In the December edition of Mintz Levin’s Energy and Clean Tech Connections, we’ve gathered recent information from a wide variety of sources in an effort to keep you abreast of what’s new in the world of clean energy. We draw your attention to the latest industry developments, news from local governments to Capitol Hill, grant opportunities, and upcoming events. This month, the Energy and Clean Technology Practice Group would like to congratulate clients EnerNOC, Inc. and INEOS Bio. EnerNOC expanded its energy efficiency capabilities with the acquisition of Cogent Energy, Inc.‚ which will allow the energy demand management firm to offer its services to facilities with lower power consumption. INEOS Bio was selected by the U.S. Department of Energy this month for a $50 million grant for its advanced bioenergy facility in Indian River County, Florida. The facility will be the first to use INEOS Bio’s feedstock flexible technology for production of both bioethanol and renewable power. On December 15th, ExxonMobil announced its acquisition of XTO Energy, a company specializing in extracting natural gas from shale. Valued at $31 billion, the deal has led to speculation that it may be the first in a series of mergers between the world’s leading oil companies and smaller firms specializing in shale natural gas production. This month, heads of state from around the world descended upon Copenhagen, Denmark, for a United Nations-led conference on climate change. While the conference concluded without an international agreement mandating greenhouse gas emissions reductions, President Barack Obama declared an accord reached between the United States, India, China, Brazil, and South Africa to be “a meaningful and unprecedented breakthrough.” The agreement compels each nation to list national actions and commitments regarding emissions reductions and to provide information on the implementation of those actions. We hope that you enjoy this month’s edition of the newsletter. For weekly updates on pertinent legislation and government programs, please click here to find the most recent ML Strategies Energy and Environment Update. In This EditionGovernment Financial Assistance Privately Sourced Financial Grants In the News: United StatesCarbon Capture and Sequestration Market Could Reach $128 Billion by 2030New Energy World Network – December 16, 2009 Silver Spring Raises $100 Million for Smart Grid WarGreentech Media – December 15, 2009 In Exxon-XTO Energy Deal, Signs of a New GusherThe New York Times – December 15, 2009 SunRun Receives Financing for Additional $90 Million of Residential Solar InstallationsNew Energy World Network – December 14, 2009 GE Lands $1.4 Billion Turbine Supply Contract for 845 MW Shepherds Flat Wind FarmClean Edge – December 10, 2009 EnerNOC Expands Energy Efficiency Capabilities with Cogent Energy AcquisitionClean Edge – December 10, 2009 The U.S. National Grid Agrees To Negotiate Purchasing Cape Wind PowerNew Energy World Network – December 9, 2009 State of Maryland Awards NRG Bluewater Wind 55 MW Power Purchase ContractNew Energy World Network – December 8, 2009 Hudson Clean Energy Partners Raises More Than $1 Billion Clean Energy FundClean Tech – December 3, 2009 GE Partners with Horizon Wind Energy for $117 Million Investment Into Oklahoma Wind FarmNew Energy World Network – December 3, 2009 HelioSphera Plans 160 MW Solar Factory in PhiladelphiaGreentech Media – December 1, 2009 Tesla Motors Launches Sales Centre as it Prepares To Go PublicNew Energy World Network – November 27, 2009 Solar Power ‘50% Cheaper by Year-End’Clean Edge – November 24, 2009 First Wind Begins 25 MW Maine Wind Farm ExpansionNew Energy World Network – November 24, 2009 Wells Fargo Launches Clean Tech Commercial Banking GroupNew Energy World Network – November 20, 2009 Report: Green Building To Support 7.9 Million U.S. Jobs Over Next Four YearsClean Edge – November 17, 2009 In the News: EuropeSiemens To Provide Grid Access for 630 MW UK Wind FarmNew Energy World Network – December 16, 2009 Ofgem Announces £1 Billion UK Transmission Network Development ShortlistNew Energy World Network – December 14, 2009 EIB To Invest €300 Million in UK-Netherlands Transmission NetworkNew Energy World Network – December 10, 2009 EU Countries Pledge To Develop Offshore Wind GridNew Energy World Network – December 8, 2009 Power from Seawater: First Prototype Out, More to ComeGreentech Media – November 24, 2009 UK Goes Ahead with 900 MW Carbon Capture FacilityNew Energy World Network – November 24, 2009 Renewable Energy Provider EDP Renewables Plans $4 Billion Investment in American Wind Energy Generation by 2012New Energy World Network – November 20, 2009 EIB Provides €80 Million for Gemasolar Concentrated Solar Power PlantNew Energy World Network – November 19, 2009 EIB Loans $119 Million to Solar Thermal Plant with Molten Salt StorageClean Edge – November 19, 2009 $595 Million Deal for Turbine and Substation Foundations on London ArrayClean Edge – November 12, 2009 Government Financial AssistanceGrantsMassachusetts Technology Collaborative Sustainable Energy Economic Development (SEED)Application Deadline: Rolling Massachusetts Technology Collaborative Business Expansion Initiative (BEI)Application Deadline: Rolling Massachusetts Technology Collaborative Large Onsite Renewables InitiativeApplication Deadline: Rolling Massachusetts Green Energy FundApplication Deadline: Rolling Unsolicited Proposals to the Massachusetts Renewable Energy Trust’s Industry Investment and Development (II&D) ProgramApplication Deadline: Rolling Focus on Energy Renewable Energy Incentives & GrantsApplication Deadline: Rolling Tax Incentives and RebatesFederal Advanced Energy Manufacturing Tax CreditFederal Modified Accelerated Cost Recovery SystemFederal Business Investment Tax CreditFederal Renewable Power Production Tax CreditFederal Tax Credits for Home BuildersFederal Tax Deductions for Commercial BuildingsSelf-Generation Incentive ProgramCalifornia Property Tax Exclusion for Solar Energy SystemsMassachusetts Alternative Energy and Energy Conservation Patent Deduction (Personal and Corporate)Massachusetts Hydropower-Property Tax ExemptionMassachusetts Local Property Tax ExemptionMassachusetts Corporate Income Tax DeductionMassachusetts Technology Collaborative Commonwealth Wind Incentive Program: Micro WindMassachusetts Technology Collaborative Commonwealth Wind Incentive Program:
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