BUSINESS COUNCIL FOR SUSTAINABLE ENERGY

FPCC met with congressional offices and relevant committee staff in support of the FPCCs FY27 Energy & Water Development and Defense appropriations requests. BUD-related legislative efforts including, but not limited to: - Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027 (H.R. 9022)- provisions related to increased funding for FEMP and the AFFECT grant program at DOE. - Fiscal Year 2027 Defense Appropriations Act (H.R. 9495 in the House, S. 4784 in the Senate) - establishing a performance contract pilot program within the Office of the Secretary of Defense at DOD. - National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for FY2027, H.R. 8800 - provisions related to performance contracting including the application of energy performance contracts towards facility sustainment, restoration and maintenance (FSRM) requirements.

Client expense: — · Firm income: $30,000

Matched citations: S. 4784

ENG - The BCSE also provides administrative service to the Federal Performance Contracting Coalition (FPCC), a coalition of federal energy services contract holders. The FPCC's lobbying activities and expenditures are included in the BCSE's quarterly LD-2 filings. Cascade Associates is a lobbyist for the FPCC. The FPCC is working with Members of Congress and Executive Offices of the President (EOP) in developing complementary policy for Energy Savings Performance Contracting (ESPC), including advocating for Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27) funding for the Department of Energys (DOE) Federal Energy Management Program (FEMP) and the Assisting Federal Facilities with Energy Conservation Technologies (AFFECT) grant program. FPCC is also advocating for the establishment of a new performance contracting leverage program at the Office of the Secretary of Defense within the Department of Defense (DOD) and pursuing the inclusion of report language in the FY27 Financial Services and General Government (FSGG) appropriations bill encouraging the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to continue supporting energy performance contracts and the implementation of actions related to performance contracting. FPCC has contacted congressional offices and committee staff in the U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate, including Energy and Natural Resources, Energy and Commerce, Armed Services, and Appropriations committees. ENG-related legislative efforts including, but not limited to: - Energy Act of 2020, implementation of provisions related to performance contracting requirements for federal agencies. - Inclusion of report language in the Fiscal Year 2027 Financial Services and General Government (FSGG) Appropriations Act (H.R. 8495) encouraging OMB to continue supporting energy performance contracts.

Client expense: — · Firm income: $30,000

Matched citations: H.R. 8495

FPCC met with congressional offices and relevant committee staff in support of the FPCCs FY27 Energy & Water Development and Defense appropriations requests. BUD-related legislative efforts including, but not limited to: - Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027 (H.R. 9022)- provisions related to increased funding for FEMP and the AFFECT grant program at DOE. - Fiscal Year 2027 Defense Appropriations Act (H.R. 9495 in the House, S. 4784 in the Senate) - establishing a performance contract pilot program within the Office of the Secretary of Defense at DOD. - National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for FY2027, H.R. 8800 - provisions related to performance contracting including the application of energy performance contracts towards facility sustainment, restoration and maintenance (FSRM) requirements.

Client expense: — · Firm income: $30,000

Matched citations: H.R. 8800

FPCC met with congressional offices and relevant committee staff in support of the FPCCs FY27 Energy & Water Development and Defense appropriations requests. BUD-related legislative efforts including, but not limited to: - Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027 (H.R. 9022)- provisions related to increased funding for FEMP and the AFFECT grant program at DOE. - Fiscal Year 2027 Defense Appropriations Act (H.R. 9495 in the House, S. 4784 in the Senate) - establishing a performance contract pilot program within the Office of the Secretary of Defense at DOD. - National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for FY2027, H.R. 8800 - provisions related to performance contracting including the application of energy performance contracts towards facility sustainment, restoration and maintenance (FSRM) requirements.

