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Primary Funding Source

AMERICAN RECOVERY ACT AND REINVESTMENT ACT OF 2009
* On February 17, 2009, President Barack Obama signed into law the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Recovery Act). Many of the provisions in this Recovery Act, which constitutes the largest single economic stimulus program in U.S. history, open up new sources of funding and procurement opportunities for renewable energy facilities, energy infrastructure and energy efficiency programs. The clean-energy provisions are a central piece of the Recovery Act.

* Out of a total of $787 billion in spending and tax incentives, the Recovery Act directs approximately $43 billion to renewable energy and clean technology-related programs and includes approximately $22 billion in energy-related tax incentives.

* On February 19, 2009, Secretary of Energy Steven Chu announced sweeping reorganization of the Department of Energy (DOE) to expedite disbursement of Recovery Act funds. Secretary Chu noted, "We need to start this work in a matter of months, not years." Subsequently, the DOE's funding opportunities under Recovery Act authority have included relatively speedy timelines to application deadline, project selection, and award funding.

Our Mission Statement

* The CleanTechnology Council is a nonprofit 501 (c) (3) corporation in formation that supports organizations, education and individuals working in the clean tech, energy and environmental sectors. The council provides technical, business, financial resources and project management to help organizations succeed and achieve their objectives.

Who We Are

• An organization of professionals that use their skills and experience to benefit Clean Tech organizations and their causes.

• To provide professional, accessible and environmentally sustainable services to organizations. To provide leadership and assistance in performance measurement, regulatory compliance, financial oversight, overhauls, workforce development, training and critical support services that enhance efficiency and empower organizations to achieve their objectives.

• To foster product, process and infrastructure innovation, workforce retraining and skills development.

• To build strategic partnerships with and within public and private organizations.

• To foster and encourage collaboration, communication, and creativity between Clean Tech organizations.

• To promote and enhance sustainable, eco-friendly lifestyles and operating practices in communities, business, and organizations through projects, education and outreach initiatives.

• To develop and maintain a social networking service featuring a grants database and effective web based tools designed to facilitate and encourage collaboration between organizations.

• To maintain a council of professionally skilled and dedicated members committed to the principles of environmental sustainability.

Our Advisory Committee

* Tom Landau, President, Product Design Group, Agoura Hills, CA
* Carrie Roberts, President, Roberts Assoc., Fillmore, CA
* Ikbal Karar, President, Karar Assoc., Agoura Hills, CA
* Jeff Albert, COO, PC Recycle, Newbury Park, CA
* William R. Buratto, M.A., President, CEO, VECDA Ventura County Economic Development Association, Camarillo, CA
* Michael Drucker, Attorney, Los Angeles

Our Advisory Board
(available on request.)

Our Programs in Development
1. "eWaste for eCharity" Electronic Waste Recycling Program - eWaste Recyclers and Charity partnerships implement continuous, incentivized program that reduce eWaste pollution.
2. HighWave Artificial Reef - Stanleysreef.org patented technology enhances tidal wave energy production, sustains marine habitat and mitigates beach erosion.
• Submitting grant proposal to the DOE, Foundations and DOD.
3. GivingSoul - Comprehensive Internet portal for corporate and individual charity micro donations.
• Funding, publicity and public relations.
• Infrastructure and business development.
4. Web Based Collaborative Engineering Platform -
• Design and maintenance of virtual working environment for engineers and business.
• Comparable to Drupal open source, Wiki, SharePoint, Confluence Platforms.
5. Website design and hosting.

Our Business Plan
(available on request.)

Resource Directory

Our Professional Network
Matches Clean Tech organizations with
Certified Professionals:
• Program Evaluation - PDG, Roberts Assoc. and consultant team.
• Resource planning and technical design services - PDG and consultant team.
• Grant and fund raising strategy, research and preparation - PDG, Roberts Assoc. and consultant team.
• Business development, market research and advertising - Consultant team
• Public Relations, Publicity, Advertising and Event Planning – Sandoval Associates.
• Support and financial aid for CleanTech, Green and Energy programs - Green Coast Innovation Zone.
• IT infrastructure and website development - PDG
• Distribution/market optimization and geo strategy research – Geostrategies
• Performance measurement, staff testing, board development - Accord Management Systems.
• Audits and financial, compliance, business planning services - Karar Assoc, Dyer Consulting Group.
• Legal, contracts - Michael Drucker, Attorney.
• Government Liaison - Roberts Assoc.
• Training and educational program development - Roberts Assoc.
• Process controls and Embezzlement Prevention Training - Ed Placentia, Attorney.

Alerts - Recovery Stimulus Act
The following are Stimulus Updates summarizing loan guarantee solicitation announcements and funding opportunity announcements for clean technology companies, including federal financing opportunities, as well as federal, state and local procurement opportunities. Please check back for additional updates.

