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Inflation Reduction Act Provides Clear Path

TL/DR - The author, a retired healthcare professional and community activist, is excited about the Inflation Reduction Act and its potential to bring a clean energy future to North Dakota. The act provides tax breaks to new owners of electric vehicles (EVs) and funds a network of EV charging stations across the state. The author notes that the…

Business groups to support Biden’s climate law despite past resistance

TL/DR - The U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the American Petroleum Institute, both influential business lobby groups, are ready to support some parts of President Biden's climate law, specifically the Inflation Reduction Act, if Republicans regain the presidency. They now back the provisions of the act that offer tax breaks for clean energy…

12 States Utilize Federal Funds for Home Energy Upgrades

TL/DR - The Inflation Reduction Act funding is set to stimulate home energy improvements for American households, with twelve states accessing their share of nearly $9 billion in federal Home Energy Rebates. This funding will support energy efficiency upgrades and new appliances in low- to moderate-income households. Rebate recipients will…

Marquette Power Board Reviews Potential Energy Legislation

TL/DR - The Marquette Board of Light and Power stated that potential legislation could help fund Michigan's energy requirements. This legislation could mandate electricity boards to pay $2 per meter to Lansing, the capital of Michigan, and the collected funds would be redistributed statewide for energy needs. A similar law already exists that has…