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Ceres BICEP Network 2018 Policy Outlook Business for Innovative Climate and Energy Policy
Welcome Note
Dear Friends,
I hope you are revitalized to promote clean energy and climate action this
year. 2017 will be remembered for its extremes. It was fueled by intense
weather ranging from historical hurricanes to the raging fires that crippled
the health and wealth of Florida, Texas, California and Puerto Rico. From
a political perspective, we faced unprecedented circumstances. Not only
did we see threats to our bedrock environmental laws, we had reason to
worry about the overall health of our democracy. Fortunately, that’s where
you came in. You reminded us that participatory democracy only works
when people participate. You stood up, signed up, spoke up and spoke
out. You got off the bench and into the game…especially in key states
where progress is possible. You continued to be engaged on the issue
that will define our century and be the test by which our children are
likely to measure our worth as responsible citizens. The results?
WE SAID YES:
•• To the passage of California’s historic cap and trade law.
•• To the strengthening of the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative
through 2030.
•• To states across the mid-Atlantic and Northeast announcing plans
to cut transportation emissions.
•• To preserving the solar, wind, and electric vehicle tax credits.
•• To remaining in the Paris Agreement.
WE SAID NO:
•• To limiting designations of public lands.
•• To subsidizing the dirtiest of power plants.
•• To weakening CAFE standards.
•• To dismantling the Clean Power Plan.
•• To imposing trade restrictions on solar cells, panels,
and modules.
AND WE SAID “LET’S KEEP TALKING:”
•• About the business case for clean energy and
energy efficiency.
•• About bipartisan solutions. The Congressional Bipartisan
Climate Solutions Caucus grew from 12 members in 2016 to
68 members by January 2018. Countless BICEP members
spent the past year getting to know CSC members and
urging new offices on both sides of the aisle to join.
•• About a full range of solutions to tackle climate change and
grow our economy. BICEP members told compelling stories
about various business and supply chain risks as well as
the cost saving promise of clean, renewable energy.
•• About putting a price on carbon. The majority of economists
agree that pricing carbon at a reasonable and gradually
increasing rate is the most effective way to reduce
greenhouse gas emissions over time.
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THE BOTTOM LINE:
The Ceres BICEP Network and our extended business community stepped up in 2017 when it mattered most, bringing thoughtful
voices that made a difference.
Perhaps most notable, as the Administration announced its withdrawal from the historic Paris Climate Agreement, the business
community stepped up with a resounding response that became the “We Are Still In” movement, which now boasts more
than 2,600 non-state actor signatories including companies, investors, religious institutions, cities, mayors, governors, tribes,
universities, hospitals, and healthcare providers. At COP23, delegations from across the globe saw that key organizations in the
US are in fact “still in” and deeply committed to the goals set forth in the Agreement.
The past year we also grew by welcoming new members into the BICEP Network: Adobe, Etsy, Nature’s Path, Sierra Nevada,
Squaw Valley, Worthen, and Vail Resorts. At the beginning of 2018, we welcomed Salesforce into the network and will continue to
scale our reach into new states and sectors. We’ve also worked in partnership with Health Care Without Harm, inviting the trusted
voice of healthcare systems and providers to join our advocacy efforts. Finally, we worked closely with vital partners including the
World Wildlife Fund (WWF), Renewable Energy Buyers Alliance (REBA), and the Conservative Energy Network, among others, to
ensure that barriers are lifted at the state level to enable companies to procure clean energy.
So, what’s ahead? The following 2018 Ceres BICEP Policy Outlook offers a glimpse into the political landscape and the types of
clean energy and transportation policy measures we will address in the coming year. You will also find a helpful chart with a list of
advocacy engagement opportunities and a timeline on page 14. I hope these will inspire you to stay on board and on the right side
of history - making the economic case for the US transition to a clean energy economy. Thank you for your leadership.
I LOOK FORWARD TO WORKING WITH EACH OF YOU IN 2018.
“
Warmest Regards,
Anne L. Kelly
The health of
a democratic
society may be
measured by the
quality of functions
performed by
private citizens.”
Alexis de Tocqueville
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2018 FEDERAL POLICY LANDSCAPE
Congressional
The 2018 Congressional elections have the potential to
significantly alter the federal policymaking landscape and could
have serious implications for climate and energy policy.
