Welcome to Mission Strategies! Founded by Patrick Currier, Liz Ramsay Dalton, and Shane Skelton, Mission is a bipartisan government affairs and lobbying firm focused on the clean energy sector. Our politics may be different, but we’re clear-eyed on the role clean energy systems will play in the American economy — and how we can help our clients bring solutions to market. Learn more about us at www.missionstrategies.co! Mission Driven. Mission Aligned.
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Delivering bespoke government affairs services to advance the clean energy economy.
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Mission Strategies is an energy-dedicated boutique consultancy focused on facilitating the deployment of technologies and infrastructure in support of advanced energy systems and associated supply chains. We’re small by design, allowing us to offer clients senior level, bespoke policy and government strategy services in an ever-changing political and regulatory environment. The firm’s leadership, Liz Dalton, Patrick Currier, Shane Skelton, and David Kovatch have more than six decades of energy sector and energy policy experience serving in senior roles in the U.S. Congress, the White House, the U.S. Department of Energy, and diplomatic postings, as well as at think tanks, in venture capital, and as industry advocates and government affairs professionals. Our bipartisan team works with clients across the energy and industrial sectors to execute on their strategic priorities and ensure enacted policies, laws, regulations, tax, and funding programs are implemented in furtherance of our joint efforts.
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https://www.missionstrategies.co
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The latest edition of DC CleanTech by Mission's David Kovatch is live! This month, David dives into #tariffs and how they’ll affect the clean tech sector. We get it: It’s hard to keep up with the fast paced, on again/off again world of tariffs. That’s why David developed a clean tech-focused tracker loaded up with our analysis on the tariffs that have been announced, withdrawn, enacted, and hit with retaliatory tariffs by our trading partners. ???? ???? ???? ?? Check out the latest and subscribe for free: https://lnkd.in/ginwQfim
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Mission's David Kovatch is back at it again this month with the latest hot takes in #DCCleanTech. In this edition, David examines the statements of 14 House #Republicans and their support for #IRA clean tech tax credits in front of the U.S. House Committee on Ways & Means. ?? January 2025 was also a busy month for clean tech outside of the tax world -- looking at the Biden Admin's final push to get an additional *$74.5 BILLION* in clean tech awards out the door ?? and major pushes for #criticalminerals legislation. Subscribe for free today to find all of this and more at https://lnkd.in/ginwQfim.
The newest edition of #DCCleanTech is on the wires! ???We are doing a deep dive into 14 House #Republicans who recently testified to the House Ways and Means Committee about the #IRA tax credits that should be spared from the chopping block in the upcoming #reconciliation bill. Remember, House W&M is in the drivers seat when it comes to reconciliation, which will ultimately decide the fate of the IRA. ??We dug into the statements of the 14 House Republicans (+1 bonus Dem) to see which credits they went to bat for and what that could ultimately mean for the future of the IRA. We found lots of support for biofuels and manufacturing credits, but also for #offshorewind and - if you read between the lines - love for #EVs too. We also analyzed the language they used to advocate for the IRA to see which arguments they found most persuasive with their fellow Republicans. There's a lot the sector can pull from here when learning to talk #cleantech to Republicans. Also in this issue: ?? Clean Tech Legislation Tracker: We sifted through the bills introduced in the 119th Congress and dove into the ones that are most impactful for the clean tech sector. We're talking #criticalminerals, #semiconductors, #forestry, and new limits on #China when it comes to accessing IRA tax credits. ??And of course, we're giving you the full comprehensive rundown on government clean tech financing. In just the first 17 days of January the government announced more than $74.5 billion of funding awards and $937 million of new opportunities ??. We've got you covered with all the details! https://lnkd.in/ezGvgMMD
