LLOYD RITTER

Maintain support for, funding, as well as strong implementation, of various agriculture energy programs at USDA, with special focus on the programs referred to as "New Era," "PACE," "REAP" and "RESP." The 1st two programs were authorized and enacted within PL 117-169, RESP as well, REAP was in that legislation but is also part of the underlying farm bill, PL 115-661.

Promote solar policy generally at the Federal level, particularly for small solar (mostly rooftop) and storage businesses, and more specifically continuation, or reinstatement of, investment tax credits (ITCs), especially sections 48E, 25D, in the tax code as extended in PL 117-169 or "OBBBA" as well as reasonable implementation of foreign entities of concern (FEOC) provisions from that law, and strong solar policies at DOE and the Solar office/program or related agencies generally, and continued support and strong implementation of the USDA REAP program (from the farm bill, PL 115-334 as well as OBBBA).

Support in general energy title programs of the farm bill, PL 115-334 (and prior investments in for example the Inflation Reduction Act). Primarily focus on 3 "core" programs within the title, "REAP," "Biopreferred" and the "Biorefinery, Renewable Chemical and Biobased Products Program". Advocate for effective implementation at USDA, as well as full appropriations via annual appropriations. Request REAP program be properly and consistently supported, including lifting the "freeze" on grants and loans. Also expressing concerns regarding staffing, loss thereof, potentially impacting effective program(s) support for farmers, rural small businesses and rural communities. Requesting consideration and review of recent August Rural Development guidance for the aforementioned REAP program. Support a strong energy title in the new, pending farm bill before the House (HR 7567).

Support programs and policies in civilian agencies and in Congress that bolster opportunity for commercial weather services generally. These programs and policies can save the Federal government lots of money, improve efficiencies, and help protect the public with extreme weather information and preparedness. Specifically support commercial weather investments and program or policy expansion within NOAA and NASA, such as National Mesonet program, and NESDIS. Also advocate for passage of a new "Weather Act" by House Science and Senate Commerce Committees and Congress to improve a variety of activities and modernize the Federal government response capabilities to more common extreme weather events and impacts, to help save lives, and property. Also for other agencies that have not had robust weather (or industry export) programs or unique commercial weather support systems in place, or policies to date, to consider expanding policies, programs, efficiency and capabilities, such as potentially at USDA (e.g., HR 4414), FEMA, etc.

Support DOE Wind program office for wind power development particularly for distributed wind power market segment. This is a long-standing office and program, which is effective, and helps small wind businesses (and by extension customers) across the US. Support relevant and growing appropriations for the office and program, as well as distributed wind power in particular. Distributed wind power helps farmers, rural businesses, and many others lower energy costs, and improve the bottom line, as well as improve environmental quality, typically for rural communities. Advocate, to degree possible, for reinstatement or revised wind power investment and production tax credits, as well as workable rules related to those (mostly former) tax credits (48E, 45Y etc.), in the "OBBBA" or HR 1 going forward. Support reasonable implementation and guidance for said legislation.

Support USDA REAP program, section 9007, of the farm bill (PL 115-334), including re-authorization of new farm bill (pending in House HR 7567). Promote strong implementation of said program at USDA including opening up grants and loans from the current pause(s). Support provision in law from the IRA that enables under-utilized technologies to more fully participate including in pending farm bill consideration. Advocate for Administration to continue support for small and mid-sized farmers and rural small businesses to access distributed wind power (and other technologies) thru USDA support generally.

Maintain support for, funding, as well as strong implementation, of various agriculture energy programs at USDA, with special focus on the programs referred to as "New Era," "PACE," "REAP" and "RESP." The 1st two programs were authorized and enacted within PL 117-169, RESP as well, REAP was in that legislation but is also part of the underlying farm bill, PL 115-661.

Support programs and policies in civilian agencies and in Congress that bolster opportunity for commercial weather services generally. These programs and policies can save the Federal government lots of money, improve efficiencies, and help protect the public with extreme weather information and preparedness. Specifically support commercial weather investments and program or policy expansion within NOAA and NASA, such as National Mesonet program, and NESDIS. Also advocate for passage of a new "Weather Act" by House Science and Senate Commerce Committees and Congress to improve a variety of activities and modernize the Federal government response capabilities to more common extreme weather events and impacts, to help save lives, and property. Also for other agencies that have not had robust weather programs or unique commercial weather support systems in place, or policies to date, to consider expanding policies, programs, efficiency and capabilities, such as potentially at USDA (including HR 4414), FAA, FEMA etc.

Promote solar policy generally at the Federal level, particularly for small solar (mostly rooftop) and storage businesses, and more specifically continuation, or reinstatement of, investment tax credits (ITCs), sections 48E, 25D, in the tax code as extended in PL 117-169 or "OBBBA" as well as reasonable implementation of foreign entities of concern (FEOC) provisions from that law, and strong solar policies at DOE and the Solar office/program or related agencies generally, and continued support and strong implementation of the USDA REAP program (from the farm bill, PL 115-334 as well as OBBBA).

Support in general energy title programs of the farm bill, PL 115-334 (and prior investments in for example the Inflation Reduction Act). Primarily focus on 3 "core" programs within the title, "REAP," "Biopreferred" and the "Biorefinery, Renewable Chemical and Biobased Products Program". Advocate for effective implementation at USDA, as well as full appropriations via annual appropriations. Also expressing concerns regarding staffing, loss thereof, potentially impacting effective program(s) support for farmers, rural small businesses and rural communities. Requesting consideration and review of recent August Rural Development guidance for the aforementioned REAP program.

Support USDA REAP program, section 9007, of the farm bill (PL 115-334), including re-authorization of new farm bill. Support REAP in PL 117-169. Promote strong implementation of said program at USDA. Support provision in law from the IRA that enables under-utilized technologies to more fully participate. Advocate for Administration to continue support for small and mid-sized farmers and rural small businesses to access distributed wind power (and other technologies) thru USDA support generally.

Support DOE Wind program office for wind power development particularly for distributed wind power market segment. This is a long-standing office and program, which is effective, and helps small wind businesses (and by extension customers) across the US. Support relevant and growing appropriations for the office and program, as well as distributed wind power in particular. Distributed wind power helps farmers, rural businesses, and many others lower energy costs, and improve the bottom line, as well as improve environmental quality, typically for rural communities. Advocate, to degree possible, for reinstatement or revised wind power investment and production tax credits, as well as workable rules related to those (mostly former) tax credits (48E, 45Y etc.), in the "OBBBA" or HR 1.

Maintain support for, funding, and strong implementation, and funding, of various agriculture energy programs at USDA, generally, with special focus on the programs referred to as "New Era," "PACE," and "REAP." The 1st two programs were authorized and enacted within PL 117-169, REAP was in that legislation but is also part of the underlying farm bill, PL 115-661.

Support programs and policies in civilian agencies and in Congress that bolster opportunity for commercial weather services generally. These programs and policies can save the Federal government lots of funding, improve efficiencies, and help the public with extreme weather information and preparedness. Specifically support commercial weather investments and program or policy expansion within NOAA and NASA, such as National Mesonet program, and NESDIS. Also advocate for passage of a new "Weather Act" by House Science and Senate Commerce Committees and Congress to improve a variety of activities and modernize the Federal government response capabilities to more common extreme weather events and impacts, to help save lives, and property. Also for other agencies that have not had robust weather programs, or policies to date, to consider expanding policies, programs, efficiency and capabilities, such as potentially at USDA (including HR 4414), FAA, FEMA.

Promote solar policy generally at the Federal level, particularly for small solar (mostly rooftop) and storage businesses, and more specifically continuation of the vitally important investment tax credits (ITCs), sections 48E, 25D, in the tax code (as extended in PL 117-169), in budget reconciliation negotiations, for a fair "phase down" in HR 1, or "OBBBA" as well as strong solar policy at DOE and the Solar office/program or related agencies, and continued support and strong implementation of the USDA REAP program (from the farm bill, PL 115-334).

