JENNIFER SCHAFER-SODERMAN

Looked for legislative opportunities to promote hydrogen and fuel cell technologies, especially as it relates to fuel cells for material handling systems, fuel cell stationary power, hydrogen infrastructure, production, and storage.

Advocated for hydrogen and fuel cell incentives in legislative proposals before Congress. Legislation: -H.R.5862, American Energy Independence & Affordability Act

Met with congressional offices to support FY27 appropriations funding at the Department of Interior for the U.S. Geological Survey, specifically for funding development and expansion of the ShakeAlert earthquake early warning (EEW) system. Supported FY27 appropriations funding at the Department of Defense for Army Medical research, development, test, and evaluation (RDT&E). BUD-related legislative efforts, including: - H.R.9171, Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027, provisions related to the USGS ShakeAlert EEW system. - H.R.9495, Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2027, provisions related to Army Medical RDT&E.

Advocated for policies and standards that promote energy efficiency in the built environment and issues related to the Energy Policy Conservation Act (EPCA). Legislation included: H.R. 5184, Affordable Housing Over Mandating Efficiency Standards (Affordable HOMES) Act dealing with efficiency standards for manufactured housing

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

FY2026 Defense Appropriations for aluminum nitride semiconductor substrate technology research to support ultra-wide bandgap device development. - H.R. 4016 & S. 2572, Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2026, provisions related to funding for aluminum nitride semiconductor substrate technology research to support ultra-wide bandgap device development. - Implementation of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (Public Law 119-21), provisions related to R&D funding for ultrawide bandgap materials at the Department of Defense.

Advocated for hydrogen and fuel cell incentives in legislative proposals before Congress. Legislation: -H.R.5862, American Energy Independence & Affordability Act

Looked for legislative opportunities to promote hydrogen and fuel cell technologies, especially as it relates to fuel cells for material handling systems, fuel cell stationary power, hydrogen infrastructure, production, and storage.

Met with congressional offices to support FY26 & FY27 appropriations funding at the Department of Interior for the U.S. Geological Survey, specifically for funding development and expansion of the ShakeAlert earthquake early warning (EEW) system. Supported FY26 & FY27 appropriations funding at the Department of Defense for Army Medical research, development, test, and evaluation (RDT&E). BUD-related legislative efforts, including: - H.R.4754 & S.2431, Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026, provisions related to the USGS ShakeAlert EEW system. - H.R. 4016 & S.2572, Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2026, provisions related to Army Medical RDT&E.

The BCSE also provides administrative service to the Federal Performance Contracting Coalition (FPCC), a coalition of federal energy services contract holders. The FPCC's lobbying activities and expenditures are included in the BCSE's quarterly LD-2 filings. Cascade Associates is a lobbyist for the FPCC. The FPCC contacted: The U.S. House of Representatives, U.S. Senate, Department of Energy, Department of Veterans Affairs, General Services Administration, the White House (OMB), Departments of Navy, Army, and Air Force, and the Offices of the Secretary of Defense. The FPCC is working with Members of Congress in developing complementary policy for Energy Savings Performance Contracting (ESPC). Specifically, they met with congressional offices to support funding in appropriations for infrastructure in federal facilities to be used in conjunction with performance contracting. This includes funding for the Federal Energy Management Program (FEMP) and its AFFECT grant program at DOE, as well as a new performance contracting leverage program at the Office of the Secretary of Defense. The FPCC is also pursuing the inclusion of report language in Financial Services and General Government encouraging OMB to continue supporting energy performance contracts. The FPCC also engaged with Members of Congress and Executive Offices of the President on the implementation of actions related to performance contracting. They have met with members of the Energy and Natural Resources, Energy and Commerce, Armed Services, and Appropriations. Additionally, FPCC has met with representatives of the DOE, Department of the Army, Department of the Navy, Department of the Air Force, GSA, and Executive Offices of the President. ENG-related legislative efforts including, but not limited to: - Energy Act of 2020, implementation of provisions related to performance contracting requirements for federal agencies. - Inclusion of report language in the Financial Services and General Government in FY27 appropriations encouraging OMB to continue supporting energy performance contracts.

Advocated for policies and standards that promote energy efficiency in the built environment and issues related to the Energy Policy Conservation Act (EPCA). Legislation included: H.R. 5184, Affordable Housing Over Mandating Efficiency Standards (Affordable HOMES) Act dealing with efficiency standards for manufactured housing

FY2026 Defense Appropriations for aluminum nitride semiconductor substrate technology research to support ultra-wide bandgap device development. - H.R. 4016 & S. 2572, Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2026, provisions related to funding for aluminum nitride semiconductor substrate technology research to support ultra-wide bandgap device development. - Implementation of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (Public Law 119-21), provisions related to R&D funding for ultrawide bandgap materials at the Department of Defense.

Advocated for policies and standards that promote energy efficiency in the built environment. Legislation included: - H.R. 3474, Federal Mechanical Insulation Act - H.R. 3699, Energy Choice Act - H.R. 5184, Affordable Housing Over Mandating Efficiency Standards (Affordable HOMES) Act - H.R. 4690, Reliable Federal Infrastructure Act - H.R. 4593, Saving Homeowners from Overregulation With Exceptional Rinsing (SHOWER) Act - H.R. 4758, Homeowner Energy Freedom Act - H.R. 4626, Dont Mess With My Home Appliances Act - H.R. 1355, Weatherization Enhancement and Readiness Act of 2025

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

Looked for legislative opportunities to promote hydrogen and fuel cell technologies, especially as it relates to fuel cells for material handling systems, fuel cell stationary power, hydrogen infrastructure, production, and storage.

Met with congressional offices to support FY26 appropriations funding at the Department of Interior for the U.S. Geological Survey, specifically for funding development and expansion of the ShakeAlert earthquake early warning (EEW) system. Supported FY26 appropriations funding at the Department of Defense for Army Medical research, development, test, and evaluation (RDT&E). BUD-related legislative efforts, including: - H.R.4754 & S.2431, Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026, provisions related to the USGS ShakeAlert EEW system. - H.R. 4016 & S.2572, Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2026, provisions related to Army Medical RDT&E.

FY2026 Defense Appropriations for aluminum nitride semiconductor substrate technology research to support ultra-wide bandgap device development. - H.R. 4016 & S. 2572, Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2026, provisions related to funding for aluminum nitride semiconductor substrate technology research to support ultra-wide bandgap device development. - Implementation of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (Public Law 119-21), provisions related to R&D funding for ultrawide bandgap materials at the Department of Defense.

Preserving the 25C, 45L, and 179D federal energy efficiency incentives in H.R.1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.

Met with congressional offices to support FY26 appropriations funding at the Department of Interior for the U.S. Geological Survey, specifically for funding development and expansion of the ShakeAlert earthquake early warning (EEW) system. Supported FY26 appropriations funding at the Department of Defense for Army Medical research, development, test, and evaluation (RDT&E). BUD-related legislative efforts, including: - H.R.4754 & S.2431, Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026,, provisions related to the USGS ShakeAlert EEW system. - H.R. 4016 & S.2572, Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2026, provisions related to Army Medical RDT&E.

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

Looked for legislative opportunities to promote hydrogen and fuel cell technologies, especially as it relates to fuel cells for material handling systems, fuel cell stationary power, hydrogen infrastructure, production, and storage. This includes advocacy for clean energy and hydrogen. ENG-related legislative efforts including, but not limited to: - H.R.1, One Big Beautiful Bill Act, provisions with potential impacts on hydrogen and fuel cell-related programs and incentives, such as the Sec. 48E clean electricity investment credit and the Sec. 45V credit for production of clean hydrogen.

FY2026 Defense Appropriations for aluminum nitride semiconductor substrate technology research to support ultra-wide bandgap device development. - H.R. 4016, Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2026, provisions related to funding for aluminum nitride semiconductor substrate technology research to support ultra-wide bandgap device development. - Forthcoming Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2026, provisions related to funding for aluminum nitride semiconductor substrate technology research to support ultra-wide bandgap device development.

Preserving the 25C, 45L, and 179D federal energy efficiency incentives in H.R. 1, One Big Beautiful Bill Act.

FY2026 Defense Appropriations for clean hydrogen and fuel cell funding. BUD-related legislative efforts including, but not limited to: - H.R. 4016, Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2026, provisions related to funding for clean hydrogen and fuel cell technologies. - Forthcoming Senate Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2026, provisions related to funding for clean hydrogen and fuel cell technologies.