Client expense: — · Firm income: $30,000

Matched citations: H.R. 9022

FPCC met with congressional offices and relevant committee staff in support of the FPCCs FY27 Energy & Water Development and Defense appropriations requests. BUD-related legislative efforts including, but not limited to: - Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027 (H.R. 9022)- provisions related to increased funding for FEMP and the AFFECT grant program at DOE. - Fiscal Year 2027 Defense Appropriations Act (H.R. 9495 in the House, S. 4784 in the Senate) - establishing a performance contract pilot program within the Office of the Secretary of Defense at DOD. - National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for FY2027, H.R. 8800 - provisions related to performance contracting including the application of energy performance contracts towards facility sustainment, restoration and maintenance (FSRM) requirements.

Client expense: — · Firm income: $30,000

Matched citations: H.R. 9495

FPCC met with congressional offices and relevant committee staff in support of the FPCCs FY27 Energy & Water Development and Defense appropriations requests. BUD-related legislative efforts including, but not limited to: - Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027 (H.R. 9022)- provisions related to increased funding for FEMP and the AFFECT grant program at DOE. - Fiscal Year 2027 Defense Appropriations Act (H.R. 9495 in the House, S. 4784 in the Senate) - establishing a performance contract pilot program within the Office of the Secretary of Defense at DOD. - National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for FY2027, H.R. 8800 - provisions related to performance contracting including the application of energy performance contracts towards facility sustainment, restoration and maintenance (FSRM) requirements.

Client expense: — · Firm income: $30,000

Matched citations: S. 4784

The BCSE also provides administrative service to the Federal Performance Contracting Coalition (FPCC), a coalition of federal energy services contract holders. The FPCC's lobbying activities and expenditures are included in the BCSE's quarterly LD-2 filings. Cascade Associates is a lobbyist for the FPCC. The FPCC contacted: The U.S. House of Representatives, U.S. Senate, Department of Energy, Council on Environmental Quality, Department of Veterans Affairs, General Services Administration, the White House, Departments of Navy, Army, and Air Force, and the Offices of the Secretary of Defense. The FPCC is working with Members of Congress in developing complementary policy for Energy Savings Performance Contracting (ESPC). Specifically, they met with congressional offices to support funding in appropriations for infrastructure in federal facilities to be used in conjunction with performance contracting. This includes funding for the AFFECT grant program at DOE, funds at GSA and VA, and ERCIP and other potential funding programs at the Office of the Secretary of Defense. The FPCC also engaged with Members of Congress and Executive Offices of the President on the implementation of actions related to performance contracting. They have met with members of the Energy and Natural Resources, Energy and Commerce, Armed Services, Appropriations, Transportation and Infrastructure, and the Environment and Public Works committees. Additionally, they have met with representatives of the DOE, Department of the Army, Department of the Navy, Department of the Air Force, GSA, and Executive Offices of the President (DPC and CEQ). ENG-related legislative efforts including, but not limited to: - Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, implementation of provisions related to the AFFECT grant program for energy efficiency improvements, and other energy efficiency-related provisions. - Energy Act of 2020, implementation of provisions related to performance contracting requirements for federal agencies. - H.R.3474, Federal Mechanical Insulation Act, provisions related to performance contracting projects in federal facilities. -H.R. 4690, Reliable Federal Infrastructure Act regarding fossil fuel elimination in federal facilities