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? David Kovatch is kicking off 2025 with a #DCCleanTech update that you don't want to miss! This month, David takes a deep dive into the 18 Republican Members of Congress that signed a letter supporting #IRA tax credits for #cleantech. He covers: ?? Major clean tech investments in their districts ? Important votes and energy legislation they’ve sponsored ?? Key committee assignments, caucus memberships, and more! As always, he also profiles the ~$60 BILLION in clean tech funding awards and ~$4 billion of new funding opportunities in December! 2025 is going to be an exciting year for our industry -- get in touch if you'd like to learn more about what Mission can do for you! https://lnkd.in/ginwQfim
In this month’s edition of #DCCleanTech we are profiling all 14 Republican House Reps that signed Rep Garbarino’s letter to Speaker Johnson warning against a premature repeal of the IRA clean energy tax credits. While those members of Congress voiced broad support for the IRA, they did not specify which of the two dozen clean energy credits they supported, and which, if any, they were happy to see cut. And let’s be real - with a Republican trifecta in the House, Senate, and White House, changes to the IRA are to be expected. So which of the clean energy credits will these 14 House Republicans go to bat for, and which could get axed? We have you covered.? ? ??We’re digging into the major clean tech investments in their districts ? We’re reviewing the important votes and energy legislation they’ve sponsored ??We’re highlighting key committee assignments, caucus memberships, and more! ? We’re also profiling a handful of bonus “honorable mention” representatives, like Energy and Commerce Chairman Brett Guthire, that serve on influential committees and have major clean tech investments in their districts. ??Spoiler Alert?? Rep Guthrie’s district is ranked number 3 in the country for clean tech manufacturing investment, attracting $10 billion, according to the Clean Economy Tracker. ? ??By understanding these Representatives – their interests, their constituents, and their motivations – we can get a better sense of which IRA tax credits may survive the reconciliation process. As we explained in our last issue, it may only take 3 or 4 Republicans to spare any given IRA tax credit from the chopping block. Our goal is to help you understand who those influential voices may be as you plan an outreach and advocacy strategy for your clean tech business. ? Ultimately I’m hoping that this is a resource for the clean tech community -? one of those helpful? blog posts that you bookmark and refer back to regularly.?? ? ??And of course, we’re still bringing you a comprehensive roundup of the month’s clean tech government funding awards and opportunities. The government announced more than $57.5 billion of clean tech funding awarded and $3.9 billion of new funding opportunities in December! #CleanEnergy #Climate #IRA #TaxCredits https://lnkd.in/emVG_Ncx
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ICYMI: Mission's Co-Founder and Partner Shane Skelton sat down with David Kovatch to discuss engaging with Republicans on the future of clean tech. Check out the takeaways and learn more about last month's $19.5 billion in government clean tech financing awards and $170 million in new funding opportunities. https://lnkd.in/ginwQfim
We just dropped the latest issue of #DCCleanTech! This month we’re helping you make sense of what November’s election means for clean tech policy, the future of the #IRA tax credits, and how clean tech companies and investors can message effectively to Republicans. Taking questions and helping us make sense of it all is?Shane Skelton, Co-Founder and Partner at?Mission Strategies, and climate and energy whisperer to influential Congressional Republicans. We’re also bringing you a special update on all the major #cleantech policy news from the lame duck, including new bills on #geothermal and #criticalminerals, changes to the IRA tax credits, new duties on solar panels, and updates to the UFLPA entity list. ?? And of course, a comprehensive run down on all the government funding awards and opportunities. Last month, the government awarded more than $19.5 billion in clean tech financing and announced more than $170 million in new clean tech financing opportunities! Read the latest and subscribe to the free monthly newsletter at DCcleantech.com https://lnkd.in/ejawxVyy
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Great news is starting to pile up for Arbor Energy! First a major funding award from Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management | U.S. Department of Energy and now an awesome feature in TIME's Best Invention's of 2024! https://lnkd.in/epY99vdW
Shoutout to Arbor Energy for landing on TIME’s Best Inventions Of 2024 list! Turns out building the cheapest, cleanest baseload power plant is actually rocket science.?
