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Explore Rhode Island CD1 Candidates’ Climate Platforms

TL/DR - Democrat Gabe Amo and Republican Gerry Leonard are to face off in the general election for Rhode Island’s 1st U.S. Congressional District on November 7, focusing heavily on climate change. Amo promises to bring resources to Rhode Island, raise awareness about climate change, make the state more resilient, and apply for federal funds…

North Dakota may increase electric vehicle incentives in 2024

TL/DR - The demand for electric vehicles (EVs) is growing and North Dakota has plans to enhance the electric vehicle infrastructure by 2024. In addition, the Inflation Reduction Act Provision will allow customers to use credits at car dealerships to lower the price of clean vehicles, with credits of up to $7,500 available for new vehicles and up…

Competing for DOE’s $97 Billion Loan Allocation

TL/DR - The US Department of Energy (DOE) has allocated $67 billion for clean energy funding following the 2021 Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) and the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), with $97 billion in total available for applicants including corporations, startups, and nonprofits. To be eligible for this funding, applicants must complete a…

USDA expands IRA-funded climate-smart practices list

TL/DR - The Natural Resources Conservation Service has updated its list of activities eligible for Inflation Reduction Act funding, adding new climate-smart agriculture and forestry mitigation activities. These include livestock-related practices such as feed management and waste storage facility development, irrigation practices like pipeline…