RYAN STROSCHEIN

Advocating for a more robust DOE distributed wind program within the overall wind power program, both substantively and financially. Opposing Senate energy subcommittee appropriations language that would inexplicably defund onshore wind power funding. Advocating for distributed wind power support in pending energy legislation in the House and Senate, by expending DOE work as noted above, and/or by creating new programs or initiatives for distributed wind power, or distributed generation. Support legislation in this regard, S. 1258. And a Rep. Loebsack amendment to House energy bill, that was defeated.

Advocating for clean energy extenders to be passed, specifically extending and/or expanding the Investment Tax Credit (ITC), in Section 48 of the Code and/or in lieu of the Production Tax Credit (PTC), in Section 45 and corresponding residential credit. This also includes the corresponding residential credit.

Maintaining Farm bill funding levels for Section 9007 "REAP" in the energy title and effective implementation.

Keeping the Renewable Fuels Standard (RFS) intact (e.g., no repeal), and helping ensure EPA implements the program appropriately for advanced biofuels.

Work on biogenic carbon accounting framework/rule-making at EPA to help ensure the regulatory regime is equitable regarding sustainable biomass sources, i.e., advanced biofuels and bioproducts.

Implementation and funding of energy programs found in Title IX of the Agricultural Act of 2014 (PL 113-79). Advocating for full funding and against proposed cuts to energy title programs, in particular BCAP program and Sec. 9003/Advanced Biofuels and Chemicals.

Support for the Renewable Fuels Standard (otherwise known as "RFS") under the Energy Policy Act of 2005, and subsequent expansion in 2008 energy legislatoin, specifically the advanced fuels portions.

Funding and implementation of energy programs found in Title IX of the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 (Pub. L. 110-234). Specifically to ensure that mandatory funding remains whole, that any potential discretionary funding is also provided if possible (e.g., Administration's budget request to add small amount of discretionary funding to the Section 9007/REAP program), and to have USDA issue its final regulation on Section 9003, which is favorable to historically eligible parties but also for renewable chemicals in light of changes to the most recent farm bill.

Advocating for a more robust DOE distributed wind program within the overall wind power program, both substantively and financially. Opposing Senate energy subcommittee appropriations language that would inexplicably defund onshore wind power funding. Advocating for distributed wind power support in pending energy legislation in the House and Senate, by expending DOE work as noted above, and/or by creating new programs or initiatives for distributed wind power, or distributed generation. Support legislation in this regard, S. 1258.

Advocating for clean energy extenders to be passed, specifically extending and/or expanding the Investment Tax Credit (ITC), in Section 48 of the Code and/or in lieu of the Production Tax Credit (PTC), in Section 45 and corresponding residential credit. Ensuring that IRS Guidance (Notice 2015-4) on Certification for the Small Wind ITC works for all segments of the distributed wind market, inquiring about amending the guidance to ensure more time for compliance and related activity.

Work on biogenic carbon accounting framework/rule-making at EPA to help ensure the regulatory regime is equitable regarding sustainable biomass sources, i.e., advanced biofuels and bioproducts.

Keeping the Renewable Fuels Standard (RFS) intact (e.g., no repeal), and helping ensure EPA implements the program appropriately for advanced biofuels.

Implementation and funding of energy programs found in Title IX of the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 (Pub. L. 110-234). Advocate release of rule-makings, with fair treatment of renewable chemicals as per statutory requirement, in Section 9003.

Advocating for a more robust DOE distributed wind program within the overall wind power program, both substantively and financially. Advocating for distributed wind power support in pending energy legislation in the House and Senate, by expending DOE work as noted above, and/or by creating new programs or initiatives for distributed wind power, or distributed generation.

Advocating for a final REAP rule and maintaining Farm bill funding levels for this energy title program, Section 9007.

Advocating for clean energy extenders to be passed, specifically extending and/or expanding the Investment Tax Credit (ITC), in Section 48 of the Code and/or in lieu of the Production Tax Credit (PTC), in Section 45. Ensuring that IRS Guidance (Notice 2015-4) on Certification for the Small Wind ITC works for all segments of the distributed wind market, inquiring about amending the guidance to ensure more time for compliance.

Funding and implementation of energy programs found in Title IX of the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 (Pub. L. 110-234). Specifically to ensure that mandatory funding remains whole, that any potential discretionary funding is also provided if possible (e.g., Administration's budget request to add small amount of discretionary funding to the Section 9007/REAP program), and to have USDA issue its final regulation on Section 9003, which is favorable to historically eligible parties but also for renewable chemicals in light of changes to the most recent farm bill.

