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Making a DifferenceInWashington, D.C.
Branding NIA in Washington, D.C.
114th Congressional Victories was introduced by Rep. Adam Kinzinger(R-IL) and Rep. Jerry McNerney (D-CA)This bill directs the Department of Energy to submit a reportwithin one year on the impact of thermal insulation on bothenergy and water use systems for potable hot and chilled waterin federal buildings and on the return on investment ofinstalling the insulation.This Report would establish the data for a business case forthermal insulation use in the energy-water nexus sphere.
114th Congressional Victories The House Energy and Commerce Committee spent monthsputting together a broad, comprehensive Energy ReformPackage that was ultimately introduced as H.R. 8, the NorthAmerican Energy Security and Infrastructure Act.NIA worked with Rep. Kinzinger, Rep. McNerney, and theCommittee and were successful in adding our language fromH.R. 568 into the underlying language of H.R. 8.H.R. 8 was passed by the full House of Representatives onDecember 3, 2015 by a vote of 249-174.While this process was playing out in the House, we were alsoworking to ensure that our language was understood andaccepted in the Senate as they crafted their own broad basedenergy reform package.
114th Congressional Victories While the Senate struggled to craft their bipartisan bill in the Energyand Natural Resources Committee, NIA was successful in gaining thesupport of Chairwoman Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) and RankingMember Maria Cantwell (D-WA) for our study language.As a result and to move the process forward while they crafted theirbill, Chairwoman Murkowski and Ranking Member Cantwell jointlysent a letter to the Department of Energy stating that our languagepassed the House of Representatives and that they demanded thatthe Department conduct our study under their current authority.We recently received word from the Senate Energy and NaturalResources Committee that they have heard back from theDepartment of Energy and that DOE will finalize the study by theend of 2016.
Our 2016 Washington, D.C. AgendaMechanicalinsulation assessments.—The Committee acknowledges thecost savings possible through energy savings associated withproper insulation, and encourages VA to work in collaborationwith industry partners to conduct a mechanical insulationenergy and water assessment at several representative VAhospitals. The assessment should study the potential forimproved energy and water efficiency of the selected medicalcenter mechanical systems by applying mechanical insulationin repair, replacement, or up- grade applications. Assessmentresults shall be shared through a report to the Committee notlater than 60 days after enactment of this Act.
Our 2016 Washington, D.C. AgendaOur top regulatory priority remains our constant contact with theDepartment of Energy to further our efforts to promote and utilizemechanical insulation within the federal government and inindustries throughout the United States.We expect to meet with DOE in the near future to discuss theenergy-water nexus study, offer our assistance in their efforts tofinalize this study, and to discuss the results of the report they arefinalizing in response to our previous efforts on ways to increase theuse of mechanical insulation in federal programs.As an update on a previous legislative priority, the MechanicalInsulation Installation Incentive Act was re-introduced by Rep. BobDold (R-IL) and Rep. Linda Sanchez at the end of 2015. As itcurrently stands the bill has not gained much traction and at thispoint we do not expect major tax reform efforts to occur until 2017.
What This Means for YOUThe federal government owns and leases over 3,000,000,000 square feet ofbuilding space.Members of Congress are constantly looking for ways to save taxpayers’ fundsand at the same time make our manufacturers more competitive in the globaleconomy.The more Washington, D.C. knows about your industry, the more opportunitieswill become available for the industry to take a leading role in the energyefficiency movement in our country.The studies and reports we have been successful in getting out of theDepartment of Energy will not only open the eyes of the federal government,but also provide us with the business case to take to the private sector.
Road to theWhite House2016
The Candidates
Donald Trump Darling of the anti-establishment grassroots Concerns about hisinexperience in politicsand general lack of tact Hasn’t connected withmost moderate voters,women, or minorities. Has tapped into voterfrustration withWashington DC/Mediaestablishment
Former U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton Massive war-chest andorganization Questions aboutcorruption/Wikileaks/emails Currently running aheadin main street media polls
Hillary’sStrengths
Hillary’sWeaknesses
Trump’sWeaknesses
Trump’sStrengths
Presidential Polling Nationally
Presidential Swing State PollingUp (111) Ohio (18) Florida (29) North Carolina (15) Nevada (6) Iowa (6) Arizona (11) Georgia (16) Colorado (9) Maine CD2 (1)
Democrats need a net of five seats to wincontrol of the senate
20States with senate races in 2016Democratic-held seatRepublican-held seat – state won by Romney in 2012Republican-held seat – state won by Obama in o.UtahCalif.Ariz.Pa.IowaNeb.Nev.N.Y.OhioIll. .C.Miss. onn.N.J.Del.Md.
