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R. Neal Martin
ML Strategies - Senior Director of Government Relations
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With more than two decades of experience in government and government relations, Neal is Senior Director of Government Relations at ML Strategies. He has represented clients before the U.S. Congress and Executive Branch on a wide range of issues including appropriations, energy and sustainability, tax policy, trade, and transportation. In support of a client portfolio that has included Fortune 100 companies, start-ups, non-profits and associations, and colleges and universities, Neal works to advance client goals related to federal policy and funding opportunities, and to increase client visibility with decision makers at the congressional and federal agency level.
Prior to joining ML Strategies, Neal served as a legislative assistant to U.S. Senator Max Cleland (D-GA), advising him on numerous issues including appropriations, energy and environment, international relations, natural resources, and trade.
viewpoints
Washington Energy & Sustainability Update — April 2023
April 3, 2023 | Blog | By R. Neal Martin
Our April 2023 Energy & Sustainability Washington Update covers a significant energy package being advanced by House Republicans, the Treasury Department proposing new guidance on the Inflation Reduction Act EV Tax Credit, the first-ever national Offshore Wind Energy Strategy, EV investments, climate change and cyberattack legislation, hydrogen infrastructure, IRA and Bipartisan Infrastructure opportunities.
Energy & Sustainability Washington Update — March 2023
March 3, 2023 | Blog | By R. Neal Martin
Our March 2023 Energy & Sustainability Washington Update covers a significant energy package being advanced by House Republicans, the US-UK Strategic Energy Dialogue, ARPA-E Funding for Grid Reliability and Resiliency, and new Bipartisan Infrastructure Law & Inflation Reduction Act opportunities.
Energy & Sustainability Washington Update — February 2023
February 3, 2023 | Blog | By R. Neal Martin
Our February 2023 Energy & Sustainability Washington Update covers a DOE clean hydrogen funding opportunity, a FEMA report on Puerto Rico grid resilience, a program launched by national labs that focuses on community energy goals, a national blueprint for transportation decarbonization, and new Bipartisan Infrastructure Law & Inflation Reduction Act opportunities.
Energy & Sustainability Washington Update — January 2023
December 29, 2022 | Blog | By R. Neal Martin
Our January 2023 Energy & Sustainability Washington Update covers a letter from senators to the Department of Interior urging withdrawal of energy infrastructure guidance, a Biden administration guidebook on the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), Treasury Department guidance on IRA labor requirements, proposed standards for energy-efficient distribution transformers, and Bipartisan Infrastructure Law opportunities.
Energy & Sustainability Washington Update — December 2022
December 2, 2022 | Blog | By R. Neal Martin
Our December 2022 Energy & Sustainability Washington Update covers energy permitting reform legislation, the Renew America’s Schools grant program that focuses on energy improvements to reduce school energy costs and increase indoor air quality, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) seeking public input on required volumes of biofuel in the future, and Bipartisan Infrastructure Law opportunities.
Energy & Sustainability Washington Update — November 2022
October 31, 2022 | Blog | By R. Neal Martin
Our November 2022 Energy & Sustainability Washington Update covers Treasury Department and IRS announcements seeking public input on climate and energy tax incentives in the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), a roundtable discussion on clean power generation, a GSA and DOE request for information on achieving net-zero carbon buildings, and Bipartisan Infrastructure Law opportunities.
Energy & Sustainability Washington Update — October 2022
October 4, 2022 | Article | By R. Neal Martin
Our October 2022 Energy & Sustainability Washington Update covers the ongoing rollout of IRA clean energy provisions, the status of the energy permitting bill, Bipartisan Infrastructure Law opportunities, and National Clean Energy Week.
Energy & Sustainability Washington Update — September 2022
August 29, 2022 | Blog | By R. Neal Martin
Webinar: The Inflation Reduction Act - Are You Ready?
August 19, 2022 | Webinar | By Anne S. Levin-Nussbaum, R. Neal Martin
In this webinar, Anne Levin-Nussbaum, a Member in our Energy & Sustainability and Tax Practices and her colleagues at ML Strategies discuss the energy tax provisions, review the Act’s new direct funding opportunities and offer insights regarding the implementation of such funding programs.
The Inflation Reduction Act is Now Law: What Does it Mean for the Clean Energy Sector?
August 18, 2022 | Blog | By R. Neal Martin, Thomas R. Burton, III
When President Biden’s signature Build Back Better Act faltered last year, many viewed the effort to be a failure. However, negotiations continued before Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV) announced the package in late July. Nearly half of the $737 billion in revenue will be invested in clean energy and includes many direct funding opportunities in the form of grants, loans, and rebates focused on climate, energy, and energy efficiency.
Events & Speaking
National Association of Health and Educational Facilities Finance Authorities (NAHEFFA) Spring Conference
Washington D.C. Update & What Happens IF...?
New Orleans
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Energy and Cleantech Under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act
Cleantech San Diego
Virtual Event
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