Gov. DeSantis approves $346M federal energy efficiency funds
June 12, 2024
he governor of Florida, Ron DeSantis, has approved $346 million in federal funding for energy efficiency improvement.
he governor of Florida, Ron DeSantis, has approved $346 million in federal funding for energy efficiency improvement.
Households that install heat pumps with a thermal efficiency rating of at least 75% can receive up to $2,000 in tax credits, as well as potential energy cost savings, thanks to a rebate applicable when filing taxes.
The Biden government’s focus on energy efficiency subsidies like the Investment Tax Credit (ITC) is evident as the latest phase has just been announced.
Article Summary – In May, employment saw gains in several industries, including health care, government, leisure and hospitality, as well as professional, scientific, and technical services. Wage growth also continued, with average hourly earnings rising by 4.1 percent over the past year. Meanwhile, the unemployment rate stands at 4.0 percent.
The Republican leader of the congressional climate change caucus will not back the repeal of several clean energy tax credits embedded in President Joe Biden’s 2022 climate law.
Catholic Charities faces harassment and threats after James O’Keefe’s videos claim it is a trafficking site for women and children.
Gov. Hochul and Sec. Granholm announce a $39.6M rebate program under the Inflation Reduction Act for energy efficiency upgrades.
The top four leaders of the U.S. House and Senate have invited Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to address a joint meeting of Congress, expressing solidarity with Israel in its conflict with Hamas.
Article Summary – The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), passed in 2022, is the largest climate bill in U.S history and has led to significant investments in clean renewable energy. The IRA offers subsidies, tax rebates, and incentives that have led to the announcement of projects involving over 170,000 new clean
Former White House chief strategist Steve Bannon speaks during the annual Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) meeting on February 24, 2024, in National Harbor, Maryland. Bannon has suggested federal agencies such as the DoJ will be “purged” if Donald Trump is re-elected.
Article Summary – Two right-leaning industry groups, the American Petroleum Institute and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, have shown support for parts of President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act, specifically the tax incentives for clean energy. Initially against the Act due to corporate tax hikes and a methane emissions fee, the
Article Summary – Severe storms across Texas, Oklahoma, and Arkansas resulted in at least 15 deaths, with significant destruction of homes and infrastructure. Texas was particularly hard hit, with a tornado plowing through a mobile home park in Cooke County causing seven deaths and over 100 injuries. The storms also