Support in general energy title programs of the farm bill, PL 115-334 (and prior investments in for example the Inflation Reduction Act). Focus on 3 "core" programs within the title, "REAP," "Biopreferred" and the "Biorefinery, Renewable Chemical and Biobased Products Program". Advocate for effective implementation at USDA, as well as full appropriations via annual appropriations. Also expressing concerns regarding staffing, loss thereof, potentially impacting effective program(s) support for farmers, rural small businesses and rural communities. Requesting consideration and review of recent August Rural Development guidance for the aforementioned REAP program.

No activity.

Support USDA REAP program, section 9007, of the farm bill (PL 115-334), including re-authorization of new farm bill. Support REAP in PL 117-169. Promote strong implementation of said program at USDA. Support provision in law that enables under-utilized technologies to more fully participate. Advocate for Administration to continue support for small and mid-sized farmers and rural businesses to access distributed wind power (and other technologies) thru USDA support generally. Asking for support to extent possible during shutdown.

Support DOE Wind program office for wind power development particularly for distributed wind power market segment. This is a long-standing office and program, which is effective, and helps small wind businesses (and by extension customers) across the US. Support relevant appropriations for the office and program, as well as distributed wind power in particular. Distributed wind power helps farmers, rural businesses, and many others lower energy costs, and improve the bottom line, as well as improve environmental quality for rural communities. Advocate for retention or fair "phase-down", to degree possible, of wind power investment and production tax credits, workable rules related to the implementation of those tax credits (48E, 45Y etc.), in the "OBBBA" or HR 1.

Maintain support for, funding, and strong implementation, and funding, of various ag energy programs at USDA, generally, with special focus on "New Era," "PACE," and "REAP." The 1st two programs were authorized and enacted within PL 117-169, REAP was in that legislation but is also part of the underlying farm bill, PL 115-661.

Support programs and policies in civilian agencies and in Congress that bolster opportunity for commercial weather services generally. These programs and policies can save the Federal government lots of funding, improve efficiencies, and help the public with extreme weather information and preparedness. Specifically support commercial weather investments and program or policy expansion within NOAA and NASA, such as National Mesonet program, and NESDIS. Also advocate for passage of a new "Weather Act" by House Science and Senate Commerce Committees and Congress to improve a variety of activities and modernize the Federal government response capabilities to more common extreme weather events and impacts, to help save lives, and property. Also for other agencies that have not had robust weather programs, or policies to date, to consider expanding policies, programs, efficiency and capabilities, such as potentially at USDA, and FAA.

Promote solar policy generally at the Federal level, particularly for small solar (mostly rooftop) and storage businesses, and more specifically continuation of the vitally important investment tax credits (ITCs), sections 48E, 25D, in the tax code (as extended in PL 117-169), in budget reconciliation negotiations, for a fair "phase down" in HR 1, or "OBBBA" as well as strong solar policy at DOE and the Solar office/program or related agencies, and support the USDA REAP program (from the farm bill, PL 115-334).

Support in general energy title programs of the farm bill, PL 115-334 (and prior investments in for example the Inflation Reduction Act). Focus on 3 "core" programs within the title, "REAP," "Biopreferred" and the "Biorefinery, Renewable Chemical and Biobased Products Program". Advocate for effective implementation at USDA, as well as full appropriations via annual appropriations. Also expressing concerns regarding staffing, loss thereof, potentially impacting effective program(s) support for farmers, rural small businesses and rural communities.

No activity.

Support USDA REAP program, section 9007, of the farm bill (PL 115-334), including re-authorization of new farm bill. Support REAP in PL 117-169. Promote strong implementation of said program at USDA. Support provision in law that enables under-utilized technologies to more fully participate. Advocate for Administration to continue support for small and mid-sized farmers and rural businesses to access distributed wind power (and other technologies) thru USDA support generally.

Support DOE Wind program office for wind power development particularly for distributed wind power market segment. This is a long-standing office and program, which is effective, and helps small wind businesses (and by extension customers) across the US. Support relevant appropriations for the office and program, as well as distributed wind power in particular. Distributed wind power helps farmers, rural businesses, and many others lower energy costs, and improve the bottom line, as well as improve environmental quality for rural communities. Advocate for retention or fair "phase-down", to degree possible, of wind power investment and production tax credits, workable rules related to the implementation of those tax credits (48E, 45Y etc.), in the "OBBBA" or HR 1.

Maintain support for, funding, and strong implementation of various ag energy programs at USDA, generally, with special focus on "New Era," "PACE," and "REAP." The 1st two programs were authorized and enacted within PL 117-169, REAP was in that legislation but is also part of the underlying farm bill, PL 115-661.

Support programs and policies in civilian agencies and in Congress that bolster opportunity for commercial weather services generally. These programs and policies can save the Federal government lots of funding, improve efficiencies, and help the public with extreme weather information and preparedness. Specifically support commercial weather investments and program or policy expansion within NOAA and NASA, such as National Mesonet program, and NESDIS. Also advocate for passage of a new "Weather Act" by House Science and Senate Commerce Committees and Congress to improve a variety of activities and modernize the Federal government response capabilities to more common extreme weather events and impacts, to help save lives, and property. Also for other agencies that have not had robust weather programs, or policies to date, to consider expanding efficiency and capabilities, such as potentially at USDA, and FAA.

Promote solar policy generally at the Federal level, for small solar and storage businesses, and more specifically continuation of the vitally important investment tax credits, sections 48E, 25D, in the tax code (as extended in PL 117-169), in upcoming budget reconciliation negotiations, as well as strong solar policy at DOE and the Solar office/program, and USDA REAP program (from the farm bill, PL 115-334). Full or robust funding of programs supporting solar, including REAP.

Support in general energy title programs of the farm bill, PL 115-334. Focus on 3 "core" program within title, "REAP," "Biopreferred" and the Biorefinery, Renewable Chemical and Biobased Products Program. Advocate for effective implementation at USDA, as well as full appropriations. Also support lifting the funding freeze for REAP, and express concerns regarding staffing, loss thereof, potentially impacting effective program support for farmers, rural small businesses and rural communities.

No activity.

Support USDA REAP program, section 9007, of the farm bill (PL 115-334), including re-authorization of new farm bill. Support REAP in PL 117-169. Promote strong implementation of said program at USDA. Support provision in law that enables under-utilized technologies. Advocate for Administration to continue support for small and mid-sized farmers and rural businesses to access distributed wind power (and other technologies) thru USDA support generally.

Support DOE Wind program office for wind power development particularly for distributed wind power market segment. This is a long-standing office and program, which is effective, and helps small businesses across the US. Support relevant appropriations for the office and program, as well as distributed wind power in particular. Distributed wind power helps farmers, rural businesses, and many others lower energy costs, and improve the bottom line, as well as improve environmental quality for communities.

Support the maintenance and protection of existing rural energy investments and full funding in the Investment Reduction Act of 2022 or IRA, in particular the rural electric cooperative funding made available to help with the clean energy transition. New ERA as USDA calls it, as well as PACE; as well as program investments such as Rural Energy for America Program or "REAP" and Rural Energy Savings or "RESP" at USDA. Help ensure proper implementation of these provisions at USDA, including equitable public engagement, such as inclusion of community benefit plans (CBPs). Work to help ensure new farm bill re-authorization does not take funds from the IRA for other purposes or that contradict the intent and efficacy of New Era and Pace etc. Continue/expand program funding for all in the future, if possible given statutory and related constraints.

Maintain and grow the budgets for commercial weather data at NOAA, NASA, and advocate for better or improved public-private partnerships in private weather data and weather "intelligence" to support the government's leadership in weather information, nationally and globally. Tomorrow.io supports with other related private sector companies a coalition advocating for technology neutrality in weather data collection, allowing the Federal government to use the best technologies available, as well as further and growing investments in this scientific area. Also "TIO" and the Commercial Weather Alliance, or "CWA," are engaging in the upcoming review and re-authorization of the Weather Act (HR 6093 etc.) this year and any related legislation that is important to the private sector weather industry. We recommend greater focus on public-private partnerships in this legislation. Look at the upcoming farm bill, re-authorization of the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018, for potential weather science improvement language, including consideration of a USDA commercial weather data program or similar initiative within existing programs to support sub-agencies such as the National Institute for Food and Agriculture, and/or Forest Service. Also engage with US international agencies and sub-agencies to educate about weather intelligence services from the private sector, and encourage public-private partnering for improved constituent services.