Looked for legislative opportunities to promote hydrogen and fuel cell technologies, especially as it relates to fuel cells for material handling systems, fuel cell stationary power, hydrogen infrastructure, production, and storage. This includes advocacy for clean energy and hydrogen. ENG-related legislative efforts including, but not limited to: - H.R.1752 & S.1043 - Technology for Energy Security Act, provisions related to extension of the fuel cell investment tax credit (ITC). - H.R.1, One Big Beautiful Bill Act, provisions with potential impacts on hydrogen and fuel cell-related programs and incentives, such as the Sec. 48E clean electricity investment credit and the Sec. 45V credit for production of clean hydrogen.

Met with congressional offices to support FY26 appropriations funding at the Department of Interior for the U.S. Geological Survey, specifically for funding development and expansion of the ShakeAlert earthquake early warning (EEW) system. Supported FY26 appropriations funding at the Department of Defense for Army Medical research, development, test, and evaluation (RDT&E). BUD-related legislative efforts, including: - Forthcoming FY26 Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies legislation, provisions related to the USGS ShakeAlert EEW system. - H.R. 4016, Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2026, provisions related to Army Medical RDT&E. - Forthcoming Senate FY26 Department of Defense legislation, provisions related to Army Medical RDT&E.

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

FY2026 Defense Appropriations for aluminum nitride semiconductor substrate technology research to support ultra-wide bandgap device development. - Forthcoming Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2026, provisions related to funding for aluminum nitride semiconductor substrate technology research to support ultra-wide bandgap device development.

Met with congressional offices to support FY26 appropriations funding at the Department of Interior for the U.S. Geological Survey, specifically for funding development and expansion of the ShakeAlert earthquake early warning (EEW) system. Supported FY26 appropriations funding at the Department of Defense for Army Medical research, development, test, and evaluation (RDT&E). BUD-related legislative efforts, including: - Forthcoming FY26 Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies legislation, provisions related to the USGS ShakeAlert EEW system. - Forthcoming FY26 Department of Defense legislation, provisions related to Army Medical RDT&E.

Preserving the 25C, 45L, and 179D federal energy efficiency incentives in forthcoming budget reconciliation legislation.

Defense Appropriations for aluminum nitride semiconductor substrate technology research to support ultra-wide bandgap device development.

FY2026 Defense Appropriations for clean hydrogen and fuel cell funding. BUD-related legislative efforts including, but not limited to: - Forthcoming Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2026, provisions related to funding for clean hydrogen and fuel cell technologies.

Looked for legislative opportunities to promote hydrogen and fuel cell technologies, especially as it relates to fuel cells for material handling systems, fuel cell stationary power, hydrogen infrastructure, production, and storage. This includes advocacy for clean energy and hydrogen. ENG-related legislative efforts including, but not limited to: - H.R.1752 & S.1043 - Technology for Energy Security Act, provisions related to extension of the fuel cell investment tax credit (ITC). - Forthcoming budget reconciliation legislation, which may impact hydrogen and fuel cell-related programs and incentives, such as the Sec. 48E clean electricity investment credit and the Sec. 45V credit for production of clean hydrogen.

The BCSE also provides administrative service to the Federal Performance Contracting Coalition (FPCC), a coalition of federal energy services contract holders. The FPCC's lobbying activities and expenditures are included in the BCSE's quarterly LD-2 filings. Cascade Associates is a lobbyist for the FPCC. The FPCC contacted: The U.S. House of Representatives, U.S. Senate, Department of Energy, Council on Environmental Quality, Department of Veterans Affairs, General Services Administration, the White House, Departments of Navy, Army, and Air Force, and the Offices of the Secretary of Defense. The FPCC is working with Members of Congress in developing complementary policy for Energy Savings Performance Contracting (ESPC). Specifically, they met with congressional offices to support funding in appropriations for infrastructure in federal facilities to be used in conjunction with performance contracting. This includes funding for the AFFECT grant program at DOE, funds at GSA and VA, and ERCIP and other potential funding programs at the Office of the Secretary of Defense. The FPCC also engaged with Members of Congress and Executive Offices of the President on the implementation of Exec. Order No 14057, Catalyzing Clean Energy Industries and Jobs Through Federal Sustainability, as it relates to performance contracting and the Climate Smart Buildings Initiative, and the Federal Building Performance Standard. They have met with members of the Energy and Natural Resources, Energy and Commerce, Armed Services, Appropriations, Transportation and Infrastructure, and the Environment and Public Works committees. Additionally, they have met with representatives of the DOE, Department of the Army, Department of the Navy, Department of the Air Force, GSA, and Executive Offices of the President (DPC and CEQ). ENG-related legislative efforts including, but not limited to: - Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, implementation of provisions related to the AFFECT grant program for energy efficiency improvements, and other energy efficiency-related provisions. - Energy Act of 2020, implementation of provisions related to performance contracting requirements for federal agencies. - Policies related to the impact of energy-related tax incentives (179D and Energy Property Investment Tax Credit) to energy service companies and performance contracting projects

Preserving the 25C, 45L, and 179D federal energy efficiency incentives in forthcoming budget reconciliation legislation

Met with members of Congress in support of legislation to provide grants to federal and state agencies and tribal organizations to implement building projects that increase resiliency, energy efficiency, renewable energy, and grid integration. Advocated for reintroduction of the Open Back Better Act and other performance contracting-related legislation. ENG-related legislative efforts, including, but not limited to: - Reintroduction of the Open Back Better Act. - S.3753 - Improving State and Local Government Access to Performance Contracting Act of 2024, provisions related to supporting the energy performance contracting industry. - Prospective legislation to energy-efficiency renovations of historic public buildings.

Met with congressional offices to support FY25 appropriations funding at the Department of Interior for the U.S. Geological Survey, specifically for funding development and expansion of the ShakeAlert earthquake early warning (EEW) system. Supported FY25 appropriations funding at the Department of Defense for Army Medical research, development, test, and evaluation (RDT&E). BUD-related legislative efforts, including: - S.4802 & H.R.8998 Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025, provisions related to the USGS ShakeAlert EEW system. - S.4921 & H.R.8774 - Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2025, provisions related to Army Medical RDT&E.

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

Looked for legislative opportunities to promote hydrogen and fuel cell technologies, especially as it relates to fuel cells for material handling systems, fuel cell stationary power, hydrogen infrastructure, production, and storage. This includes advocacy for clean energy and hydrogen. ENG-related legislative efforts including, but not limited to: - H.R.3938 - Build It in America Act, provisions related to hydrogen and fuel cell-related technologies. - H.R.5820 & S.3027 - Technologies for Energy Security Act, provisions related to extension of the fuel cell investment tax credit (ITC).

FY2025 Energy and Water Appropriations - Advocated to increase funding for fuel cells and hydrogen in the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) at the Department of Energy (DOE). FY2025 Defense Appropriations for clean hydrogen and fuel cell funding. BUD-related legislative efforts including, but not limited to: - S.4927 & H.R.8997 - Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025, provisions related to increased funding for fuel cells, hydrogen, and workforce development at DOE's EERE Office. - S.4921 & H.R.8774 - Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2025, provisions related to funding for clean hydrogen and fuel cell technologies.

Preserving the 25C, 45L, and 179D federal energy efficiency incentives in forthcoming budget reconciliation legislation

FPCC met with congressional offices in support of the FPCCs FY25 Energy & Water, Interior, and Defense appropriations requests and possible amendments. FPCC also met with congressional offices and committees to discuss the potential of a FY25 change in budgetary policy to clarify GSAs authority use of Federal Building Fund receipts in federally owned facilities. BUD-related legislative efforts including, but not limited to: - H.R.8773 & S.4928 - Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2025, provisions related to the budgetary treatment of the GSA Federal Buildings Fund. - H.R.8774 & S.4921 - Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2025, provisions related to performance contracting and a fund to leverage third-party financing within the Office of the Secretary of Defense. - H.R.8997 & S.4927 - Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025, provisions related to increased funding for the Federal Energy Management Program and the AFFECT program at DOE. - H.R.8998 & S.4802 - Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024, provisions related to increased funding for the ENERGY STAR program at EPA.

Looked for legislative opportunities to promote hydrogen and fuel cell technologies, especially as it relates to fuel cells for material handling systems, fuel cell stationary power, hydrogen infrastructure, production, and storage. This includes advocacy for clean energy and hydrogen. ENG-related legislative efforts including, but not limited to: - H.R.3938 - Build It in America Act, provisions related to hydrogen and fuel cell-related technologies. - H.R.5820 & S.3027 - Technologies for Energy Security Act, provisions related to extension of the fuel cell investment tax credit (ITC).

FY2025 Energy and Water Appropriations - Advocated to increase funding for fuel cells and hydrogen in the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) at the Department of Energy (DOE). FY2025 Defense Appropriations for clean hydrogen and fuel cell funding. BUD-related legislative efforts including, but not limited to: - S.4927 & H.R.8997 - Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025, provisions related to increased funding for fuel cells, hydrogen, and workforce development at DOE's EERE Office. - S.4921 & H.R.8774 - Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2025, provisions related to funding for clean hydrogen and fuel cell technologies.

