January 17, 2025

Inflation Reduction Act (IRA)

USDA
USDA Allocates $6B More for Rural Clean Energy
The Department of Agriculture’s announcements involve the Empowering Rural America and Powering Affordable Clean Energy programs. 
Internal Revenue Service
IRS Issues Low-income Clean Electricity Rules
Rules and guidance for the federal Clean Electricity Low-Income Communities Bonus Credit have been finalized and will be published shortly.  
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Measured Praise for Clean Hydrogen Tax Credit Rules
The IRS has issued final clean hydrogen tax credit rules that balance the contentious and complicated matter well enough that industry and environmental advocates both can find something positive in the details.
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How FERC Under Trump Might Advance Energy Affordability in 2025
The direction FERC takes during President-elect Donald Trump’s second term is up in the air, but the commission may spend some of its time attempting to cut costs to consumers.
The White House
How Much of the IRA Can be Saved in 2025?

As they prepare to leave office, Biden administration officials remain confident that IRA funds already committed by DOE will be impossible to claw back by the incoming Trump administration.

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NY Well Positioned to Push Forward on Climate Goals Under Trump
Renewable energy industry analysts, representatives and environmental advocates say New York is in a better position than many others to make progress on its renewable energy goals during a second Trump administration.
ICF
Study Calculates Trillions in Economic Benefits from IRA
A new report on the Inflation Reduction Act finds that the IRA could boost the U.S. GDP by $1.9 trillion over the next decade. 
PG&E
DOE Offers $15B Loan to PG&E to Support Reliability Goals
The U.S. Department of Energy’s Loan Programs Office announced a $15 billion conditional loan commitment to Pacific Gas & Electric to improve the California-based utility’s energy infrastructure and support clean energy initiatives.
EVgo
LPO Announces $1.25B Loan to Help EVgo Install 7,500 Fast Chargers
EVgo CEO Badar Khan said expanding the availability of fast chargers is “a key ingredient to the long-term competitiveness and sustainability of the U.S. automotive industry."
Verogy
Solar Industry Presents Policy Agenda for Trump, Congress
The U.S. solar industry is embracing priorities of the incoming Trump administration as it seeks to preserve the momentum it built during the Biden administration.

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