Maintain the Investment Reduction Act of 2022 or "IRA" rural energy investments, both substantively and full funding, such as USDA REAP, USDA New ERA and PACE programs. Maintain the renewable energy tax credits, in particular sections 48 and 25D of the tax code for solar and other technologies, the "bonus credits" and what's known as direct pay provisions for non-profits as well as "transferability" for businesses. Ensure timely implementation from the Treasury Department on guidance/regulations. Maintain and grow the USDA REAP program, section 9007, in the upcoming farm bill (re-authorization of the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2022). Engage DOE in it's solar program generally as it relates to small solar business support and/or Amicus work with LMI communities.

None this quarter outside of ag energy promotion and farm bill.

Maintain rural energy provisions of the Investment Reduction Act of 2022 (IRA), i.e., USDA REAP, as well as rural electric cooperative clean energy transition funding or what USDA calls New ERA and PACE programs. Improve various programs of the upcoming farm bill re-authorization, namely sections 9002, 9003, 9007 - or Biopreferred, Biorefinery Assistance, and REAP, respectively. Multiple suggested improvements for each program to make them more efficient, more user friendly (less "green tape,"), and impactful for the farm community, rural economy, small businesses and the climate. And maintain and grow funding for these programs in the upcoming re-authorization of the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2022, particularly for 9002 and 9003 to meet program needs and private sector demand for participation. Support a renewable under-utilized reserve fund within REAP, like is in the IRA.

Maintain the various pro renewable and wind power provisions in the Investment Reduction Act of 2022, such as the section 48 and 25D investment tax credits, advanced manufacturing credits, etc. Have Congress consider providing some "parity" between section 48 and 25D, e.g., refundable/transferrable credit for the Sec. 25D wind ITC. Ensure proper and swift implementation of guidance/regulations for the "IRA". Maintain and grow the DOE wind program budget, in particular for distributed wind power.

Maintain funding in the Investment Reduction Act of 2022 or "IRA" for the USDA REAP program, as well as the upcoming farm bill. Include a "reserve" for under-utilized technologies in the upcoming farm bill. Improve overall program implementation, including the number of solicitations for funds and streamlining application processes to make the work less burdensome for farmers and others. Maintain Inflation Reduction Act funding as it was enacted into law for REAP and RUS energy programs like New ERA and PACE. Have DOE and USDA collaborate more intensely via existing MOU or new agreement(s) to support this market segment with agriculture and rural communities because the opportunity is immense, via education, outreach and technical support. Support and expand the "RAISE" initiative by USDA and DOE to help small to mid-sized farmers access distributed wind power and other distributed renewable technologies and save on energy costs.

Upcoming "farm bill" re-authorization (of H.R. 2, the Agriculture Improvement Act) modernization for advanced biofuels, products and chemicals, especially regarding the energy title programs, including but not limited to 9002 or "biopreferred," 9003, otherwise the Biorefinery, Renewable Chemical and Biobased Products program, 9007 or "Rural Energy for America Program," and the Biomass Research & Development Initiative. Maintaining and growing funding in addition to policy improvements.

Maintaining and improving the Renewable Fuels Standard run by the EPA for advanced biofuels.

Support the maintenance and protection of existing rural energy investments and full funding in the Investment Reduction Act of 2022 or IRA, in particular the rural electric cooperative funding made available to help with the clean energy transition. New ERA as USDA calls it, as well as PACE; as well as program investments such as Rural Energy for America Program or REAP and Rural Energy Savings or RESP at USDA. Help ensure proper implementation of these provisions at USDA, including equitable public engagement, such as inclusion of community benefit plans (CBPs). Work to help ensure new farm bill re-authorization does not take funds from the IRA for other purposes or that contradict the intent and efficacy of New Era and Pace etc. Expand program funding for all in the future.

Maintain and grow the budgets for commercial weather data at NOAA, NASA, and advocate for better or improved public-private partnerships in private weather data and weather "intelligence" to support the government's leadership in weather information, nationally and globally. Tomorrow.io supports with other related private sector companies a coalition advocating for technology neutrality in weather data collection, allowing the Federal government to use the best technologies available, as well as further and growing investments in this scientific area. Also "TIO" and the Commercial Weather Alliance, or "CWA," are engaging in the upcoming review and potential re-authorization of the Weather Act (HR 6093 etc.) this year and any related legislation that is important to the private sector weather industry. Look at the upcoming farm bill, re-authorization of the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018, for potential weather science improvement language, including consideration of a USDA commercial weather data program or similar initiative within existing programs to support sub-agencies such as the National Institute for Food and Agriculture, and/or Forest Service. Also engage with US international agencies and sub-agencies to educate about weather intelligence services from the private sector, and encourage public-private partnering for improved constituent services.

Maintain the Investment Reduction Act of 2022 or "IRA" rural energy investments, both substantively and full funding, such as USDA REAP, USDA New ERA and PACE programs. Maintain the renewable energy tax credits, in particular sections 48 and 25D of the tax code for solar, the "bonus credits" and what's known as direct pay provisions for non-profits as well as "transferability" for businesses. Ensure timely implementation from the Treasury Department on guidance/regulations. Maintain and grow the USDA REAP program, section 9007, in the upcoming farm bill (re-authorization of the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2022). Engage DOE in it's solar program generally as it relates to small solar business support and/or Amicus work with LMI communities.

Maintain rural energy provisions of the Investment Reduction Act of 2022 (IRA), i.e., USDA REAP, as well as rural electric cooperative clean energy transition funding or what USDA calls New ERA and PACE programs. Improve various programs of the upcoming farm bill re-authorization, namely sections 9002, 9003, 9007 - or Biopreferred, Biorefinery Assistance, and REAP, respectively. Multiple suggested improvements for each program to make them more efficient, more user friendly (less "green tape,"), and impactful for the farm community, rural economy, small businesses and the climate. And maintain and grow funding for these programs in the upcoming re-authorization of the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2022, particularly for 9002 and 9003 to meet program needs and private sector demand for participation. Support a renewable under-utilized reserve fund within REAP, like is in the IRA.

None this quarter outside of ag energy promotion and farm bill.

Maintain funding in the Investment Reduction Act of 2022 or "IRA" for the USDA REAP program, as well as the upcoming farm bill. Include a "reserve" for under-utilized technologies in the upcoming farm bill. Improve overall program implementation, including the number of solicitations for funds and streamlining application processes to make the work less burdensome for farmers and others. Maintain Inflation Reduction Act funding as it was enacted into law for REAP and RUS energy programs like New ERA and PACE. Have DOE and USDA collaborate more intensely via existing MOU or new agreement(s) to support this market segment with agriculture and rural communities because the opportunity is immense, via education, outreach and technical support. Support and expand the recently announced "RAISE" initiative by USDA and DOE to help small to mid-sized farmers access distributed wind power and other distributed renewable technologies.

Maintain the various pro renewable and wind power provisions in the Investment Reduction Act of 2022, such as the section 48 and 25D investment tax credits, advanced manufacturing credits, etc. Have Congress consider providing some "parity" between section 48 and 25D, e.g., refundable/transferrable credit for the Sec. 25D wind ITC. Ensure proper and swift implementation of guidance/regulations for the "IRA". Maintain and grow the DOE wind program budget, in particular for distributed wind power.

Maintaining and improving the Renewable Fuels Standard run by the EPA for advanced biofuels.

Upcoming "farm bill" re-authorization (of H.R. 2, the Agriculture Improvement Act) modernization for advanced biofuels, products and chemicals, especially regarding the energy title programs, including but not limited to 9002 or "biopreferred," 9003, otherwise the Biorefinery, Renewable Chemical and Biobased Products program, 9007 or "Rural Energy for America Program," and the Biomass Research & Development Initiative. Maintaining and growing funding in addition to policy improvements.

