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The CEBN works to advance the use of cleaner, more efficient, more affordable, and more resilient energy solutions. We encourage government leadership and corporate action on sustainability and clean energy procurement.

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Insight into Federal Programs | Just Transition

January 17, 2024

Breaking Down the Office of Manufacturing and Energy Supply Chains

CEBN provides a summary of the core functions, strategic financing programs, and ongoing and planned investments of the Department of Energy’s Office of Manufacturing and Energy Supply Chains, which was created by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
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Insight into Federal Programs | Just Transition

November 6, 2023

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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Inflation Reduction Act | Just Transition

July 20, 2023

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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Blog | Federal Investment

March 22, 2023

160+ Business Leaders Support Robust Funding for Federal Cleantech Programs

More than 160 clean energy leaders from 36 states have signed on to CEBN’s letter advocating for robust funding for the Department of Energy and existing federal cleantech programs. On Monday, the Clean Energy Business Network shared this letter with…
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Inflation Reduction Act | Just Transition

March 14, 2023

Insight into the Inflation Reduction Act: Frequently Asked Questions

CEBN is publishing answers to frequently asked questions on the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) to help clarify how its programs can benefit you, your community, and your small business or organization – and, as a result, benefit our economy and…
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Blog | Federal Investment

March 9, 2023

Innovation at Scale: Supporting Pilot-Scale Demonstrations

A recently published report from the Bipartisan Policy Center identifies a gap in funding for demonstrations and offers recommendations for the Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations. Learn more and download the report.
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Blog | Federal Investment

July 26, 2022

Breaking Down Grid Resilience and Modernization in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law

The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law includes more than $30 billion to strengthen and modernize the U.S. power grid. Find out what programs are included.
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Blog | Federal Investment

July 5, 2022

Five Key Takeaways from the 2022 Energy Jobs Report

On June 28, the Department of Energy released the annual U.S. Energy and Employment Report (USEER). The 7th annual version of this report shows that clean energy technologies continue to lead to employment opportunities and economic growth. CEBN has pulled…
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Blog | Federal Investment

June 28, 2022

Federal Energy Funding 101: Takeaways and Links for More Information

On June 28, 2022, the Clean Energy Business Network and Banks and Company convened Federal Energy Funding 101. This event provided a primer on how to navigate federal funding opportunities for clean energy researchers, entrepreneurs, and communities wishing to attract…
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CEBN in the News | Federal Investment

May 18, 2022

43 Clean Energy Businesses Meet with Congress to Support Federal RD&D Programs

For the 4th consecutive year, CEBN convened a series of advocacy meetings with clean energy business leaders from 43 businesses across the country who met with Congressional offices to express support for bolstering federal cleantech RD&D programs and passing a…
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Blog | Federal Investment

May 17, 2022

Breaking Down Electric Vehicle Funding in Bipartisan Infrastructure Law

More than $18.6 billion in funding for electric vehicles is included in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. Find out what programs have been or will be announced in our latest Breaking Down the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law blog.
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Blog | Federal Investment

April 25, 2022

110+ Business Leaders Support Robust Funding for Federal Cleantech Programs

More than 110 clean energy leaders from 34 states have signed on to CEBN’s letter advocating for robust funding for the Department of Energy and new and existing federal cleantech programs. On Friday, the Clean Energy Business Network shared this…
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Inflation Reduction Act | Just Transition

March 14, 2023

Insight into the Inflation Reduction Act: Frequently Asked Questions

CEBN is publishing answers to frequently asked questions on the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) to help clarify how its programs can benefit you, your community, and your small business or organization – and, as a result, benefit our economy and…
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Blog | Federal Investment

July 29, 2022

938 Cleantech Business Leaders Call for Action on Clean Energy Investments

Since last year, CEBN has spearheaded a campaign that has been supported by 938 clean energy business leaders urging Congress to enact significant investments in a reconciliation package.
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Blog | Federal Investment

October 4, 2021

750+ Cleantech Business Leaders Back Robust Action on Clean Energy in Budget & Infrastructure Bills

More than 750 clean energy business leaders have signed on to CEBN’s letter to Congress applauding passage of the bipartisan infrastructure bill and calling for further action on clean energy. This campaign has attracted support from clean energy business leaders…
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CEBN in the News | Federal Investment

