation fund. Draft, Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes Act of 2015. Draft, A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the credit for production of electricity from renewable resources for certain open-loop biomass and trash facilities placed in service before the date of the enactment of this Act. Draft, To direct the Attorney General to establish a national pharmaceutical stewardship program to facilitate the collection and disposal of prescription medications.

Monitor legislative issues related to energy policy, climate change, renewable portfolio standards, and the production tax credit. Monitor Administrative action on Utility Maximum Achievable Control Technology (MACT) Standard. Monitor legislative issues and action regarding Master Limited Partnership (MLP) expansion. Monitor legislative and administrative action related to EPA Rulemaking on Mercury and Air Toxics Standards for Solid Waste Incineration Units. Monitor legislative and administrative action related to EPA New Source Performance Standards for new and existing power plants and guidelines for existing plants. Monitor legislative and administrative action related to EPA Clean Power Plan. Monitor the implementation of Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016 (P.L. 114-113). H.R. 8, North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act of 2015. H.R. 22, FAST Act. H.R. 702, To adapt to changing crude oil market conditions. H.R. 1027, Healthy Climate and Family Security Act of 2015. H.R. 1314, Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015. H.R. 1414, Pay As You Rate Act. H.R. 1732, Regulatory Integrity Protection Act of 2015. H.R. 1770, Data Security and Breach Notification Act of 2015. H.R. 1960, Land-Based Marine Debris Reduction Act. H.R. 2029, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016. H.R. 2202, Tax Pollution, Not Profits Act. H.R. 2454, To provide for the public disclosure of information regarding surveillance activities under the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978. H.R. 2883, Master Limited Partnerships Parity Act. S. 1656, Master Limited Partnerships Parity Act. H.R. 3426, American Renewable Energy and Efficiency Act. H.R. 3763, Surface Transportation Reauthorization and Reform Act of 2015. H.Res. 542, Providing for further consideration of the bill (H.R. 8) to modernize energy infrastructure, build a 21st century energy and manufacturing workforce, bolster America's energy security and diplomacy, and promote energy efficiency and government accountability, and for other purposes. S. 878, A bill to establish a State residential building energy efficiency upgrades loan pilot program. S. 913, An original bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide an investment tax credit for waste heat to power technology. S. 1052, A bill to require a study on the impact of State and local performance benchmarking and disclosure policies for commercial and multifamily buildings, to provide for competitive awards to utilities, States, and units of local government, and for other purposes. S. 1063, American Energy Efficiency Act. S. 1222, Continuity of Electric Capacity Resources Act. S. 1283, PURPA PLUS Act. S. 1246, Protecting America's Paper for Recycling Act. S. 1264, Renewable Electricity Standard Act. S. 1277, Federal Energy Savings Enhancement Act of 2015. S. 1516, POWER Act. S. 1548, American Opportunity Carbon Fee Act of 2015. S. 1946, Tax Relief Extension Act of 2015. S. 1953, TRASH Act. S. 2012, Energy Policy Modernization Act. S. 2164, A bill to extend the secure rural schools and community self-determination program and to make permanent the payment in lieu of taxes program and the land and water conservation fund. Draft, Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes Act of 2015. Draft, A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the credit for production of electricity from renewable resources for certain open-loop biomass and trash facilities placed in service before the date of the enactment of this Act. Draft, To direct the Attorney General to establish a national pharmaceutical stewardship program to facilitate the collection and disposal of prescription medications.

Monitor legislative issues related to energy policy, climate change, renewable portfolio standards, and the production tax credit. Monitor Administrative action on Utility Maximum Achievable Control Technology (MACT) Standard. Monitor legislative issues and action regarding Master Limited Partnership (MLP) expansion. Monitor legislative and administrative action related to EPA Rulemaking on Mercury and Air Toxics Standards for Solid Waste Incineration Units. Monitor legislative and administrative action related to EPA New Source Performance Standards for new and existing power plants and guidelines for existing plants. Monitor legislative and administrative action related to EPA Clean Power Plan. Monitor the implementation of Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016 (P.L. 114-113). H.R. 8, North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act of 2015. H.R. 22, FAST Act. H.R. 702, To adapt to changing crude oil market conditions. H.R. 1027, Healthy Climate and Family Security Act of 2015. H.R. 1314, Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015. H.R. 1414, Pay As You Rate Act. H.R. 1732, Regulatory Integrity Protection Act of 2015. H.R. 1770, Data Security and Breach Notification Act of 2015. H.R. 1960, Land-Based Marine Debris Reduction Act. H.R. 2029, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016. H.R. 2202, Tax Pollution, Not Profits Act. H.R. 2454, To provide for the public disclosure of information regarding surveillance activities under the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978. H.R. 2883, Master Limited Partnerships Parity Act. S. 1656, Master Limited Partnerships Parity Act. H.R. 3426, American Renewable Energy and Efficiency Act. H.R. 3763, Surface Transportation Reauthorization and Reform Act of 2015. H.Res. 542, Providing for further consideration of the bill (H.R. 8) to modernize energy infrastructure, build a 21st century energy and manufacturing workforce, bolster America's energy security and diplomacy, and promote energy efficiency and government accountability, and for other purposes. S. 878, A bill to establish a State residential building energy efficiency upgrades loan pilot program. S. 913, An original bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide an investment tax credit for waste heat to power technology. S. 1052, A bill to require a study on the impact of State and local performance benchmarking and disclosure policies for commercial and multifamily buildings, to provide for competitive awards to utilities, States, and units of local government, and for other purposes. S. 1063, American Energy Efficiency Act. S. 1222, Continuity of Electric Capacity Resources Act. S. 1283, PURPA PLUS Act. S. 1246, Protecting America's Paper for Recycling Act. S. 1264, Renewable Electricity Standard Act. S. 1277, Federal Energy Savings Enhancement Act of 2015. S. 1516, POWER Act. S. 1548, American Opportunity Carbon Fee Act of 2015. S. 1946, Tax Relief Extension Act of 2015. S. 1953, TRASH Act. S. 2012, Energy Policy Modernization Act. S. 2164, A bill to extend the secure rural schools and community self-determination program and to make permanent the payment in lieu of taxes program and the land and water conservation fund. Draft, Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes Act of 2015. Draft, A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the credit for production of electricity from renewable resources for certain open-loop biomass and trash facilities placed in service before the date of the enactment of this Act. Draft, To direct the Attorney General to establish a national pharmaceutical stewardship program to facilitate the collection and disposal of prescription medications.

