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The energy transition is driving the need for a more resilient and sustainable infrastructure and the U.S. government is investing heavily to enable this shift. With the passage of several acts, there are unprecedented opportunities—through direct funds, grants, tax credits, tax incentives and rebates— for organizations to maximize the return on investment of critical infrastructure and clean energy projects.
In this episode, we are joined by Jim Danowski, Eaton's federal government marketing director, and Blase Kusterle, domestic preference program manager at Eaton, to give you some insights on navigating the complexities of federal funding and tax incentive mechanisms and the impact domestic preference is having on today's marketplace.
Question 1: What is domestic preference?
Question 2: Why is domestic preference important?
Question 3: When does domestic preference apply?
Question 4: How do I identify if my project has domestic preference requirements?
Question 5: How do I engage my suppliers in engaging domestic preference?
Question 6: What information should I be receiving from my suppliers to address domestic preference?
Question 7: Why should I consider if I’m looking at a project with domestic preference requirements?
Question 8: Do all federally funded projects have the same domestic preference requirements?
Question 9: What’s the difference between Buy America; Buy American; IIJA: Build America, Buy America; and the American Rescue Plan Act?
Question 10: Does the Inflation Reduction Act require domestic preference?
Blase Kusterle
Blase supports Eaton’s Electrical Division’s efforts in addressing federal government domestic preference requirements working closely with the sales organization, product lines, supply chain, and legal. Prior to joining Eaton, Blase served in the United States Army Reserves from 1998 through 2003 as a Company Executive Officer. Beginning in 2003 through 2007, Blase was on Active Duty as a Company Executive Officer, Battalion Supply Officer and Brigade Support Staff Officer.
In July of 2007, Blase joined the Eaton Federal Sales team as an Inside Sales Representative and as Government Market Analyst, where he helped determine product compliance for uninterruptible power supplies for listing on GSA contracts. In 2015 Blase transitioned to Eaton’s IT department where he was a CRM Functional Analysis Specialist responsible for implementing and improving functionality for Sales and Case Management. Later in his time in IT, Blase served as a Field Service Product Analyst where he was engaged on the team that selected, configured and implemented Salesforce to address Eaton’s Field Service Management and CRM needs. Blase holds a bachelors of science degree in Environmental Science from the University of North Carolina at Asheville.
Jim Dankowski
In his current role as Eaton’s Federal Government Marketing Director, Jim oversees the strategic planning, value proposition development and customer engagement for the government segment. With 44 years of experience in the electrical power distribution and control industry, his knowledge has delivered unique and creative solutions that support Eaton’s clients with their energy initiatives and facility/systems optimization efforts.
Jim is leading the effort for the development and implementation of a strategic plan to address the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), Infrastructure and Investment Job (IIJA) and the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). This included the identification of the types of funding that align to Eaton’s offering with federal, state, and local governments customers.
See how our comprehensive understanding of federal funding and domestic preference mandates enables us to support and simplify even your most challenging projects.
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