US Policy
Scaling Low-Income Solar with the Inflation Reduction Act
Tax-exempt entities can accelerate the adoption of solar photovoltaics (PV) among low-to-moderate income (LMI) communities.
Bring in the Billions
US states are currently in a race to the top to grow their economies. States across the political spectrum recognize that many of the fastest growing sectors are in the clean energy economy. But do they see the scale of the potential? Are they doing enough to secure…
On the Climate Bill’s Second Birthday, Surging Successes — But a Split Reality
The Inflation Reduction Act promised an unprecedented wave of clean energy growth. Two years on, the act’s impacts are exceeding even optimistic initial estimates.
Maintaining Momentum: Alternative Funding Guide for State Energy Projects
EPA just awarded $3.1B in grants to 13 state projects — here’s how states can pay for the other 600+ priority measures in their action plans.
How Semiconductor Leadership Could Boost US Solar Manufacturing
On August 9, 2022, the US federal government enacted the CHIPS and Science Act, which allocates $52 billion toward revitalizing domestic semiconductor manufacturing. The impact of this investment on US manufacturing may extend beyond just microchips. Leveraging data from the newly released Clean Growth Tool, a free resource…