Loan Guarantee Solicitation Announcements
• Federal Loan Guarantees for Commercial Technology Renewable Energy Generation Projects Under the Financial Institution Partnership Program
• Federal Loan Guarantees For Electric Power Transmission Infrastructure Investment Projects
• Federal Loan Guarantees for Projects that Employ Innovative Energy Efficiency, Renewable Energy, and Advanced Transmission and Distribution Technologies
Funding Opportunity Announcements
• Development of Algal/Advanced Biofuels Consortia
• Local Energy Assurance Planning (LEAP) Initiative
• Solid-State Lighting Product Development
• Building America Energy Efficient Housing Partnerships
• Large Wind Turbine Drivetrain Testing Facility
• Advanced Energy Efficient Building Technologies
• Smart Grid and Energy Storage Demonstrations
• Smart Grid Investment Grant Program
• Carbon Capture and Sequestration from Industrial Sources and Innovative Concepts for Beneficial CO2 Use
• Deployment of Combined Heat and Power Systems, District Energy Systems, Waste Energy Recovery Systems, and Efficient Industrial Equipment
• Systems Level Technology Development, Integration and Demonstration for Efficient Class 8 Trucks (SuperTruck) and Advanced Technology Powertrains for Light-Duty Vehicles (ATP-LD)
• Clean Coal Power Initiative – Round 3
• Energy Efficient Information and Communication Technology
• Geothermal Technologies Program: Ground Source Heat Pumps
• Site Characterization of Promising Geologic Formations for CO2
• Wind Energy Consortia Between Institutions of Higher Learning and Industry
• Geothermal Technologies
• High Penetration Solar Deployment
•Solar Market Transformation
• Near Term Energy-Efficient Technologies
• Demonstration of Integrated Biorefinery Operations
• Advanced Research Projects Agency – Energy (ARPA-E)
• Enhanced Geothermal Systems Demonstrations Grants
•Transportation Electrification Grants
• Electric Drive Vehicle Battery and Component Manufacturing Grants
• Energy Efficiency and Conservation

Block Grant Tax Announcements
• Guidance Released on Wind Energy Partnerships
• Advanced Energy Project Tax Credit Internal Revenue Code Section 48C
• Grants in Lieu of the Investment Tax Credit or Production Tax Credit
General Recovery Act Sites
• Recovery Act Home Page
• Grants.gov Portal
• FedConnect Portal

U.S. Department of Energy Sites
• DOE Home Page
• DOE Recovery Act Site
• Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
• Office of Electricity Delivery and Energy Reliability
• Office of Fossil Energy
• Office of Science
• Office of Environmental Management
• Western Area Power Administration
• Bonneville Power Administration
• Funding Opportunities

DOE Loan Guarantee Program Sites
• Loan Guarantree Program Site
• Final Rule Establishing the Loan Guarantee Program (10 CFR Part 609)
• Proposed Rule Amending 10 CFR Part 609
• Suggestions for Strong Loan Guarantee Applications

Recovery Act Sites for Other Agencies with Clean Energy Funding
• U.S. Department of the Treasury
• U.S. Department of Agriculture
• U.S. Department of Defense
• U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
• U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
• U.S. General Services Administration

Clean Energy Tax Provisions and Related Resources
• IRS Notice 2009-89 on the §30D Qualified Plug-In Electric Drive Motor Vehicle Credit
• IRS Notice 2009-58 on the §30 Qualifed Plug-In Electric Vehicle Credit
• Treasury and Energy Depts. Press Release on § 48C Advanced Energy

Project Tax Credits
• Energy Dept. Homepage for § 48C Advanced Energy Project Tax Credits
• IRS Notice 2009-72 on § 48C Advanced Energy Project Tax Credits
• Treasury Dept. Program Guidance Regarding ARRA Section 1603 Grants
• Treasury Dept. Terms and Conditions of ARRA Section 1603 Grants
• Treasury Dept. Sample Application Form for ARRA Section 1603 Grants
• Energy Dept. Press Release Regarding ARRA Section 1603 Grants
• IRS Notice 2009-54 on the §30D
• Qualified plug-in electric drive motor vehicle credit
• IRS Notice 2009-53 on the Nonbusiness

Energy Property Credit
• IRS Notice 2009-52 on Electing the §48 Investment Tax Credit in Lieu of the §45 Production Tax Credit
• CRS Report on Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Tax Incentive Resources
• IRS Fact Sheet FS-2009-10 on Key ARRA Provisions
• IRS Notice 2009-29 on Qualified Energy Conservation Bonds (QECBs)
• IRS Notice 2009-33 on New Clean Renewable Energy Bonds (New CREBs)
• IRS Notice 2009-41 on the Residential Energy Efficient Property Credit

For more information contact Tom Landau, 818-991-1992, tomshares@gmail.com