Client expense: — · Firm income: $30,000

Matched citations: H.R.3474

The BCSE also provides administrative service to the Federal Performance Contracting Coalition (FPCC), a coalition of federal energy services contract holders. The FPCC's lobbying activities and expenditures are included in the BCSE's quarterly LD-2 filings. Cascade Associates is a lobbyist for the FPCC. The FPCC contacted: The U.S. House of Representatives, U.S. Senate, Department of Energy, Council on Environmental Quality, Department of Veterans Affairs, General Services Administration, the White House, Departments of Navy, Army, and Air Force, and the Offices of the Secretary of Defense. The FPCC is working with Members of Congress in developing complementary policy for Energy Savings Performance Contracting (ESPC). Specifically, they met with congressional offices to support funding in appropriations for infrastructure in federal facilities to be used in conjunction with performance contracting. This includes funding for the AFFECT grant program at DOE, funds at GSA and VA, and ERCIP and other potential funding programs at the Office of the Secretary of Defense. The FPCC also engaged with Members of Congress and Executive Offices of the President on the implementation of actions related to performance contracting. They have met with members of the Energy and Natural Resources, Energy and Commerce, Armed Services, Appropriations, Transportation and Infrastructure, and the Environment and Public Works committees. Additionally, they have met with representatives of the DOE, Department of the Army, Department of the Navy, Department of the Air Force, GSA, and Executive Offices of the President (DPC and CEQ). ENG-related legislative efforts including, but not limited to: - Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, implementation of provisions related to the AFFECT grant program for energy efficiency improvements, and other energy efficiency-related provisions. - Energy Act of 2020, implementation of provisions related to performance contracting requirements for federal agencies. - H.R.3474, Federal Mechanical Insulation Act, provisions related to performance contracting projects in federal facilities. -H.R. 4690, Reliable Federal Infrastructure Act regarding fossil fuel elimination in federal facilities

Client expense: — · Firm income: $30,000

Matched citations: H.R. 4690

The BCSE also provides administrative service to the Federal Performance Contracting Coalition (FPCC), a coalition of federal energy services contract holders. The FPCC's lobbying activities and expenditures are included in the BCSE's quarterly LD-2 filings. Cascade Associates is a lobbyist for the FPCC. The FPCC contacted: The U.S. House of Representatives, U.S. Senate, Department of Energy, Council on Environmental Quality, Department of Veterans Affairs, General Services Administration, the White House, Departments of Navy, Army, and Air Force, and the Offices of the Secretary of Defense. The FPCC is working with Members of Congress in developing complementary policy for Energy Savings Performance Contracting (ESPC). Specifically, they met with congressional offices to support funding in appropriations for infrastructure in federal facilities to be used in conjunction with performance contracting. This includes funding for the AFFECT grant program at DOE, funds at GSA and VA, and ERCIP and other potential funding programs at the Office of the Secretary of Defense. The FPCC also engaged with Members of Congress and Executive Offices of the President on the implementation of actions related to performance contracting. They have met with members of the Energy and Natural Resources, Energy and Commerce, Armed Services, Appropriations, Transportation and Infrastructure, and the Environment and Public Works committees. Additionally, they have met with representatives of the DOE, Department of the Army, Department of the Navy, Department of the Air Force, GSA, and Executive Offices of the President (DPC and CEQ). ENG-related legislative efforts including, but not limited to: - Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, implementation of provisions related to the AFFECT grant program for energy efficiency improvements, and other energy efficiency-related provisions. - Energy Act of 2020, implementation of provisions related to performance contracting requirements for federal agencies. - H.R.1, One Big Beautiful Bill Act, policies related to the impact of energy-related tax incentives (179D and 48E Energy Property Investment Tax Credit) to energy service companies and performance contracting projects. Provisions related to the implementation of funding related to performance contracting. - H.R.3474, Federal Mechanical Insulation Act, provisions related to performance contracting projects in federal facilities. -H.R. 4690, Reliable Federal Infrastructure Act regarding fossil fuel elimination in federal facilities

