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ESG Report Pt 2: EV Battery Regulations in US & EU & Inflation Act Impact
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Tom Fox, host of The ESG Report podcast, discusses EV battery regulation in the US and EU in a special three-part series. The second part focuses on the Inflation Reduction Act's impact on EV battery production and purchase, with insights from Pamela Fierst-Walsh, an expert in critical mineral supply chain issues and policy development.…
Trump Presidency May Challenge Biden’s Key Climate Victory
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The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), passed in 2022 by Democrats, has helped combat climate change through…
US Clean Energy Credit Applications Hit 45K Under Climate Law
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Approximately 500 entities have applied for registration numbers for over 45,500 projects. These projects…
Manchin Urges Biden to Claim Credit for Energy Initiatives
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Senator Joe Manchin urged President Biden to shift his energy policy messaging and highlight his achievements to garner better success. Manchin, who is an architect of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), stated that the US is producing more energy than ever and suggested that Biden should take credit for making the country "energy secure".…
Biden may veto repeal of Climate Program in Inflation Act
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President Biden has pledged to veto a bill that aims to repeal spending authorized by the Inflation…
Exxon’s CEO Supports Inflation Reduction Act
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Saudi Aramco CEO Amin Nasser has urged global leaders to "abandon the fantasy of phasing out oil and…
Manchin Promises Passage of US Infrastructure Permitting Reform
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U.S. Senator Joe Manchin has assured energy executives that legislation reforming infrastructure permitting will get done, referring to the process as a top issue for his senate energy committee. Manchin, who also discussed the potential implications of the Inflation Reduction Act's energy provisions, highlighted the $369 billion in tax…
Mintz IRA 2024 Update: Medicare Drug Price Negotiation & More
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The IRA (Individual Retirement Account) introduces several changes to the U.S. health care industry in…
Biden, Congress to Tackle China’s Threat to Inflation Reduction Act
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The Inflation Reduction Act has triggered substantial investments in the U.S. renewable energy sector,…
Solar PV Manufacturing Gains from Inflation Reduction Act
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The US Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) has had a positive impact on the solar photovoltaic (PV) manufacturing industry by stabilizing pricing and enhancing the dollar’s purchasing power, thereby making renewable energy technologies more affordable. The IRA has led to job creation, improved trade relations, increased use of renewable energy,…