Support the maintenance and protection of existing rural energy investments and full funding in the Investment Reduction Act of 2022 or IRA, in particular the rural electric cooperative funding made available to help with the clean energy transition. New ERA as USDA calls it, as well as PACE; as well as program investments such as Rural Energy for America Program or REAP and Rural Energy Savings or RESP at USDA. Help ensure proper implementation of these provisions at USDA, including equitable public engagement, such as inclusion of community benefit plans (CBPs). Work to help ensure new farm bill re-authorization does not take funds from the IRA for other purposes or that contradict the intent and efficacy of New Era and Pace etc.

Maintain and grow the budgets for commercial weather data at NOAA, NASA, and advocate for better or improved public-private partnerships in private weather data and weather "intelligence" to support the government's leadership in weather information, nationally and globally. Tomorrow.io supports with other related private sector companies a coalition advocating for technology neutrality in weather data collection, allowing the Federal government to use the best technologies available, as well as further and growing investments in this scientific area. Also "TIO" and the Commercial Weather Alliance, or "CWA," are engaging in the upcoming review and potential re-authorization of the Weather Act (HR 6093 etc.) this year and any related legislation that is important to the private sector weather industry. Look at the upcoming farm bill, re-authorization of the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018, for potential weather science improvement language, including consideration of a USDA commercial weather data program or similar initiative within existing programs to support sub-agencies such as the National Institute for Food and Agriculture, and/or Forest Service. Also engage with US international agencies and sub-agencies to educate about weather intelligence services from the private sector, and encourage public-private partnering for improved constituent services.

Maintain the Investment Reduction Act of 2022 or "IRA" rural energy investments, both substantively and full funding, such as USDA REAP, USDA New ERA and PACE programs. Maintain the renewable energy tax credits, in particular sections 48 and 25D of the tax code for solar, the "bonus credits" and what's known as direct pay provisions for non-profits as well as "transferability" for businesses. Ensure timely implementation from the Treasury Department on guidance/regulations. Maintain and grow the USDA REAP program, section 9007, in the upcoming farm bill (re-authorization of the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2022). Engage DOE in it's solar program generally as it relates to small solar business support and/or Amicus work with LMI communities.

Maintain rural energy provisions of the Investment Reduction Act of 2022 (IRA), i.e., USDA REAP, as well as rural electric cooperative clean energy transition funding or what USDA calls New ERA and PACE programs. Improve various programs of the upcoming farm bill re-authorization, namely sections 9002, 9003, 9007 - or Biopreferred, Biorefinery Assistance, and REAP, respectively. Multiple suggested improvements for each program to make them more efficient, more user friendly (less "green tape,"), and impactful for the farm community, rural economy, small businesses and the climate. And maintain and grow funding for these programs in the upcoming re-authorization of the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2022, particularly for 9002 and 9003 to meet program needs and private sector demand for participation. Support a renewable under-utilized reserve fund within REAP, like is in the IRA.

None this quarter outside of ag energy promotion and farm bill.

Maintain the various pro renewable and wind power provisions in the Investment Reduction Act of 2022, such as the section 48 and 25D investment tax credits, advanced manufacturing credits, etc. Have Congress consider providing some "parity" between section 48 and 25D, e.g., refundable/transferrable credit for the Sec. 25D wind ITC. Ensure proper and swift implementation of guidance/regulations for the "IRA". Maintain and grow the DOE wind program budget, in particular for distributed wind power.

Maintain funding in the Investment Reduction Act of 2022 or "IRA" for the USDA REAP program, as well as the upcoming farm bill. Include a "reserve" for under-utilized technologies in the upcoming farm bill. Improve overall program implementation, including the number of solicitations for funds and streamlining application processes to make the work less burdensome for farmers and others. Maintain Inflation Reduction Act funding as it was enacted into law for REAP and RUS energy programs like New ERA and PACE. Have DOE and USDA collaborate more intensely via existing MOU or new agreement(s) to support this market segment with agriculture and rural communities because the opportunity is immense, via education, outreach and technical support. Support and expand the recently announced "RAISE" initiative by USDA and DOE to help small to mid-sized farmers access distributed wind power and in the future other distributed renewable technologies.

Maintaining and improving the Renewable Fuels Standard run by the EPA for advanced biofuels.

Upcoming "farm bill" re-authorization (of H.R. 2, the Agriculture Improvement Act) modernization for advanced biofuels, products and chemicals, especially regarding the energy title programs, including but not limited to 9002 or "biopreferred," 9003, otherwise the Biorefinery, Renewable Chemical and Biobased Products program, 9007 or "Rural Energy for America Program," and the Biomass Research & Development Initiative. Maintaining and growing funding in addition to policy improvements.

Support the maintenance and protection of existing rural energy investments and full funding in the Investment Reduction Act of 2022 or IRA, in particular the rural electric cooperative funding made available to help with the clean energy transition. New ERA as USDA calls it, as well as PACE; as well as program investments such as Rural Energy for America Program or REAP and Rural Energy Savings or RESP at USDA. Help ensure proper implementation of these provisions at USDA, including equitable public engagement, such as inclusion of community benefit plans (CBPs). Work to help ensure new farm bill re-authorization does not take funds from the IRA for other purposes or that contradict the intent and efficacy of New Era and Pace.

Maintain and grow the budgets for commercial weather data at NOAA, NASA, and advocate for better or improved public-private partnerships in private weather data and weather "intelligence" to support the government's leadership in weather information, nationally and globally. Tomorrow.io supports with other related private sector companies a coalition advocating for technology neutrality in weather data collection, allowing the Federal government to use the best technologies available, as well as further and growing investments in this scientific area. Also "TIO" and the Commercial Weather Alliance, or CWA, are engaging in the upcoming review and potential re-authorization of the Weather Act (HR 6093) this year and any related legislation that is important to the private sector weather industry. Look at the upcoming farm bill, re-authorization of the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018, for potential weather science improvement language, including consideration of a USDA commercial weather data program or similar initiative within existing programs to support sub-agencies such as the Forest Service. Also engage with US international agencies and sub-agencies to educate about weather intelligence services from the private sector, and encourage public-private partnering for improved constituent services. Support re-authorization and updates of the "Weather Act," including expanding public-private partnering opportunities in that legislation.

Maintain the Investment Reduction Act of 2022 or "IRA" rural energy investments, both substantively and full funding, such as USDA REAP, USDA New ERA and PACE programs. Maintain the renewable energy tax credits, in particular sections 48 and 25D of the tax code for solar, the "bonus credits" and what's known as direct pay provisions for non-profits as well as "transferability" for businesses. Ensure timely implementation from the Treasury Department on guidance/regulations. Maintain and grow the USDA REAP program, section 9007, in the upcoming farm bill (re-authorization of the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2022). Engage DOE in it's solar program generally as it relates to small solar business support and/or Amicus work with LMI communities.

Maintain rural energy provisions of the Investment Reduction Act of 2022 (IRA), i.e., USDA REAP, as well as rural electric cooperative clean energy transition funding or what USDA calls New ERA and PACE programs. Improve various programs of the upcoming farm bill re-authorization, namely sections 9002, 9003, 9007 - or Biopreferred, Biorefinery Assistance, and REAP, respectively. Multiple suggested improvements for each program to make them more efficient, more user friendly (less "green tape,"), and impactful for the farm community, rural economy, small businesses and the climate. And maintain and grow funding for these programs in the upcoming re-authorization of the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2022, particularly for 9002 and 9003 to meet program needs and private sector demand for participation. Support a renewable under-utilized reserve fund within REAP, like is in the IRA.

None this quarter outside of ag energy promotion and farm bill.