Met with members of Congress in support of legislation to provide grants to federal and state agencies and tribal organizations to implement building projects that increase resiliency, energy efficiency, renewable energy, and grid integration. Advocated for reintroduction of the Open Back Better Act and other performance contracting-related legislation. ENG-related legislative efforts, including, but not limited to: - Reintroduction of the Open Back Better Act. - S.3753 - Improving State and Local Government Access to Performance Contracting Act of 2024, provisions related to supporting the energy performance contracting industry. - Prospective legislation to energy-efficiency renovations of historic public buildings.

Met with congressional offices to support FY25 appropriations funding at the Department of Interior for the U.S. Geological Survey, specifically for funding development and expansion of the ShakeAlert earthquake early warning (EEW) system. Supported FY25 appropriations funding at the Department of Defense for Army Medical research, development, test, and evaluation (RDT&E). BUD-related legislative efforts, including: - S.4802 & H.R.8998 Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025, provisions related to the USGS ShakeAlert EEW system. - S.4921 & H.R.8774 - Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2025, provisions related to Army Medical RDT&E.

Looked for legislative opportunities to promote hydrogen and fuel cell technologies, especially as it relates to fuel cells for material handling systems, fuel cell stationary power, hydrogen infrastructure, production, and storage. This includes advocacy for clean energy and hydrogen. ENG-related legislative efforts including, but not limited to: - H.R.3938 - Build It in America Act, provisions related to hydrogen and fuel cell-related technologies. - H.R.5820 & S.3027 - Technologies for Energy Security Act, provisions related to extension of the fuel cell investment tax credit (ITC).

FY2025 Energy and Water Appropriations - Advocated to increase funding for fuel cells and hydrogen in the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) at the Department of Energy (DOE). FY2025 Defense Appropriations for clean hydrogen and fuel cell funding. BUD-related legislative efforts including, but not limited to: - H.R.8997 - Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025, provisions related to increased funding for fuel cells, hydrogen, and workforce development at DOE's EERE Office. - H.R.8774 - Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2025, provisions related to funding for clean hydrogen and fuel cell technologies.

Met with members of Congress in support of legislation to provide grants to federal and state agencies and tribal organizations to implement building projects that increase resiliency, energy efficiency, renewable energy, and grid integration. Advocated for reintroduction of the Open Back Better Act and other performance contracting-related legislation. ENG-related legislative efforts, including, but not limited to: - Reintroduction of the Open Back Better Act. - S.3753 - Improving State and Local Government Access to Performance Contracting Act of 2024, provisions related to supporting the energy performance contracting industry. - Prospective legislation to energy-efficiency renovations of historic public buildings.

The BCSE also provides administrative service to the Federal Performance Contracting Coalition (FPCC), a coalition of federal energy services contract holders. The FPCC's lobbying activities and expenditures are included in the BCSE's quarterly LD-2 filings. Cascade Associates is a lobbyist for the FPCC. The FPCC contacted: The U.S. House of Representatives, U.S. Senate, Department of Energy, Council on Environmental Quality, Department of Veterans Affairs, General Services Administration, the White House, Departments of Navy, Army, and Air Force, and the Offices of the Secretary of Defense. The FPCC is working with Members of Congress in developing complementary policy for Energy Savings Performance Contracting (ESPC). Specifically, they met with congressional offices to support funding in appropriations for infrastructure in federal facilities to be used in conjunction with performance contracting. This includes funding for the AFFECT grant program at DOE, funds at GSA and VA, and ERCIP and other potential funding programs at the Office of the Secretary of Defense. The FPCC also engaged with Members of Congress and Executive Offices of the President on the implementation of Exec. Order No 14057, Catalyzing Clean Energy Industries and Jobs Through Federal Sustainability, as it relates to performance contracting and the Climate Smart Buildings Initiative, and the Federal Building Performance Standard. They have met with members of the Energy and Natural Resources, Energy and Commerce, Armed Services, Appropriations, Transportation and Infrastructure, and the Environment and Public Works committees. Additionally, they have met with representatives of the DOE, Department of the Army, Department of the Navy, Department of the Air Force, GSA, and Executive Offices of the President (DPC and CEQ). ENG-related legislative efforts including, but not limited to: - Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, implementation of provisions related to the AFFECT grant program for energy efficiency improvements, and other energy efficiency-related provisions. - Energy Act of 2020, implementation of provisions related to performance contracting requirements for federal agencies. - Forthcoming reintroduction of the Open Back Better Act, provisions of the legislation, particularly those related to the Federal Energy Management Program. - Forthcoming reintroduction of the Federal Building Clean Jobs Act, provisions related to energy and water efficiency goals and performance contracting. - S.3753 - Improving State and Local Government Access to Performance Contracting Act of 2024, provisions related to supporting the energy performance contracting industry. - H.R.5783 - The Blue Collar and Green Collar Jobs Development Act, provisions related to supporting the energy efficiency workforce. - H.R.8070 - Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025, provisions related to performance contracting and energy resilience on DOD installations.

Met with congressional offices to support FY25 appropriations funding at the Department of Interior for the U.S. Geological Survey, specifically for funding development and expansion of the ShakeAlert earthquake early warning (EEW) system. Supported FY25 appropriations funding at the Department of Defense for Army Medical research, development, test, and evaluation (RDT&E). BUD-related legislative efforts, including: - H.R.8998 Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025, provisions related to the USGS ShakeAlert EEW system. - H.R.8774 - Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2025, provisions related to Army Medical RDT&E.

Met with congressional offices to support FY24 & FY25 appropriations funding at the Department of Interior for the U.S. Geological Survey, specifically for funding development and expansion of the ShakeAlert earthquake early warning (EEW) system. Supported FY24 & FY25 appropriations funding at the Department of Defense for Army Medical research, development, test, and evaluation (RDT&E). BUD-related legislative efforts, including: - Forthcoming Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act for 2025, provisions related to the USGS ShakeAlert EEW system. - Forthcoming Department of Defense Appropriations Act for 2025, provisions related to Army Medical RDT&E. - H.R.2185 & S.2605 - Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024, provisions related to the USGS ShakeAlert EEW system. - H.R.4365 & S.2587 - Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2024, provisions related to Army Medical RDT&E.

Looked for legislative opportunities to promote hydrogen and fuel cell technologies, especially as it relates to fuel cells for material handling systems, fuel cell stationary power, hydrogen infrastructure, production, and storage. This includes advocacy for clean energy and hydrogen. ENG-related legislative efforts including, but not limited to: - H.R.3938 - Build It in America Act, provisions related to hydrogen and fuel cell-related technologies. - H.R.5820 & S.3027 - Technologies for Energy Security Act, provisions related to extension of the fuel cell investment tax credit (ITC).

FY2024 & FY2025 Energy and Water Appropriations - Advocated to increase funding for fuel cells and hydrogen in the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) at the Department of Energy (DOE). FY2024 & FY2025 Defense Appropriations for clean hydrogen and fuel cell funding. BUD-related legislative efforts including, but not limited to: - H.R.4394 & S.2443 - Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024, provisions related to increased funding for fuel cells and hydrogen at DOE's EERE Office. - H.R.4365 & S.2587 - Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2024, provisions related to funding for clean hydrogen and fuel cell technologies. - H.R.4366 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024, provisions related to increased funding for related to increased funding for fuel cells and hydrogen at DOE's EERE Office. - H.R.2882 - Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024, provisions related to funding for clean hydrogen and fuel cell technologies at DOD. - Forthcoming Department of Defense Appropriations Act for 2025, provisions related to funding for clean hydrogen and fuel cell technology-related programs. - Forthcoming Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act for 2025, provisions related to increased funding for fuel cell and hydrogen-related programs at DOE's EERE Office.

Met with members of Congress in support of legislation to provide grants to federal and state agencies and tribal organizations to implement building projects that increase resiliency, energy efficiency, renewable energy, and grid integration. Advocated for reintroduction of the Open Back Better Act and other performance contracting-related legislation. ENG-related legislative efforts, including, but not limited to: - Reintroduction of the Open Back Better Act. - S.3753 - Improving State and Local Government Access to Performance Contracting Act of 2024, provisions related to supporting the energy performance contracting industry. - Prospective legislation to energy-efficiency renovations of historic public buildings.

