US Economy

TL/DR - The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has announced a $500 million investment in Navigators, who help people, particularly in underserved communities, sign up for health care coverage. The investment comes on the back of five new reports showing increases in health care coverage, particularly among minority communities,…

TL/DR - The Inflation Reduction Act approved by the IRS in 2022 includes a heat pump tax credit that could offset some of the cost for homeowners installing such energy efficient systems. Eligible homeowners can claim a maximum credit of 30% of the total project cost, or up to $1,200 for home improvements and $2,000 for heat pumps and biomass…

TL/DR - The National Park Service (NPS) plans to develop efficient compliance pathways for routine adaptation actions to counter climate change impacts on cultural resources. It also plans to fund a role that will act as the NPS Liaison to the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation as part of the Inflation Reduction Act. The Act provides the…

TL/DR - The American Council on Renewable Energy's conference revealed optimism among clean energy bankers, investors, lawyers, and operators regarding the longevity of Biden's energy policies such as the Inflation Reduction Act. They believe it is unlikely that substantial changes will be made to these policies due to the amount of money being…