In the October 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. Last month, Senators John Kerry (D-MA) and Barbara Boxer (D-CA) introduced the Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act. Senator Kerry said that the bill “puts Americans back in charge of our energy future and makes it clear that we will combat global climate change with American ingenuity.” The Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works announced that it will hold hearings on the bill beginning October 27. For a comparison of the Kerry-Boxer bill and the Waxman-Markey energy and climate legislation that passed the House of Representatives in June, please see our recent Alert. This month, the Energy and Clean Technology Practice Group would like to congratulate client Achates Power on their recent $12.12 million financing by RockPort Capital Partners, Sequoia Capital, InterWest Partners, and Madrone Capital Partners. Based in San Diego, Achates Power develops engines that provide both fuel efficiency and power density at lower cost. Last month, A123 Systems Inc. made its debut on the NASDAQ as a publicly traded company with a $378 million initial public offering. The Massachusetts-based company produces lithium-ion batteries for the growing electric car market. John Fitzgibbon, an analyst at IPOscoop.com, said A123 drew interest from investors as a way to tap into new technology. “You can expect to see more of these,” he said. We hope that you enjoy this month’s edition of the newsletter. In This EditionGovernment Financial Assistance Privately Sourced Financial Grants In the News: United StatesGeorge Soros Pledges $1.1 Billion To Fund Climate Change InitiativesReuters – October 14, 2009 Florida Power & Light to Power the Largest Solar Plant in the U.S.New Energy World Network – October 14, 2009 Siemens Financial Services Provides $178 Million Credit Facility to Windy Point PartnersNew Energy World Network – October 13, 2009 Duke Energy Plans Offshore Wind Pilot ProjectClean Edge – October 9, 2009 Michigan To Invest $250 Million in Suniva Manufacturing FacilityClean Edge – October 8, 2009 North American Wind Power Passes 27GW Mark According to New ReportNew Energy World Network – October 7, 2009 Panasonic Set To Make Batteries for Tesla’s Model SGreentech Media – October 5, 2009 U.S. Energy Efficient Engine Manufacturer Achates Power Raises $12.12 Million in Venture CapitalNew Energy World Network – October 5, 2009 Amyris Biotechnologies Tallies $41.75 Million for C Round So FarGreentech Media – October 1, 2009 Venture Capital Investments in Clean Technologies Reaches $1.9 Billion in the Third Quarter of 2009Greentech Media – September 29, 2009 LS9 Raises $25 Million for Renewable PetroleumClean Edge – September 25, 2009 A123 Systems Jolts IPO MarketMarketWatch – September 24, 2009 Suntech Beats Its Own Solar Record for EfficiencyGreentech Media – September 23, 2009 Serious Materials Raises $60 Million More, Drywall Still on the WayGreentech Media – September 22, 2009 In the News: EuropeSiemens International Buys Solel Solar Systems for $418 MillionGreentech Media – October 15, 2009 Spain’s Iberdrola Renovables Opens Arizona’s First Wind FarmNew Energy Finance – October 14, 2009 EU’s New Solar Plan Falls Short, Says Industry GroupGreentech Media – October 7, 2009 Global Clean Energy Investment Shows 9% Dip in Q3New Energy Finance – October 5, 2009 Biomass Company Cycleenergy Raises €10 Million in Venture CapitalNew Energy World Network – September 30, 2009 European Investment Bank Announces €500 Million in Loans to Irish Electricity SectorClean Edge – September 29, 2009 SolFocus, Dreen Europe, Águas de Portugal Partner To Develop 8.5MW of Solar PowerNew Energy World Network – September 29, 2009 Sweden Awards €49 Million Investment Grant for Chemrec Biofuels ProjectNew Energy World Network – September 29, 2009 Recurrent Energy Launches European Operations with 4.8MW Spain DevelopmentNew Energy World Network – September 29, 2009 Cleantech M&A on the Rise according to German Venture Capital Firm Ventizz Capital PartnersNew Energy World Network – September 24, 2009 Government Financial AssistanceGrantsNew York American Recovery and Reinvestment Act State Energy Program–Solar PV GrantsApplication Deadline: October 29, 2009 Bench-Scale and Slipstream Development and Testing of Post-Combustion Carbon Dioxide Capture and Separation Technology to Existing Coal-Fired Power PlantsApplication Deadline: December 15, 2009 Massachusetts 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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