Advocating for a final REAP rule and maintaining Farm bill funding levels for this energy title program, Section 9007.

Advocating for clean energy extenders to be passed, specifically extending and/or expanding the Investment Tax Credit (ITC), in Section 48 of the Code and/or in lieu of the Production Tax Credit (PTC), in Section 45. Ensuring that IRS Guidance (Notice 2015-4) on Certification for the Small Wind ITC works for all segments of the distributed wind market, inquiring about amending the guidance to ensure more time for compliance.

Advocating for a more robust DOE distributed wind program within the overall wind power program, both substantively and financially.

Implementation and funding of energy programs found in Title IX of the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 (Pub. L. 110-234).

Keeping the Renewable Fuels Standard (RFS) intact (e.g., no repeal), and helping ensure EPA implements the program appropriately for advanced biofuels.

Work on biogenic carbon accounting framework/rule-making at EPA to help ensure the regulatory regime is equitable regarding sustainable biomass sources, i.e., advanced biofuels and bioproducts.

proper implementation and funding for the farm bill's (Agricultural Act of 2014, Pub. L 113-79) energy programs, including the REAP, biopreferred, and the biofuels assistance program.

Support for extending the existing tax credits pertaining to distributed wind power (and renewable electricity) investment tax credits ("ITC") within Sections 45 and 48 of the Internal Revenue Code. One such credit is for the ITC in lieu of the PTC, and one is for the small wind ITC. Advocate for HR 4761 or similar legislation.

More funding for the DOE wind and water program, and to use funding in part for distributed wind power research, development and demonstration.

Support for the USDA Farm bill "REAP" program, within the energy title, both funding, and implementation. Advocate for a solid final rule to be issued.

Ensuring that EPA works on a balanced framework for biomass sources of energy in their biogenic carbon framework, and pending regulations.

Ensuring that EPA and/or Congress does not weaken the existing Renewable Fuels Standard (RFS) for advanced biofuels.

Implementation and funding of energy programs found in Title IX of the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 (Pub. L 110-234).

Ensuring the USDA "REAP" program in the farm bill is implemented and funded properly; adjusting the program to improve access and support for distributed wind power.

Improving support of the distributed wind industry via new and existing program initiatives, solicitations, export promotion, and increasing financial support via agency budgets. Working to ensure passage of the expired investment tax credit (ITC), in lieu of the PTC, via the EXPIRE Act (S. 2260) and/or legislation to ensure an ITC is in place for distributed wind power development up to 20 megawatts, such as HR 4761.

Implementation and funding of energy programs found in Title IX of the Food, Conservation and Energy Act of 2008 (Pub. L. 110-234).

Ensuring the USDA "REAP" program in the farm bill is implemented and funded properly; adjusting the program to improve access and support for distributed wind power.

Improving support of the distributed wind industry via new and existing program initiatives, solicitations, export promotion, and increasing financial support via agency budgets.

Implementation and funding of energy programs found in Title IX of the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 (Pub. L. 110-234).

Ensuring EPA's biogenic carbon work (under the Deferral rule, and subsequent Tailoring rule, etc), and rule-making processes fairly take into account climate contributions of advanced biofuels, products and chemicals.

Ensuring funding for new farm bill, and proper implementation of energy title programs.

- Protecting the Federal Renewable Fuels Standard (RFS), and ensuring strong EPA implementation efforts to keep advanced biofuels on track to succeed in the marketplace.

- ITC legislation, HR. 4761 - USAID support and/or funding for distributed wind initiatives in their service territories, including Africa - Support for the ITC in lieu of PTC tax extension, in energy tax extenders legislation, otherwise known as EXPIRE Act. - DOE funding for distributed wind power, and effective programmatic decision-making in this regard. - Guidance from Federal gov't to include 3rd party certification accreditation (quality standards) as part of small wind ITC in S. 48 of IRC.

- Securing funding for the farm bill clean energy "REAP" program, ensuring successful streamlining as intended by Congress, and a more level playing field in the program's implementation for smaller scale wind power.

Funding of energy programs in Title IV of new "farm bill," PL 113-79, and streamlining of some programs, as well as inclusion of strong renewable chemicals implementation for Section 9003.

Oppose efforts to amend/weaken the RFS found in PL 110-140. Support of a reasonable regulatory framework for biogenic carbon accounting methodology at EPA regarding biomass emissions at certain types of biomass energy facilities.

Reauthorization and mandatory funding of key energy programs found in Title IX of the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 (Pub. L. 110-234) such as 9002, 9003, 9007 and BCAP.