Client expense: — · Firm income: $30,000

Matched citations: H.R.1

The BCSE also provides administrative service to the Federal Performance Contracting Coalition (FPCC), a coalition of federal energy services contract holders. The FPCC's lobbying activities and expenditures are included in the BCSE's quarterly LD-2 filings. Cascade Associates is a lobbyist for the FPCC. The FPCC contacted: The U.S. House of Representatives, U.S. Senate, Department of Energy, Council on Environmental Quality, Department of Veterans Affairs, General Services Administration, the White House, Departments of Navy, Army, and Air Force, and the Offices of the Secretary of Defense. The FPCC is working with Members of Congress in developing complementary policy for Energy Savings Performance Contracting (ESPC). Specifically, they met with congressional offices to support funding in appropriations for infrastructure in federal facilities to be used in conjunction with performance contracting. This includes funding for the AFFECT grant program at DOE, funds at GSA and VA, and ERCIP and other potential funding programs at the Office of the Secretary of Defense. The FPCC also engaged with Members of Congress and Executive Offices of the President on the implementation of actions related to performance contracting. They have met with members of the Energy and Natural Resources, Energy and Commerce, Armed Services, Appropriations, Transportation and Infrastructure, and the Environment and Public Works committees. Additionally, they have met with representatives of the DOE, Department of the Army, Department of the Navy, Department of the Air Force, GSA, and Executive Offices of the President (DPC and CEQ). ENG-related legislative efforts including, but not limited to: - Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, implementation of provisions related to the AFFECT grant program for energy efficiency improvements, and other energy efficiency-related provisions. - Energy Act of 2020, implementation of provisions related to performance contracting requirements for federal agencies. - H.R.1, One Big Beautiful Bill Act, policies related to the impact of energy-related tax incentives (179D and 48E Energy Property Investment Tax Credit) to energy service companies and performance contracting projects. Provisions related to the implementation of funding related to performance contracting. - H.R.3474, Federal Mechanical Insulation Act, provisions related to performance contracting projects in federal facilities. -H.R. 4690, Reliable Federal Infrastructure Act regarding fossil fuel elimination in federal facilities

Client expense: — · Firm income: $30,000

Matched citations: H.R.3474

The BCSE also provides administrative service to the Federal Performance Contracting Coalition (FPCC), a coalition of federal energy services contract holders. The FPCC's lobbying activities and expenditures are included in the BCSE's quarterly LD-2 filings. Cascade Associates is a lobbyist for the FPCC. The FPCC contacted: The U.S. House of Representatives, U.S. Senate, Department of Energy, Council on Environmental Quality, Department of Veterans Affairs, General Services Administration, the White House, Departments of Navy, Army, and Air Force, and the Offices of the Secretary of Defense. The FPCC is working with Members of Congress in developing complementary policy for Energy Savings Performance Contracting (ESPC). Specifically, they met with congressional offices to support funding in appropriations for infrastructure in federal facilities to be used in conjunction with performance contracting. This includes funding for the AFFECT grant program at DOE, funds at GSA and VA, and ERCIP and other potential funding programs at the Office of the Secretary of Defense. The FPCC also engaged with Members of Congress and Executive Offices of the President on the implementation of actions related to performance contracting. They have met with members of the Energy and Natural Resources, Energy and Commerce, Armed Services, Appropriations, Transportation and Infrastructure, and the Environment and Public Works committees. Additionally, they have met with representatives of the DOE, Department of the Army, Department of the Navy, Department of the Air Force, GSA, and Executive Offices of the President (DPC and CEQ). ENG-related legislative efforts including, but not limited to: - Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, implementation of provisions related to the AFFECT grant program for energy efficiency improvements, and other energy efficiency-related provisions. - Energy Act of 2020, implementation of provisions related to performance contracting requirements for federal agencies. - H.R.1, One Big Beautiful Bill Act, policies related to the impact of energy-related tax incentives (179D and 48E Energy Property Investment Tax Credit) to energy service companies and performance contracting projects. Provisions related to the implementation of funding related to performance contracting. - H.R.3474, Federal Mechanical Insulation Act, provisions related to performance contracting projects in federal facilities. -H.R. 4690, Reliable Federal Infrastructure Act regarding fossil fuel elimination in federal facilities

