Inflation Reduction Act

TL/DR - The EPA is offering webinars to assist potential applicants in preparing for CPRG implementation grant competitions. The material for these webinars can be accessed online. The deadline for the Optional Notice of Intent to Apply for the CPRG Implementation Grants Program for Tribes and Territories is March 1, 2024. EPA's Webinars on…

TL/DR - The United States' clean energy economy grew significantly in 2023 despite economic challenges, with the industry receiving nearly $100 billion in new investments and adding more than 80,000 jobs, thanks to President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act and increasing demand for clean energy technologies. The legislation led to a surge in…

TL/DR - US Senator Brian Schatz plans to attend the annual UN climate conference, COP28, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, where he will highlight the progress made by the Inflation Reduction Act. The Act, signed into law a year ago, invests in clean energy and aims to cut US carbon pollution by 40% in 2030, and it has exceeded initial projections…

Article Summary The Nebraska Statewide Arboretum has been granted a substantial $10 million from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Forest Service. This funding is designated for the enhancement of Nebraska's urban forest infrastructure, particularly in disadvantaged areas. This grant is part of a larger pool of 385 awards nationwide, amounting…