FPCC met with congressional offices in support of the FPCCs FY24 & FY25 Energy & Water, Interior, and MilCon-VA appropriations requests. FPCC also met with congressional offices and committees to discuss the potential of a FY25 change in budgetary policy to clarify GSAs authority use of Federal Building Fund receipts in federally owned facilities. BUD-related legislative efforts including, but not limited to: - H.R.4366 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024, provisions related to increased funding for the Federal Energy Management Program and the AFFECT program at DOE, provisions related to utilization of performance contracting in concert with ERCIP projects, and provisions related to the budgetary treatment of the GSA Federal Buildings Fund. - H.R.4394 & S.2443 - Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024, provisions related to increased funding for the Federal Energy Management Program and the AFFECT program at DOE. - H.R.2185 & S.2605 - Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024, provisions related to increased funding for the ENERGY STAR program at EPA. - H.R.4366 & S.2127 - Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024, provisions related to utilization of performance contracting in concert with ERCIP projects. - H.R.4664 & S.2309 - Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2024, provisions related to the budgetary treatment of the GSA Federal Buildings Fund. - Forthcoming Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act for 2025, provisions related to the budgetary treatment of the GSA Federal Buildings Fund. - Forthcoming Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act for 2025, provisions related to increased funding for the Federal Energy Management Program and the AFFECT program at DOE.

FY2024 Energy and Water Appropriations - Advocated to increase funding for fuel cells and hydrogen in the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) at the Department of Energy (DOE). FY2024 Defense Appropriations for clean hydrogen and fuel cell funding. BUD-related legislative efforts including, but not limited to: - H.R.4394 & S.2443 - Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024, all provisions related to increased funding for fuel cells and hydrogen at DOE's EERE Office. - H.R.4365 & S.2587 - Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2024, all provisions related to funding for clean hydrogen and fuel cell technologies.

Looked for legislative opportunities to promote hydrogen and fuel cell technologies, especially as it relates to fuel cells for material handling systems, fuel cell stationary power, hydrogen infrastructure, production, and storage. This includes advocacy for clean energy and hydrogen. ENG-related legislative efforts including, but not limited to: - H.R.3935 - Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act, provisions related to hydrogen and fuel cell-related technologies related to aviation. - S.1902 - Hydrogen Aviation Strategy Act, provisions related to hydrogen and fuel cell-related technologies related to aviation. - S.1899 - Hydrogen Aviation Development Act, provisions related to hydrogen and fuel cell-related technologies related to aviation. - H.R.3960 - Hydrogen Aviation Development Act, provisions related to hydrogen and fuel cell-related technologies related to aviation. - H.R.3938 - Build It in America Act, provisions related to hydrogen and fuel cell-related technologies. - H.R.5820 & S.3027 - Technologies for Energy Security Act, provisions related to extension of the fuel cell investment tax credit (ITC).

FPCC met with congressional offices in support of the FPCCs FY24 Energy & Water, Interior, and MilCon-VA appropriations requests, as well as a funding authorization to leverage ESPCs at the Department of Defense and for the aggregation of energy conservation measures with energy resilience enhancement projects at DOD. FPCC also met with congressional offices and committees to discuss the potential of a change in budgetary policy to clarify GSAs authority use of Federal Building Fund receipts in federally owned facilities. BUD-related legislative efforts including, but not limited to: - H.R.4394 & S.2443 - Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024, provisions related to increased funding for the Federal Energy Management Program and the AFFECT program at DOE. - H.R.2185 - Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024, provisions related to increased funding for the ENERGY STAR program at EPA. - H.R.4366 & S.2127 - Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024, provisions related to utilization of performance contracting in concert with ERCIP projects. - H.R.2670 & S.2226 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024, all provisions related to directing the aggregation of energy conservation measures with energy resilience enhancement projects - ERCIP. - H.R.4664 & S.2309 - Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2024, provisions related to the budgetary treatment of the GSA Federal Buildings Fund.

Met with congressional offices to support FY24 appropriations funding at the Department of Interior for the U.S. Geological Survey, specifically for funding development and expansion of the ShakeAlert earthquake early warning (EEW) system. Supported FY24 appropriations funding at the Department of Defense for Army Medical research, development, test, and evaluation (RDT&E). BUD-related legislative efforts, including: - H.R.2185 & S.2605 - Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024, provisions related to the USGS ShakeAlert EEW system. - H.R.4365 & S.2587 - Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2024, provisions related to Army Medical RDT&E.

Met with members of Congress in support of legislation to provide grants to federal and state agencies and tribal organizations to implement building projects that increase resiliency, energy efficiency, renewable energy, and grid integration. Advocated for reintroduction of the Open Back Better Act. ENG-related legislative efforts, including, but not limited to: - Reintroduction of the Open Back Better Act.

FY2024 Energy and Water Appropriations - Advocated to increase funding for fuel cells and hydrogen in the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) at the Department of Energy (DOE). FY2024 Defense Appropriations for clean hydrogen and fuel cell funding. BUD-related legislative efforts including, but not limited to: - H.R.4394 & S.2443 - Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024, all provisions related to increased funding for fuel cells and hydrogen at DOE's EERE Office. - H.R.4365 & S.2587 - Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2024, all provisions related to funding for clean hydrogen and fuel cell technologies.

Looked for legislative opportunities to promote hydrogen and fuel cell technologies, especially as it relates to fuel cells for material handling systems, fuel cell stationary power, hydrogen infrastructure, production, and storage. This includes advocacy for clean energy and hydrogen. ENG-related legislative efforts including, but not limited to: - H.R.3935 - Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act, provisions related to hydrogen and fuel cell-related technologies related to aviation. - S.1902 - Hydrogen Aviation Strategy Act, provisions related to hydrogen and fuel cell-related technologies related to aviation. - S.1899 - Hydrogen Aviation Development Act, provisions related to hydrogen and fuel cell-related technologies related to aviation. - H.R.3960 - Hydrogen Aviation Development Act, provisions related to hydrogen and fuel cell-related technologies related to aviation. - H.R.3938 - Build It in America Act, provisions related to hydrogen and fuel cell-related technologies.

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

Met with members of Congress in support of legislation to provide grants to federal and state agencies and tribal organizations to implement building projects that increase resiliency, energy efficiency, renewable energy, and grid integration. Advocated for reintroduction of the Open Back Better Act. ENG-related legislative efforts, including, but not limited to: - Reintroduction of the Open Back Better Act.

Met with congressional offices to support FY24 appropriations funding at the Department of Interior for the U.S. Geological Survey, specifically for funding development and expansion of the ShakeAlert earthquake early warning (EEW) system. Supported FY24 appropriations funding at the Department of Defense for Army Medical research, development, test, and evaluation (RDT&E). BUD-related legislative efforts, including: - H.R.2185 & S.2605 - Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024, provisions related to the USGS ShakeAlert EEW system. - H.R.4365 & S.2587 - Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2024, provisions related to Army Medical RDT&E.

Met with members of Congress in support of legislation to provide grants to federal and state agencies and tribal organizations to implement building projects that increase resiliency, energy efficiency, renewable energy, and grid integration. Advocated for reintroduction of the Open Back Better Act. ENG-related legislative efforts, including, but not limited to: - Reintroduction of the Open Back Better Act.

Advocated for increased funding of energy efficiency programs at the Department of Energy (DOE) in forthcoming FY24 Energy and Water appropriations, including programs and offices under the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) and other energy-related Offices. Advocated for increased funding of the ENERGY STAR program at the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in forthcoming FY24 Interior and Environment appropriations. BUD-related legislative efforts, including, but not limited to: - H.R.4394 - Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024, provisions related to increased funding for the energy efficiency-related programs at EERE and throughout DOE. - Forthcoming Senate Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024, provisions related to increased funding for the Federal Energy Management Program and the AFFECT program at DOE. - H.R.2185 - Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024, provisions related to increased funding for the ENERGY STAR program at EPA. - Forthcoming Senate introduction of the Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024, provisions related to increased funding for the ENERGY STAR program at EPA.

Looked for legislative opportunities to promote hydrogen and fuel cell technologies, especially as it relates to fuel cells for material handling systems, fuel cell stationary power, hydrogen infrastructure, production, and storage. This includes advocacy for clean energy and hydrogen. ENG-related legislative efforts including, but not limited to: - H.R.3935 - Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act, provisions related to hydrogen and fuel cell-related technologies related to aviation. - S.1902 - Hydrogen Aviation Strategy Act, provisions related to hydrogen and fuel cell-related technologies related to aviation. - S.1899 - Hydrogen Aviation Development Act, provisions related to hydrogen and fuel cell-related technologies related to aviation. - H.R.3960 - Hydrogen Aviation Development Act, provisions related to hydrogen and fuel cell-related technologies related to aviation.

FY2024 Energy and Water Appropriations - Advocated to increase funding for fuel cells and hydrogen in the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) at the Department of Energy (DOE). FY2024 Defense Appropriations for clean hydrogen and fuel cell funding. BUD-related legislative efforts including, but not limited to: - H.R.4394 - Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024, all provisions related to increased funding for fuel cells and hydrogen at DOE's EERE Office. - Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2024, all provisions related to funding for clean hydrogen and fuel cell technologies.