2012 presidential election results8 Swing ama5.4%FloridaObama0.9%NevadaObama6.7%New HampshireObama5.6%North 4%VirginiaObama3.9%
ohio: 18 Incumbent: Republican Rob Portman Challenger: Democrat Ted Strickland, a formergovernor Top issues: Trade, opioids, Strickland'sgovernorship Why watch: Typically a bellwether in presidentialelections, Ohio is one of the seven states thatsupported Obama in 2012 and have RepublicanSenate seats up for grabs. Portman and Stricklandboth are familiarfaces to the electorate.Race ratingsPortmanStricklandCook Political ReportToss-upRothenberg & GonzalesLeans RepublicanSabato’s Crystal BallLeans Republican
Pennsylvania: 20 Incumbent: Republican Pat Toomey Challenger: Katie McGinty, former chief of staff toGovernor Tom Wolf Top issues: Wall Street, trade, guns, Social Security,environment Why watch: A Republican is defending a seat in a statethat’s voted Democratic for president in six straightelections. Race ratingsToomeyMcGintyCook Political ReportToss-upRothenberg & GonzalesToss-upSabato’s Crystal BallLeans Democratic
Wisconsin: 10 Incumbent: Republican Ron Johnson, seeking asecond term Challenger: Former Democratic Senator RussFeingold Top issues: Anti-terrorism policy, trade Why watch: The last time a Wisconsin Republicanwon a Senate race in a presidential election yearwas 1980, raising questions about what thepresidential turnout will mean for Johnson’s reelection chances.Race ratingsJohnsonFeingoldCook Political ReportToss-upRothenberg & GonzalesToss-up/tilts DemocraticSabato’s Crystal BallLikely Democratic
Florida: 29 Incumbent: Republican Marco Rubio seeking secondterm Challengers: Democratic Representative PatrickMurphy Top issues: Rubio attendance, Murphy résumé, Zika,Supreme Court, immigration, environment, Iran Why watch: A true swing state, Florida went forObama by less than one percentage point in the 2012presidential election — the closest margin in thenation. Race ratingsRubioMurphyCook Political ReportToss-upRothenberg & GonzalesToss-up/tilts RepublicanSabato’s Crystal BallLeans Republican
New Hampshire: 4 Incumbent: Republican Kelly Ayotte Challenger: Democratic Governor Maggie Hassan Primaries: Sept. 13 Top issues: Opioids, guns, Supreme Court Why watch: Obama won the state in 2012 and itsvoting patterns come close to mirroring thenational popular vote in that election. Race ratingsHassanAyotteCook Political ReportToss-upRothenberg & GonzalesToss-upSabato’s Crystal BallLeans Democratic
North Carolina: 15Incumbent: Republican Richard BurrChallenger: Deborah Ross, a former staterepresentativeTop issues: Military, veterans, education, Medicare,intelligenceBurrRossWhy watch: Demographic changes have made NorthCarolina less Republican-leaning in presidential electionssince Burr first won in 2004. The state had the secondclosest presidential margins of victory in both 2008 and2012.Race ratingsCook Political ReportToss-upRothenberg & GonzalesToss-up/tilts RepublicanSabato’s Crystal BallLeans Republican
Pelosi vs. Ryan
House Races to WatchKey Toss Up Races Arizona – 1Colorado – 6Iowa – 1Michigan - 1New Jersey – 5New York – 19Texas – 23California – 25 Florida – 18Illinois – 10Minnesota – 8Nevada – 3New York – 22Utah – 4California – 49Florida – 26 Maine – 2Nebraska – 2New York – 1Pennsylvania – 8Virginia – 10
Q&A
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114th Congressional Victories was introduced by Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R-IL) and Rep. Jerry McNerney (D-CA) This bill directs the Department of Energy to submit a report within one year on the impact of thermal insulation on both energy and water use systems for potable hot and chilled water