Monitor legislative issues related to energy policy, climate change, renewable portfolio standards, and the production tax credit. Monitor Administrative action on Utility Maximum Achievable Control Technology (MACT) Standard. Monitor legislative issues and action regarding Master Limited Partnership (MLP) expansion. Monitor legislative and administrative action related to EPA Rulemaking on Mercury and Air Toxics Standards for Solid Waste Incineration Units. Monitor legislative and administrative action related to EPA New Source Performance Standards for new and existing power plants and guidelines for existing plants. Monitor legislative and administrative action related to EPA Clean Power Plan. Monitor the implementation of Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016 (P.L. 114-113). H.R. 8, North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act of 2015. H.R. 22, FAST Act. H.R. 702, To adapt to changing crude oil market conditions. H.R. 1027, Healthy Climate and Family Security Act of 2015. H.R. 1314, Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015. H.R. 1414, Pay As You Rate Act. H.R. 1732, Regulatory Integrity Protection Act of 2015. H.R. 1770, Data Security and Breach Notification Act of 2015. H.R. 1960, Land-Based Marine Debris Reduction Act. H.R. 2029, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016. H.R. 2202, Tax Pollution, Not Profits Act. H.R. 2454, To provide for the public disclosure of information regarding surveillance activities under the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978. H.R. 2883, Master Limited Partnerships Parity Act. S. 1656, Master Limited Partnerships Parity Act. H.R. 3426, American Renewable Energy and Efficiency Act. H.R. 3763, Surface Transportation Reauthorization and Reform Act of 2015. H.Res. 542, Providing for further consideration of the bill (H.R. 8) to modernize energy infrastructure, build a 21st century energy and manufacturing workforce, bolster America's energy security and diplomacy, and promote energy efficiency and government accountability, and for other purposes. S. 878, A bill to establish a State residential building energy efficiency upgrades loan pilot program. S. 913, An original bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide an investment tax credit for waste heat to power technology. S. 1052, A bill to require a study on the impact of State and local performance benchmarking and disclosure policies for commercial and multifamily buildings, to provide for competitive awards to utilities, States, and units of local government, and for other purposes. S. 1063, American Energy Efficiency Act. S. 1222, Continuity of Electric Capacity Resources Act. S. 1283, PURPA PLUS Act. S. 1246, Protecting America's Paper for Recycling Act. S. 1264, Renewable Electricity Standard Act. S. 1277, Federal Energy Savings Enhancement Act of 2015. S. 1516, POWER Act. S. 1548, American Opportunity Carbon Fee Act of 2015. S. 1946, Tax Relief Extension Act of 2015. S. 1953, TRASH Act. S. 2012, Energy Policy Modernization Act. S. 2164, A bill to extend the secure rural schools and community self-determination program and to make permanent the payment in lieu of taxes program and the land and water conservation fund. Draft, Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes Act of 2015. Draft, A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the credit for production of electricity from renewable resources for certain open-loop biomass and trash facilities placed in service before the date of the enactment of this Act. Draft, To direct the Attorney General to establish a national pharmaceutical stewardship program to facilitate the collection and disposal of prescription medications.

FAA Reauthorization (H.R. 636) - Advocated extending and modifying the section 48 investment tax credit for combined heat and power property, and including waste heat to power system property under the credit (see S. 913). Power Efficiency and Resiliency Act or the POWER Act (S. 1516, HR 2657) - modifies section 48 investment tax credit to increase capacity limitations, raise the credit to 30% and include waste heat to power system property to qualify for the credit. Also extends the credit through December 31, 2018. Master Limited Partnerships Parity (H.R. 2883, S. 1656): allow the formation of master limited partnerships for renewable energy and energy efficiency infrastructure, including combined heat to power and waste heat to power systems.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $15,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Senate Finance Committee Miscellaneous Tax Bill including waste heat to power (WHP) in 10 percent investment tax credit (S. 913); tax reform and tax extenders; House and Senate energy bills (WHP as eligible power source for federal procurement); POWER Act (HR 2657, S. 1516); Master Limited Partnership Parity Act (S.1656, HR 2883); EPA Clean Power Plan.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Monitor legislative issues related to energy policy, climate change, renewable portfolio standards, and the production tax credit. Monitor Administrative action on Utility Maximum Achievable Control Technology (MACT) Standard. Monitor legislative issues and action regarding Master Limited Partnership (MLP) expansion. Monitor legislative and administrative action related to EPA Rulemaking on Mercury and Air Toxics Standards for Solid Waste Incineration Units. Monitor legislative and administrative action related to EPA New Source Performance Standards for new and existing power plants and guidelines for existing plants. Monitor legislative and administrative action related to EPA Clean Power Plan. Monitor the implementation of Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016 (P.L. 114-113). H.R. 8, North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act of 2015. H.R. 22, FAST Act. H.R. 702, To adapt to changing crude oil market conditions. H.R. 719, Continuing Appropriations Act, 2016. H.R. 1027, Healthy Climate and Family Security Act of 2015. H.R. 1314, Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015. H.R. 1414, Pay As You Rate Act. H.R. 1732, Regulatory Integrity Protection Act of 2015. H.R. 1770, Data Security and Breach Notification Act of 2015. H.R. 1960, Land-Based Marine Debris Reduction Act. H.R. 2029, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016. H.R. 2202, Tax Pollution, Not Profits Act. H.R. 2454, To provide for the public disclosure of information regarding surveillance activities under the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978. H.R. 2883, Master Limited Partnerships Parity Act. S. 1656, Master Limited Partnerships Parity Act. H.R. 3426, American Renewable Energy and Efficiency Act. H.R. 3763, Surface Transportation Reauthorization and Reform Act of 2015. H.Res. 542, Providing for further consideration of the bill (H.R. 8) to modernize energy infrastructure, build a 21st century energy and manufacturing workforce, bolster America's energy security and diplomacy, and promote energy efficiency and government accountability, and for other purposes. S. 878, A bill to establish a State residential building energy efficiency upgrades loan pilot program. S. 913, An original bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide an investment tax credit for waste heat to power technology. S. 1052, A bill to require a study on the impact of State and local performance benchmarking and disclosure policies for commercial and multifamily buildings, to provide for competitive awards to utilities, States, and units of local government, and for other purposes. S. 1063, American Energy Efficiency Act. S. 1222, Continuity of Electric Capacity Resources Act. S. 1283, PURPA PLUS Act. S. 1246, Protecting America's Paper for Recycling Act. S. 1264, Renewable Electricity Standard Act. S. 1277, Federal Energy Savings Enhancement Act of 2015. S. 1516, POWER Act. S. 1548, American Opportunity Carbon Fee Act of 2015. S. 1946, Tax Relief Extension Act of 2015. S. 1953, TRASH Act. S. 2012, Energy Policy Modernization Act. S. 2164, A bill to extend the secure rural schools and community self-determination program and to make permanent the payment in lieu of taxes program and the land and water conservation fund. Draft, Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes Act of 2015. Draft, A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the credit for production of electricity from renewable resources for certain open-loop biomass and trash facilities placed in service before the date of the enactment of this Act.