Regardless of the outcome in November 2018, Ceres will
continue to our work with the House bipartisan Climate
Solutions Caucus, which now has 68 members as of January
2018. We expect its continued growth, especially with strong
recruitment efforts from the BICEP Network. In addition to
recruiting, we will continue to work on building relationships
with Members, both through meetings between offices and
BICEP members and through direct collaboration between
Ceres and staffers. Our goal is to build relationships within the
Caucus that allow us to both support the group in current efforts
and encourage it to pursue stronger action on climate and
energy than it did in 2017. In 2018, we will work on the following
Congressional priorities, while keeping abreast of emerging
issues as they arise.
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1. TRANSPORTATION: Transportation will be front of mind this year, as we work to counter threats to fuel economy
standards for both passenger vehicles and heavy-duty trucks. Given that the Administration is threatening to remove
California’s authority to set its own vehicle standards under the Clean Air Act (CAA), it will be necessary to ensure
Congressional support for California’s authority, as well as the authority of the twelve states that have adopted
California’s standards. Defending this authority is critical to adequately reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions
from both passenger cars and medium- and heavy-duty trucks. In addition, the Fuel Economy Harmonization Act
(S.1273 in the Senate and H.R.4011 in the House) introduced in 2017 would effectively weaken the standards in a
variety of ways. We will continue to work on targeted outreach in 2018 to ensure that the standards are not weakened
through the legislative process.
2. THE APPROPRIATIONS PROCESS: Through which Congress decides on its spending priorities and funds
government activities, continues to deserve our attention. Funding issues to watch will be international climate
funding (for example, maintaining US contributions to the UNFCCC), along with the inclusion in the funding bill of a
potential extenders bill for renewable energy tax credits that were left out of the tax bill passed at the end of 2017. The
Appropriations process for Fiscal Year 2019 will start up in mid-February with the Presidential budget proposal and
subsequent work by Congress through September 2018. This process will include the consideration of many climate
and clean energy related spending priorities that will deserve our attention.
3. FEDERAL FLOOD RISK MANAGEMENT STANDARD (FFRMS): Continued work on improving resilience to floods
and other extreme weather, which are set to increase with a changing climate, is a key priority. In particular, we
will continue supporting the efforts of members of Congress to move forward with legislation codifying the former
Federal Flood Risk Management Standard (FFRMS).
4. THE FARM BILL: The farm bill is a comprehensive, multiyear piece of legislation that governs a substantial array of
federal farm, food, fiber, forestry, and rural policies and programs under the joint jurisdiction of the House Committee
on Agriculture and the Senate Committees on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. The Farm Bill, which is currently in
draft in the House and Senate Agriculture Committees, will provide us with a new opportunity to advocate for smart
climate and energy policy as it pertains to the agriculture sector. Following the release of Secretary of Agriculture
Sonny Perdue’s farm bill principles in late January, we are contemplating how we might leverage the opportunity
to call for the incorporation of climate-smart practices and principles into the drafting of the legislation. These
principles would then be sent for consideration to House and Senate Agriculture members and staff.
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2018 FEDERAL POLICY LANDSCAPE
Administration
The following are some of the key administrative issues that will
continue to be priorities in 2018.
1. CLEAN POWER PLAN: In October 2017, Administrator
Pruitt announced that the Environmental Protection
Agency (EPA) would repeal the Clean Power Plan and
offer a replacement rule. Comments on the rollback
are due on April 26. In December, EPA issued a notice
of proposed rulemaking to replace the Clean Power
Plan and asked for comments on what that rule would
look like. The proposal indicated that the new rule
would contain “inside the fence” regulations on power
generators, rather than the “outside the fence line”
regulations characteristic to the original plan. EPA will
announce a final rule in mid-2018.
2. FERC PROPOSED RULEMAKING: In September
2017, the Department of Energy (DOE) requested
that the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
(FERC) consider its Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
to provide cost recovery assurances to electricity
generators storing more than 90 days worth of fuel
on site. The rule would effectively subsidize coal and
nuclear plants, while further inhibiting the growth of
a clean energy economy. This would in turn inhibit
the deployment of renewable energy in the US,
even as prices of wind and solar energy continue
to decrease. Ceres organized a sign-on letter in
collaboration with World Wildlife Fund, Advanced
Energy Economy, and the Climate Group that was
signed by more than 30 major business and was
submitted as official comments to FERC in October
2017. On Monday January 8, FERC voted 5-0 against
the immediate implementation of the plan. FERC is
now requesting comments from regional grid
operators on grid reliability.