Maintain funding in the Investment Reduction Act of 2022 or "IRA" for the USDA REAP program, as well as the upcoming farm bill. Include a "reserve" for under-utilized technologies in the upcoming farm bill. Improve overall program implementation, including the number of solicitations for funds and streamlining application processes to make the work less burdensome for farmers and others. Maintain Inflation Reduction Act funding as it was enacted into law for REAP and RUS energy programs like New ERA and PACE. Have DOE and USDA collaborate more intensely via existing MOU or new agreement(s) to support this market segment with agriculture and rural communities because the opportunity is immense, via education, outreach and technical support. Support and expand the recently announced "RAISE" initiative by USDA and DOE to help small to mid-sized farmers access distributed wind power and in the future other distributed renewable technologies.

Maintain the various pro renewable and wind power provisions in the Investment Reduction Act of 2022, such as the section 48 and 25D investment tax credits, advanced manufacturing credits, etc. Have Congress consider providing some "parity" between section 48 and 25D, e.g., refundable/transferrable credit for the Sec. 25D wind ITC. Ensure proper and swift implementation of guidance/regulations for the "IRA". Maintain and grow the DOE wind program budget, in particular for distributed wind power.

Upcoming "farm bill" re-authorization (of H.R. 2, the Agriculture Improvement Act) modernization for advanced biofuels, products and chemicals, especially regarding the energy title programs, including but not limited to 9002 or "biopreferred," 9003, otherwise the Biorefinery, Renewable Chemical and Biobased Products program, 9007 or "Rural Energy for America Program," and the Biomass Research & Development Initiative. Maintaining and growing funding in addition to policy improvements.

Maintaining and improving the Renewable Fuels Standard run by the EPA for advanced biofuels.

Support the maintenance and protection of existing rural energy investments and full funding in the Investment Reduction Act of 2022 or IRA, in particular the rural electric cooperative funding made available to help with the clean energy transition (New ERA as USDA calls it, as well as PACE), as well as program investments such as Rural Energy for America Program or REAP and Rural Energy Savings or RESP at USDA. Help ensure proper implementation of these provisions at USDA, including proper public engagement.

Maintain and grow the budgets for commercial weather data at NOAA, NASA, and advocate for better or improved public-private partnerships in private weather data and weather "intelligence" to support the government's leadership in weather information, nationally and globally. Tomorrow.io supports with other related private sector companies a coalition advocating for technology neutrality in weather data collection, allowing the Federal government to use the best technologies available, as well as further and growing investments in this scientific area. Also "TIO" and the Commercial Weather Alliance, or CWA, are engaging in the upcoming review and potential re-authorization of the Weather Act this year and any related legislation that is important to the private sector weather industry. Look at the upcoming farm bill, re-authorization of the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018, for potential weather science improvement language, including consideration of a USDA commercial weather data program to support sub-agencies such as the Forest Service. Also engage with US international agencies and sub-agencies to educate about weather intelligence services from the private sector, and encourage public-private partnering for improved constituent services. Support re-authorization and updates of the "Weather Act," including expanding public-private partnering opportunities in that legislation.

Maintain the Investment Reduction Act of 2022 or "IRA" rural energy investments, both substantively and full funding, such as USDA REAP, USDA New ERA and PACE programs. Maintain the renewable energy tax credits, in particular sections 48 and 25D of the tax code for solar, the "bonus credits" and what's known as direct pay provisions for non-profits as well as "transferability" for businesses. Ensure timely implementation from the Treasury Department on guidance/regulations. Maintain and grow the USDA REAP program, section 9007, in the upcoming farm bill (re-authorization of the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2022). Engage DOE in it's solar program generally as it relates to small solar business support and/or Amicus work with LMI communities.

Maintain the Investment Reduction Act (IRA) of 2022 rural energy provisions as is, with commensurate funding intact. Improve the upcoming farm bill's energy and key rural development loan programs, and maintain their funding as well. Key programs include but are not necessarily limited to the energy title, especially the Rural Energy For America Program (sec. 9007 of the last bill), Business & Industry loan guarantee program, and the Biorefinery, Bio-Product and Renewable Chemical Assistance Program (sec. 9003). Recommendations include more staffing to improve program outputs, particularly for 9003, ensuring the program funds existing clean energy technologies, as well as new and novel technologies, etc.

None this quarter.

Maintain rural energy provisions of the Investment Reduction Act of 2022 (IRA), i.e., USDA REAP, as well as rural electric cooperative clean energy transition funding or what USDA calls New ERA and PACE programs. Improve various programs of the upcoming farm bill re-authorization, namely sections 9002, 9003, 9007 - or Biopreferred, Biorefinery Assistance, and REAP, respectively. Multiple suggested improvements for each program to make them more efficient, more user friendly (less "green tape,"), and impactful for the farm community, rural economy, small businesses and the climate. And maintain and grow funding for these programs in the upcoming re-authorization of the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2022, particularly for 9002 and 9003 to meet program needs and private sector demand for participation.

Maintain the various pro renewable and wind power provisions in the Investment Reduction Act of 2022, such as the section 48 and 25D investment tax credits, advanced manufacturing credits, etc. Have Congress consider providing some "parity" between section 48 and 25D, e.g., refundable/transferrable credit for the Sec. 25D wind ITC. Ensure proper and swift implementation of guidance/regulations for the "IRA". Maintain and grow the DOE wind program budget, in particular for distributed wind power.

Maintain funding in the Investment Reduction Act of 2022 or "IRA" for the USDA REAP program, as well as the upcoming farm bill. Include a reserve for under-utilized technologies in the upcoming farm bill. Improve overall program implementation, including the number of solicitations for funds and streamlining application processes to make the work less burdensome for farmers and others. Maintain Inflation Reduction Act funding as it was enacted into law for REAP and RUS energy programs like New ERA and PACE. Have DOE and USDA collaborate more intensely via existing MOU or new agreement(s) to support this market segment with agriculture and rural communities because the opportunity is immense, via education, outreach and technical support.

Maintaining and improving the Renewable Fuels Standard run by the EPA for advanced biofuels.

Upcoming "farm bill" re-authorization (of H.R. 2, the Agriculture Improvement Act) modernization for advanced biofuels, products and chemicals, especially regarding the energy title programs, including but not limited to 9002 or "biopreferred," 9003, otherwise the Biorefinery, Renewable Chemical and Biobased Products program, 9007 or "Rural Energy for America Program," and the Biomass Research & Development Initiative. Maintaining and growing funding in addition to policy improvements.

Promote plant based and bio-based policies for the farm bill, re-authorization of the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018, as well as other areas such as the National Defense Authorization Act re-authorization and appropriations. Support CRA's Plant Based Products Council and Ag Bioeconomy Coalition broad agendas. Specific focus on the USDA "biopreferred" program (sec. 9002), the "biorefinery, renewable chemical and biobased products" program including adding biobased terminology, (sec. 9003) of the farm bill, including adding back in a competitive grants sub-program (that was removed in a prior farm bill) to the latter program for pilot and demonstration scale biobased facilities. Support bioeconomy research generally. In the NDAA consider a biobased products acceleration effort that supports and enhances the 9002 biopreferred program, a biobased procurement law for the entire Federal government. Maintain and grow funding for 9002 and 9003 programs to better respond to private sector needs and bioeconomy growth opportunities.

Support the maintenance and protection of existing rural energy investments and full funding in the Investment Reduction Act of 2022 or IRA, in particular the rural electric cooperative funding made available to help with the clean energy transition (New ERA as USDA calls it, as well as PACE), as well as program investments such as Rural Energy for America Program or REAP at USDA. Help ensure proper implementation of these provisions at USDA, including proper public engagement.

Maintain and grow the budgets for commercial weather data at NOAA, NASA, and advocate for better or improved public-private partnerships in private weather data and weather "intelligence" to support the government's leadership in weather information, nationally and globally. Tomorrow.io supports with other related private sector companies a coalition advocating for technology neutrality in weather data collection, allowing the Federal government to use the best technologies available, as well as further and growing investments in this scientific area. Also "TIO" and the Commercial Weather Alliance, or CWA, are engaging in the upcoming review and potential re-authorization of the Weather Act this year and any related legislation that is important to the private sector weather industry. Look at the upcoming farm bill, re-authorization of the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018, for potential weather science improvement language, including consideration of a USDA commercial weather data program to support sub-agencies such as the Forest Service. Also engage with US international agencies and sub-agencies to educate about weather intelligence services from the private sector, and encourage public-private partnering for improved constituent services. Support re-authorization and updates of the "Weather Act," including expanding public-private partnering opportunities in that legislation.

