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LS Cable Secures $99M Tax Credit Under Section 48C, Inflation Reduction Act

TL/DR - LS Cable & System has received a $99 million investment tax credit under Section 48C of the Inflation Reduction Act. This action reflects the Biden Administration's commitment to clean energy, as Section 48C provides tax credits for investments in advanced energy manufacturing projects. LS Cable & System is expected to boost the…

Concern over climate change rises; doubts persist on Biden’s policy

TL/DR - A recent survey shows approximately 45% of U.S. adults are becoming more concerned about climate change. However, there is persistent skepticism about President Biden's Inflation Reduction Act and its incentives for clean energy, with only a small proportion of Americans recognizing personal benefits from the policy. Democrats are more…

$8.8B Historic Home Energy Rebate Program to Cut Utility Bills

TL/DR - The U.S. Department of Energy has approved New York's application for the Inflation Reduction Act’s Home Energy Rebates, awarding the state $158 million for a rebate program to help families afford energy-efficient appliances. The program, which is part of President Biden's Investing in America agenda, could offer households up to $14,000…

German Finance Head Advises US on Spending in Washington

TL/DR - Germany's finance minister, Christian Lindner, cautioned his coalition partners against following the US Inflation Reduction Act, arguing it has not been effective in controlling consumer prices in the US. He made these statements at an event in Washington, referring to domestic critics who urged him to relax restrictions on public…