Met with congressional offices to support FY24 appropriations funding at the Department of Interior for the U.S. Geological Survey, specifically for funding development and expansion of the ShakeAlert earthquake early warning (EEW) system. Supported FY24 appropriations funding at the Department of Defense for Army Medical research, development, test, and evaluation (RDT&E). BUD-related legislative efforts, including: - H.R.2185 - Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024, provisions related to the USGS ShakeAlert EEW system. - Forthcoming Senate Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024, provisions related to the USGS ShakeAlert EEW system. - Forthcoming Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2024, provisions related to Army Medical RDT&E.

FPCC met with congressional offices in support of the FPCCs FY24 Energy & Water, Interior, and MilCon-VA appropriations requests, as well as a funding authorization to leverage ESPCs at the Department of Defense and for the aggregation of energy conservation measures with energy resilience enhancement projects at DOD. BUD-related legislative efforts including, but not limited to: - H.R.4394 - Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024, provisions related to increased funding for the Federal Energy Management Program and the AFFECT program at DOE. - Forthcoming Senate Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024, provisions related to increased funding for the Federal Energy Management Program and the AFFECT program at DOE. - H.R.2185 - Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024, provisions related to increased funding for the ENERGY STAR program at EPA. - H.R.4366 & S.2127 - Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024, provisions related to utilization of performance contracting in concert with ERCIP projects. - H.R.2670 & S.2226 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024, all provisions related to directing the aggregation of energy conservation measures with energy resilience enhancement projects - ERCIP.

Met with congressional offices to support FY24 appropriations funding at the Department of Interior for the U.S. Geological Survey, specifically for funding development and expansion of the ShakeAlert earthquake early warning (EEW) system. Supported FY24 appropriations funding at the Department of Defense for Army Medical research, development, test, and evaluation (RDT&E). BUD-related legislative efforts, including: - Forthcoming Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024, provisions related to the USGS ShakeAlert EEW system. - Forthcoming Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2024, provisions related to Army Medical RDT&E.

Advocated for increased funding of energy efficiency programs at the Department of Energy (DOE) in forthcoming FY24 Energy and Water appropriations, including programs and offices under the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) and other energy-related Offices. Advocated for increased funding of the ENERGY STAR program at the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in forthcoming FY24 Interior and Environment appropriations. BUD-related legislative efforts, including, but not limited to: - Forthcoming introduction of the Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024, provisions related to increased funding for the energy efficiency-related programs at EERE and throughout DOE. - Forthcoming introduction of the Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024, provisions related to increased funding for the ENERGY STAR program at EPA.

Legislative advocacy for energy efficiency issues, including, but not limited to, Federal energy issues, rebate programs, schools coordination, and Smart Building Acceleration. Efforts to authorize new programs for potential stimulus activities that can use efficiency to increase employment and authorizations, including but not limited to, Weatherization and State Energy programs. Coordinated efforts to facilitate discussions with the Department of Energy, the Environmental Protection Agency, and the White House on implementation of energy efficiency-related provisions in the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (Public Law 117-58) and the Inflation Reduction Act (Public Law 117-169). ENG-related legislative efforts, including, but not limited to: - Reintroduction of the Open Back Better Act, all provisions of the legislation. - H.R.1 - Lower Energy Costs Act, provisions related to energy programs. - H.R.1603 - Homeowner Energy Freedom Act, provisions related to energy programs. - Reintroduction of the Blue Collar to Green Collar Jobs Development Act, provisions related to the energy efficiency workforce. - Reintroduction of the Weatherization Enhancement and Readiness Act, provisions related to increasing the allowances and flexibility within the weatherization program. - Reintroduction of the Federal Building Clean Jobs Act, provisions related to increasing the energy efficiency of federal buildings.

Met with members of Congress in support of legislation to provide grants to federal and state agencies and tribal organizations to implement building projects that increase resiliency, energy efficiency, renewable energy, and grid integration. Advocated for reintroduction of the Open Back Better Act. ENG-related legislative efforts, including, but not limited to: - Reintroduction of the Open Back Better Act.

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

Looked for legislative opportunities to promote hydrogen and fuel cell technologies, especially as it relates to fuel cells for material handling systems, fuel cell stationary power, hydrogen infrastructure, production, and storage. This includes advocacy for clean energy and hydrogen. ENG-related legislative efforts including, but not limited to: - Forthcoming FAA reauthorization legislation, potential provisions related to hydrogen and cell-related technologies related to aviation.

FY2024 Energy and Water Appropriations - Advocated to increase funding for fuel cells and hydrogen in the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) at the Department of Energy (DOE). FY2024 Defense Appropriations for clean hydrogen and fuel cell funding. BUD-related legislative efforts including, but not limited to: - Forthcoming Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024, all provisions related to increased funding for fuel cells and hydrogen at DOE's EERE Office. - Forthcoming Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2024, all provisions related to funding for clean hydrogen and fuel cell technologies.

Looked for legislative opportunities to promote hydrogen and fuel cell technologies, especially as it relates to fuel cells for material handling systems, fuel cell stationary power, hydrogen infrastructure, production, and storage. This includes advocacy for clean energy and hydrogen. Assisted in engagement related to Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee examination of federal hydrogen pipeline regulatory authorities. Also engaged with DODs Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) on possible opportunities for hydrogen fuel cell procurement to achieve government-wide climate strategy goals. ENG-related legislative efforts including, but not limited to: - H.R.3684 - Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, all provisions related to hydrogen and fuel cell technologies. - H.R.1512 - Climate Leadership and Environmental Action for our Nation's (CLEAN) Future Act, all provisions related to hydrogen and fuel cell technologies. - H.R.1848 - Leading Infrastructure for Tomorrow's (LIFT) America Act, all provisions related to hydrogen and fuel cell technologies. - S.2377 - Energy Infrastructure Act, all provisions related to hydrogen and fuel cell technologies. - S.2200 - Advancing the Clean Hydrogen Future Act of 2021, all provisions related to hydrogen and fuel cell technologies. - H.R.5376 - Inflation Reduction Act, all provisions related to hydrogen and fuel cell-related technologies. - Forthcoming FAA reauthorization legislation, potential provisions related to hydrogen and cell-related technologies related to aviation.

Energy efficiency legislation advocacy including, but not limited to, Federal energy issues, rebate programs, schools coordination, and Smart Building Acceleration. Efforts to authorize new programs for any potential stimulus activities that can use efficiency to increase employment, and authorizations, including but not limited to, Weatherization and State Energy programs. Also coordinated efforts to facilitate discussions with the Department of Energy, the Environmental Protection Agency, and the Treasury Department on the implementation of energy efficiency-related provisions from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, and the Inflation Reduction Act. ENG-related legislative efforts including, but not limited to: - H.R.3684 - Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, all provisions related to energy efficiency programs and initiatives. - H.R.1485 & S.531 - Open Back Better Act, all provisions of the legislation. - H.R.5376 - Inflation Reduction Act, all provisions related to energy efficiency programs and initiatives. - H.R.156 - Blue Collar to Green Collar Jobs Development Act, all provisions related to the energy efficiency workforce. - S.4640 - Clean Energy Jobs Act, all provisions related to the energy efficiency workforce. - H.R.7947 - Weatherization Enhancement and Readiness Act, all provisions related to the increasing allowances and flexibility within the weatherization program and the establishment of a weatherization readiness program. - S.3769 - Weatherization Assistance Program Improvements Act of 2022, all provisions related to increasing allowances and flexibility within the weatherization program and the establishment of a weatherization readiness program. - H.R.8577 - GREEN Appraisals Act, all provisions related to the consideration of energy efficiency characteristics of a property. - Forthcoming legislative package with provisions related to improving energy efficiency in buildings and the industrial sector, formerly introduced as the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness (ESIC) Act.

Met with members of Congress in support of legislation to provide grants to federal and state agencies and tribal organizations to implement building projects that increase resiliency, energy efficiency, renewable energy, and grid integration, the Open Back Better Act sponsored by Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester and Sen. Tina Smith. Worked with Energy and Commerce Committee and Energy and Natural Resources Committee for legislation's inclusion in infrastructure, reconciliation, Build Back Better/Inflation Reduction Act proposals. ENG-related legislative efforts including, but not limited to: - H.R.1485 & S.531 - Open Back Better Act, all provisions of the legislation, particularly those related to the State Energy Program and the Federal Energy Management Program. - H.R.3684 - Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, all energy efficiency-related provisions, particularly those pertaining to the State Energy Program and the Federal Energy Management Program. - H.R.5376 - Inflation Reduction Act, all energy efficiency-related provisions, particularly those pertaining to the State Energy Program and the Federal Energy Management Program.