Maintain the Investment Reduction Act of 2022 or "IRA" rural energy investments, both substantively and full funding, such as USDA REAP, USDA New ERA and PACE programs. Maintain the renewable energy tax credits, in particular sections 48 and 25D of the tax code for solar, the "bonus credits" and what's known as direct pay provisions for non-profits as well as "transferability" for businesses. Ensure timely implementation from the Treasury Department on guidance/regulations. Maintain and grow the USDA REAP program, section 9007, in the upcoming farm bill (re-authorization of the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2022). Engage DOE in it's solar program generally as it relates to small solar business support and/or Amicus work with LMI communities.

Maintain the Investment Reduction Act (IRA) of 2022 rural energy provisions as is, with commensurate funding intact. Improve the upcoming farm bill's energy and key rural development loan programs, and maintain their funding as well. Key programs include but are not necessarily limited to the energy title, especially the Rural Energy For America Program (sec. 9007 of the last bill), Business & Industry loan guarantee program, and the Biorefinery, Bio-Product and Renewable Chemical Assistance Program (sec. 9003). Recommendations include more staffing to improve program outputs, particularly for 9003, ensuring the program funds existing clean energy technologies, as well as new and novel technologies, etc.

Maintain rural energy provisions of the Investment Reduction Act of 2022 (IRA), i.e., USDA REAP, as well as rural electric cooperative clean energy transition funding or what USDA calls New ERA and PACE programs. Improve various programs of the upcoming farm bill re-authorization, namely sections 9002, 9003, 9007 - or Biopreferred, Biorefinery Assistance, and REAP, respectively. Multiple suggested improvements for each program to make them more efficient, more user friendly (less "green tape,"), and impactful for the farm community, rural economy, small businesses and the climate. And maintain and grow funding for these programs in the upcoming re-authorization of the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2022, particularly for 9002 and 9003 to meet program needs and private sector demand for participation.

None this quarter.

Maintain the various pro renewable and wind power provisions in the Investment Reduction Act of 2022, such as the section 48 and 25D investment tax credits, advanced manufacturing credits, etc. Have Congress consider providing some "parity" between section 48 and 25D, e.g., refundable/transferrable credit for the Sec. 25D wind ITC. Ensure proper and swift implementation of guidance/regulations for the "IRA". Maintain and grow the DOE wind program budget, in particular for distributed wind power.

Maintain funding in the Investment Reduction Act of 2022 or "IRA" for the USDA REAP program, as well as the upcoming farm bill. Include a reserve for under-utilized technologies in the upcoming farm bill. Improve overall program implementation, including the number of solicitations for funds and streamlining application processes to make the work less burdensome for farmers and others. Maintain Inflation Reduction Act funding as it was enacted into law for REAP and RUS energy programs like New ERA and PACE.

Maintaining and improving the Renewable Fuels Standard run by the EPA for advanced biofuels.

Upcoming "farm bill" re-authorization (of H.R. 2, the Agriculture Improvement Act) modernization for advanced biofuels, products and chemicals, especially regarding the energy title programs, including but not limited to 9002 or "biopreferred," 9003, otherwise the Biorefinery, Renewable Chemical and Biobased Products program, 9007 or "Rural Energy for America Program," and the Biomass Research & Development Initiative. Maintaining and growing funding in addition to policy improvements.

Promote plant based and bio-based policies for the farm bill, re-authorization of the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018, as well as other areas such as the National Defense Authorization Act re-authorization and appropriations. Support CRA's Plant Based Products Council and Ag Bioeconomy Coalition broad agendas. Specific focus on the USDA "biopreferred" program (sec. 9002), the "biorefinery, renewable chemical and biobased products" program including adding biobased terminology, (sec. 9003) of the farm bill, including adding back in a competitive grants sub-program (that was removed in a prior farm bill) to the latter program for pilot and demonstration scale biobased facilities. Support bioeconomy research generally. In the NDAA consider a biobased products acceleration effort that supports and enhances the 9002 biopreferred program, a biobased procurement law for the entire Federal government. Maintain and grow funding for 9002 and 9003 programs to better respond to private sector needs and bioeconomy growth opportunities.

Support the maintenance and protection of existing rural energy investments and full funding in the Investment Reduction Act of 2022 or IRA, in particular the rural electric cooperative funding made available to help with the clean energy transition (New ERA as USDA calls it, as well as PACE), as well as program investments such as Rural Energy for America Program or REAP at USDA. Help ensure proper implementation of these provisions at USDA, including proper public engagement.

Maintain and grow the budgets for commercial weather data at NOAA, NASA, and advocate for better or improved public-private partnerships in private weather data and weather "intelligence" to support the government's leadership in weather information, nationally and globally. Tomorrow.io supports with other related private sector companies a coalition advocating for technology neutrality in weather data collection, allowing the Federal government to use the best technologies available, as well as further and growing investments in this scientific area. Also "TIO" and the Commercial Weather Alliance, or CWA, are engaging in the upcoming review and potential re-authorization of the Weather Act this year and any related legislation that is important to the private sector weather industry. Look at the upcoming farm bill, re-authorization of the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018, for potential weather science improvement language, including consideration of a USDA commercial weather data program to support sub-agencies such as the Forest Service. Also engage with US international agencies and sub-agencies to educate about weather intelligence services from the private sector, and encourage public-private partnering for improved constituent services. We also have proposed the White House engage further it's agencies to improve weather forecasting using private sector capabilities, and hold public event(s) to expand understanding both within and outside of the Administration to improve early warning systems to and for communities, better manage extreme weather, etc.

Maintain the Investment Reduction Act of 2022 or "IRA" rural energy investments, both substantively and full funding, such as USDA REAP, USDA New ERA and PACE programs. Maintain the renewable energy tax credits, in particular sections 48 and 25D of the tax code for solar, the "bonus credits" and what's known as direct pay provisions for non-profits as well as "transferability" for businesses. Ensure timely implementation from the Treasury Department on guidance/regulations. Maintain and grow the USDA REAP program, section 9007, in the upcoming farm bill (re-authorization of the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2022). Engage DOE in it's solar program generally as it relates to small solar business support and/or Amicus work with LMI communities.

Maintain the Investment Reduction Act (IRA) of 2022 rural energy provisions as is, with commensurate funding intact. Improve the upcoming farm bill's energy and key rural development loan programs, and maintain their funding as well. Key programs include but are not necessarily limited to the energy title, especially the Rural Energy For America Program (sec. 9007 of the last bill), Business & Industry loan guarantee program, and the Biorefinery, Bio-Product and Renewable Chemical Assistance Program (sec. 9003). Recommendations include more staffing to improve program outputs, particularly for 9003, ensuring the program funds existing clean energy technologies, as well as new and novel technologies, etc.

None this quarter.

Maintain rural energy provisions of the Investment Reduction Act of 2022 (IRA), i.e., USDA REAP, as well as rural electric cooperative clean energy transition funding or what USDA calls New ERA and PACE programs. Improve various programs of the upcoming farm bill re-authorization, namely sections 9002, 9003, 9007 - or Biopreferred, Biorefinery Assistance, and REAP, respectively. Multiple suggested improvements for each program to make them more efficient, more user friendly (less "green tape,"), and impactful for the farm community, rural economy, small businesses and the climate. And maintain and grow funding for these programs in the upcoming re-authorization of the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2022, particularly for 9002 and 9003 to meet program needs and private sector demand for participation.

Maintain the various pro renewable and wind power provisions in the Investment Reduction Act of 2022, such as the section 48 and 25D investment tax credits, advanced manufacturing credits, etc. Have Congress consider providing some "parity" between section 48 and 25D, e.g., refundable/transferrable credit for the Sec. 25D wind ITC. Ensure proper and swift implementation of guidance/regulations for the IRA. Maintain and grow the DOE wind program budget, in particular for distributed wind power.