Monitor legislative issues related to energy policy, climate change, renewable portfolio standards, and the production tax credit. Monitor Administrative action on Utility Maximum Achievable Control Technology (MACT) Standard. Monitor legislative issues and action regarding Master Limited Partnership (MLP) expansion. Monitor legislative and administrative action related to EPA Rulemaking on Mercury and Air Toxics Standards for Solid Waste Incineration Units. Monitor legislative and administrative action related to EPA New Source Performance Standards for new and existing power plants and guidelines for existing plants. Monitor legislative and administrative action related to EPA Clean Power Plan. Monitor the implementation of Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016 (P.L. 114-113). H.R. 8, North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act of 2015. H.R. 22, FAST Act. H.R. 702, To adapt to changing crude oil market conditions. H.R. 719, Continuing Appropriations Act, 2016. H.R. 1027, Healthy Climate and Family Security Act of 2015. H.R. 1314, Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015. H.R. 1414, Pay As You Rate Act. H.R. 1732, Regulatory Integrity Protection Act of 2015. H.R. 1770, Data Security and Breach Notification Act of 2015. H.R. 1960, Land-Based Marine Debris Reduction Act. H.R. 2029, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016. H.R. 2202, Tax Pollution, Not Profits Act. H.R. 2454, To provide for the public disclosure of information regarding surveillance activities under the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978. H.R. 2883, Master Limited Partnerships Parity Act. S. 1656, Master Limited Partnerships Parity Act. H.R. 3426, American Renewable Energy and Efficiency Act. H.R. 3763, Surface Transportation Reauthorization and Reform Act of 2015. H.Res. 542, Providing for further consideration of the bill (H.R. 8) to modernize energy infrastructure, build a 21st century energy and manufacturing workforce, bolster America's energy security and diplomacy, and promote energy efficiency and government accountability, and for other purposes. S. 878, A bill to establish a State residential building energy efficiency upgrades loan pilot program. S. 913, An original bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide an investment tax credit for waste heat to power technology. S. 1052, A bill to require a study on the impact of State and local performance benchmarking and disclosure policies for commercial and multifamily buildings, to provide for competitive awards to utilities, States, and units of local government, and for other purposes. S. 1063, American Energy Efficiency Act. S. 1222, Continuity of Electric Capacity Resources Act. S. 1283, PURPA PLUS Act. S. 1246, Protecting America's Paper for Recycling Act. S. 1264, Renewable Electricity Standard Act. S. 1277, Federal Energy Savings Enhancement Act of 2015. S. 1516, POWER Act. S. 1548, American Opportunity Carbon Fee Act of 2015. S. 1946, Tax Relief Extension Act of 2015. S. 1953, TRASH Act. S. 2012, Energy Policy Modernization Act. S. 2164, A bill to extend the secure rural schools and community self-determination program and to make permanent the payment in lieu of taxes program and the land and water conservation fund. Draft, Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes Act of 2015. Draft, A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the credit for production of electricity from renewable resources for certain open-loop biomass and trash facilities placed in service before the date of the enactment of this Act.

Monitor legislative issues related to energy policy, climate change, renewable portfolio standards, and the production tax credit. Monitor Administrative action on Utility Maximum Achievable Control Technology (MACT) Standard. Monitor legislative issues and action regarding Master Limited Partnership (MLP) expansion. Monitor legislative and administrative action related to EPA Rulemaking on Mercury and Air Toxics Standards for Solid Waste Incineration Units. Monitor legislative and administrative action related to EPA New Source Performance Standards for new and existing power plants and guidelines for existing plants. Monitor legislative and administrative action related to EPA Clean Power Plan. Monitor the implementation of Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016 (P.L. 114-113). H.R. 8, North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act of 2015. H.R. 22, FAST Act. H.R. 702, To adapt to changing crude oil market conditions. H.R. 719, Continuing Appropriations Act, 2016. H.R. 1027, Healthy Climate and Family Security Act of 2015. H.R. 1314, Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015. H.R. 1414, Pay As You Rate Act. H.R. 1732, Regulatory Integrity Protection Act of 2015. H.R. 1770, Data Security and Breach Notification Act of 2015. H.R. 1960, Land-Based Marine Debris Reduction Act. H.R. 2029, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016. H.R. 2202, Tax Pollution, Not Profits Act. H.R. 2454, To provide for the public disclosure of information regarding surveillance activities under the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978. H.R. 2883, Master Limited Partnerships Parity Act. S. 1656, Master Limited Partnerships Parity Act. H.R. 3426, American Renewable Energy and Efficiency Act. H.R. 3763, Surface Transportation Reauthorization and Reform Act of 2015. H.Res. 542, Providing for further consideration of the bill (H.R. 8) to modernize energy infrastructure, build a 21st century energy and manufacturing workforce, bolster America's energy security and diplomacy, and promote energy efficiency and government accountability, and for other purposes. S. 878, A bill to establish a State residential building energy efficiency upgrades loan pilot program. S. 913, An original bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide an investment tax credit for waste heat to power technology. S. 1052, A bill to require a study on the impact of State and local performance benchmarking and disclosure policies for commercial and multifamily buildings, to provide for competitive awards to utilities, States, and units of local government, and for other purposes. S. 1063, American Energy Efficiency Act. S. 1222, Continuity of Electric Capacity Resources Act. S. 1283, PURPA PLUS Act. S. 1246, Protecting America's Paper for Recycling Act. S. 1264, Renewable Electricity Standard Act. S. 1277, Federal Energy Savings Enhancement Act of 2015. S. 1516, POWER Act. S. 1548, American Opportunity Carbon Fee Act of 2015. S. 1946, Tax Relief Extension Act of 2015. S. 1953, TRASH Act. S. 2012, Energy Policy Modernization Act. S. 2164, A bill to extend the secure rural schools and community self-determination program and to make permanent the payment in lieu of taxes program and the land and water conservation fund. Draft, Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes Act of 2015. Draft, A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the credit for production of electricity from renewable resources for certain open-loop biomass and trash facilities placed in service before the date of the enactment of this Act.