Client expense: — · Firm income: $30,000

Matched citations: H.R. 4690

The BCSE also provides administrative service to the Federal Performance Contracting Coalition (FPCC), a coalition of federal energy services contract holders. The FPCC's lobbying activities and expenditures are included in the BCSE's quarterly LD-2 filings. Cascade Associates is a lobbyist for the FPCC. The FPCC contacted: The U.S. House of Representatives, U.S. Senate, Department of Energy, Council on Environmental Quality, Department of Veterans Affairs, General Services Administration, the White House, Departments of Navy, Army, and Air Force, and the Offices of the Secretary of Defense. The FPCC is working with Members of Congress in developing complementary policy for Energy Savings Performance Contracting (ESPC). Specifically, they met with congressional offices to support funding in appropriations for infrastructure in federal facilities to be used in conjunction with performance contracting. This includes funding for the AFFECT grant program at DOE, funds at GSA and VA, and ERCIP and other potential funding programs at the Office of the Secretary of Defense. The FPCC also engaged with Members of Congress and Executive Offices of the President on the implementation of actions related to performance contracting. They have met with members of the Energy and Natural Resources, Energy and Commerce, Armed Services, Appropriations, Transportation and Infrastructure, and the Environment and Public Works committees. Additionally, they have met with representatives of the DOE, Department of the Army, Department of the Navy, Department of the Air Force, GSA, and Executive Offices of the President (DPC and CEQ). ENG-related legislative efforts including, but not limited to: - Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, implementation of provisions related to the AFFECT grant program for energy efficiency improvements, and other energy efficiency-related provisions. - Energy Act of 2020, implementation of provisions related to performance contracting requirements for federal agencies. - H.R.1, One Big Beautiful Bill Act, policies related to the impact of energy-related tax incentives (179D and 48E Energy Property Investment Tax Credit) to energy service companies and performance contracting projects. Provisions related to the implementation of funding related to performance contracting. - H.R.3474, Federal Mechanical Insulation Act, provisions related to performance contracting projects in federal facilities.

Client expense: — · Firm income: $30,000

Matched citations: H.R.1

The BCSE also provides administrative service to the Federal Performance Contracting Coalition (FPCC), a coalition of federal energy services contract holders. The FPCC's lobbying activities and expenditures are included in the BCSE's quarterly LD-2 filings. Cascade Associates is a lobbyist for the FPCC. The FPCC contacted: The U.S. House of Representatives, U.S. Senate, Department of Energy, Council on Environmental Quality, Department of Veterans Affairs, General Services Administration, the White House, Departments of Navy, Army, and Air Force, and the Offices of the Secretary of Defense. The FPCC is working with Members of Congress in developing complementary policy for Energy Savings Performance Contracting (ESPC). Specifically, they met with congressional offices to support funding in appropriations for infrastructure in federal facilities to be used in conjunction with performance contracting. This includes funding for the AFFECT grant program at DOE, funds at GSA and VA, and ERCIP and other potential funding programs at the Office of the Secretary of Defense. The FPCC also engaged with Members of Congress and Executive Offices of the President on the implementation of actions related to performance contracting. They have met with members of the Energy and Natural Resources, Energy and Commerce, Armed Services, Appropriations, Transportation and Infrastructure, and the Environment and Public Works committees. Additionally, they have met with representatives of the DOE, Department of the Army, Department of the Navy, Department of the Air Force, GSA, and Executive Offices of the President (DPC and CEQ). ENG-related legislative efforts including, but not limited to: - Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, implementation of provisions related to the AFFECT grant program for energy efficiency improvements, and other energy efficiency-related provisions. - Energy Act of 2020, implementation of provisions related to performance contracting requirements for federal agencies. - H.R.1, One Big Beautiful Bill Act, policies related to the impact of energy-related tax incentives (179D and 48E Energy Property Investment Tax Credit) to energy service companies and performance contracting projects. Provisions related to the implementation of funding related to performance contracting. - H.R.3474, Federal Mechanical Insulation Act, provisions related to performance contracting projects in federal facilities.

Client expense: — · Firm income: $30,000

Matched citations: H.R.3474

FPCC met with congressional offices in support of the FPCCs FY25 & FY26 Energy & Water, Interior, and Defense appropriations requests. BUD-related legislative efforts including, but not limited to: - H.R.1968 - Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025 - H.R.8774 & S.4921 (118th) - Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2025, provisions related to performance contracting and a fund to leverage third-party financing within the Office of the Secretary of Defense. - H.R.8997 & S.4927 (118th) - Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025, provisions related to increased funding for the Federal Energy Management Program and the AFFECT program at DOE. - H.R.8998 & S.4802 (118th) - Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025, provisions related to increased funding for the ENERGY STAR program at EPA. - Forthcoming introduction of the Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026, provisions related to increased funding for the Federal Energy Management Program and the AFFECT program at DOE.

