U.S. Department of the Treasury Announces More Than $1 Billion in Upfront Savings for Consumers on Electric Vehicle Sales

Credit to Author: Guest Contributor| Date: Thu, 13 Jun 2024 23:27:22 +0000

Total Consumer Savings on Fuel and Maintenance of Up To $3.2 Billion; Estimated Savings of $18,000 to $24,000 Over Life of Vehicle WASHINGTON — Yesterday, the U.S. Department of the Treasury and IRS announced consumers have saved more than $1 billion in upfront costs on their purchase of more than … [continued]

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One Home Builder Grows the Entire Heat Pump Water Heater Market by 30%

Credit to Author: Joe Wachunas| Date: Wed, 12 Jun 2024 18:55:26 +0000

Clayton, a leading single-family home builder, recently made big environmental news by deciding to convert nearly all of the 42,000 modern manufactured homes it builds annually to be certified ENERGY STAR and Zero Energy Ready Homes (ZEHR). These certifications mean that its manufactured homes will be much more efficient, save … [continued]

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How Federal Clean Energy Dollars Are Supporting First Responders

Credit to Author: RMI| Date: Mon, 27 May 2024 03:48:32 +0000

Boosted by clean energy tax credits in the Inflation Reduction Act, a net-zero energy public safety center in McFarland, Wisconsin is benefiting firefighters, police officers, and the wider community. As a firefighter and paramedic, Ginger Conroy knows a thing or two about conserving energy. 24-hour shifts — followed by 48 … [continued]

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The Southeast US Battery Belt Is Learning To Love EVs

Credit to Author: Carolyn Fortuna| Date: Wed, 08 May 2024 22:23:23 +0000

Laid-off workers in the Southeast have a new option. As electric vehicle battery plants rise in the region, they’re accompanied by good jobs, and these jobs are better paying than any of the previous textile or furniture industry positions from years past. EV battery plants are reinvigorating areas left destitute … [continued]

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Biden-Harris Administration Delivers $147 Million from Investing in America Agenda for Drought Resiliency & Water Supply Reliability Across the West

Credit to Author: Press Release| Date: Tue, 07 May 2024 03:30:50 +0000

DURANGO, Colorado — The Department of the Interior today announced a $147.6 million investment from President Biden’s Investing in America agenda to help communities prepare and respond to water reliability challenges due to drought and other water scarcity concerns. The funding will support 42 projects in ten states. “As communities across … [continued]

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IRS Guidance On Electric Drive Incentives Will Provide Clarity For The Stakeholders Throughout The Value Chain

Credit to Author: Press Release| Date: Sat, 04 May 2024 00:18:29 +0000

WASHINGTON — Following the IRS release of guidance on Section 30D and 25E incentives, Electric Drive Transportation Association (EDTA) President Genevieve Cullen said, “The Electric Drive Transportation Association (EDTA) shares the Administration’s vision for an electrified fleet, and our members are working to expand manufacturing capacity and strengthen the supply … [continued]

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U.S. Department of the Treasury Releases Final Rules to Lower Consumer Costs, Continue U.S. Manufacturing Boom in Batteries & Clean Vehicles, Strengthen Energy Security

Credit to Author: Guest Contributor| Date: Fri, 03 May 2024 23:46:58 +0000

WASHINGTON — Today the U.S. Department of the Treasury and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released final rules on the clean vehicle provisions of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) that are lowering costs for consumers, spurring a boom in U.S. manufacturing, and strengthening energy security by building resilient supply chains with … [continued]

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DOE Finalizes Efficiency Standards for Water Heaters to Save Americans Over $7 Billion On Household Utility Bills Annually

Credit to Author: US Department of Energy| Date: Thu, 02 May 2024 03:04:48 +0000

DOE Finalizes Efficiency Standards for Water Heaters to Save Americans Over $7 Billion on Household Utility Bills Annually Finalized Residential Water Heater Standards Have Strong Industry and Stakeholder Support, Will Accelerate the Deployment of Heat Pump Water Heaters, and Represent Largest Energy Savings Action by the Appliance Standards Program in … [continued]

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$71 Million to Electrify Tribal Homes with Clean Energy

Credit to Author: Guest Contributor| Date: Wed, 01 May 2024 20:20:42 +0000

WASHINGTON — The Department of the Interior today announced the availability of $71 million in funding through President Biden’s Investing in America agenda to help Tribal communities electrify their homes. This investment is a critical step toward the goal of electrifying all homes in Indian Country with clean energy sources and … [continued]

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Growing Demand For Electricity Is Upending The Utility Industry

Credit to Author: Steve Hanley| Date: Tue, 30 Apr 2024 15:25:59 +0000

The demand for electricity is increasing so fast that many in the utility industry are surprised by the spike coming in just a few years.

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