Monitor legislative issues related to energy policy, climate change, renewable portfolio standards, and the production tax credit. Monitor Administrative action on Utility Maximum Achievable Control Technology (MACT) Standard. Monitor legislative issues and action regarding Master Limited Partnership (MLP) expansion. Monitor legislative and administrative action related to EPA Rulemaking on Mercury and Air Toxics Standards for Solid Waste Incineration Units. Monitor legislative and administrative action related to EPA New Source Performance Standards for new and existing power plants and guidelines for existing plants. Monitor legislative and administrative action related to EPA Clean Power Plan. Monitor the implementation of Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016 (P.L. 114-113). H.R. 8, North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act of 2015. H.R. 22, FAST Act. H.R. 702, To adapt to changing crude oil market conditions. H.R. 719, Continuing Appropriations Act, 2016. H.R. 1027, Healthy Climate and Family Security Act of 2015. H.R. 1314, Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015. H.R. 1414, Pay As You Rate Act. H.R. 1732, Regulatory Integrity Protection Act of 2015. H.R. 1770, Data Security and Breach Notification Act of 2015. H.R. 1960, Land-Based Marine Debris Reduction Act. H.R. 2029, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016. H.R. 2202, Tax Pollution, Not Profits Act. H.R. 2454, To provide for the public disclosure of information regarding surveillance activities under the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978. H.R. 2883, Master Limited Partnerships Parity Act. S. 1656, Master Limited Partnerships Parity Act. H.R. 3426, American Renewable Energy and Efficiency Act. H.R. 3763, Surface Transportation Reauthorization and Reform Act of 2015. H.Res. 542, Providing for further consideration of the bill (H.R. 8) to modernize energy infrastructure, build a 21st century energy and manufacturing workforce, bolster America's energy security and diplomacy, and promote energy efficiency and government accountability, and for other purposes. S. 878, A bill to establish a State residential building energy efficiency upgrades loan pilot program. S. 913, An original bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide an investment tax credit for waste heat to power technology. S. 1052, A bill to require a study on the impact of State and local performance benchmarking and disclosure policies for commercial and multifamily buildings, to provide for competitive awards to utilities, States, and units of local government, and for other purposes. S. 1063, American Energy Efficiency Act. S. 1222, Continuity of Electric Capacity Resources Act. S. 1283, PURPA PLUS Act. S. 1246, Protecting America's Paper for Recycling Act. S. 1264, Renewable Electricity Standard Act. S. 1277, Federal Energy Savings Enhancement Act of 2015. S. 1516, POWER Act. S. 1548, American Opportunity Carbon Fee Act of 2015. S. 1946, Tax Relief Extension Act of 2015. S. 1953, TRASH Act. S. 2012, Energy Policy Modernization Act. S. 2164, A bill to extend the secure rural schools and community self-determination program and to make permanent the payment in lieu of taxes program and the land and water conservation fund. Draft, Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes Act of 2015. Draft, A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the credit for production of electricity from renewable resources for certain open-loop biomass and trash facilities placed in service before the date of the enactment of this Act.

Monitor legislative issues related to energy policy, climate change, renewable portfolio standards, and the production tax credit. Monitor Administrative action on Utility Maximum Achievable Control Technology (MACT) Standard. Monitor legislative issues and action regarding Master Limited Partnership (MLP) expansion. Monitor legislative and administrative action related to EPA Rulemaking on Mercury and Air Toxics Standards for Solid Waste Incineration Units. Monitor legislative and administrative action related to EPA New Source Performance Standards for new and existing power plants and guidelines for existing plants. Monitor legislative and administrative action related to EPA Clean Power Plan. Monitor the implementation of Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016 (P.L. 114-113). H.R. 8, North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act of 2015. H.R. 22, FAST Act. H.R. 702, To adapt to changing crude oil market conditions. H.R. 719, Continuing Appropriations Act, 2016. H.R. 1027, Healthy Climate and Family Security Act of 2015. H.R. 1314, Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015. H.R. 1414, Pay As You Rate Act. H.R. 1732, Regulatory Integrity Protection Act of 2015. H.R. 1770, Data Security and Breach Notification Act of 2015. H.R. 1960, Land-Based Marine Debris Reduction Act. H.R. 2029, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016. H.R. 2202, Tax Pollution, Not Profits Act. H.R. 2454, To provide for the public disclosure of information regarding surveillance activities under the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978. H.R. 2883, Master Limited Partnerships Parity Act. S. 1656, Master Limited Partnerships Parity Act. H.R. 3426, American Renewable Energy and Efficiency Act. H.R. 3763, Surface Transportation Reauthorization and Reform Act of 2015. H.Res. 542, Providing for further consideration of the bill (H.R. 8) to modernize energy infrastructure, build a 21st century energy and manufacturing workforce, bolster America's energy security and diplomacy, and promote energy efficiency and government accountability, and for other purposes. S. 878, A bill to establish a State residential building energy efficiency upgrades loan pilot program. S. 913, An original bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide an investment tax credit for waste heat to power technology. S. 1052, A bill to require a study on the impact of State and local performance benchmarking and disclosure policies for commercial and multifamily buildings, to provide for competitive awards to utilities, States, and units of local government, and for other purposes. S. 1063, American Energy Efficiency Act. S. 1222, Continuity of Electric Capacity Resources Act. S. 1283, PURPA PLUS Act. S. 1246, Protecting America's Paper for Recycling Act. S. 1264, Renewable Electricity Standard Act. S. 1277, Federal Energy Savings Enhancement Act of 2015. S. 1516, POWER Act. S. 1548, American Opportunity Carbon Fee Act of 2015. S. 1946, Tax Relief Extension Act of 2015. S. 1953, TRASH Act. S. 2012, Energy Policy Modernization Act. S. 2164, A bill to extend the secure rural schools and community self-determination program and to make permanent the payment in lieu of taxes program and the land and water conservation fund. Draft, Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes Act of 2015. Draft, A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the credit for production of electricity from renewable resources for certain open-loop biomass and trash facilities placed in service before the date of the enactment of this Act.