Client expense: — · Firm income: $30,000

Matched citations: H.R.8774

FPCC met with congressional offices in support of the FPCCs FY25 & FY26 Energy & Water, Interior, and Defense appropriations requests. BUD-related legislative efforts including, but not limited to: - H.R.1968 - Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025 - H.R.8774 & S.4921 (118th) - Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2025, provisions related to performance contracting and a fund to leverage third-party financing within the Office of the Secretary of Defense. - H.R.8997 & S.4927 (118th) - Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025, provisions related to increased funding for the Federal Energy Management Program and the AFFECT program at DOE. - H.R.8998 & S.4802 (118th) - Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025, provisions related to increased funding for the ENERGY STAR program at EPA. - Forthcoming introduction of the Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026, provisions related to increased funding for the Federal Energy Management Program and the AFFECT program at DOE.

Client expense: — · Firm income: $30,000

Matched citations: H.R.8997

FPCC met with congressional offices in support of the FPCCs FY25 & FY26 Energy & Water, Interior, and Defense appropriations requests. BUD-related legislative efforts including, but not limited to: - H.R.1968 - Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025 - H.R.8774 & S.4921 (118th) - Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2025, provisions related to performance contracting and a fund to leverage third-party financing within the Office of the Secretary of Defense. - H.R.8997 & S.4927 (118th) - Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025, provisions related to increased funding for the Federal Energy Management Program and the AFFECT program at DOE. - H.R.8998 & S.4802 (118th) - Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025, provisions related to increased funding for the ENERGY STAR program at EPA. - Forthcoming introduction of the Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026, provisions related to increased funding for the Federal Energy Management Program and the AFFECT program at DOE.

Client expense: — · Firm income: $30,000

Matched citations: H.R.8998

FPCC met with congressional offices in support of the FPCCs FY25 & FY26 Energy & Water, Interior, and Defense appropriations requests. BUD-related legislative efforts including, but not limited to: - H.R.1968 - Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025 - H.R.8774 & S.4921 (118th) - Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2025, provisions related to performance contracting and a fund to leverage third-party financing within the Office of the Secretary of Defense. - H.R.8997 & S.4927 (118th) - Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025, provisions related to increased funding for the Federal Energy Management Program and the AFFECT program at DOE. - H.R.8998 & S.4802 (118th) - Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025, provisions related to increased funding for the ENERGY STAR program at EPA. - Forthcoming introduction of the Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026, provisions related to increased funding for the Federal Energy Management Program and the AFFECT program at DOE.

Client expense: — · Firm income: $30,000

Matched citations: H.R.1968

FPCC met with congressional offices in support of the FPCCs FY25 & FY26 Energy & Water, Interior, and Defense appropriations requests. BUD-related legislative efforts including, but not limited to: - H.R.1968 - Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025 - H.R.8774 & S.4921 (118th) - Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2025, provisions related to performance contracting and a fund to leverage third-party financing within the Office of the Secretary of Defense. - H.R.8997 & S.4927 (118th) - Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025, provisions related to increased funding for the Federal Energy Management Program and the AFFECT program at DOE. - H.R.8998 & S.4802 (118th) - Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025, provisions related to increased funding for the ENERGY STAR program at EPA. - Forthcoming introduction of the Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026, provisions related to increased funding for the Federal Energy Management Program and the AFFECT program at DOE.

Client expense: — · Firm income: $30,000

Matched citations: S.4802

FPCC met with congressional offices in support of the FPCCs FY25 & FY26 Energy & Water, Interior, and Defense appropriations requests. BUD-related legislative efforts including, but not limited to: - H.R.1968 - Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025 - H.R.8774 & S.4921 (118th) - Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2025, provisions related to performance contracting and a fund to leverage third-party financing within the Office of the Secretary of Defense. - H.R.8997 & S.4927 (118th) - Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025, provisions related to increased funding for the Federal Energy Management Program and the AFFECT program at DOE. - H.R.8998 & S.4802 (118th) - Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025, provisions related to increased funding for the ENERGY STAR program at EPA. - Forthcoming introduction of the Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026, provisions related to increased funding for the Federal Energy Management Program and the AFFECT program at DOE.