- Support for using dedicated energy crops for energy in foreign countries, such as Africa.

Farm bill REAP Sec. 9007 program mandatory funding and program reforms as well as addition of industry quality certification standards to be included in program via statute or regulation.

- Certification quality standards for use of existing small wind ITC; - DOE funding for distributed wind power; - DOE assistance in educating other federal agencies about quality standards; - Extension of the existing ITC in lieu of the PTC in Sec. 45 of the tax code; - Consideration of legislation to expand the existing Sec. 48 small wind ITC; - Federal support for distributed wind abroad; - Expanding the Federal Energy Management Program for distributed wind power.

Reauthorize and mandatory funding of key energy programs found in Title IX of the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 (Pub. L. 110-234)including 9002, 9003, "BCAP" and "REAP".

Oppose efforts to amend or weaken the Renewable Fuels Standard found in Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (Pub.L. 110-140).

Reauthorization and funding of energy programs in Title IV of the Food, Conservation and Energy Act 2008, PL 110-234.

Oppose efforts to amend or weaken the Renewable Fuels Standard (RFS) found in the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007, PL 110-140. Oppose provisions in the National Defense Authorization Act of 2014 that would limit the Defense Department's (and related agency) biofuel initiatives.

Reauthorization and funding of energy title of farm bill, PL 110-234, ensuring energy crop insurance is provided to new non-food energy crops.

Supporting efforts to include biopower, using sorghum varietal feedstocks, as a component of the Administration's Power Africa Initiative.

Legislation to provide an extension of the Investment Tax Credit (ITC) in lieu of the PTC, and/or expansion of existing small wind ITC for larger projects. Funding for the Department of Energy to continue and expand its work on distributed wind power. Wind power turbine certification standards to be built into Federal programs.

Reauthorization, streamlining of program application process, and funding of the farm bill energy title's "REAP" program, Section 9007. Also certification of wind turbines as part of awards under REAP.

Revision of implementation of the Community Reinvestment Act to promote investment in renewable electricity projects.

Reauthorization, funding of the Farm bill energy title programs, PL 110-234, and crop insurance for energy crops.

Reauthorization and funding of energy programs found in Title IX of the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 (Pub. L. 110-234)

Monitor efforts in Congress to limit the ability of the Defense Department to undertake biofuel initiatives Oppose efforts to amend or weaken the Renewable Fuels Standard found in Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (Pub.L. 110-140)

EPA efforts to certify advanced greenhouse gas pathways for industrial beets under the Renewable Fuels Standard found in Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (Pub.L. 110-140)

EPA efforts to certify advanced and cellulosic greenhouse gas pathways for certain sorghums under the Renewable Fuels Standard found in Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (Pub.L. 110-140), as well as biogenic carbon accounting concerns. US Agency for International Development, consideration of environmentally sustainable energy crops and biomass power production in API.

Reauthorization, reform and funding of certain energy programs found in Title IX of the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 (Pub. L. 110-234); including adding/extending proper energy crop insurance products to energy crop producers.

Reauthorization, reform and funding of energy programs found in Title IX of the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 (Pub. L. 110-234), and support for energy crop risk mitigation/insurance.

Legislation to provide limited business investment credits (ITC extension) to certain wind projects Legislation to fund and reform the Rural Energy for America Program through the reauthorization of the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 Discussions with USFTC about unfair green marketing practices in our industry DOE funding and expansion of distributed wind support Potential support from USAID and other related agencies for API/distributed wind power generation

Supporting and informing EPA efforts to certify advanced greenhouse gas pathways for industrial beets under the Renewable Fuels Standard (RFS) found in Pul L 110-140.

Support of the MOU between USDA/DOE/Navy on use of Defense Production Act to incentivize advanced biofuels production, and the potential use of DOD land to plant new energy crops for the purpose of new biofuels production.

Supporting and informing EPA efforts to certify advanced and cellulosic greenhouse gas pathways for certain sorghums under the Renewable Fuels Standard (RFS) found in Pub. L. 110-140.

Reauthorization and funding for the energy title of the farm bill, Pub L 110-234, and adding annual crops to the establishment payments portion of the title's BCAP program, and adding energy crops like sweet and high biomass sorghum to crop insurance under the NAP program within FSA.

Funding and changes to the farm bill's energy title, Pub. L. 110-234, including the addition of renewable chemicals to 9003 program, and retention of the feasibility study component of the Rural for America Energy (REAP) program.