Tax Reform Carried Interest, including Carried Interest Fairness Act of 2015 (H.R. 2889) Real Estate Investment & Jobs Act - S. 915 and H.R. 2128 Expired Tax Provisions (H.R. 2029) Internet sales tax legislation: S. 698 and H.R. 2775 Extension of 15-year Depreciation Schedule S. 394 179D Energy Efficient Building Tax Deduction Combined Heat and Power Tax Credit (S. 913) IRS Notice 2007-55 Partnership Liability Allocation Regulations and Disguised Sale Regulations (Treas. Reg. 119305-11) "Fractions Rule" regulations (tax-exempt investors and debt-financed real estate) under I.R.C. Sec. 514(c)(9) Like-Kind Exchanges (Sec. 1031), including S. 1631 and Treasury Greenbook proposal Earnings stripping tax proposals and OEDC Base Erosion and Profit Shifting Initiative REIT preferential dividend rulings Partnership audit reform, including H.R. 2821 Highway Trust Fund extension, including H.R. 1846, H.R. 3038, and S. 808 Completed contract method of accounting and condominium construction (Section 460(e) REIT conversions and other REIT provisions in the PATH Act (H.R. 2029) FIRPTA Reform (H.R. 2029)

Client expense: $895,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Consolidated Appropriations Act (H.R. 2029) - Section 48 Investment Tax Credit: advocated for modifications to the credit to allow more combined heat and power system property to qualify. Adding waste heat to power system property to the credit (see S. 913). Power Efficiency and Resiliency Act or the POWER Act (S. 1516, HR 2657) - modifies section 48 investment tax credit to increase capacity limitations, raise the credit to 30% and include waste heat to power system property to qualify for the credit. Also extends the credit through December 31, 2018. Master Limited Partnerships Parity (H.R. 2883, S. 1656): allow the formation of master limited partnerships for renewable energy and energy efficiency infrastructure, including combined heat to power and waste heat to power systems.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $15,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Senate Finance Committee Miscellaneous Tax Bill including waste heat to power (WHP) in 10 percent investment tax credit (S. 913); tax reform and tax extenders; developing energy legislation (WHP as eligible power source for federal procurement); re-introduction of the POWER Act (HR 2657, S. 1516); re-introduction of the Master Limited Partnership Parity Act (S.1656, HR 2883); EPA Clean Power Plan; DOE WHP Market Assessment; DOE Industrial Efficiency Barriers Report.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Tax Reform Carried Interest, including Carried Interest Fairness Act of 2015 (H.R. 2889) Real Estate Investment & Jobs Act - S. 915 and H.R. 2128 Expired Tax Provisions Internet sales tax legislation: S. 698 and H.R. 2775 Extension of 15-year Depreciation Schedule S. 394 179D Energy Efficient Building Tax Deduction Combined Heat and Power Tax Credit (S. 913) IRS Notice 2007-55 Partnership Liability Allocation Regulations and Disguised Sale Regulations (Treas. Reg. 119305-11) "Fractions Rule" regulations (tax-exempt investors and debt-financed real estate) under I.R.C. Sec. 514(c)(9) Like-Kind Exchanges (Sec. 1031), including S. 1631 and Treasury Greenbook proposal Earnings stripping tax proposals and OEDC Base Erosion and Profit Shifting Initiative REIT preferential dividend rulings Partnership audit reform, including H.R. 2821 Highway Trust Fund extension, including H.R. 1846 and H.R. 3038 Completed contract method of accounting and condominium construction (Section 460(e))

Client expense: $1,152,785 · Firm income: Not reported

Monitor legislative issues related to energy policy, climate change, renewable portfolio standards, and the production tax credit. Monitor Administrative action on Utility Maximum Achievable Control Technology (MACT) Standard. Monitor legislative issues and action regarding Master Limited Partnership (MLP) expansion. Monitor legislative and administrative action related to EPA Rulemaking on Mercury and Air Toxics Standards for Solid Waste Incineration Units. Monitor legislative and administrative action related to EPA Rulemaking on New Source Performance Standards for new power plants guidelines for existing plants. Monitor legislative and administrative action related to EPA New Source Performance Standards for existing power plants and guidelines for existing plants. Monitor legislative and administrative action related to EPA Clean Power Plan. H.R. 8, North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act of 2015. H.R. 702, To adapt to changing crude oil market conditions. H.R. 1027, Healthy Climate and Family Security Act of 2015. H.R. 1732, Regulatory Integrity Protection Act of 2015. H.R. 1770, Data Security and Breach Notification Act of 2015. H.R. 1960, Land-Based Marine Debris Reduction Act. H.R. 2202, Tax Pollution, Not Profits Act. H.R. 2454, To provide for the public disclosure of information regarding surveillance activities under the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978. H.R. 2883, Master Limited Partnerships Parity Act. S. 1656, Master Limited Partnerships Parity Act. H.R. 3426, American Renewable Energy and Efficiency Act. S. 878, A bill to establish a State residential building energy efficiency upgrades loan pilot program. S. 913, An original bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide an investment tax credit for waste heat to power technology. S. 1052, A bill to require a study on the impact of State and local performance benchmarking and disclosure policies for commercial and multifamily buildings, to provide for competitive awards to utilities, States, and units of local government, and for other purposes. S. 1063, American Energy Efficiency Act. S. 1222, Continuity of Electric Capacity Resources Act. S. 1283, PURPA PLUS Act. S. 1246, Protecting America's Paper for Recycling Act. S. 1264, Renewable Electricity Standard Act. S. 1277, Federal Energy Savings Enhancement Act of 2015. S. 1516, POWER Act. S. 1548, American Opportunity Carbon Fee Act of 2015. S. 1946, Tax Relief Extension Act of 2015. S. 1953, TRASH Act. S. 2012, Energy Policy Modernization Act.

