​     From the Desk of Thomas Polich:

Dear Renewable Energy Friends and Colleagues:

The chaotic start to the Trump Administration has left many of us worried and upset about what is coming next. In the renewable energy/solar world, many clean energy advances legislatively approved in the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act, though still in the federal funding pipeline, appear to be at risk. Clean energy tax credits and programs under the IRA may be wiped out.

Kindness is at a premium and protection for our environment; even though clear and obvious impacts to everyone's lives occur weekly, are summarily dismissed as "fake news".  And sympathy for those who marvel at nature's cosmic magnificence, and protect it as valuable, are ignored and dismissed as insignificant or irrelevant issues when compared to what's happening in Washington DC, or Silicon Valley.

Those who worked to protect our natural resources, ancient wonders, and jet-black night skies; thousands of good workers across the federal workforce, have been fired without cause. 

Well, it's not fake news and summary dismissals are against our better nature.  The ramifications of these actions will be tested in time; and the damage to our planet and its inhabitants will be devastating.

As our nation faces rapid change, staying informed, connected and focused on community and local clean energy programs, and legislative initiatives are critical to show the current administration that our climate and our community still matter.

Here are a few Updates that require our continued involvement and advocacy or resistance:

Legislative Updates on Climate and Energy

• Nuclear Energy Debate (HB25-1040) Colorado:
  A bill that would classify nuclear energy as a clean energy resource passed a committee vote (8-5) and is heading to a full House vote soon. Renewable energy advocates caution that while nuclear plants may not emit carbon, they leave behind long-lasting toxic waste.
  
• Streamlined Solar Permits (HB25-1096) Colorado:
  This measure proposes automated permitting for residential solar projects in larger counties to lower costs, though some worry a one-size-fits-all approach could limit local flexibility.
  
• Emission Transparency (HB25-1119) Colorado:
  Entities doing business in Colorado with over $1 billion in annual revenue would be required to publicly disclose their total greenhouse gas emissions.
  
• Transportation Alternatives (SB25-030) & Battery Recycling (SB25-163) Colorado:
  Additional bills aim to expand transportation choices to cut emissions and promote battery recycling to reduce landfill waste
  

Clean Heat Incentives for Xcel CustomersDespite uncertainty at the federal level, Colorado is taking decisive action. In the new Xcel Energy Clean Heat Plan, state regulators have mandated that Xcel boost incentives for efficient electric heating options rather than pursuing riskier alternatives. The result:

• Tripled Incentives: Rebates for qualified heat pumps and hot water heaters have tripled.
• Enhanced Efficiency Programs: Increased support for home insulation and air sealing upgrades.

Act quickly, as these rebates are available while budgets last. 
Stay Connected:
Join us in making a difference—from engaging with elected officials to upgrading your home’s energy efficiency. Please share with friends and colleagues, and let us know what topics you’d like us to cover next.

TAP Synergy Works, LLC (TAPSW), is a nationally recognized specialty legal firm, a leader in renewable energy.  We work from coast to coast as well as in our progressive region of the Greater Rocky Mountains.  We continue to be available for our clients and for opportunities in new ventures, providing contracting documentation, enterprise team assembly, and leadership within the dynamic world of zero-emissions energy.     
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We originate and facilitate relationships and contract documents for Utility-scale and Distributed Energy Resource Developers as well as providing OME development legal services and a host of other consulting services where legal understanding is paramount for successful execution.  Our expertise includes team leadership from the formation of special purpose entities through to power generation, PPAs, and revenue stream, from DERMS platforms to wind and solar+storage installations, from recognized large desert solar arrays to individual facility microgrids. 

Our interest is secure stakeholder agreements, democratization of energy, and climate protection through the teamwork that well crafted contracting documents make possible. 

​All the brightest, 
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Thomas Polich
CEO, TAP Synergy Works, LLC​

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