Get Ready for Alternative Energy

Economic, environmental, and social forces are bringing new urgency to the quest for alternative energy solutions. Global economic growth and population increases promise to drive a nearly 50 percent increase in the demand for energy worldwide over the next 15 years. Continued instability in the Middle East threatens the world's petroleum supplies. Consumers are more worried than ever before about soaring fuel prices, energy security, clean air, clean water, and global warming.

Washington is now getting serious about alternative energy. Through the Energy Policy Act of 2005, President Bush's Advanced Energy and Hydrogen Initiatives, and other programs, billions of dollars are being invested to advance the development, commercialization, and deployment of alternative energy. These funds are aimed at growing a U.S. alternative energy industry.

"Keeping America competitive requires affordable energy. And here we have a serious problem: America is addicted to oil, which is often imported from unstable parts of the world. The best way to break this addiction is through technology."

President George W. Bush
State of the Union Address 2006

The landmark Energy Policy Act calls for Federal spending of more than $4 billion over the next five years to jump-start the U.S. hydrogen economy. The Act also authorizes nearly $3 billion to advance biomass, bio-fuels, wind energy, solar energy, and advanced alternative energy-powered vehicles.

A wide range of grants and other financial assistance is available for private companies, agricultural producers, small businesses, non-profit organizations, universities, partnerships, and state and local governments. Individual grants range from a few thousand dollars to as much as $80 million (over a four year grant life). Other support is available in the form of loan guarantees, tax credits, directed procurements, and earmarks.

Financial support is available for a diverse set of activities related to developing, commercializing, and deploying alternative energy:

• Research and technology development
• Technology and systems evaluation
• Technology transfer
• Demonstration programs
• Business start-up, development, operation, and expansion
• Purchase and installation of renewable energy systems and production plants
• Market development and directed procurements
• Workforce training

TechVision21 can help you capitalize on the Nation's move to alternative energy. Our team of nationally recognized technology policy experts includes former government officials who have led national energy programs and high-profile technology initiatives, supported fuel cell research, overseen advanced vehicle developments, and who have in-depth knowledge of Federal alternative energy initiatives. We offer extraordinary public policy and award-winning communications expertise, proven ability to secure Federal and state research funding, and a well-established national network of government, industry, association and academic alternative energy leaders.

We offer more than just access in Washington. We offer our clients services guided by a customized strategy, and supported with subject matter expertise and analytical substance.

• TechVision21's seasoned team of former government officials can help you navigate the Federal government "maze" to pinpoint and secure Federal alternative energy funding, grant, and contract opportunities. We will work with you to:
  • Develop a funding strategy and message based on compelling analysis.
  • Navigate the process: we know where to look, what to look for, whom to contact.
  • Develop a first rate proposal for R&D, grants, and other financial assistance.
  • Work with Congressional appropriators to secure funding for your priority projects.
  • Help link your alternative energy initiatives to workforce training grant opportunities.
  • Target your products and services to specific agency interests.
• Meet the players in government, business, and non-profit organizations who can help you achieve your alternative energy goals. We can help you create high-impact opportunities to shape the national alternative energy agenda.
• Monitor and track alternative energy-related legislation, regulations, Federal budgets, and policy initiatives that may affect your business or organization.
• Provide the latest intelligence on the substance, politics, people, and state-of-play on alternative energy issues.
• Promote and protect your interests in Washington. Analyze Federal budget and Congressional appropriations to keep you alert to potential alternative energy-related opportunities or roadblocks.
• TechVision21's leaders provide high impact presentations and speeches on alternative energy, the Hydrogen Economy, and advanced alternative energy-powered vehicles. They can also provide expert commentary for the media.

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