SC PARTNERS LLC for NTR PLC
What was lobbied
4 issue areas, each in the filer's own words, with who lobbied on it and where.
Environment/Superfund ENV
Climate Change (American Power Act): including recycling in offsets for greenhouse gasses, and allowance allocation
Foreign entity interest: NTR has invested in 5 subsidary companies in the United States. Tessera Solar, Stirling Energy Systems and Wind Capital Group generate electricity without greenhouse gas emissions. Recycling is an energy efficient activity that reduces greenhouse gas emissions.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| KATHERINE CULLEN | — |
| CHARLES SHIPP | — |
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code TAX
HR 4213: Extension of grant in lieu of tax credits for renewable energy property, also HR 4599 (an alternative direct payment mechanism) HR 4085 and S.2755: 30% investment tax credit for solar manufacturing equipment Promoting creation of a bill for a materials recycling investment tax credit.
Foreign entity interest: NTR plc has invested in 5 U.S. subsidiary companies, Greenstar, NA, Green Plains Renewable Energy, Tessera Solar, Stirling Energy Systems, and Wind Capital Group. Wind Capital Group, Tessera Solar, and Stirling Energy Systems invest in qualifying renewable energy property, and benefit from credits for manufacture of such property. Greenstar, NA would benefit from a recycling property investment tax credity.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| KATHERINE CULLEN | — |
| CHARLES SHIPP | — |
Natural Resources NAT
HR 3534: opposition to competitive leasing, and royalty provisions. S. 1462: pilot program for competitive leasing. Discussion of rental rate policy. Discussion of desert washes on solar sites on federal lands, and permitting.
Foreign entity interest: NTR, plc has invested in five U.S. subsidaries. Tessera Solar and Wind Capital Group, which are two of these, develop solar and wind projects on federal and other lands. These projects are subject to the rental rates and permitting requirements imposed by various government agencies.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| KATHERINE CULLEN | — |
| CHARLES SHIPP | — |
Energy/Nuclear ENG
Department of Energy Loan Guarantee Program: reforms and additional funding contained in HR 4899; extension of program deadline to commence construction; improving communication between the Department and program applicants Advocacy for a robust renewable electricity standard, clean energy deployment administration, and adequate transmission for expanding renewable sources in a clean energy bill aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
Foreign entity interest: NTR plc has invested in 5 U.S. subsidiary companies. Tessera Solar and Stirling Energy Systems have applied and plan to apply for future loan guarantees to develop innovative solar technologies. These companies and the Wind Capital Group will benefit from a strong renewable electricity standard, a more effective financing program, and the ability to route adequate transmission to renewable electricity generation sites.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| KATHERINE CULLEN | — |
| CHARLES SHIPP | — |
Shown as published by the Senate Office of Public Records and the House Clerk under the Lobbying Disclosure Act. The official filing is the record; open it for the full form.