The debate over combating climate change and ensuring United States energy security dominates the political realm and influences all other types of legislation. As the government adopts strategies that mitigate the effects of human-caused pollution and develop the American alternative energy market, B&D Consulting's professionals are assisting legislators and policymakers to ensure market impacts remain minimal on our economy and fair to all sizes and types of business.
B&D Consulting uses unique industry and political experience to develop strategies for our clients that fall in line with local, state, national and international climate change and energy policies.
- Congressional advocacy before Republicans and Democrats on climate change/global warming
- Legislative and Executive Branch advocacy to secure extension of expiring renewable fuel tax credits and renewable fuels standards
- Facilitation of stakeholder meetings with think tanks, public officials, and private entities on the issues of energy security, greenhouse gas emissions, and biofuels mandates
- Presentation before the U.S. Treasury Department Office of Tax Policy advocating a specific interpretation of an energy tax provision for a major public utility
- Assistance with representation before the Department of Energy, Small Business Administration, Environmental Protection Agency, White House offices, and Department of Agriculture on greenhouse gas issues for a renewable fuel manufacturer
- Direct advocacy before the Environmental Protection Agency and Congress for a U.S.-based refrigerant manufacturer that could be adversely impacted by EPA programs and the leading federal climate change bills
- Assistance in the development of the largest biodiesel plant in the world, including state and local financial incentives, local permits, and state air quality permits