September 8, 2023

CEBN Letter to Congress on Sec. 174 R&D Tax Deduction covered by Politico Morning Energy

Politico Morning Energy | September 8, 2023 — On September 7th, CEBN sent a letter signed by 210 cleantech business leaders to every congressional office urging Congress to permanently restore immediate expensing under Sec. 174 as soon as practicable this Congress.…
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CEBN in the News | Federal Investment

September 7, 2023

CEBN Letter to Congress on Sec. 174 R&D Tax Deduction covered by Washington Post Climate 202

Washington Post Climate 202 | September 7, 2023 — On September 7th, CEBN sent a letter signed by 210 cleantech business leaders to every congressional office urging Congress to permanently restore immediate expensing under Sec. 174 as soon as practicable this Congress.…
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CEBN in the News | Federal Investment

July 20, 2023

CEBN President Quoted by Bloomberg Law on Small Businesses Navigating Government Programs

Bloomberg Law | July 20, 2023 — CEBN President Lynn Abramson was quoted by Bloomberg Law on the challenges that small businesses face in navigating government programs and the importance of addressing information gaps.
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CEBN in the News | Federal Investment

August 12, 2022

CEBN Support for IRA Mentioned in Houston Chronicle

Houston Chronicle | August 10, 2022 — CEBN and BCSE’s support of the Inflation Reduction Act was mentioned in the Houston Chronicle’s article about the legislation published after the Senate passed the bill.
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Press Releases | Federal Investment

July 15, 2022

Press Release: Clean Energy Business Coalitions Comment on Status of Reconciliation Bill, Reiterate Urgency for Congressional Action on Clean Energy and Climate Change Policy

Washington, D.C. – The Presidents of the Business Council for Sustainable Energy (BCSE) and the Clean Energy Business Network (CEBN) offered the following statements in response to the status of the climate provisions and clean energy and energy efficiency tax…
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Blog | Federal Investment

June 28, 2022

Federal Energy Funding 101: Takeaways and Links for More Information

On June 28, 2022, the Clean Energy Business Network and Banks and Company convened Federal Energy Funding 101. This event provided a primer on how to navigate federal funding opportunities for clean energy researchers, entrepreneurs, and communities wishing to attract…
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CEBN in the News | Federal Investment

May 18, 2022

43 Clean Energy Businesses Meet with Congress to Support Federal RD&D Programs

For the 4th consecutive year, CEBN convened a series of advocacy meetings with clean energy business leaders from 43 businesses across the country who met with Congressional offices to express support for bolstering federal cleantech RD&D programs and passing a…
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Press Releases | Federal Investment

May 4, 2022

Press Release: Clean Energy Businesses Call on Congressional Leadership and President Biden to Act Quickly on Clean Energy Tax Measures

Washington, D.C. – The Presidents of the BCSE and CEBN sent letters today to members of the House and Senate Leadership and to President Biden urging them to reach agreement by Memorial Day and enact into law prior to the…
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Press Releases | Federal Investment

December 22, 2021

Press Release: CEBN and BCSE Applaud the Launch of Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations

Washington, DC – CEBN and BCSE applaud the announcement from the Department of Energy establishing the new Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations, to be led by Kelly Cummins.
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Press Releases | Federal Investment

December 21, 2021

Press Release: Build Back Better Act has Vital Clean Energy and Energy Efficiency Investments

Washington, DC – In response to ongoing Congressional negotiations about the Build Back Better Act, the Business Council for Sustainable Energy and Clean Energy Business Network released the following comments.
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CEBN in the News | Federal Investment

December 9, 2021

CEBN Advocacy Letter Garners Washington Post Coverage

Washington Post Climate 202 | December 9, 2021 — CEBN’s letter calling on Congress to enact robust investments in Build Back Better received coverage from the Washington Post. This campaign has attracted coverage of national news outlets and has the…
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Press Releases | Federal Investment

November 6, 2021

Press Release: Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill is an Historic First Step Towards Securing a Resilient Clean Energy Economy

BCSE President Lisa Jacobson and CEBN President Lynn Abramson released the joint-statement below following the House passing a procedural vote to consider the Build Back Better Act and passage of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA). The IIJA includes…
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