US Economy

TL/DR - The CEO of the American Chemistry Council (ACC), Chris Jahn, has claimed that US regulatory policies are hindering the chemical industry, adding obstacles to the government’s sustainability agenda. Jahn noted that although the industry enjoys many benefits, such as a favorable tax climate and over $1 trillion in stimulus, regulatory…

TL/DR - The article discusses potential effects of a hypothetical second term of Donald Trump's presidency on the U.S business landscape. Business leaders have mixed views, with some expecting a fall in regulatory burdens and taxes but potential harm to supply chains due to tariffs and trade wars. Regardless of the administration in power, most…

TL/DR - The US Department of the Treasury and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) have implemented key provisions of the Inflation Reduction Act, leading to over 1,000 clean energy projects registering via the IRS Energy Credits Online (ECO) portal. These projects can now benefit from new "direct pay" and "transferability" tax credit delivery…

TL/DR - U.S. Representative Kathy Castor is hosting an Inflation Reduction Act Workshop for commercial property owners on January 24 at the USF St. Petersburg Student Center. The event, aimed at businesses, nonprofits, places of worship, municipalities, and contractors who are members of the Florida Solar Energy Industries Association, will focus…