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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 for vibrant manufacturing activity in communities.

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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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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 in their community. All ten Phase One winners also won Phase Two and have each been awarded $150,000. Meet the winning teams as they advance through Phase 3!

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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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Community Energy Innovation Prize

The Community Energy Innovation Prize (CEIP) will offer approximately $7.49 million in total funding to support community-based organizations, the private sector, nonfederal government entities, and collegiate teams in developing and carrying out activities related to clean energy that permit business and technology incubation and acceleration and other community-based capacity building, innovation, and entrepreneurship.

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Recording – Investing in Innovation: Federal Programs from the IRA and Beyond

On August 15, CEBN hosted a webinar with the Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) celebrating the one-year Anniversary of the Inflation Reduction Act and exploring federal programs that support innovation.

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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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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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Section 174 Resource Center: Lapse in Immediate Expensing of R&D Tax Deduction Threatens Startups

Since 1954, the section 174 R&D tax deduction has enabled businesses conducting research and development to deduct these expenses in the year they are incurred. Unfortunately, this provision lapsed in 2022, significantly increasing the cost of performing R&D and receiving federal grants, such as SBIR/STTR. Many small businesses have been caught unprepared and face potential closure.

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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 underrepresented in clean energy in terms of race, gender, geographic location, disability, or other socio-economic demographics. Sign up to receive Inclusive Energy Economy updates!

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Protecting Clean Energy Investments in Congressional Negotiations over the Debt Ceiling

The Clean Energy Business Network joined partners in urging Congressional leadership to protect the federal investments that have been made in clean energy, clean transportation, and energy efficiency through  the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA).

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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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