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$7 billion in EPA grants to advance low-income residential and community solar

The “Solar for All” grant program is expected to open up to applications from states and other entities as early as this month, aiming to enable millions of families in low-income and disadvantaged communities to access solar energy. June 15, 2023 States, tribal governments, municipalities and nonprofits will be eligible to compete for $7 billion …

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Direct pay, transferability guidance released for clean energy tax credits

The Internal Revenue Service released the rules for which credits and entities qualify for various transactions related to Inflation Reduction Act tax credits. June 14, 2023 The U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released much-awaited guidance on the rules and regulations of two important transactional provisions of the tax credits contained in the Inflation Reduction Act. …

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House to consider repeal of Investment Tax Credit and Production Tax Credit

The U.S. House Ways and Means Committee scheduled consideration of the Build it in America Act, which smuggles in a repeal of two cornerstone renewable energy policies. June 13, 2023 Two of the most important clean energy policies driving the U.S. energy transition are once again under threat, as the House Ways and Means Committee …

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IRA equals consolidation, diversification

The funds flowing from the U.S. Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) could prompt solar installers to diversify their offerings to homeowners. The IRA may also lead to consolidation among solar equipment manufacturers, writes Jessica Fishman, a clean energy marketing professional. June 12, 2023 With investment and production tax credits for clean energy production, storage, and electrification, …

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California grid falls 21% short in 100% EV usage case

Assuming all other residential electricity consumption remains flat—a trend ongoing since 2006—the report’s calculations find that California will require a 20.2% expansion of electricity generation, from nearly 280TWh to an estimated over 336 TWh to meet its EV mandates and additional charging required by 2045. June 9, 2023 The State of California could fall 21.1% …

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USDA offers tool to help rural co-ops apply for $9.7 billion renewables program

Rural electric co-operatives seeking support for renewable and clean energy projects under a $9.7 billion USDA program can now access an emissions reduction calculator to begin preparing a preliminary application. June 9, 2023 Rural electric co-operatives seeking federal grant and loan support for renewable and clean energy projects must compete against each other under a …

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Will homebuyers in Colorado be priced out by solar and EV-ready building codes?

Beginning July 1, new buildings must integrate energy efficient appliances and include pre-wiring for on-site solar and EV charging. June 8, 2023 Colorado is soon to implement House Bill 1362, a law passed in 2022 that directed the state to create an energy codes agency to develop mandatory codes for clean energy and energy efficiency adoption.  …

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U.S. Inflation Reduction Act poses threat for Australia in green hydrogen race

Former Reserve Bank of Australia Deputy Governor Guy Debelle has warned that the U.S. Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) poses a “material threat” to Australia’s push to become a green hydrogen superpower. June 8, 2023 From pv magazine Australia Fortescue Future Industries (FFI) Director Guy Debelle said that the sheer scale of the IRA threatens to overwhelm …

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