Legislation, extension, of the business investment tax credit (ITC) for wind power (in lieu of PTC). Legislation to provide funding and streamlining for and of the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP), in the extension of the farm bill. Revision of the Community Reinvestment Act to promote investment in renewable electricity projects. Revision of regulations or potential legislation to require a quality certification standard of wind turbines to receive the current small wind ITC. Expansion of DOE's wind power program for distributed wind power.

Reauthorization and funding of energy programs found in Title IV of the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 (Pub L 110-234) as well as addition of renewable chemicals into 9003 section of that title.

Oppose efforts to amend or weaken the Renewable Fuels Standard (RFS) in the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (Pub L 110-140) Oppose efforts to weaken support for advanced biofuels and bioproducts in other legislation, e.g., National Defense Authorization Act of 2012.

General representation with focus on advanced fuels pathway as determined by EPA.

Oppose provisions in the National Defense Authorization Act of 2012 that would limit the Defense Departments biofuel initiatives.

Reauthorization and funding of energy programs found in Title IX of the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 (Pub. L. 110-234).

Support efforts to maintain the Renewable Fuels Standard found in Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (Pub.L. 110-140)

EPA efforts to certify advanced and cellulosic greenhouse gas pathways for certain sorghum crops under the Renewable Fuels Standard found in Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (Pub.L. 110-140)

Reauthorization and funding of certain energy programs found in Title IX of the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 (Pub. L. 110-234). Consideration of expansion of Title 9 BCAP program to certain sustainable energy crops and also expanding the USDA NAP program to certain sustainable energy crops.

MOU between USDA/DOE/Navy Department on use of Defense Production Act to incentivize advanced biofuels production.

Reauthorization and funding of energy programs found in Title IX of the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 (Pub. L. 110-234).

Oppose provisions in the National Defense Authorization Act of 2012 that would limit the Defense Departments biofuel initiatives.

legislation to provide certain wind power projects an investment tax credit (ITC) in lieu of the S. 45 PTC and to add a certification standard to the small wind power ITC. Appropriations for distributed wind power development.

Legislation/efforts to fund and reform the USDA REAP program, in the new farm bill.

Revision of implementation of the Community Reinvestment Act to promote investment in renewable electricity projects.

Farm bill energy title programs, bioenergy tax policy, EPA regulations including the "tailoring" rule, crop registrations, Federal renewable energy legislation, and agency activities such as at the Department of Energy and Agriculture.

Farm bill energy title programs, bioenergy tax policy, EPA regulations including the "tailoring" rule, crop registrations, Federal renewable energy legislation, and agency activities such as at the Department of Energy and Agriculture.

Reauthorization and funding of energy programs including 9002, 03, 07, 08, 11 found in Title IX of the Food, Conservation and Energy Act of 2008, P.L., 110-234.

Oppose provisions in the National Defense Authorization Act of 2012, P.L. 1540, that would limit the Defense Department's biofuels initiatives.

Support efforts to maintain and fund the "REAP" program in the Farm bill energy title, P.L. 110-234, and reform the program to make it more streamlined for wind power applicants and others.

Reauthorization and funding of several energy programs found in Title IX of the Food, Conservation and Energy Act of 2008 (PL 110-234), including 9002, 9003, 9007, 9008, 9011.

Oppose provisions in the National Defense Authorization Act of 2012, H.R. 1540, that would limit the Defense Dept's biofuels initiatives.

Support efforts to maintain the Renewable Fuels Standard (RFS) found in P.L. 110-140 (EISA).

Opposed provisions in the National Defense Authorization Act of 2012 that would limit the Defense Department's Biofuels Initiatives.

Funding and re-authorization of energy programs found in Title IX of the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 (Pub. L. 110-234).

Revision of implementation of the Community Reinvestment Act to promote investment in renewable electricity projects.

Legislation to provide certain wind projects a limited business investment credit (ITC) in lieu of the PTC. Legislation to amend the Rural Energy for America Program to improve its access and financing to distributed wind projects, including in the 2012 farm bill. Treasury Department rules to require certification of small wind turbines in order to receive a small wind investment credit. Draft rules of the USFWS for wind siting guidelines, to ensure reasonable treatment of small-scale, mostly individual turbine development that pose minimal risk for wildlife. Help from the Department of Energy to focus more of their work, including R&D, on distributed wind power.

Funding for DOD testing of biologically derived jet fuel for defense purposes.

MOU between USDA/DOE/Navy Department on use of Defense Production Act to incentivize biofuels production; continuation of tax credit for non-ethanol alcohol fuels; EPA commingling draft rule to allow non-ethanol biofuels to enter the marketplace.

