US Economy

US Solar Tax Credit Transfer Market Sees Growth – pv magazine

TL/DR - The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) has allowed for the transfer of solar project tax credits from project owners to other commercial entities with tax liabilities, transforming the financial landscape of the solar industry. The old tax equity models required the future owner of the tax credits to share in the project's risk, but the new…
Politics

Stopgap Bill Passed by U.S. Senate to Prevent Shutdown

TL/DR - The U.S. Senate has approved a stopgap bill to prevent a government shutdown. President Joe Biden has pledged to sign this plan into law. The funding plan will ensure that the U.S. government remains operational until 2024. U.S. Senate Approves Stopgap Bill, Preventing Government Shutdown The U.S. Senate recently passed a critical…
Michigan

Eisenberg Institute’s Insightful Historical Talk Series at U-M

TL/DR - The U-M Eisenberg Institute for Historical Studies will host a lecture series on November 16 and 30, featuring presentations from U-M and visiting scholars. On November 16, University of Notre Dame history professor Paul Ocobock will discuss “Planters’ Progress: Local Coffee Science and Trans-Imperial Circulations Through Early Colonial…
Politics

Stefanik Endorses Kari Lake, Signaling GOP Solidarity

TL/DR - Republican U.S. Senate candidate Kari Lake has received the endorsement of U.S. Rep. Elise Stefanik, the third-ranking member of GOP leadership in the House of Representatives. Lake has also secured the endorsement of the Senate’s third-ranking Republican, Tom Barrasso of Wyoming. While Lake is viewed as the probable nominee for the GOP,…