Federal investment

The CEBN works to advance federal policies that drive market-based approaches to accelerate the nation’s transition to cleaner, more efficient sources of energy. We encourage investments in critical programs to spur energy innovation and U.S. competitiveness in the global clean energy economy.

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Inflation Reduction Act | Just Transition

February 14, 2024

Insight into Direct Pay for Clean Energy Tax Credits

Elective pay, also commonly referred to as “direct pay,” is a new mechanism included in the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) that enables certain tax-exempt entities to receive direct cash payments from the IRS in the amount of an energy tax…
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Insight into Federal Programs | Just Transition

January 17, 2024

Breaking Down the Office of Manufacturing and Energy Supply Chains

CEBN provides a summary of the core functions, strategic financing programs, and ongoing and planned investments of the Department of Energy’s Office of Manufacturing and Energy Supply Chains, which was created by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
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Blog | Just Transition

December 13, 2023

Summit Recap: Award-Winning Teams Showcase their Community Projects in Atlanta

The Clean Energy Business Network (CEBN) and the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) co-hosted the two-day Community Clean Energy Coalition (CCEC) Prize Summit at the Atlanta University Center. This blog provides an in-depth overview of various events held during the…
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Blog | Federal Investment

December 12, 2023

SBIR Winter 2024 Funding Opportunity

The Small Business Innovation Research/Small Business Technology Transfer (SBIR/STTR), known as “America’s Seed Fund,” provides nondilutive grants to small businesses to help them develop and commercialize technology innovations.
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Blog | Just Transition

December 11, 2023

MAKE IT Prize

The Manufacturing of Advanced Key Energy Infrastructure Technologies (MAKE IT) Prize will make approximately $30 million in total funding available to catalyze domestic manufacturing of critical clean energy technology components, moving manufacturing facilities from planning to shovel-ready and enabling strategies…
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Insight into Federal Programs | Just Transition

November 6, 2023

Breaking Down the Office of State and Community Energy Programs

CEBN provides a summary of the goals and various programs and initiatives of the Department of Energy’s Office of State and Community Energy Programs, which was created by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
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Blog | Just Transition

September 20, 2023

DOE is Set to Improve its SBIR and STTR Programs

In a guest blog post, BPC’s Natalie Tham highlights exciting new changes to DOE’s SBIR/STTR program that align with the Bipartisan Policy Center’s recommendations to help this important program achieve its full potential.
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Inflation Reduction Act | Just Transition

July 20, 2023

Insight into the Inflation Reduction Act: Energy Communities Bonus Tax Credit

CEBN provides a summary of key details from the IRS updated guidance on eligibility requirements for energy communities for the bonus credit program under the Inflation Reduction Act.
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Inflation Reduction Act | Just Transition

June 15, 2023

Insight into the Inflation Reduction Act: Domestic Content Bonus Credits

CEBN provides a summary of key details of the new domestic content requirements for the IRA’s bonus tax credits and their significance towards boosting the American clean energy manufacturing industry. 
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Blog | Federal Investment

June 7, 2023

Section 174 Resource Center: Lapse in Immediate Expensing of R&D Tax Deduction Threatens Startups

Since 1954, the section 174 R&D tax deduction has enabled businesses conducting research and development to deduct these expenses in the year they are incurred. Unfortunately, this provision lapsed in 2022, significantly increasing the cost of performing R&D and receiving…
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Inflation Reduction Act | Just Transition

April 28, 2023

Insight into the Inflation Reduction Act: Prevailing Wage and Apprenticeship Bonus Credits

Learn about labor and apprenticeship requirements for bonus tax credits for clean energy that are coming out of the Inflation Reduction Act.
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Blog | Federal Investment

April 5, 2023

Recording – EPIC Showcase Pitch Competition

On March 30th, 24 cleantech startups competed for over $150,000 in prizes in a virtual pitch competition. Through the Energy Program for Innovation Clusters (EPIC) Prize, the DOE Office of Technology Transitions, in conjunction with the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL),…
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Blog | Federal Investment

June 7, 2023

Section 174 Resource Center: Lapse in Immediate Expensing of R&D Tax Deduction Threatens Startups

Since 1954, the section 174 R&D tax deduction has enabled businesses conducting research and development to deduct these expenses in the year they are incurred. Unfortunately, this provision lapsed in 2022, significantly increasing the cost of performing R&D and receiving…
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Blog | Just Transition

March 23, 2023

Energizing Rural Communities Prize

Learn more about the Energizing Rural Communities Prize, which is a $15 million prize competition that challenges individuals and organizations to develop partnership plans or innovative financing strategies to help rural or remote communities improve their energy systems and advance…
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Inflation Reduction Act | Just Transition

March 14, 2023

Insight into the Inflation Reduction Act: Frequently Asked Questions

CEBN is publishing answers to frequently asked questions on the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) to help clarify how its programs can benefit you, your community, and your small business or organization – and, as a result, benefit our economy and…
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Blog | Federal Investment

February 24, 2023

The Foundation for Energy Security and Innovation: A Flexible New Tool to Build the Economy, Strengthen Science, and Fight Climate Change