Maintain funding in the Investment Reduction Act of 2022 or "IRA" for the USDA REAP program, as well as the upcoming farm bill. Include a reserve for under-utilized technologies in the upcoming farm bill. Improve overall program implementation, including the number of solicitations for funds and streamlining application processes to make the work less burdensome for farmers and others.

Maintaining and improving the Renewable Fuels Standard run by the EPA for advanced biofuels.

Upcoming "farm bill" re-authorization (of H.R. 2, the Agriculture Improvement Act) modernization for advanced biofuels, products and chemicals, especially regarding the energy title programs, including but not limited to 9002 or "biopreferred," 9003, otherwise the Biorefinery Assistance program, 9007 or "REAP," and the Biomass Research & Development Initiative. Maintaining and growing funding in addition to policy improvements.

Promote plant based and bio-based policies for the farm bill as well as other areas such as the National Defense Authorization Act and appropriations. Support CRA's Plant Based Products Council and Ag Bioeconomy Coalition agendas. Specific focus on the the USDA "biopreferred" program, the "biorefinery, renewable chemical and biobased products" program of the farm bill, including adding back in grants to the latter program for pilot and demonstration scale biobased facilities. Support bioeconomy research. In the NDAA consider a biobased products acceleration effort that supports and enhances the 9002 biopreferred program, a biobased procurement law for the entire Federal government.

Support plant based product development policies, and specific programs in the upcoming farm bill, such as 9002, "biopreferred," and 9003, "Biorefinery Assistance," and related programs and activities to build what is known as the Bioeconomy thru Federal investments, policy and funding, as appropriate, including as well NAICS codes, and bioeconomy terminology to better inform the public and improve market advancement.

Support the maintenance and protection of existing rural energy investments in the Investment Reduction Act of 2022 or IRA, in particular the rural electric cooperative funding made available to help with the clean energy transition, as well as program investments such as Rural Energy for America Program or REAP at USDA. Help ensure proper implementation of these provisions at USDA, including proper public engagement.

Maintain and grow the budgets for commercial weather data, such as the Air Force Pilot program, similar activity at NOAA, NASA, and advocate for better or improved public-private partnerships in private weather data and weather "intelligence" to support the government's leadership in weather information, nationally and globally. Tomorrow.io supports with other related private sector companies a coalition advocating for technology neutrality in weather data collection, allowing the Federal government to use the best technologies available, as well as further and growing investments in this scientific area. Also TIO and the Commercial Weather Alliance, or CWA, are engaging in the upcoming review and potential re-authorization of the Weather Act this year and any related legislation that is important to the private sector weather industry.

Maintain the Investment Reduction Act or IRA rural energy investments, both substantively and funding, such as USDA REAP. Maintain the renewable energy tax credits, such as sections 48 and 25D of the tax code for solar, and other clean technologies, the "bonus credits" and what's known as direct pay provisions for non-profits as well as "transferability" for businesses. Maintain and grow the USDA REAP program, section 9007, in the upcoming farm bill.

Maintain the Investment Reduction Act (IRA) rural energy provisions as is, with commensurate funding. Improve the upcoming farm bill's energy and key rural development loan programs, and maintain their funding as well. Key programs include but are not necessarily limited to the energy title, especially the Rural Energy For America Program (sec. 9007 of the last bill), Business & Industry loan guarantee program, and the Biorefinery, Bio-Product and Renewable Chemical Assistance Program (sec. 9003).

None this quarter.

Maintain rural energy provisions of the Investment Reduction Act (IRA), including for example, USDA REAP, as well as rural electric cooperative clean energy transition funding. Improve various programs of the upcoming farm bill re-authorization, in particular sections 9002, 9003, 9007 - or Biopreferred, Biorefinery Assistance, and REAP, respectively. Multiple suggested improvements for each program to make them more efficient, more user friendly (less "green tape,"), and impactful for the farm community, rural economy, small businesses and the climate.

Maintain funding in the Investment Reduction Act or IRA for the USDA REAP program, as well as the upcoming farm bill. Include a reserve for under-utilized technologies in the upcoming bill. Improve program implementation, including the number of solicitations for funds.

Maintain the various pro renewable and wind power provisions in the Investment Reduction Act, such as the section 48 and 25D investment tax credits, advanced manufacturing credits, etc. Have Congress consider providing some "parity" between section 48 and 25D, e.g., refundability mechanism for the Sec. 25D wind ITC. Ensure proper and swift implementation of regulations for the IRA. Maintain and grow the DOE wind program budget, in particular for distributed wind power.

Maintaining and improving the Renewable Fuels Standard run by the EPA for advanced biofuels.

Upcoming "farm bill" re-authorization modernization for advanced biofuels, products and chemicals, especially regarding the energy title programs, including but not limited to 9002 or "biopreferred," 9003, otherwise the Biorefinery Assistance program, 9007 or "REAP," and the Biomass Research & Development Initiative. Maintaining and growing funding in addition to policy improvements.

General education about what's known as "weather intelligence," particularly as it relates to climate security and resilience utilizing new technology software and capabilities. Work on PRECIP Act, S. 3053, and HR 1437, to better support future public-private sector partnering and data sharing, as well as consideration of expedited timelines for implementation. Also work on other new and/or draft legislation in these issue areas, including S. 558. Specific program appropriations for various agencies and programs at NOAA, NASA, DOD (Air Force commercial weather data pilot program) to ensure proper funding remains for important weather intelligence work and public-private partnerships. Consideration of additional funding for the Air Force CWDP program in the omnibus appropriations legislation. Work on NDAA annual authorization to help ensure no unfair language to pick winners and losers in the Air Force Commercial Weather Data Pilot (CWDP) program, so all technologies are on level playing field.

Support for extending the Federal investment tax credit, sections 48 and 25D of the tax code, for a period of years and at the highest percentage possible to help build jobs, and address climate change, eg, Green Act of 2020 HR 7330, "Build Back Better" Act(s) and the "Inflation Reduction Act of 2022". Support for parity in solar tax policy, between sections 25D and 48. Support for a refundable or direct pay option, for business and residential credits. Support for DOE solar program as it relates to small solar businesses and distributed generation as well as any potential workforce development opportunities. Support for USDA Renewable Energy for America Program known as REAP, from HR 2 Agriculture Improvement Act and for additional REAP investments. Concerns expressed and other solutions offered, such as domestic manufacturing tax credits for solar and other technologies (various bills from Sen. Warnock, Ossoff "Solar Energy Manufacturing for America Act of 2022, S. 3091) regarding Dept. of Commerce auxin circumvention petition as it could decimate Amicus members, and the small "distributed generation" solar business industry writ large.

General support for USDA loan and other energy related programs, including REAP (9007 of HR 2, Agriculture Improvement Act), water and environment programs, community facilities program, and Rural Development's Business & Industry loan program. This support includes annual appropriations, advancing improvements to programs via administrative action and the like. Proposal to expand loan guarantee to 90% for REAP renewable distributed generation of under $1m. Support for general expansion of REAP funding and perhaps other USDA loan programs in potential infrastructure legislation, known as "Build Back Better" and "Inflation Reduction Act of 2022". Support of REAP Improvement Act of 2021, HR 4162 and companion or similar legislation.

General support for USDA loan and other energy related programs, including REAP (9007 of HR 2, Agriculture Improvement Act), water and environment programs, community facilities program, and Rural Development's Business & Industry loan program. This support includes annual appropriations, advancing improvements to programs via administrative action and the like. Proposal to expand loan guarantee to 90% for REAP renewable distributed generation of under $1m. Support for general expansion of REAP funding and perhaps other USDA loan programs in potential infrastructure legislation, known as "Build Back Better" and "Inflation Reduction Act of 2022". Support of REAP Improvement Act of 2021, HR 4162 and companion or similar legislation.