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3. SOLAR TRADE CASE: In spring 2017, solar manufacturer Suniva filed a petition with the US International Trade
Commission (ITC) requesting a remedy to the alleged injury imposed on the company’s business by the import of
cheap solar cells, panels, and modules. The ITC accepted the petition and offered three sets of recommendations to
the White House. Because the majority of the US solar industry is in installation, rather than manufacturing, a move
to restrict imports could significantly slow down domestic solar deployment and cost the US jobs in one of its fastest
growing sectors. The President announced on January 22, 2018, a 30 percent tariff on all imports of solar cells and
panels. The tariff will begin annually after the first 2.5 Gigawatts of imports of cells, and will decrease each year for
four years. The restrictions will end after a 15 percent tariff in the fourth year. We are currently considering our options
regarding if and how to weigh in. While our advocacy was aimed at ensuring no trade restrictions on the import of
solar inputs, the 30 percent rate is less severe than the original Suniva petition, which called for tariffs and quotas
that would have come to a 50 percent tariff.
4. TRANSPORTATION: Despite the fact that transportation is the largest source of US GHG emissions, the
Administration is seeking to weaken standards for both passenger vehicles and freight trucks, which would
significantly compromise our ability to meet climate goals. Business support for strong standards in the upcoming
year will be critical. The Administration has signaled that it intends to significantly weaken the passenger vehicle
standard, which was one of the most significant climate policy actions on the part of the Obama Administration.
The medium- and heavy-duty truck standards are also at risk. Just after the new year, we submitted a BICEP letter
to EPA opposing its proposal to repeal standards for “gliders,” new trucks with old, polluting engines. We expect the
Administration to weaken additional provisions of the Phase 2 trucks standards, which were adopted with the strong
support of BICEP companies. California’s authority to adopt its own standards, as well as other states’ authority to
adopt the standards discussed above, is also at risk administratively as EPA has signaled that it may seek to revoke
California’s waiver. We will keep BICEP members apprised of opportunities to support these critical regulations as
well as the first state authority.
5. INTERNATIONAL STANDING: This year’s COP 24 will take place in Poland in November 2018. In September 2018,
Governor Jerry Brown (CA) will host the first-ever Global Climate Action Summit. The Summit will convene leaders
from state and local governments, businesses, and citizens from around the world to demonstrate the force of the
“We Are Still In” movement and specifically how “ non-state actors” are taking action and making commitments in
support of the Paris Agreement. Ceres CEO Mindy Lubber serves on the Summit Advisory Committee and business
engagement will be vital to a successful event. Ceres is excited to engage with the BICEP Network around the
Summit and will keep members abreast of opportunities.
72018 STATE POLICY LANDSCAPE
Ceres State Policy Program
Ceres Current Priority States: CA, OH, MI, MN, MA, NH, Regional Projects: RGGI & Transportation Climate Initiative
NV, VA, NC
Potential States in FY18: FL, CO, PA
Given the current rate of progress in Washington, it is imperative that states maintain and expand policies aimed at reducing
GHG emissions and promoting clean energy solutions. Ceres is pleased to announce the expansion of our state policy program
to represent the voice of the business community in more states. In 2018, we finished bringing Nevada fully online and plan to
scope out engagement opportunities for our members in Colorado, Pennsylvania, and Florida.
Below, you will find a full series of policy engagement opportunities in the Northeast, Southeast, Midwest, West, and California.
This is a high-level snapshot of policy priorities and topics where we will be inviting companies and investors to participate. In
all of these states, basic lawmaker education about corporate commitments to sustainability and policy action is essential.
We also invite BICEP companies to reach out about states you would like us to consider and policy topics that would be helpful
to your ongoing sustainability efforts.
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The Northeast continues to be a hub of clean energy and emissions reduction leadership, having successfully implemented the
first and only regional cap and trade emissions for GHG emissions in the nation. In 2018, the region has the opportunity to lead
the nation in reducing emissions from the transportation sector and advance additional policies to promote new clean energy
development. The region’s political diversity, a mix of Republican and Democratic governors committed to the creation of a
regional transportation emissions reduction program, is key to demonstrating the feasibility of policy action on climate change.