Met with congressional offices to support appropriations funding at the Department of Interior for the U.S. Geological Survey, specifically for funding development and expansion of the ShakeAlert earthquake early warning (EEW) system. Also supported appropriations funding at the Department of Defense for Army Medical research, development, test, and evaluation (RDT&E). BUD-related legislative efforts including, but not limited to: - H.R.8262 & S.4659 - Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2023, all provisions related to increased funding for the USGS ShakeAlert EEW system. - H.R.8294 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023, all provisions related to increased funding for the USGS ShakeAlert EEW system. - H.R.8236 & S.4663 - Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2023, all provisions related to Army Medical RDT&E. - H.R.2617 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023, all provisions related to increased funding for the USGS ShakeAlert EEW system and to Army Medical RDT&E.

FPCC met with congressional offices in support of the FPCCs FY23 Energy & Water and Interior Appropriations Requests, as well as a funding authorization for a resilience and cybersecurity fund to leverage ESPCs at the Department of Defense and for the aggregation of energy conservation measures with energy resilience enhancement projects at DOD. They also advocated for a performance contracting challenge to promote facility resilience and sustainability. BUD-related legislative efforts including, but not limited to: - H.R.2617 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023, all provisions related to increased funding for the Federal Energy Management Program and the AFFECT program at DOE and increased funding for the ENERGY STAR program at EPA. - H.R.8255 & S.4660 - Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2023, all provisions related to increased funding for the Federal Energy Management Program and the AFFECT program at DOE. - H.R.8294 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023, all provisions related to increased funding for the Federal Energy Management Program and the AFFECT program at DOE. - H.R.8262 & S.4659 - Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2023, all provisions related to increased funding for the ENERGY STAR program at EPA. - H.R.7776 - James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023, all provisions related to directing the aggregation of energy conservation measures with energy resilience enhancement projects. - H.R.7900 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023, all provisions related to authorizing funding for a resilience and cybersecurity fund to leverage ESPCs at the DOD and for adequate funding to support the staff at each military service that carries out performance contracts and provisions related to directing the aggregation of energy conservation measures with energy resilience enhancement projects. - S.4543 - James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023, all provisions related to directing the aggregation of energy conservation measures with energy resilience enhancement projects.

Looked for legislative opportunities to promote hydrogen and fuel cell technologies, especially as it relates to fuel cells for material handling systems, fuel cell stationary power, hydrogen infrastructure, production, and storage. This includes advocacy for clean energy and hydrogen. Assisted in engagement related to Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee examination of federal hydrogen pipeline regulatory authorities. Also engaged with DODs Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) on possible opportunities for hydrogen fuel cell procurement to achieve government-wide climate strategy goals. ENG-related legislative efforts including, but not limited to: - H.R.3684 - Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, all provisions related to hydrogen and fuel cell technologies. - H.R.1512 - Climate Leadership and Environmental Action for our Nation's (CLEAN) Future Act, all provisions related to hydrogen and fuel cell technologies. - H.R.1848 - Leading Infrastructure for Tomorrow's (LIFT) America Act, all provisions related to hydrogen and fuel cell technologies. - S.2377 - Energy Infrastructure Act, all provisions related to hydrogen and fuel cell technologies. - S.2200 - Advancing the Clean Hydrogen Future Act of 2021, all provisions related to hydrogen and fuel cell technologies. - H.R.5376 - Inflation Reduction Act, all provisions related to hydrogen and fuel cell-related technologies.

Increased funding opportunities for energy efficiency in FY23 Energy and Water appropriations in the Office of Energy and Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE), and other energy-related Offices. Also for increased funding for the ENERGY STAR Program through the Interior and Environment appropriations for EPA. Additionally, seeking funding opportunities in potential stimulus, infrastructure, and reconciliation legislation. BUD-related legislative efforts including, but not limited to: - H.R.8255 & S.4660 - Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2023, all provisions related to increased funding for the energy efficiency-related programs at EERE and throughout DOE. - H.R.8262 & S.4659 - Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2023, all provisions related to increased funding for the ENERGY STAR program at EPA.

Energy efficiency legislation advocacy including, but not limited to, Federal energy issues, rebate programs, schools coordination, and Smart Building Acceleration. Efforts to authorize new programs for any potential stimulus activities that can use efficiency to increase employment, and authorizations, including but not limited to, Weatherization and State Energy programs. Also coordinated efforts to facilitate discussions with the Department of Energy on the implementation of energy efficiency-related provisions from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. ENG-related legislative efforts including, but not limited to: - H.R.3684 - Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, all provisions related to energy efficiency programs and initiatives. - H.R.1485 & S.531 - Open Back Better Act, all provisions of the legislation. - H.R.5376 - Inflation Reduction Act, all provisions related to energy efficiency programs and initiatives. - H.R.156 - Blue Collar to Green Collar Jobs Development Act, all provisions related to the energy efficiency workforce. - S.4640 - Clean Energy Jobs Act, all provisions related to the energy efficiency workforce. - H.R.7947 - Weatherization Enhancement and Readiness Act, all provisions related to the increasing allowances and flexibility within the weatherization program and the establishment of a weatherization readiness program. - H.R.8577 - GREEN Appraisals Act, all provisions related to the consideration of energy efficiency characteristics of a property. - Forthcoming legislative package with provisions related to improving energy efficiency in buildings and the industrial sector, formerly introduced as the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness (ESIC) Act.

Met with members of Congress in support of legislation to provide grants to federal and state agencies and tribal organizations to implement building projects that increase resiliency, energy efficiency, renewable energy, and grid integration, the Open Back Better Act sponsored by Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester and Sen. Tina Smith. Worked with Energy and Commerce Committee and Energy and Natural Resources Committee for legislation's inclusion in infrastructure, reconciliation, Build Back Better/Inflation Reduction Act proposals. ENG-related legislative efforts including, but not limited to: - H.R.1485 & S.531 - Open Back Better Act, all provisions of the legislation, particularly those related to the State Energy Program and the Federal Energy Management Program. - H.R.3684 - Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, all energy efficiency-related provisions, particularly those pertaining to the State Energy Program and the Federal Energy Management Program. - H.R.5376 - Inflation Reduction Act, all energy efficiency-related provisions, particularly those pertaining to the State Energy Program and the Federal Energy Management Program.

Met with congressional offices to support appropriations funding at the Department of Interior for the U.S. Geological Survey, specifically for funding development and expansion of the ShakeAlert earthquake early warning (EEW) system. Also supported appropriations funding at the Department of Defense for Army Medical research, development, test, and evaluation (RDT&E). BUD-related legislative efforts including, but not limited to: - H.R.8262 & S.4659 - Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2023, all provisions related to increased funding for the USGS ShakeAlert EEW system. - H.R.8294 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023, all provisions related to increased funding for the USGS ShakeAlert EEW system. - H.R.8236 & S.4663 - Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2023, all provisions related to Army Medical RDT&E.

Promoted legislative opportunities for healthy buildings for General Services Administration and legislation to set up competitive and alternative transportation research centers. TRA-related legislative efforts including, but not limited to: - H.R.3684 - Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, provisions related to the University Transportation Centers Program.

The BCSE also provides administrative service to the Federal Performance Contracting Coalition (FPCC), a coalition of federal energy services contract holders. The FPCC's lobbying activities and expenditures are included in the BCSE's quarterly LD-2 filings. Cascade Associates is a lobbyist for the FPCC. The FPCC contacted: The U.S. House of Representatives, U.S. Senate, Department of Energy, Council on Environmental Quality, Department of Veterans Affairs, General Services Administration, the White House, Departments of Navy, Army, and Air Force, and the Offices of the Secretary of Defense. The FPCC is working with Members of Congress in developing complementary policy for Energy Savings Performance Contracting (ESPC). Specifically, they met with congressional offices to support funding in appropriations, budget reconciliation, and infrastructure for federal facilities to be used in conjunction with performance contracting. This includes funding for the AFFECT grant program at DOE, funds at GSA and VA, and a pilot program at the Office of the Secretary of Defense. The FPCC also engaged with Members of Congress and Executive Offices of the President on the implementation of Exec. Order No 14057, Catalyzing Clean Energy Industries and Jobs Through Federal Sustainability, as it relates to performance contracting and the Climate Smart Buildings Initiative. They have met with members of the Energy and Natural Resources, Energy and Commerce, Armed Services, Appropriations, Transportation and Infrastructure, and the Environment and Public Works committees. Additionally, they have met with representatives of the DOE, Department of the Army, GSA, and Executive Offices of the President (DPC and CEQ). ENG-related legislative efforts including, but not limited to: - H.R.3684 - Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, all provisions related to the AFFECT grant program for energy efficiency improvements, and other energy efficiency-related provisions. - H.R.5376 - Inflation Reduction Act, all provisions related to energy efficiency, particularly provisions related to the AFFECT program and energy service performance contracts. - H.R.1485 & S.531 - Open Back Better Act, all provisions of the legislation, particularly those related to the Federal Energy Management Program. - H.R.2060 - Federal Building Clean Jobs Act of 2021, provisions related to energy and water efficiency goals and performance contracting.

