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
Discussions with tax staffers including professional staff on Ways and Means and Finance Committees on supporting an extension of the fuel cell investment tax credit. S. 2289 and HR 3961 The Renewable Energy Extension Act of 2019. Engaged with Ways and Means on Growing Renewable Energy and Efficiency Now (GREEN) Act included in HR2 . 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 reached out to Ways and Means and Finance professional staff and personal offices on potential stimulus activity around clean energy taxes.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| ERIN LANE | Legislative Aide for Congressman Jack Quinn |
Budget/Appropriations BUD
FY21 Energy and Water Appropriations -- Lobbied to increase funding for Fuel Cell Technologies Office in the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy at the Department of Energy. Also, lobbied to make changes to programs facilitated by the Loan Programs Office
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| ERIN LANE | Congressman Jack Quinn (R-NY) |
Energy/Nuclear ENG
Looked for every legislative opportunity 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. Outreach to House Energy and Commerce Committee to discuss opportunities on (but not limited to): HR 5545 - NO Exhaust Act of 2020 HR 4447 - Clean Economy Jobs and Innovation Act Authorizing changes to Loan programs at DOE Opportunities for clean energy in future (and/or potential) stimulus bills
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| ERIN LANE | — |
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