Monitor legislative issues related to energy policy, climate change, renewable portfolio standards, and the production tax credit. Monitor Administrative action on Utility Maximum Achievable Control Technology (MACT) Standard. Monitor legislative issues and action regarding Master Limited Partnership (MLP) expansion. Monitor legislative and administrative action related to EPA Rulemaking on Mercury and Air Toxics Standards for Solid Waste Incineration Units. Monitor legislative and administrative action related to EPA Rulemaking on New Source Performance Standards for new power plants guidelines for existing plants. Monitor legislative and administrative action related to EPA New Source Performance Standards for existing power plants and guidelines for existing plants. Monitor legislative and administrative action related to EPA Clean Power Plan. H.R. 8, North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act of 2015. H.R. 702, To adapt to changing crude oil market conditions. H.R. 1027, Healthy Climate and Family Security Act of 2015. H.R. 1732, Regulatory Integrity Protection Act of 2015. H.R. 1770, Data Security and Breach Notification Act of 2015. H.R. 1960, Land-Based Marine Debris Reduction Act. H.R. 2202, Tax Pollution, Not Profits Act. H.R. 2454, To provide for the public disclosure of information regarding surveillance activities under the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978. H.R. 2883, Master Limited Partnerships Parity Act. S. 1656, Master Limited Partnerships Parity Act. H.R. 3426, American Renewable Energy and Efficiency Act. S. 878, A bill to establish a State residential building energy efficiency upgrades loan pilot program. S. 913, An original bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide an investment tax credit for waste heat to power technology. S. 1052, A bill to require a study on the impact of State and local performance benchmarking and disclosure policies for commercial and multifamily buildings, to provide for competitive awards to utilities, States, and units of local government, and for other purposes. S. 1063, American Energy Efficiency Act. S. 1222, Continuity of Electric Capacity Resources Act. S. 1283, PURPA PLUS Act. S. 1246, Protecting America's Paper for Recycling Act. S. 1264, Renewable Electricity Standard Act. S. 1277, Federal Energy Savings Enhancement Act of 2015. S. 1516, POWER Act. S. 1548, American Opportunity Carbon Fee Act of 2015. S. 1946, Tax Relief Extension Act of 2015. S. 1953, TRASH Act. S. 2012, Energy Policy Modernization Act.

Monitor legislative issues related to energy policy, climate change, renewable portfolio standards, and the production tax credit. Monitor Administrative action on Utility Maximum Achievable Control Technology (MACT) Standard. Monitor legislative issues and action regarding Master Limited Partnership (MLP) expansion. Monitor legislative and administrative action related to EPA Rulemaking on Mercury and Air Toxics Standards for Solid Waste Incineration Units. Monitor legislative and administrative action related to EPA Rulemaking on New Source Performance Standards for new power plants guidelines for existing plants. Monitor legislative and administrative action related to EPA New Source Performance Standards for existing power plants and guidelines for existing plants. Monitor legislative and administrative action related to EPA Clean Power Plan. H.R. 8, North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act of 2015. H.R. 702, To adapt to changing crude oil market conditions. H.R. 1027, Healthy Climate and Family Security Act of 2015. H.R. 1732, Regulatory Integrity Protection Act of 2015. H.R. 1770, Data Security and Breach Notification Act of 2015. H.R. 1960, Land-Based Marine Debris Reduction Act. H.R. 2202, Tax Pollution, Not Profits Act. H.R. 2454, To provide for the public disclosure of information regarding surveillance activities under the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978. H.R. 2883, Master Limited Partnerships Parity Act. S. 1656, Master Limited Partnerships Parity Act. H.R. 3426, American Renewable Energy and Efficiency Act. S. 878, A bill to establish a State residential building energy efficiency upgrades loan pilot program. S. 913, An original bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide an investment tax credit for waste heat to power technology. S. 1052, A bill to require a study on the impact of State and local performance benchmarking and disclosure policies for commercial and multifamily buildings, to provide for competitive awards to utilities, States, and units of local government, and for other purposes. S. 1063, American Energy Efficiency Act. S. 1222, Continuity of Electric Capacity Resources Act. S. 1283, PURPA PLUS Act. S. 1246, Protecting America's Paper for Recycling Act. S. 1264, Renewable Electricity Standard Act. S. 1277, Federal Energy Savings Enhancement Act of 2015. S. 1516, POWER Act. S. 1548, American Opportunity Carbon Fee Act of 2015. S. 1946, Tax Relief Extension Act of 2015. S. 1953, TRASH Act. S. 2012, Energy Policy Modernization Act.

Monitor legislative issues related to energy policy, climate change, renewable portfolio standards, and the production tax credit. Monitor Administrative action on Utility Maximum Achievable Control Technology (MACT) Standard. Monitor legislative issues and action regarding Master Limited Partnership (MLP) expansion. Monitor legislative and administrative action related to EPA Rulemaking on Mercury and Air Toxics Standards for Solid Waste Incineration Units. Monitor legislative and administrative action related to EPA Rulemaking on New Source Performance Standards for new power plants guidelines for existing plants. Monitor legislative and administrative action related to EPA New Source Performance Standards for existing power plants and guidelines for existing plants. Monitor legislative and administrative action related to EPA Clean Power Plan. H.R. 8, North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act of 2015. H.R. 702, To adapt to changing crude oil market conditions. H.R. 1027, Healthy Climate and Family Security Act of 2015. H.R. 1732, Regulatory Integrity Protection Act of 2015. H.R. 1770, Data Security and Breach Notification Act of 2015. H.R. 1960, Land-Based Marine Debris Reduction Act. H.R. 2202, Tax Pollution, Not Profits Act. H.R. 2454, To provide for the public disclosure of information regarding surveillance activities under the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978. H.R. 2883, Master Limited Partnerships Parity Act. S. 1656, Master Limited Partnerships Parity Act. H.R. 3426, American Renewable Energy and Efficiency Act. S. 878, A bill to establish a State residential building energy efficiency upgrades loan pilot program. S. 913, An original bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide an investment tax credit for waste heat to power technology. S. 1052, A bill to require a study on the impact of State and local performance benchmarking and disclosure policies for commercial and multifamily buildings, to provide for competitive awards to utilities, States, and units of local government, and for other purposes. S. 1063, American Energy Efficiency Act. S. 1222, Continuity of Electric Capacity Resources Act. S. 1283, PURPA PLUS Act. S. 1246, Protecting America's Paper for Recycling Act. S. 1264, Renewable Electricity Standard Act. S. 1277, Federal Energy Savings Enhancement Act of 2015. S. 1516, POWER Act. S. 1548, American Opportunity Carbon Fee Act of 2015. S. 1946, Tax Relief Extension Act of 2015. S. 1953, TRASH Act. S. 2012, Energy Policy Modernization Act.

