As of October 1, the federal government has officially entered a shutdown following Congress’s failure to enact annual appropriations legislation before the end of the fiscal year on September 30, 2025. The post Federal Government Shutdown and Resources appeared first on NADO.| NADO
On September 16, the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) released their Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 Public Works and Economic Adjustment Assistance (PWEAA) Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO). This update, the first since October 1, 2024, was to “specify EDA's updated investment priorities and to make other technical changes.” The post EDA Releases Fiscal Year 2025 Public Works and Economic Adjustment Assistance Notice of Funding Opportunity appeared first on NADO.| NADO
On Thursday, September 18, Lynne Keller Forbes, President/CEO of the South Eastern Council of Governments (SECOG) and Past President of NADO, participated in a congressional hearing convened by the House Agriculture Committee’s Subcommittee on Commodity Markets, Digital Assets, and Rural Development. The post NADO Past President Testifies at House Agriculture Committee Hearing on Strengthening Rural America appeared first on NADO.| NADO
OPINION - Tucked away in Trump's massive legislation is a small silver lining: A historic boost to federal housing tax credits that can help double California’s affordable housing production—and offset some of the pain this legislation will cause.| Capitol Weekly
On passage of Assembly Bill 825, Nidhi Thakar, Senior Vice President, today noted: CEBA applauds the legislative leaders in California in forging this landmark agreement to expand the Western grid. This collaborative effort is a critical step toward delivering more affordable, reliable, and clean energy across the West — directly benefiting Californians, including many CEBA members who […] The post CEBA’s Statement on passage of California Assembly Bill 825 (AB 825), enabling an e...| CEBA
The Clean Energy Buyers Association (CEBA) signed two coalition letters to Congress this week urging for bipartisan action to reform the permitting process for energy projects and other critical infrastructure. As the world’s largest community of energy buyers, CEBA recognizes the need to streamline and expedite permitting rules for projects that address growing electricity demand […]| CEBA
Clean Energy Buyers Association CEO Rich Powell today commented on the U.S. Treasury Department’s guidance for federal energy tax credits: Today’s timely Treasury guidance for the 48E and 48Y tax credits provides certainty for the business community by honoring existing contracts while maintaining stringent accountability for the appropriate use of taxpayer dollars, which follows the lead of […]| CEBA
By Rich Powell, CEO, Clean Energy Buyers Association The recent passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act marks a pivotal moment in America’s energy journey. As CEO of the Clean Energy Buyers Association (CEBA), which represents the largest collective electricity demand in the country — greater than any single state and growing fast — […]| CEBA
American energy abundance is needed to meet the ever-increasing demands of a growing American economy On passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, Rich Powell, CEO of the Clean Energy Buyers Association (CEBA), today noted: “The Clean Energy Buyers Association (CEBA) recognizes lawmakers for their hard work and dedication in advancing the One Big […]| CEBA
HousingBondCA! coalition launches campaign to support a $10 billion housing bond,| CA Housing Consortium
Governor’s May Revise Continues Alarming Lack of Funding for Affordable Housing | CA Housing Consortium
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Coalition of Affordable Housing, Homelessness, and Housing Justice Organizations Responds to Governor’s January Budget Proposal — Highlighting Absence of Urgently Needed Housing Investments to Address California’s Cost of Living Challenges Today, Governor Newsom unveiled his 2025-26 January budget, which includes an ambitious new proposal for reorganizing the state’s housing agencies, but in spite of an improving […]| CA Housing Consortium