Looked for legislative opportunities to promote hydrogen and fuel cell technologies, especially as it relates to fuel cells for material handling systems, fuel cell stationary power, hydrogen infrastructure, production, and storage. This includes advocacy for clean energy and hydrogen. Also engaged with DODs Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) on possible opportunities for hydrogen fuel cell procurement to achieve government-wide climate strategy goals. ENG-related legislative efforts including, but not limited to: - H.R.3684 - Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, all provisions related to hydrogen and fuel cell technologies. - H.R.1512 - Climate Leadership and Environmental Action for our Nation's (CLEAN) Future Act, all provisions related to hydrogen and fuel cell technologies. - H.R.1848 - Leading Infrastructure for Tomorrow's (LIFT) America Act, all provisions related to hydrogen and fuel cell technologies. - S.2377 - Energy Infrastructure Act, all provisions related to hydrogen and fuel cell technologies. - S.2200 - Advancing the Clean Hydrogen Future Act of 2021, all provisions related to hydrogen and fuel cell technologies. - H.R.5376 - Build Back Better Act, all provisions related to hydrogen and fuel cell-related technologies.

Energy efficiency legislation advocacy including, but not limited to, Federal energy issues, rebate programs, schools coordination, and Smart Building Acceleration. Efforts to authorize new programs for any potential stimulus activities that can use efficiency to increase employment, and authorizations, including but not limited to, Weatherization and State Energy programs. Also coordinated efforts to facilitate discussions with the Department of Energy on the implementation of energy efficiency-related provisions from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. ENG-related legislative efforts including, but not limited to: - H.R.3684 - Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, all provisions related to energy efficiency programs and initiatives. - H.R.1485 & S.531 - Open Back Better Act, all provisions of the legislation. H.R.5376 - Build Back Better Act, all provisions related to energy efficiency programs and initiatives. - H.R.156 - Blue Collar to Green Collar Jobs Development Act, all provisions related to the energy efficiency workforce. - Forthcoming legislative package with provisions related to improving energy efficiency in buildings and the industrial sector, formerly introduced as the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness (ESIC) Act.

Met with members of Congress in support of legislation to provide grants to federal and state agencies and tribal organizations to implement building projects that increase resiliency, energy efficiency, renewable energy, and grid integration, the Open Back Better Act sponsored by Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester and Sen. Tina Smith. Worked with Energy and Commerce Committee and Energy and Natural Resources Committee for legislation's inclusion in infrastructure, reconciliation, Build Back Better proposals. ENG-related legislative efforts including, but not limited to: - H.R.1485 & S.531 - Open Back Better Act, all provisions of the legislation, particularly those related to the State Energy Program and the Federal Energy Management Program. - H.R.3684 - Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, all energy efficiency-related provisions, particularly those pertaining to the State Energy Program and the Federal Energy Management Program. - H.R.5376 - Build Back Better Act, all energy efficiency-related provisions, particularly those pertaining to the State Energy Program and the Federal Energy Management Program.

Promoted legislative opportunities for healthy buildings for General Services Administration and legislation to set up competitive and alternative transportation research centers. TRA-related legislative efforts including, but not limited to: - H.R.3684 - Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, provisions related to the University Transportation Centers Program.

Met with congressional offices to support appropriations funding at the Department of Interior for the U.S. Geological Survey, specifically for funding development and expansion of the ShakeAlert earthquake early warning (EEW) system. Also supported appropriations funding at the Department of Defense for Army Medical research, development, test, and evaluation (RDT&E). BUD-related legislative efforts including, but not limited to: - Forthcoming House and Senate Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2023, all provisions related to increased funding for the USGS ShakeAlert EEW system. - H.R.8236 - Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2023, all provisions related to Army Medical RDT&E. - Forthcoming Senate Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2023 all provisions related to Army Medical RDT&E.

FPCC met with congressional offices in support of the FPCCs FY23 Energy & Water and Interior Appropriations Requests, as well as a funding authorization for a resilience and cybersecurity fund to leverage ESPCs at the Department of Defense and for the aggregation of energy conservation measures with energy resilience enhancement projects at DOD. They also advocated for a performance contracting challenge to promote facility resilience and sustainability. BUD-related legislative efforts including, but not limited to: - H.R.8255 - Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2023, all provisions related to increased funding for the Federal Energy Management Program and the AFFECT program at DOE. - Forthcoming Senate Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2023, all provisions related to increased funding for the Federal Energy Management Program and the AFFECT program at DOE. - Forthcoming House and Senate Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2023, all provisions related to increased funding for the ENERGY STAR program at EPA. - H.R.7900 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023, all provisions related to authorizing funding for a resilience and cybersecurity fund to leverage ESPCs at the DOD and for adequate funding to support the staff at each military service that carries out performance contracts and provisions related to directing the aggregation of energy conservation measures with energy resilience enhancement projects. - Forthcoming Senate National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023, all provisions related to all provisions related to directing the aggregation of energy conservation measures with energy resilience enhancement projects.

FY2022 and FY2023 Energy and Water Appropriations - Advocated to increase funding for fuel cells and hydrogen in the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) at the Department of Energy (DOE). FY2022 and FY2023 Defense Appropriations for clean hydrogen and fuel cell funding. BUD-related legislative efforts including, but not limited to: H.R.4502 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2022, all provisions related to increased funding for fuel cells and hydrogen at DOE's EERE Office. H.R.4549 & S.2605 - Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2022, all provisions related to increased funding for fuel cells and hydrogen at DOE's EERE Office. H.R.4432 & S.3023 - Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2022, all provisions related to funding for clean hydrogen and fuel cell funding. Forthcoming Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2023 all provisions related to increased funding for fuel cells and hydrogen at DOE's EERE Office. Forthcoming Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2023 all provisions related to funding for clean hydrogen and fuel cell funding.

Increased funding opportunities for energy efficiency in FY22 and FY23 Energy and Water Appropriations in the Office of Energy and Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE), and other energy-related Offices. Additionally, seeking funding opportunities in potential stimulus, infrastructure, reconciliation legislation. BUD-related legislative efforts including, but not limited to: H.R.4502 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2022, all provisions related to increased funding for the energy efficiency-related programs at EERE. H.R.4549 & S.2605 - Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2022, all provisions related to increased funding for the energy efficiency-related programs at EERE. Forthcoming Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2023 all provisions related to increased funding for the energy efficiency-related programs at EERE and throughout DOE.

Energy efficiency legislation advocacy including, but not limited to, Federal energy issues, rebate programs, schools coordination, and Smart Building Acceleration. Efforts to authorize new programs for any potential stimulus activities that can use efficiency to increase employment, and authorizations, including but not limited to, Weatherization and State Energy programs. Also coordinated efforts to facilitate discussions with Department of Energy on implementation energy efficiency-related provisions from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. ENG-related legislative efforts including, but not limited to: H.R.3684 - Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, all provisions related to energy efficiency programs and initiatives. H.R.1485 & S.531 - Open Back Better Act, all provisions of the legislation. H.R.5376 - Build Back Better Act, all provisions related to energy efficiency programs and initiatives. Forthcoming legislative package with provisions related to improving energy efficiency in buildings and the industrial sector, formerly introduced as the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness (ESIC) Act.

Met with members of Congress in support of legislation to provide grants to federal and state agencies and tribal organizations to implement building projects that increase resiliency, energy efficiency, renewable energy, and grid integration, the Open Back Better Act sponsored by Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester and Sen. Tina Smith. Worked with Energy and Commerce Committee and Energy and Natural Resources Committee for legislation's inclusion in infrastructure, reconciliation, Build Back Better proposals. ENG-related legislative efforts including, but not limited to: H.R.1485 & S.531 - Open Back Better Act, all provisions of the legislation, particularly those related to the State Energy Program and the Federal Energy Management Program. H.R.3684 - Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, all energy efficiency-related provisions, particularly those pertaining to the State Energy Program and the Federal Energy Management Program. H.R.5376 - Build Back Better Act, all energy efficiency-related provisions, particularly those pertaining to the State Energy Program and the Federal Energy Management Program.

Met with congressional offices to support appropriations funding at the Department of Interior for the U.S. Geological Survey, specifically for funding development and expansion of the ShakeAlert earthquake early warning (EEW) system. BUD-related legislative efforts including, but not limited to: H.R.4502 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2022, all provisions related to increased funding for the USGS ShakeAlert EEW system. H.R.4372 & S.3034 - Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2022, all provisions related to increased funding for the USGS ShakeAlert EEW system. Forthcoming Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2023, all provisions related to increased funding for the USGS ShakeAlert EEW system.