Monitor legislative issues related to energy policy, climate change, renewable portfolio standards, and the production tax credit. Monitor Administrative action on Utility Maximum Achievable Control Technology (MACT) Standard. Monitor legislative issues and action regarding Master Limited Partnership (MLP) expansion. Monitor legislative and administrative action related to EPA Rulemaking on Mercury and Air Toxics Standards for Solid Waste Incineration Units. Monitor legislative and administrative action related to EPA Rulemaking on New Source Performance Standards for new power plants guidelines for existing plants. Monitor legislative and administrative action related to EPA New Source Performance Standards for existing power plants and guidelines for existing plants. Monitor legislative and administrative action related to EPA Clean Power Plan. H.R. 8, North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act of 2015. H.R. 702, To adapt to changing crude oil market conditions. H.R. 1027, Healthy Climate and Family Security Act of 2015. H.R. 1732, Regulatory Integrity Protection Act of 2015. H.R. 1770, Data Security and Breach Notification Act of 2015. H.R. 1960, Land-Based Marine Debris Reduction Act. H.R. 2202, Tax Pollution, Not Profits Act. H.R. 2454, To provide for the public disclosure of information regarding surveillance activities under the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978. H.R. 2883, Master Limited Partnerships Parity Act. S. 1656, Master Limited Partnerships Parity Act. H.R. 3426, American Renewable Energy and Efficiency Act. S. 878, A bill to establish a State residential building energy efficiency upgrades loan pilot program. S. 913, An original bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide an investment tax credit for waste heat to power technology. S. 1052, A bill to require a study on the impact of State and local performance benchmarking and disclosure policies for commercial and multifamily buildings, to provide for competitive awards to utilities, States, and units of local government, and for other purposes. S. 1063, American Energy Efficiency Act. S. 1222, Continuity of Electric Capacity Resources Act. S. 1283, PURPA PLUS Act. S. 1246, Protecting America's Paper for Recycling Act. S. 1264, Renewable Electricity Standard Act. S. 1277, Federal Energy Savings Enhancement Act of 2015. S. 1516, POWER Act. S. 1548, American Opportunity Carbon Fee Act of 2015. S. 1946, Tax Relief Extension Act of 2015. S. 1953, TRASH Act. S. 2012, Energy Policy Modernization Act.

Section 48 Investment Tax Credit: discussion of modifications to the credit to allow more combined heat and power system property to qualify. Adding waste heat to power system property to the credit (see S. 913). Power Efficiency and Resiliency Act or the POWER Act (S. 1516, HR 2657) - modifies section 48 investment tax credit to increase capacity limitations, raise the credit to 30% and include waste heat to power system property to qualify for the credit. Also extends the credit through December 31, 2018. Tax Relief Extension Act of 2015 (S. 1946): supported amendment allowing projects to qualify for the section 48 investment tax credit based upon the time construction begins, rather than the date the project is placed in service. Master Limited Partnerships Parity (H.R. 2883, S. 1656): allow the formation of master limited partnerships for renewable energy and energy efficiency infrastructure, including combined heat to power and waste heat to power systems.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $15,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Senate Finance Committee Miscellaneous Tax Bill including waste heat to power (WHP) in 10 percent investment tax credit (S. 913); tax reform and tax extenders; developing energy legislation (WHP as eligible power source for federal procurement); re-introduction of the POWER Act (HR 2657, S. 1516); re-introduction of the Master Limited Partnership Parity Act (S.1656, HR 2883); EPA Clean Power Plan; DOE WHP Market Assessment; DOE Industrial Efficiency Barriers Report.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Monitor legislative issues related to energy policy, climate change, renewable portfolio standards, and the production tax credit. Monitor Administrative action on Utility Maximum Achievable Control Technology (MACT) Standard. Monitor legislative issues and action regarding Master Limited Partnership (MLP) expansion. Monitor legislative and administrative action related to EPA Rulemaking on Mercury and Air Toxics Standards for Solid Waste Incineration Units. Monitor legislative and administrative action related to EPA Rulemaking on New Source Performance Standards for new power plants guidelines for existing plants. Monitor legislative and administrative action related to EPA New Source Performance Standards for existing power plants and guidelines for existing plants. Monitor legislative and administrative action related to EPA Clean Power Plan. H.R. 1027, Healthy Climate and Family Security Act of 2015. H.R. 1770, Data Security and Breach Notification Act of 2015. H.R. 1960, Land-Based Marine Debris Reduction Act. H.R. 2202, Tax Pollution, Not Profits Act. S. 878, A bill to establish a State residential building energy efficiency upgrades loan pilot program. S. 913, An original bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide an investment tax credit for waste heat to power technology. S. 1052, A bill to require a study on the impact of State and local performance benchmarking and disclosure policies for commercial and multifamily buildings, to provide for competitive awards to utilities, States, and units of local government, and for other purposes. S. 1063, American Energy Efficiency Act. S. 1246, Protecting America's Paper for Recycling Act. S. 1264, Renewable Electricity Standard Act. S. 1277, Federal Energy Savings Enhancement Act of 2015. S. 1516, POWER Act.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $80,000

Monitor legislative issues related to energy policy, climate change, renewable portfolio standards, and the production tax credit. Monitor Administrative action on Utility Maximum Achievable Control Technology (MACT) Standard. Monitor legislative issues and action regarding Master Limited Partnership (MLP) expansion. Monitor legislative and administrative action related to EPA Rulemaking on Mercury and Air Toxics Standards for Solid Waste Incineration Units. Monitor legislative and administrative action related to EPA Rulemaking on New Source Performance Standards for new power plants guidelines for existing plants. Monitor legislative and administrative action related to EPA New Source Performance Standards for existing power plants and guidelines for existing plants. Monitor legislative and administrative action related to EPA Clean Power Plan. H.R. 1027, Healthy Climate and Family Security Act of 2015. H.R. 1770, Data Security and Breach Notification Act of 2015. H.R. 1960, Land-Based Marine Debris Reduction Act. H.R. 2202, Tax Pollution, Not Profits Act. S. 878, A bill to establish a State residential building energy efficiency upgrades loan pilot program. S. 913, An original bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide an investment tax credit for waste heat to power technology. S. 1052, A bill to require a study on the impact of State and local performance benchmarking and disclosure policies for commercial and multifamily buildings, to provide for competitive awards to utilities, States, and units of local government, and for other purposes. S. 1063, American Energy Efficiency Act. S. 1246, Protecting America's Paper for Recycling Act. S. 1264, Renewable Electricity Standard Act. S. 1277, Federal Energy Savings Enhancement Act of 2015. S. 1516, POWER Act.