General support Federal long-standing clean energy tax credit extensions particularly the Investment Tax Credit and Production Tax Credit for renewable resources such as wind, biogas etc, in legislation such as the Green Act, HR 7330, and "Build Back Better", and then the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022. Support specifically for agriculture energy investments and proper implementation of the IRA of 2022, e.g. the USDA REAP program (section 9007). Support Renewable Fuels Standard generally for advanced biofuels, Pub. L. 110-140, from the Energy Independence and Security Act.

Promoting the ag energy and bioeconomy programs, and improvements to HR 2, the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 including 9002, 9003, 9007/REAP, etc. Promote a new reserve fund for renewable underserved technologies in REAP, via legislation such as the REAP Improvement Act of 2021, "build back better" then the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 and/or future administrative action. Promote annual agriculture appropriations for these programs and initiatives, including a REAP reserve as noted above. Also more support for DOD sustainable technologies program via the annual National Defense Authorization Act legislation, to include specifically more support for biobased products made from renewable agricultural materials.

HR 2, Agriculture Improvement Act program (9007) Rural Energy For America Program improvements for distributed wind and other renewable "underserved/utilized technologies." Pursuing a renewable "reserve fund" to that end. Promote REAP funding and reserve through annual appropriations and marker legislation such as that introduced in the House and Senate, e.g., REAP Improvement Act of 2021 and specific provisions of "Build Back Better" legislation pending in the House and Senate, and then the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022. Support new USDA renewable energy pilot program, including for under-utilized technologies such as distributed wind power.

Support for HR 1484, and S. 532. General support for wind power budget and specifically distributed wind power budget in annual appropriations process and legislation (energy and agriculture subcommittees primarily as noted for USDA REAP). Promoting other legislative and regulatory ideas that would help incentivize the deployment of distributed wind in America. Support onshore wind domestic manufacturing incentives in S. 2909, and "Build Back Better", and IRA of 2022. Ensure Investment Reduction Act of 2022 proper implementation by agencies.

Working to maintain and expand investments in farm bill PL 115-334 energy title programs, eg., 9002, 9003, REAP, and BCAP or similar; for annual appropriations and the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022. Expanding the programs to modernize them in ways beneficial to rural America, job creation and addressing climate change.

Ensuring the Renewable Fuels Standard otherwise referred to as RFS (PL 110-140) is kept whole and effective, particularly for advanced biofuels (e.g.,limiting small refinery exemptions etc). Supporting other advanced biofuels policies as relevant, such as extension of the 2nd generation biofuel producer credit. Equitable treatment in infrastructure/"Build Back Better" legislation, then the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022.

General education about what's known as "weather intelligence," particularly as it relates to climate security and resilience utilizing new technology software and capabilities. Work on PRECIP Act, S. 3053, and HR 1437, to better support future public-private sector partnering and data sharing, as well as consideration of expedited timelines for implementation. Also work on other new and/or draft legislation in these issue areas, including S. 558. Specific program appropriations for various agencies and programs at NOAA, NASA, DOD to ensure proper funding remains for important weather intelligence work and public-private partnerships. Work on NDAA annual authorization to help ensure no unfair language to pick winners and losers in the Air Force Commercial Weather Data Pilot (CWDP) program, so all technologies are on level playing field.

Support for extending the Federal investment tax credit, sections 48 and 25D of the tax code, for a period of years and at the highest percentage possible to help build jobs, and address climate change, eg, Green Act of 2020 HR 7330, "Build Back Better" Act(s) then the "Inflation Reduction Act of 2022". Support for parity in solar tax policy, meaning 25D 10% permanency like section 48. Support for a refundable or direct pay option, for business and residential credits. Support for DOE solar program as it relates to small solar businesses and distributed generation as well as any potential workforce development opportunities. Support for USDA Renewable Energy for America Program known as REAP, from HR 2 Agriculture Improvement Act and for additional REAP investments in "Build Back Better" etc. Concerns expressed and other solutions offered, such as domestic manufacturing tax credits for solar and other technologies (various bills from Sen. Warnock, Ossoff "Solar Energy Manufacturing for America Act of 2022, S. 3091) regarding Dept. of Commerce auxin circumvention petition as it could decimate Amicus members, and the small "distributed generation" solar business industry this year writ large.

General support for USDA loan and other energy related programs, including REAP (9007 of HR 2, Agriculture Improvement Act), water and environment programs, community facilities program, and Rural Development's Business & Industry loan program. This support includes annual appropriations, advancing improvements to programs via administrative action and the like. Proposal to expand loan guarantee to 90% for REAP renewable distributed generation of under $1m. Support for general expansion of REAP funding and perhaps other USDA loan programs in potential infrastructure legislation, known as "Build Back Better" and then the final "Inflation Reduction Act of 2022". Support of REAP Improvement Act of 2021, HR 4162 and companion or similar legislation.

Promoting the ag energy and bioeconomy programs, and improvements to HR 2, the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 including 9002, 9003, 9007/REAP, etc. Promote a new reserve fund for renewable underserved technologies in REAP, via legislation such as the REAP Improvement Act of 2021, "build back better" then the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 and/or future administrative action. Promote annual agriculture appropriations for these programs and initiatives, including a REAP reserve as noted above. Also more support for DOD sustainable technologies program via the annual National Defense Authorization Act legislation, to include specifically more support for biobased products made from renewable agricultural materials.

General support Federal long-standing clean energy tax credit extensions particularly the Investment Tax Credit and Production Tax Credit for renewable resources such as wind, biogas etc, in legislation such as the Green Act, HR 7330, and "Build Back Better", and then the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022. Support Renewable Fuels Standard generally for advanced biofuels, Pub. L. 110-140, from the Energy Independence and Security Act.

HR 2, Agriculture Improvement Act program (9007) Rural Energy For America Program improvements for distributed wind and other renewable "underserved/utilized technologies." Pursuing a renewable "reserve fund" to that end. Promote REAP funding and reserve through annual appropriations and marker legislation such as that introduced in the House and Senate, e.g., REAP Improvement Act of 2021 and specific provisions of "Build Back Better" legislation pending in the House and Senate, and then the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022. Support new USDA renewable energy pilot program, including for under-utilized technologies such as distributed wind power.

Support for HR 1484, and S. 532. General support for wind power budget and specifically distributed wind power budget in annual appropriations process and legislation (energy and agriculture subcommittees primarily as noted for USDA REAP). Promoting other legislative and regulatory ideas that would help incentivize the deployment of distributed wind in America. Support onshore wind domestic manufacturing incentives in S. 2909, and "Build Back Better", and IRA of 2022. Request inclusion of distributed (or small) wind inverter credit, in addition to existing proposed for solar. Support Investment Tax Credit (ITC) extension, at full rate (30%), in the same legislation, for long-term period of years, with/without cap on the amount of megawatts allowed to access the credit(s).

Ensuring the Renewable Fuels Standard otherwise referred to as RFS (PL 110-140) is kept whole and effective, particularly for advanced biofuels (e.g.,limiting small refinery exemptions etc). Supporting other advanced biofuels policies as relevant, such as extension of the 2nd generation biofuel producer credit. Equitable treatment in infrastructure/"Build Back Better" legislation, then the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022.

Working to maintain and expand investments in farm bill PL 115-334 energy title programs, eg., 9002, 9003, REAP, and BCAP or similar; for annual appropriations and the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022. Expanding the programs to modernize them in ways beneficial to rural America, job creation and addressing climate change.

General support for maintaining the Clean Energy Repowering for Rural utilities program(s), in "Build Back Better" legislation (and related program/initiative funding, as appropriate). This program would expand financial incentives for renewables and low carbon power and potential debt relief for rural coops across the U.S. as well in return for reducing/eliminating more polluting sources of energy to their customer base.

General education about what's known as "weather intelligence," particularly as it relates to climate security and resilience utilizing new technology software and capabilities. Work on PRECIP Act, S. 3053, and HR 1437, to better support future public-private sector partnering and data sharing, as well as consideration of expedited timelines for implementation. Also work on other new and/or draft legislation in these issue areas, including S. 558. Specific program appropriations for various agencies and programs at NOAA, NASA, DOD to ensure proper funding remains for important weather intelligence work and public-private partnerships.