Why It Matters
The Corporate Energy Buyers Association amended its second quarter lobbying disclosure on August 31. The group represents corporate buyers who use contracts like virtual power purchase agreements to stabilize renewable energy projects. That strategy matters as Congress grapples with competing demands: decarbonization commitments, energy security priorities, investor appetite for returns, and surging electricity demand from data centers.
The amendment comes after the One Big Beautiful Bill Act reshaped the clean energy tax credit landscape established by the Inflation Reduction Act.
By the Numbers
CEBA reported $200,000 in lobbying expenses for the second quarter amendment, matching its first quarter spending. The organization operates as an in-house operation, with four registered in-house lobbyists: Rich England, Josh St. Pierre, Ian Harrison, and Tomas Green.
The group spent $370,000 in third quarter 2025, dropped to $210,000 in the fourth quarter, then stabilized at $200,000 for the first quarter of 2026 before the amended second quarter filing showed $200,000 again.
Cassidy & Associates Inc. filed reports for each quarter from third quarter 2025 through first quarter 2026, charging $90,000 per quarter for work on electric grid reliability.
The Bottom Line
CEBA's amended filing provides no detail on specific issues or legislation pursued in the second quarter, departing from its practice in prior quarters when it disclosed extensive activity across dozens of bills. The group has maintained consistent spending levels in recent months while continuing to work through both in-house and external lobbying channels on energy policy matters.
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