Promoted legislative opportunities for healthy buildings for General Services Administration and legislation to set up competitive and alternative transportation research centers. TRA-related legislative efforts including, but not limited to: H.R.3684 - Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, provisions related to the University Transportation Centers Program.

The BCSE also provides administrative service to the Federal Performance Contracting Coalition (FPCC), a coalition of federal energy services contract holders. The FPCC's lobbying activities and expenditures are included in the BCSE's quarterly LD-2 filings. Cascade Associates is a lobbyist for the FPCC. The FPCC contacted: The House of Representatives, Senate, Department of Energy, Council on Environmental Quality, Department of Veterans Affairs, Departments of Navy, Army, and Air Force, and the Offices of the Secretary of Defense. The FPCC is working with Members of Congress in developing complementary policy for Energy Savings Performance Contracting (ESPC). Specifically, they met with congressional offices to support funding in appropriations, budget reconciliation, and infrastructure for federal facilities to be used in conjunction with performance contracting. This includes funding for the AFFECT grant program at DOE, funds at GSA and VA, and a pilot program at the Office of the Secretary of Defense. The FPCC also engaged with Members of Congress and Executive Offices of the President on the implementation of Exec. Order No 14057, Catalyzing Clean Energy Industries and Jobs Through Federal Sustainability, as it relates to performance contracting. They have met with members of the Energy and Natural Resources, Energy and Commerce, Armed Services, Appropriations, Transportation and Infrastructure, and the Environment and Public Works committees. Additionally, they have met with representatives of the DOE, Department of the Army, GSA, and Executive Offices of the President (DPC and CEQ). ENG-related legislative efforts including, but not limited to: H.R.3684 - Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, all provisions related to the AFFECT grant program for energy efficiency improvements, and other energy efficiency-related provisions. H.R.5376 - Build Back Better Act, all provisions related to energy efficiency, particularly provisions related to the AFFECT program and energy service performance contracts.

Advocated for inclusion of hydrogen and fuel cell tax credits in Build Back Better Act/Reconciliation. Engaged with members of Congress and House and Senate congressional committees on various legislative proposals to provide tax incentives for hydrogen and fuel cell technologies, particularly the House Ways and Means Committee and Senate Finance Committee. Tax-related legislative efforts including, but not limited to: H.R.5376 - Build Back Better Act, all provisions related to hydrogen and fuel cell-related tax incentives. H.R.848 - Growing Renewable Energy and Efficiency Now (GREEN) Act of 2021, all provisions related to the investment tax credit for fuel cells (48), the addition of hydrogen storage to the ITC, and the alternative fuel vehicle refueling property credit (30C) and adding a credit for the production of hydrogen. S.1298 - Clean Energy for America Act, all provisions related to hydrogen and fuel cell-related tax incentives. S.1807 - Clean H2 Production Act, all provisions related to hydrogen and fuel cell-related tax incentives.

Energy efficiency legislation advocacy including, but not limited to, Federal energy issues, rebate programs, schools coordination, and Smart Building Acceleration. Efforts to authorize new programs for any potential stimulus activities that can use efficiency to increase employment, and authorizations, including but not limited to, Weatherization and State Energy programs. ENG-related legislative efforts including, but not limited to: H.R.3684 - Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, all provisions related to energy efficiency programs and initiatives. H.R.1485 & S.531 - Open Back Better Act, all provisions of the legislation. H.R.5376 - Build Back Better Act, all provisions related to energy efficiency programs and initiatives.

Increased funding opportunities for energy efficiency in FY22 Energy and Water Appropriations in the Office of Energy and Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE). Additionally, seeking funding opportunities in potential stimulus, infrastructure, reconciliation legislation. BUD-related legislative efforts including, but not limited to: H.R.4502 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2022, all provisions related to increased funding for the energy efficiency-related programs at EERE. H.R.4549 & S.2605 - Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2022, all provisions related to increased funding for the energy efficiency-related programs at EERE.

Met with members of Congress in support of legislation to provide grants to federal and state agencies and tribal organizations to implement building projects that increase resiliency, energy efficiency, renewable energy, and grid integration, the Open Back Better Act sponsored by Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester and Sen. Tina Smith. Worked with Energy and Commerce Committee and Energy and Natural Resources Committee for legislation's inclusion in infrastructure, reconciliation, Build Back Better proposals. ENG-related legislative efforts including, but not limited to: H.R.1485 & S.531 - Open Back Better Act, all provisions of the legislation, particularly those related to the State Energy Program and the Federal Energy Management Program. H.R.3684 - Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, all energy efficiency-related provisions, particularly those pertaining to the State Energy Program and the Federal Energy Management Program. H.R.5376 - Build Back Better Act, all energy efficiency-related provisions, particularly those pertaining to the State Energy Program and the Federal Energy Management Program.

Promoted legislative opportunities for healthy buildings for General Services Administration and legislation to set up competitive and alternative transportation research centers. TRA-related legislative efforts including, but not limited to: H.R.3684 - Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, provisions related to the University Transportation Centers Program.

Met with congressional offices to support appropriations funding at the Department of Interior for the U.S. Geological Survey, specifically for funding development and expansion of the ShakeAlert earthquake early warning (EEW) system. BUD-related legislative efforts including, but not limited to: H.R.4502 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2022, all provisions related to increased funding for the USGS ShakeAlert EEW system. H.R.4372 & S.3034 - Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2022, all provisions related to increased funding for the USGS ShakeAlert EEW system.

FPCC met with congressional offices in support of the FPCCs FY22 Energy and Water and Defense Appropriations Requests, as well as a funding authorization for a resilience and cybersecurity fund to leverage ESPCs at the Department of Defense. They also advocated for a performance contracting challenge to promote facility resilience and sustainability. BUD-related legislative efforts including, but not limited to: H.R.4502 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2022, all provisions related to increased funding for the Federal Energy Management Program and the AFFECT program at DOE. H.R.4549 & S.2605 - Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2022, all provisions related to increased funding for the Federal Energy Management Program and the AFFECT program at DOE. H.R.4432 & S.3023 - Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2022, all provisions related to funding for a resilience and cybersecurity fund to leverage ESPCs at the DOD. H.R.4350 & S.1605 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022, all provisions related to authorizing funding for a resilience and cybersecurity fund to leverage ESPCs at the DOD, and for adequate funding to support the staff at each military service which carries out performance contracts.

The BCSE also provides administrative service to the Federal Performance Contracting Coalition (FPCC), a coalition of federal energy services contract holders. The FPCC's lobbying activities and expenditures are included in the BCSE's quarterly LD-4 filings. Cascade Associates is a lobbyist for the FPCC. The FPCC contacted: The House of Representatives, Senate, Department of Energy, Council on Environmental Quality, Department of Veterans Affairs, Departments of Navy, Army, and Air Force and the Offices of the Secretary of Defense. The FPCC is working with Members of Congress in developing complimentary policy for Energy Savings Performance Contracting (ESPC.) Specifically, they met with congressional offices to support funding in appropriations, reconciliation and infrastructure for federal facilities to be used in conjunction with performance contracting. This includes funding for the AFFECT grant program at DOE, funds at GSA and VA and a pilot program at the Office of the Secretary of Defense. They have met with members of the Energy and Natural Resources, Energy and Commerce, Armed Services, Appropriations , Transportation and Infrastructure and the Environment and Public Works committees. Additionally, they have met with representatives of the DOE, Department of the Army, GSA and Executive Offices of the President (DPC and CEQ).

Increased funding opportunities for energy efficiency in FY22 Energy and Water Appropriations in the Office of Energy and Efficiency and Renewable Energy. Additionally, seeking funding opportunities in potential stimulus/infrastructure/reconciliation legislation.

Energy efficiency legislation advocacy including, but not limited to, Federal energy issues, rebate programs, schools coordination and Smart Building Acceleration. Efforts to authorize new programs for any potential stimulus activities that can use efficiency to increase employment. This includes American Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, Open Back Better of 2021 (S. 531 and HR 1485)and authorizations, including but not limited to, Weatherization and State Energy programs.

Lobby members of Congress on Open Back Better (Blunt Rochester H.R.1485 /Sen. Tina Smith S. 531). Worked with Energy and Commerce Committee and Energy and Natural Resources Committee for inclusion in infrastructure/reconciliation/Build Back Better proposals.

Promoting legislative opportunities for healthy buildings for General Services Administration and legislation to set up competitive and alternative transportation research centers. HR 3684 The INVEST in America Act.

House and Senate Interior Appropriations -- USGS Shake Alert funding

Cascade Associates contacted members of the Senate Finance Committee and the House Ways and Means Committee urging inclusion of a permanent extension and expansion of the Child Tax Credit in the Build Back Better Act/Budget Reconciliation bill.