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David Kovatch's latest edition of #DCCleanTech just dropped and you do not want to miss this deep dive on IRA tax credits and #EVs! Spoiler: Four IRA tax credits are expected to provide more than *$10 billion* this year for supply and demand incentives to drive U.S. EV production and uptake. ?? David also covers the *$19.25 billion* in #cleantech grants and loan financing announced by the federal government in October -- and $2 billion in new funding opportunities! ?? ?? Subscribe to the newsletter today and reach out to David if you have questions about how to access federal funding for clean tech! https://lnkd.in/ginwQfim
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?? Big news for American clean tech manufacturers this week! The U.S. Department of the Treasuryand the Internal Revenue Service published final regulations for tax credits under the #InflationReductionAct and #CHIPS that provide a major boost to domestic clean energy producers, particularly to the solar and critical minerals sectors. ? CHIPS 48D: Under the final regulation, facilities and equipment used to manufacture solar ingots and wafers now qualify for the 48D 25% investment tax credit. The tax credit is available for facilities that begin construction before 2027 and can be stacked with other tax credits, like the IRA's 45X Advanced Manufacturing Production Tax Credit. Earlier in the month, Treasury indicated that solar wafer would be included in domestic content provisions, so the move to support domestic production is great news for solar deployers who want (and are incentivized) to buy domestic products, but simply can't find sufficient supply to meet demand. ? ?? IRA 45X: On Thursday, Treasury released final rules clarifying that eligible expenses for the 45X 10% tax credit for critical minerals processors and battery component manufacturers would include costs related to the extraction of raw materials in the United States as well as costs for acquiring raw extracted materials regardless of whether they are domestically- or foreign-sourced. The announcements out of Treasury this week will be welcome news for domestic clean tech manufacturers and critical minerals miners. Both critical minerals and solar manufacturing sectors are dominated by China, and U.S. producers have been struggling to establish U.S. operations in the face of heavily subsidized imports. Great news for our climate goals to be sure, but equally important for American jobs and economic and energy security. https://lnkd.in/e-DvmMzQ https://lnkd.in/eDNMVmiu
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How is HyVelocity Hub growing the clean hydrogen economy in Texas? Executive Director Liz Ramsay Dalton will join Brian Korgel from Energy Institute, The University of Texas at Austin today at 4:45 p.m. to discuss the hub’s contributions to hydrogen advancements and key actions for a strong clean energy sector. Celebrate #HydrogenDay with HyV insights!
Join us next Monday, 10/07 for the Hydrogen Workforce Summit and next Tuesday, 10/08 for Hydrogen Day on UT Main Campus. On Hydrogen Day at 4:45pm we’ll hear Between Two Cacti: HyVelocity Hub - Building the Clean Hydrogen Economy in Texas! The HyVelocity Hub is leading the charge in the clean hydrogen revolution and this talk will include insights from Liz Ramsay Dalton, Executive Director of HyVelocity Hub at GTI Energy and our very own Brian Korgel, Director of the Energy Institute, The University of Texas at Austin. They’ll dive into the future of hydrogen energy and the strategies that will shape a sustainable economy in Texas. This discussion will cover the role of the HyVelocity Hub, and the steps needed to develop a robust clean hydrogen ecosystem. Stop by to learn how Texas is at the forefront of the clean energy transition! See the full agenda and register: https://lnkd.in/g6EPACqj #HydrogenDay #HyVelocityHub #CleanEnergy #HydrogenEconomy #EnergyTransition #TexasInnovation #Sustainability #UTEnergyInstitute
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Big news from the U.S. Department of the Treasury this week where they announced more than $2 billion in point of sale tax credits have been claimed in the first 9 months of the year for electric vehicles under the IRA's 30D new clean vehicle and 25E previously owned clean vehicle tax credits. A few thoughts: ?? $2 billion is a staggering amount. That puts the credits on track for well over $2.5 billion for the year - likely much closer to $3 billion ?? when non-point of sale tax claims are collected (93% of the 30D claims and 88% of 25E claims were filed point of sale). ?? Consider that the original CBO estimate for both credits for the entire year was only $547 million. If we only factor in point of sale claims, the clean vehicle tax credits would overshoot the CBO estimate by well over $2 billion this year alone, under the current trends (see the chart below). ?? There's a credible case for the final 2024 tax credit uptake to hit the $3 billion mark. We're still waiting on Q3 sales data, but there was strong Q2 EV sales growth and Hyundai Motor Company (?????) just announced that its new Georgia EV plant is now up and running. Hyundai has consistently been number 2 to Tesla in EV sales over the past several quarters, and until this month, its vehicles have not been eligible for the 30D tax credit because they were not manufactured in the United States. That changes now, and Hyundai's sprint to invest billions and manufacture in the United States demonstrates the power of the IRA to attract foreign direct investment and manufacturing jobs. ?? 30D and 25E are just two tools in the IRA's EV demand-support toolbox. We've still not seen any data from Treasury on the 45W Commercial Clean Vehicle Tax Credit, which provides tax credits for commercial vehicles and most leased vehicles. With EV leases rising, it will be interesting to see how heavily subscribed the 45W tax credit is this year, and how it compares to 30D and 25E. https://lnkd.in/efqBvwi6
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