December 5, 2017 | Lynn Abramson, President, Clean Energy Business Network
As of early December, both the House of Representatives and Senate have passed their own versions of H.R. 1, the “Tax Cuts and Jobs Act,” legislation to provide corporate tax cuts and simplify the personal tax code. The House passed the measure on November 16 and the Senate on December 2, and the two chambers are working to go to conference and reconcile differences by December 15.
December 5, 2017 | Dave Muchow, Partner, Muchowlaw and Counsel, Clean Energy Business Network
An exciting new pilot project in Chile is looking for 1-2 kW of solar power from a donor.
On October 30, the Clean Energy Business Network and Utah Clean Energy joined forces to organize meetings with district offices of Senators Hatch (R-UT) and Lee (R-UT) in addition to Representatives Stewart (R-UT-2) and Love (R-UT-4). A delegation of seven clean energy business leaders with footprints in Utah discussed their energy, tax, and appropriations policy priorities with district staff.
October 10, 2017 | Lynn Abramson, President, Clean Energy Business Network
In the wake of Hurricanes Maria and Irma, the CEBN sought member comments on reliable, clean, and efficient solutions to rebuild power supplies in impacted communities.
October 10, 2017 | Lynn Abramson, President, Clean Energy Business Network
Today, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Scott Pruitt signed a proposed rule to repeal the Clean Power Plan. Adopted under the Obama Administration, the Clean Power Plan set CO2 emissions targets for each state, with the goal of reducing nationwide carbon emissions
Septemeber 19, 2017 | Lynn Abramson, President, Clean Energy Business Network
It has been four months since the Clean Energy Business Network (CEBN) moved from The Pew Charitable Trusts to become an independent initiative of the Business Council for Sustainable Energy (BCSE). We are now fully operational and have launched a member-driven strategic planning effort to shape the priorities for our organization over the next two years. Here’s what you need to know about the CEBN at this exciting and dynamic time.
September 6, 2017 | Lynn Abramson, President, Clean Energy Business Network
Current and Prospective CEBN Members: Take Our Member Questionnaire Now!
The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program provides federal support to encourage small business research, development, and commercialization of promising technologies. Learn about upcoming opportunities to engage in the program in fall of 2019 — including a business letter on proposed improvements.
August 3, 2017 | Mark Wagner, Vice President of Government Relations, Johnson Controls Chairman
Are you going to the Federal Energy Management Program’s 2017 Energy Exchange? The federal government’s premier energy event will bring together agency officials, program managers, and the private sector August 15-17 in Tampa for two and a half days of educational sessions and networking in the exposition hall. This is the place to be if you are thinking of working with the federal government, but with over 2,000 attendees at the event, it can be overwhelming. Here are a few tips for how you can get the most out of this experience.
July 31, 2017 | Ben Evans, Vice President for Government Affairs & Communications, Alliance to Save Energy
There was a sense of relief in March when the Trump administration’s budget proposal—which would gut federal energy efficiency budgets and wholly eliminate the ENERGY STAR program—got a decidedly hostile reception from both parties on Capitol Hill.
The third episode of the Powering Forward series was produced in partnership with The Pew Charitable Trusts and National Governors Association. This webinar examined the state and local response to COVID-19. Panelists explored how state governments are responding to COVID-19, identified what energy resilience solutions are needed by communities in the wake of this crisis, and discussed federal infrastructure legislation currently pending in Congress that could assist communities in building stronger, more resilient energy systems.
July 28, 2017 | Lynn Abramson, President, Clean Energy Business Network
Innovation in energy production, distribution, storage and use is creating market disruptions at an increasing pace. How are state energy policymakers responding? State policies can either create new market opportunities for clean energy technologies or impose barriers, so it is important for business leaders to understand and respond to these developments.
