Federal Investment

SBIR Reauthorization: How the New Law Revises the Program

The SBIR and STTR Extension Act of 2022  includes a three-year extension of the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs, as well as reforms; these include stricter reporting and scrutiny for foreign-linked firms and “experienced” businesses that have won more than 50 awards. Learn more about the changes here.

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Telkes Fellows Visit DC For Meetings with Congress, Department of Energy and White House

The Clean Energy Business Network and Cleantech Leaders Roundtable were proud to host the inaugural cohort of Mária Telkes Fellows in DC in celebration of the sixth annual National Clean Energy Week. The fellows joined CEBN staff in meetings with two U.S. Senate Committees, the Department of Energy’s Building Technologies Office, and the White House Office of Domestic Climate Policy.

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Press Release: CEBN Celebrates Reauthorization of the Small Business Innovation Research Program

Lynn Abramson, President of the Clean Energy Business Network, issued a statement applauding Congress for passing the SBIR and STTR Extension Act of 2022 to reauthorize the Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer programs for three years.

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Community Clean Energy Coalition Prize

Learn more about the Community Clean Energy Coalition Prize, which is a $1.5M prize supporting new and existing coalitions to develop a strategy to address a local clean energy opportunity or inequity in disadvantaged communities.

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National Clean Energy Week to be held September 26-30

CEBN is honored, once again, to be part of National Clean Energy Week (NCEW)! This weeklong recognition will honor the clean energy sector’s contributions to America’s economic strength and emissions reduction goals.

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Insight into the 11 Small Business Innovation Research Programs

Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR)/ Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) funding opportunities are offered by 11 different federal agencies. Learn more about available funding and support for innovators.

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Support Reauthorization of the SBIR Program

The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program is set to expire on October 1, 2022. CEBN’s sign-on letter urges Congress to extend this program for three years.  Sign here to support this 40-year program.

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Press Release: With President Biden’s Signature on the Inflation Reduction Act, Clean Energy Enters New Era

The Business Council for Sustainable Energy (BCSE) and the Clean Energy Business Network (CEBN) commend President Biden on signing the Inflation Reduction Act into law. This historic legislation joins recent bipartisan actions creating a renaissance in domestic manufacturing, and protecting our national security interests.

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Press Release: House Passes Inflation Reduction Act, Guaranteeing Historic Investments in Clean Energy Future

The Business Council for Sustainable Energy (BCSE) and the Clean Energy Business Network (CEBN) commend House passage of the Inflation Reduction Act. The historic legislation will join recent bipartisan actions creating a renaissance in domestic manufacturing, and protecting our national security interests.

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CEBN Support for IRA Mentioned in Houston Chronicle

Houston Chronicle | August 10, 2022 — CEBN and BCSE’s support of the Inflation Reduction Act was mentioned in the Houston Chronicle’s article about the legislation published after the Senate passed the bill.

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Press Release: Senate Passes Inflation Reduction Act, With Bold and Transformational Climate and Energy Provisions

BCSE and CEBN commend Senate passage of the Inflation Reduction Act. The historic legislation will propel the nation’s clean energy transition, counter inflation, and help American citizens save money.

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Press Release: Clean Energy Industries Call for Immediate Enactment of Inflation Reduction Act

Washington, D.C. – BCSE and CEBN sent a letter to Congressional leadership on Friday urging immediate enactment of the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022. The letter highlighted the powerful opportunity provided by the legislation to propel the nation’s clean energy transition, counter inflation, and help American citizens save money.

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