LEGISLATIVE
STATE/INITIATIVE PRIORITIES
SESSION
Massachusetts Jan. – Nov. Carbon Reduction RGGI
2018 Clean Energy and Energy Efficiency Regulations and Incentives (RPS and EERS)
EV incentives and infrastructure
International Leadership in Non-Federal Action on Climate
New Hampshire Jan. – Jun./Jul. Carbon Reduction Regulations and RGGI
2018 Clean Energy and Energy Efficiency Regulations and Incentives (RPS and EERS)
EV Incentives and Infrastructure
Regional N/A Ensure the updated Model Rule is implemented in all nine RGGI states
Greenhouse Adding new states to RGGI: NJ, VA, and possibly PA
Gas Initiatives
(RGGI)
Transportation & N/A Advocate for creation of a strong market-based policy mechanism to reduce
Climate Initiative transportation emissions
(TCI) Add new states: NH, ME, NJ, PA, VA
Pennsylvania Jan. – Nov. Energy Efficiency Programs
2018 EV Incentives and Infrastructure
Alternative Energy Portfolio Standard
(under consideration
as a priority state
in 2018)
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SOUTHEAST
The Southeast is beginning to make important strides towards
the transition to a low-carbon economy, but much work has yet to
be done. The region boasts strong solar power potential, but many
Southeastern states lack the policies and incentives necessary to
significantly grow the region’s clean energy economy.
North Carolina currently ranks second among US states for
installed solar capacity, thanks to the region’s only renewable
portfolio standard and favorable utility-scale solar policies
through PURPA. However, like most states throughout the
Southeast, there are very few cost-effective options for
businesses to procure renewable energy. New economic
development through corporate investment in clean energy is an
important driver for policy action and has helped break open a
some options in Virginia and North Carolina.
MIDWEST
The Midwest has a highly energy-intensive economy driven
largely by coal, natural gas and nuclear energy. Currently, the
Midwest produces 47 percent more GHG emissions per
capita than the national average. However, the region is in the
midst of change. Renewables are becoming a greater part of
the energy mix, and businesses and investors are increasingly
demanding the transition towards a clean energy economy. With
strong climate and clean energy policies and programs in place,
the Great Lakes states can continue to grow their economy while
attracting investments and jobs. The Midwest has additional
potential to leverage its manufacturing history to invest in a
low-carbon economy of the future.
WEST
Western states have long been leaders in clean energy policy
and deployment. Maintaining that leadership position will
require ambitious policies and regulations that set the standard
for increasing renewable energy and energy efficiency while
improving reliability and reducing costs. The voice of the business
community is essential in showing state decision makers how
strong policies can help businesses and investors meet both their
clean energy and their financial goals.
Ceres fully incorporated Nevada as a priority state in January 2018
and is scoping opportunities in Colorado. Nevada has extensive
solar energy resources and a political opportunity to continue
to raise the bar for clean energy policy. In Colorado, Ceres will be
supporting state efforts to make transportation cleaner, helping
the business community speak out about how clean air and low-
emission transportation are outcomes companies want.
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STATE PRIORITIES
SESSION
SOUTHEAST
Virginia Jan. 10 – Mar. 10, Corporate Renewable Energy Procurement—PPAs, Green Tariffs
2018 and Community Solar
Carbon Reduction Regulations and RGGI
Utility Engagement
Grid Modernization
North Carolina Short session Corporate Renewable Energy Procurement—Green Source Rider, Power
Mid-May – July Purchase Agreements and Third Party Leasing
2018 Grid Modernization
Lifting Wind Energy Moratorium
EV Incentives and Infrastructure
MIDWEST
Michigan Jan. 10 – Dec. 31, Renewable Energy Standard
2018 Energy Waste Reduction
EV Infrastructure and Incentives
Voluntary Green Pricing Program
Choice and Competitive Marketplace
Wind Siting Issues
Minnesota Feb. 20 – May 21, Renewable Energy Standard
2018 Conservation Improvement Program
EV Infrastructure and Incentives
Energy Storage
Lifting Barriers to Corporate Renewable Energy Procurement
Ohio Jan. 2 – Dec. 31, Renewable Portfolio Standard
2018 Energy Efficiency Standards
Wind Setbacks
Grid Modernization
Removing Wind Siting Issues
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Nevada No session Renewable Portfolio Standards
in 2018 Retail Market Design
Interim Legislative
Energy Storage
Committees meet
between sessions, EV Infrastructure and Incentives
until start of next Lifting barriers to Corporate Renewable Energy Procurement
session in Feb. 2019 Governor’s Committee on Energy Choice: Meetings through May 2018
Colorado Jan. 10 – May 9, EV Infrastructure and Incentives
2018 De-carbonization of the Electric Sector
Adoption of Transportation Emissions Targets
112018 CALIFORNIA POLICY LANDSCAPE
Water
California water is a case study in extremes, as the state faces
serious economic impacts from both water scarcity and water
excess. Founded in 2015, and now 27 companies strong, Ceres
Connect the Drops campaign is engaging with policy makers
and other stakeholders on critical water issues affecting
California.
