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Ensuring a clean energy future for all.

CEBN supports efforts across federal, state, and local governments to ensure that the clean energy transition⁠—and the benefits and opportunities that come with it⁠—includes historically underrepresented and frontline communities such as communities of color and energy communities. CEBN is committed to intentionally working to make the clean energy economy more inclusive, diverse, and equitable.

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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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September 21, 2023

Community Clean Energy Coalition Prize – Winning Teams

The first two phases of the Community Clean Energy Coalition Prize have drawn to a close. In Phase One, ten teams were awarded $30,000 each for their winning plans to form a local coalition and address a pressing energy challenge…
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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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July 26, 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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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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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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June 5, 2023

Inclusive Energy Economy Updates

In each edition of the Inclusive Energy Economy Update, we will be highlighting news, business opportunities, and events at the nexus of economic opportunity and clean energy. These resources have an intentional focus on reaching businesses and communities who are…
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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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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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Insight into Federal Programs | Just Transition

March 10, 2023

Current American-Made Challenges

The American-Made Network is busy this season with multiple prizes to fast track the clean energy revolution! View a summary of current funding opportunities for innovation and commercialization.
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February 3, 2023

10 Community Clean Energy Coalitions Win Phase One of DOE Prize

Meet the Phase One winners of the Clean Energy Community Coalition Prize, which invests in non-profit led coalitions developing strategies to address local clean energy opportunities and inequities in disadvantaged communities.
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June 5, 2023

Inclusive Energy Economy Updates

In each edition of the Inclusive Energy Economy Update, we will be highlighting news, business opportunities, and events at the nexus of economic opportunity and clean energy. These resources have an intentional focus on reaching businesses and communities who are…
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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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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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July 19, 2022

Mária Telkes Fellowship

The Mária Telkes Fellowship is a 2-year executive leadership program for up-and-coming/mid-career cleantech professionals from underrepresented communities and demographics.
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April 26, 2022

Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Action Center

The Clean Energy Business Network supports innovators and entrepreneurs from all backgrounds. Explore the resources available to support your efforts or get engaged with justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion (JEDI) in clean energy.
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October 5, 2022

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…
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October 4, 2022

2022 Mária Telkes Fellowship Cohort

Cleantech Leaders Roundtable (CTLR) and the Clean Energy Business Network (CEBN) are thrilled to announce the second cohort of the Mária Telkes Fellowship!
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August 29, 2022

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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November 24, 2021

Inclusive Energy Innovation Prize Funding Opportunity

The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and the Department of Energy (DOE) have created a new, cross-cutting funding opportunity to support community partnerships. The Inclusive Energy Innovation Prize will provide a total of $2.5 million in funding to up to 10 teams to…
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November 16, 2021

Small Business Innovation Research/Small Business Technology Transfer Funding Opportunities

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. The Department of Energy (DOE) has announced topics for the next round…
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September 29, 2021

Press Release: CEBN Selected as Growth Accelerator Fund Competition Winner

The Small Business Administration has selected the CEBN as a winner for the 2021 Growth Accelerator Fund Competition (GAFC). The GAFC winners were selected based on their proposals for targeting innovation-focused entrepreneurs from underrepresented and under-resourced communities. As a GAFC…
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July 28, 2021

2021 Mária Telkes Fellowship Cohort

Cleantech Leaders Roundtable (CTLR) and the Clean Energy Business Network (CEBN) are thrilled to announce the inaugural cohort of the Mária Telkes Fellowship!
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