CASCADE ASSOCIATES for PLUG POWER
What was lobbied
3 issue areas, each in the filer's own words, with who lobbied on it and where.
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code TAX
Engaged with Ways and Means on H.R.848 - GREEN Act of 2021. In this legislation we are focused on 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). Also engaged on Clean Energy for America Act. Also engaged on potential stimulus activity around clean energy taxes including a potentially new credit for hydrogen production.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| ERIN LANE | Legislative Aide for Congressman Jack Quinn |
Budget/Appropriations BUD
FY22 Energy and Water Appropriations -- Advocated to increase funding for fuel cells and hydrogen in the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy at the Department of Energy.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| ERIN LANE | Congressman Jack Quinn (R-NY) |
Energy/Nuclear ENG
Looked for legislative opportunities to promote hydrogen and fuel cell technologies especially as it relates to fuel cells for material handling systems, fuel cell back up power, hydrogen infrastructure, production and storage. This includes advocacy for clean energy and hydrogen in potential stimulus bills. Provided assistance with federal loan programs and advocated for changes to loan programs at DOE to defer collection of fees and other expenses from applicants until financial closing, and expand project eligibility. Provided input to provisions included in HR 1512 CLEAN Future Act.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| ERIN LANE | — |
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