In July 2022, Congress authorized DOE to establish and collaborate closely with a new non-profit Foundation for Energy Security and Innovation (FESI). A guest blog post from the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation (ITIF) describes where the idea for FESI…
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Blog | Just Transition

September 19, 2022

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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Insight into Federal Programs | Just Transition

August 30, 2022

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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Blog | Federal Investment

July 29, 2022

938 Cleantech Business Leaders Call for Action on Clean Energy Investments

Since last year, CEBN has spearheaded a campaign that has been supported by 938 clean energy business leaders urging Congress to enact significant investments in a reconciliation package.
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Blog | Federal Investment

October 4, 2021

750+ Cleantech Business Leaders Back Robust Action on Clean Energy in Budget & Infrastructure Bills

More than 750 clean energy business leaders have signed on to CEBN’s letter to Congress applauding passage of the bipartisan infrastructure bill and calling for further action on clean energy. This campaign has attracted support from clean energy business leaders…
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Blog | Just Transition

February 5, 2024

Recording – Navigating DOE Clean Energy Manufacturing Initiatives

On February 1, CEBN hosted a webinar exploring DOE sponsored manufacturing funding opportunities featuring presentations from officials at the DOE’s Office of Manufacturing and Energy Supply Chains (MESC) and Interagency Working Group.
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Press Releases | Federal Investment

February 1, 2024

Press Release: CEBN Applauds House Passage of Tax Deal, Strong Bipartisan Support for Restoring R&D Tax Deduction

Lynn Abramson, President of the Clean Energy Business Network, provided a statement after the House of Representatives passed the Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act. This legislation includes a retroactive restoration to Section 174 allowing for immediate expensing…
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Press Releases | Federal Investment

January 16, 2024

Press Release: CEBN Urges Swift Passage of Sec. 174 Revision through Bipartisan Tax Deal

Lynn Abramson, President of the Clean Energy Business Network, offered a statement in response to the announcement of a bipartisan agreement on a tax framework that includes a retroactive restoration of Section 174. The framework would allow for immediate expensing…
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Blog | Just Transition

December 13, 2023

Summit Recap: Award-Winning Teams Showcase their Community Projects in Atlanta

The Clean Energy Business Network (CEBN) and the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) co-hosted the two-day Community Clean Energy Coalition (CCEC) Prize Summit at the Atlanta University Center. This blog provides an in-depth overview of various events held during the…
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Press Releases | Federal Investment

September 27, 2023

Press Release: Coalition of 30 Cleantech & Innovation Organizations Urges Congress to Fully Restore R&D Tax Deduction

Today the Clean Energy Business Network delivered a letter to Congress signed by a coalition of 30 cleantech organizations and allied trade associations urging lawmakers to permanently restore immediate expensing for the Sec. 174 R&D tax deduction, which lapsed in…
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Press Releases | Federal Investment

September 12, 2023

Press Release: Clean Energy and Energy Efficiency Industries Call on Appropriators to Support Robust FY24 Clean Energy Funding

Today CEBN joined a coalition of 16 clean energy and energy efficiency trade associations and businesses on a letter to Congress urging appropriators to provide robust support for clean energy programs in FY2024. Lynn Abramson, President of the Clean Energy…
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CEBN in the News | Federal Investment

September 8, 2023

CEBN Letter to Congress on Sec. 174 R&D Tax Deduction covered by Politico Morning Energy

Politico Morning Energy | September 8, 2023 — On September 7th, CEBN sent a letter signed by 210 cleantech business leaders to every congressional office urging Congress to permanently restore immediate expensing under Sec. 174 as soon as practicable this Congress.…
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CEBN in the News | Federal Investment

September 7, 2023

CEBN Letter to Congress on Sec. 174 R&D Tax Deduction covered by Washington Post Climate 202

Washington Post Climate 202 | September 7, 2023 — On September 7th, CEBN sent a letter signed by 210 cleantech business leaders to every congressional office urging Congress to permanently restore immediate expensing under Sec. 174 as soon as practicable this Congress.…
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Press Releases | Federal Investment

September 7, 2023

Press Release: Cleantech Businesses Call on Congress to Restore Immediate Expensing under the Section 174 R&D Deduction

Today, 210 cleantech business leaders, with support from the Clean Energy Business Network, sent a letter to all members of Congress urging them to pass bipartisan proposals restoring immediate expensing for the section 174 R&D tax deduction.
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Blog | Federal Investment

August 16, 2023

Recording – Investing in Innovation: Federal Programs from the IRA and Beyond

On August 15, CEBN hosted a webinar with the Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) celebrating the one-year Anniversary of the Inflation Reduction Act and exploring federal programs that support innovation.
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CEBN in the News | Federal Investment

July 20, 2023

CEBN President Quoted by Bloomberg Law on Small Businesses Navigating Government Programs

Bloomberg Law | July 20, 2023 — CEBN President Lynn Abramson was quoted by Bloomberg Law on the challenges that small businesses face in navigating government programs and the importance of addressing information gaps.
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Press Releases | Federal Investment

June 2, 2023

Press Release: CEBN Commends Passage of Debt Ceiling Deal that Preserves IRA Tax Credits

Lynn Abramson, President of the Clean Energy Business Network, issued a statement after Congress passed the Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023.
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