Client expense: — · Firm income: $30,000

Matched citations: S.4921

FPCC met with congressional offices in support of the FPCCs FY25 & FY26 Energy & Water, Interior, and Defense appropriations requests. BUD-related legislative efforts including, but not limited to: - H.R.1968 - Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025 - H.R.8774 & S.4921 (118th) - Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2025, provisions related to performance contracting and a fund to leverage third-party financing within the Office of the Secretary of Defense. - H.R.8997 & S.4927 (118th) - Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025, provisions related to increased funding for the Federal Energy Management Program and the AFFECT program at DOE. - H.R.8998 & S.4802 (118th) - Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025, provisions related to increased funding for the ENERGY STAR program at EPA. - Forthcoming introduction of the Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026, provisions related to increased funding for the Federal Energy Management Program and the AFFECT program at DOE.

Client expense: — · Firm income: $30,000

Matched citations: S.4927

The BCSE also provides administrative service to the Federal Performance Contracting Coalition (FPCC), a coalition of federal energy services contract holders. The FPCC's lobbying activities and expenditures are included in the BCSE's quarterly LD-2 filings. Cascade Associates is a lobbyist for the FPCC. The FPCC contacted: The U.S. House of Representatives, U.S. Senate, Department of Energy, Council on Environmental Quality, Department of Veterans Affairs, General Services Administration, the White House, Departments of Navy, Army, and Air Force, and the Offices of the Secretary of Defense. The FPCC is working with Members of Congress in developing complementary policy for Energy Savings Performance Contracting (ESPC). Specifically, they met with congressional offices to support funding in appropriations for infrastructure in federal facilities to be used in conjunction with performance contracting. This includes funding for the AFFECT grant program at DOE, funds at GSA and VA, and ERCIP and other potential funding programs at the Office of the Secretary of Defense. The FPCC also engaged with Members of Congress and Executive Offices of the President on the implementation of Exec. Order No 14057, Catalyzing Clean Energy Industries and Jobs Through Federal Sustainability, as it relates to performance contracting and the Climate Smart Buildings Initiative, and the Federal Building Performance Standard. They have met with members of the Energy and Natural Resources, Energy and Commerce, Armed Services, Appropriations, Transportation and Infrastructure, and the Environment and Public Works committees. Additionally, they have met with representatives of the DOE, Department of the Army, Department of the Navy, Department of the Air Force, GSA, and Executive Offices of the President (DPC and CEQ). ENG-related legislative efforts including, but not limited to: - Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, implementation of provisions related to the AFFECT grant program for energy efficiency improvements, and other energy efficiency-related provisions. - Energy Act of 2020, implementation of provisions related to performance contracting requirements for federal agencies. - Policies related to the impact of energy-related tax incentives (179D and Energy Property Investment Tax Credit) to energy service companies and performance contracting projects - Forthcoming reintroduction of the Open Back Better Act, provisions of the legislation, particularly those related to the Federal Energy Management Program. - Forthcoming reintroduction of the Federal Building Clean Jobs Act, provisions related to energy and water efficiency goals and performance contracting. - S.3753 - Improving State and Local Government Access to Performance Contracting Act of 2024, provisions related to supporting the energy performance contracting industry. - H.R.5783 - The Blue Collar and Green Collar Jobs Development Act, provisions related to supporting the energy efficiency workforce. - H.R.5009 - Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025, provisions related to performance contracting and energy resilience on DOD installations. - S.5320 - Renewable Energy Certainty Act, provisions with potential impacts related to performance contracting.

Client expense: — · Firm income: $30,000

Matched citations: H.R.5009