SAFE AND AFFORDABLE DRINKING WATER FUND
(SB 623): With more than 300 California public water
systems currently out of compliance with drinking water
standards, SB 623 would ensure that disadvantaged
communities in California have access to clean, safe,
affordable drinking water. A number of Connect the Drops
signatories submitted a letter in support of SB 623 in 2017.
Unfortunately, the bill did not move to the Assembly floor
for a final vote last year, in part because of the difficulties
in securing the two-thirds affirmative vote required for the
passage of a “fee bill.” Business support will be critical to
this bill’s passage and SB 623 remains a top Connect the
Drops priority in 2018.
WATER CONSERVATION FRAMEWORK LEGISLATION
(AB 1668 AND SB 606): Recognizing the importance
of a long-term water conservation framework, a number
of Connect the Drops signatories supported policy
proposals in 2017 that build on progress made around water
conservation and will help place California on the path to
a sustainable water future. The final vote on the bills was
deferred to 2018. The author is currently exploring a few
amendments and continuing to educate colleagues on the
importance of the policies. The bills will next be taken up
for a vote on the Senate floor – possibly in early 2018.
MAINTAINING URGENCY AROUND SMART WATER
MANAGEMENT: Connect the Drops will continue to
educate policy makers on the need to prioritize smart water
management in the state, whether the state is in times of
plenty or scarcity.
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With the Federal government’s retreat from national climate action in 2017, California continues to be America’s standard bearer -
and a global leader - on climate change mitigation. The 2018 legislative session began on January 3, which is the second year of a
two-year session. A number of important bills that advanced in 2017 will continue to be discussed this year. 2018 will also witness
a number of administrative rulemakings regarding critical California climate programs.
THE 100 PERCENT CLEAN ENERGY ACT (SB 100): SB 100 was introduced last year by Senate President Kevin de Leon;
after passing out of the Senate, the bill was held in the Assembly in 2017 for further discussion. SB 100 is an important
next step in achieving California’s GHG emissions reduction targets. If passed, this bill would codify one of the strongest
renewable and zero-carbon energy policies in the world. Business support is critical to ensuring the passage of SB 100 in
2018, and Ceres is mobilizing companies in support.
ADVANCED CLEAN CARS PROGRAM (ACC): Under authority provided by the federal Clean Air Act to address the state’s
pressing air pollution challenges, California has adopted passenger vehicle standards and also implemented a Zero
Emission Vehicle (ZEV) program that has been critical in spurring their development and deployment. Twelve states have
adopted California’s emission standards, and nine have adopted the ZEV Program. Since approximately 35 percent of
the national market is subject to California’s standards, it clearly plays a critical role in ensuring the development and
availability of clean vehicles across the country. As highlighted in the federal policy section, the authority of California and
these states to adopt strong passenger vehicle and truck standards is at risk; preservation of this authority is a top priority
for Ceres. Additionally, we will be engaging in a rulemaking to extend the ACC Program to 2030. Ceres will notify BICEP
members as engagement opportunities arise.
PROTECTING AND EXTENDING THE LOW CARBON FUEL STANDARD (LCFS): Implemented in 2009, California’s Low
Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) requires fuel providers to reduce the carbon intensity (CI) of transportation fuels by 10 percent
by 2020. A regulatory rulemaking is currently underway to develop the post-2020 LCFS program and increase the CI target
for 2030; the Air Resources Board is expected to vote on an extension of the program this April. We are currently engaged in
this regulatory process, including the development of an analytical report to identify an ambitious, yet achievable, 2030 LCFS
target. Ceres and our partners have also been educating policymakers on the value of the LCFS in a proactive attempt to
shore up legislative support in defense of industry efforts to erode or weaken the standards. Ceres will notify BICEP members
as engagement opportunities arise.
13BUSINESS ADVOCACY & ENGAGEMENT
Businesses play a vital role in advancing the deployment of clean energy. Amidst federal retreat on clean energy and policies
to cut emissions, real progress can and must be made at the state level. The Northeastern and Western states have an
opportunity to demonstrate leadership, while all states, including those in the Southeast and Midwest, need to defend against
attempts to weaken existing clean energy and emissions reduction policies. In either case, business and investors can reshape
the energy narrative by leaning in and pushing for clean energy policies that help grow economies, attract investments, and
foster job creation and innovation. We’ve seen it happen time and again. Through lawmaker education, effective advocacy, and
the sharing of business success stories, leading companies have enhanced their access to clean energy and encouraged the
growth of a clean energy economy.
