CASCADE ASSOCIATES for PLUG POWER
Versions of this report
Every filing the register holds for this firm, client and period, oldest first. The most recent one is the version LegiList counts.
| Filing | Filed | Amount | Counted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4th Quarter - Report | Jan 21, 2021 | $40,000 | Replaced |
| 4th Quarter - Amendment (this page) | Jan 21, 2021 | $40,000 | Yes |
What was lobbied
4 issue areas, each in the filer's own words, with who lobbied on it and where.
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.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| ERIN LANE | Congressman Jack Quinn (R-NY) |
Manufacturing MAN
Outreach to Members of Congress on choosing site to build new PEM fuel cell stack and electrolyzer innovation/manufacturing center.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| ERIN LANE | Rep. Jack Quinn |
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code TAX
Supported an extension of the fuel cell investment tax credit. S. 2289 and HR 3961 The Renewable Energy Extension Act of 2019. Advocated for the inclusion of the extension in the end of the year omnibus package with a direct pay option. 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 |
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. 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.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| ERIN LANE | — |
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