Monitor legislative issues related to energy policy, climate change, renewable portfolio standards, and the production tax credit. Monitor Administrative action on Utility Maximum Achievable Control Technology (MACT) Standard. Monitor legislative issues and action regarding Master Limited Partnership (MLP) expansion. Monitor legislative and administrative action related to EPA Rulemaking on Mercury and Air Toxics Standards for Solid Waste Incineration Units. Monitor legislative and administrative action related to EPA Rulemaking on New Source Performance Standards for new power plants guidelines for existing plants. Monitor legislative and administrative action related to EPA New Source Performance Standards for existing power plants and guidelines for existing plants. Monitor legislative and administrative action related to EPA Clean Power Plan. H.R. 1027, Healthy Climate and Family Security Act of 2015. H.R. 1770, Data Security and Breach Notification Act of 2015. H.R. 1960, Land-Based Marine Debris Reduction Act. H.R. 2202, Tax Pollution, Not Profits Act. S. 878, A bill to establish a State residential building energy efficiency upgrades loan pilot program. S. 913, An original bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide an investment tax credit for waste heat to power technology. S. 1052, A bill to require a study on the impact of State and local performance benchmarking and disclosure policies for commercial and multifamily buildings, to provide for competitive awards to utilities, States, and units of local government, and for other purposes. S. 1063, American Energy Efficiency Act. S. 1246, Protecting America's Paper for Recycling Act. S. 1264, Renewable Electricity Standard Act. S. 1277, Federal Energy Savings Enhancement Act of 2015. S. 1516, POWER Act.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $80,000

Monitor legislative issues related to energy policy, climate change, renewable portfolio standards, and the production tax credit. Monitor Administrative action on Utility Maximum Achievable Control Technology (MACT) Standard. Monitor legislative issues and action regarding Master Limited Partnership (MLP) expansion. Monitor legislative and administrative action related to EPA Rulemaking on Mercury and Air Toxics Standards for Solid Waste Incineration Units. Monitor legislative and administrative action related to EPA Rulemaking on New Source Performance Standards for new power plants guidelines for existing plants. Monitor legislative and administrative action related to EPA New Source Performance Standards for existing power plants and guidelines for existing plants. Monitor legislative and administrative action related to EPA Clean Power Plan. H.R. 1027, Healthy Climate and Family Security Act of 2015. H.R. 1770, Data Security and Breach Notification Act of 2015. H.R. 1960, Land-Based Marine Debris Reduction Act. H.R. 2202, Tax Pollution, Not Profits Act. S. 878, A bill to establish a State residential building energy efficiency upgrades loan pilot program. S. 913, An original bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide an investment tax credit for waste heat to power technology. S. 1052, A bill to require a study on the impact of State and local performance benchmarking and disclosure policies for commercial and multifamily buildings, to provide for competitive awards to utilities, States, and units of local government, and for other purposes. S. 1063, American Energy Efficiency Act. S. 1246, Protecting America's Paper for Recycling Act. S. 1264, Renewable Electricity Standard Act. S. 1277, Federal Energy Savings Enhancement Act of 2015. S. 1516, POWER Act.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $80,000

Monitor legislative issues related to energy policy, climate change, renewable portfolio standards, and the production tax credit. Monitor Administrative action on Utility Maximum Achievable Control Technology (MACT) Standard. Monitor legislative issues and action regarding Master Limited Partnership (MLP) expansion. Monitor legislative and administrative action related to EPA Rulemaking on Mercury and Air Toxics Standards for Solid Waste Incineration Units. Monitor legislative and administrative action related to EPA Rulemaking on New Source Performance Standards for new power plants guidelines for existing plants. Monitor legislative and administrative action related to EPA New Source Performance Standards for existing power plants and guidelines for existing plants. Monitor legislative and administrative action related to EPA Clean Power Plan. H.R. 1027, Healthy Climate and Family Security Act of 2015. H.R. 1770, Data Security and Breach Notification Act of 2015. H.R. 1960, Land-Based Marine Debris Reduction Act. H.R. 2202, Tax Pollution, Not Profits Act. S. 878, A bill to establish a State residential building energy efficiency upgrades loan pilot program. S. 913, An original bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide an investment tax credit for waste heat to power technology. S. 1052, A bill to require a study on the impact of State and local performance benchmarking and disclosure policies for commercial and multifamily buildings, to provide for competitive awards to utilities, States, and units of local government, and for other purposes. S. 1063, American Energy Efficiency Act. S. 1246, Protecting America's Paper for Recycling Act. S. 1264, Renewable Electricity Standard Act. S. 1277, Federal Energy Savings Enhancement Act of 2015. S. 1516, POWER Act.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $80,000

Tax Reform Carried Interest, including Carried Interest Fairness Act of 2015 (H.R. 2889) Real Estate Investment & Jobs Act - S. 915 and H.R. 2128 Expired Tax Provisions Internet sales tax legislation: S. 698 and H.R. 2775 Extension of 15-year Depreciation Schedule S. 394 179D Energy Efficient Building Tax Deduction Combined Heat and Power Tax Credit (S. 913) IRS Notice 2007-55 Partnership Liability Allocation Regulations and Disguised Sale Regulations (Treas. Reg. 119305-11) "Fractions Rule" regulations (tax-exempt investors and debt-financed real estate) under I.R.C. Sec. 514(c)(9) Like-Kind Exchanges (Sec. 1031), including S. 1631 and Treasury Greenbook proposal Earnings stripping tax proposals and OEDC Base Erosion and Profit Shifting Initiative REIT preferential dividend rulings Partnership audit reform, including H.R. 2821 Highway Trust Fund extension, including H.R. 1846 and H.R. 3038

Client expense: $1,020,000 · Firm income: Not reported