For a review of 2018 engagement opportunities, please see the chart below. We will continue to be nimble and add additional
events and opportunities as they arise; however, this list is intended to provide you with a broad outlook of what to expect
federally and in key states in 2018. We look forward to your continued engagement and participation.
STATE/INITIATIVE ENGAGEMENT OPPORTUNITY TIMEFRAME
FEDERAL
Support progressive action on Clean Power Plan repeal and replacement Apr. 2018
Spring: Mar. 20-22, 2018
Federal Advocacy Days
Fall: Nov./Dec. 2018
Continue building relationship with the Climate Solutions Caucus Ongoing
NORTHEAST
Massachusetts Business Clean Energy Lawmaker Education Day Jan. 24, 2018
Administrator Meetings supporting Regional Transportation Leadership Spring 2018
Earned media supporting clean energy and transportation priorities Ongoing
New Hampshire Clean Energy and Efficiency Lawmaker Education Day Spring 2018
Corporate Clean Energy Roundtable with Governor Sununu Spring/Summer 2018
Earned media supporting clean energy, energy efficiency, and transportation
Ongoing
priorities
Regional NH RGGI Model Rule Lawmaker Education Day Winter 2018
Greenhouse Gas Demonstrate business support for New Jersey to join RGGI through
Initiative (RGGI) Winter/Spring 2018
letters and media
Earned media supporting RGGI model Ongoing
Transportation & Region-wide sign-on letter directed to all governors and legislatures voicing
Climate Initiative business support for a strong regional market-based policy mechanism to Summer 2018
(TCI) reduce emissions in the transportation sector
Earned media on regional efforts to cut transportation emissions Ongoing
Pennsylvania Sign-on letter to support increased energy efficiency programs and incentives Winter 2018
Business Lawmaker Education Day to advance clean energy Spring 2018
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SOUTHEAST
Virginia Corporate Buyers Lawmaker Education Day Jan./Feb. 2018
Carbon regulations business sign-on letter to support reducing
Mar. 2018
carbon emissions and join RGGI
Earned media supporting proposed Carbon Regulations Jan. – Jul. 2018
Continued representation of large corporate buyer’s interest in procuring
renewable energy through meetings with the Rubin Solar Working Group
North Carolina Renewable Energy Buyer Roundtable with Governor Cooper’s office Jan./Feb. 2018
Business Lawmaker Education Day to discuss renewable procurement
Late May/June 2018
challenges
Business sign-on letter, in support of advancing re procurement policies May 2018
Earned media demonstrating business support for clean energy investment
Jan. – Jul. 2018
and removing corporate procurement barriers
MIDWEST
Michigan Corporate clean energy procurement expansion sign-on letter
Feb. 2018
directed towards the Legislature
Business Roundtable with key policy makers, local chambers, and
Mar. 2018
the Governor’s office and site tour in support of EVs
Earned media demonstrating business support for clean energy and EVs Jan. – May 2018
Minnesota Business Lawmaker Education Day in support of corporate renewable energy
Late Feb. 2018
procurement and energy efficiency
Earned media demonstrating support of clean energy standards, energy
Ongoing
storage, and EVs
Ohio Business Advocacy Day to defend Ohio’s clean energy standards and
Jan./Feb. 2018
oppose to HB 114
Earned media demonstrating support of Ohio’s clean energy standards,
Jan. – May 2018
opposition to HB 114, and a fix to burdensome wind setback laws
WEST
Nevada Meetings of the full Committee on Energy Choice (CEC) Mar. 7 & May 9, 2018
Meetings of the Technical Working Groups (TWG) Feb. & Apr. 2018
Lawmaker Education Day TBD
Interim Legislative Committee on Energy meetings TBD
Colorado
A business sign-on letter expressing support for cutting transportation
Feb. 2018
emissions
California SB 100 support letter Feb. 2018
SB 623 support letter TBD
Water Conservation Legislation support letter Early 2018
April 11, 2018;
Spring and Summer Sacramento Advocacy Days
Summer 2018
Governor Brown’s Global Climate Action Summit Sept. 12-14, 2018
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