Reauthorization and funding of energy programs found in Title IV of the Food, Conservation and Energy Act of 2008 (Pub. L. 110-234); Support efforts to maintain the Renewable Fuels Standard found in the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (Pub L 110-140)

re-authorization and funding for energy title programs of the 2012 farm bill, (PL 110-234).

protection of Defense department advanced biofuels initiatives and requisite funding.

Legislation to amend Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act to expand the electric rate-setting authority of States; Legislation to provide to certain wind projects a limited business investment credit (section 48 ITC); Legislation to expand and fund the Rural Energy for America Program (in 2012 farm bill and related legislation); Support for the certification of certain wind turbines to industry standard prior to small wind ITC.

Funding for DOD testing of biologically derived jet fuel for defense purposes.

MOU between USDA/DOE/Navy on use of Defense Production Act to incentivize biofuels production/purchasing; EPA biofuel commingling prohibition; ag energy program support for advanced biofuel, biobutanol.

Reauthorization and funding of energy programs found in Title IX of the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 (Pub. L. No. 110-234) Opposition to changes in the Renewable Fuels Standard and related programs found in the Energy Independence and Security Act (EISA) of 2007 (Pub.L. 110-140) Support for Rural Energy Investment Act.

USDA's REAP program funding and program improvements, Certification for small wind turbines, extension of the existing investment tax credit for community wind power projects, DOE funding for distributed wind power, rules governing the Federal Housing Administration's requirements for the collaterization of energy project loans, legislation to amend PURPA to allow States greater rate setting authority, increased support from U.S. multilateral institutions for distributed wind power applications abroad, Dept. of Interior wind siting guidelines.

Reauthorization and funding of core farm bill title IV programs including BCAP, biorefinery assistance program, REAP, and biobased markets, crop insurance for new energy crops and S. 2270.

MOU between USDA/DOE/Navy for advanced biofuels production, funding for DOD testing of biologically derived jet fuel for defense purposes.

MOU between USDA/DOE and Navy using Defense Production Act authorities to incentivize biofuels production. Continuation of tax incentive(s) for non-ethanol biofuels such as the alternative fuels tax credit. Ending the commingling prohibition regulation on biobutanol entry into marketplace.

Support for advanced biofuels and bioproducts generally, and continuation of MOU with USDA for biofuels.

Reauthorization and funding of farm bill 2012 title IV core programs such as BCAP, 9003, 9002, crop insurance for energy crops. Support for S. 2270.

Reauthorization and funding of energy programs found in Title IX of the Food, Conservation and Energy Act of 2008 (Pub L No 110-234), and related initiatives.

Legislation to amend PURPA to expand the rate setting authority of States; rules governing FHA's collateralization of energy project loans; S. 1741, the Community Wind Act; streamlining of and funding for USDA farm bill REAP program; funding for distributed wind within DOE; appropriate application of USFWS draft wind siting guidelines to distributed wind.

Acceptance of commingling of advanced biofuels such as biobutanol at fueling stations in order for new biofuels to enter into commerce.

General promotion of advanced biofuels policies including MOU between USDA/DOE/Navy to incentivize advanced biofuels production; continuation of advanced biofuels credits; funding for FAA testing of commercial biojet fuel; funding for DOD testing of biojet fuel for military uses.

Reauthorization and funding of key energy programs found in Title IX of the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 (Pub. L No 110-234), and related provisions.

Policy support for distributed wind power, including USDA's REAP program, possible changes to Federal Housing Administration's loan program to collateralize energy project loans, expansion of DOE's wind power program to support distributed wind, possible jobs and/or energy legislation, and improvements to the U.S. FWS draft wind power siting guidelines so as to not stop or inappropriately impede legitimate distributed wind projects.

Advanced biofuels and bioproducts promotion, including farm bill bioenergy programs, RFS, and MOU between USDA/DOE/Navy.

Engage the Federal government for the purpose of advancing biomass production and agricultural programs that support the BP Biofuels business.

Engage the Federal government for the purpose of advancing biomass production and agricultural programs that support the BP Biofuels business.

Promotion of advanced biofuels including biobutanol in the tax code (other alcohol credit, renewable diesel), and in other areas such as USDA energy programs, DOE, and EPA regulations.

Promotion of advanced biofuels and products including tax credits and farm bill energy title programs.

Promotion of distributed wind power, including small and community wind, such as tax credits, REAP, fair treatment in U.S. FWS guidelines, proper support from DOE wind power program.