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Federal Investments and Tax Credits

• Inflation Reduction Act (IRA): Enacted to allocate approximately $369 billion toward energy security and climate change initiatives, the IRA offers tax credits, research loans, and grants to enhance domestic manufacturing capacity for renewable energy components, including wind turbines, solar panels, and batteries.Learn more about the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA)

• Qualifying Advanced Energy Project Credit Program: The U.S. Departments of Energy and Treasury, along with the IRS, announced $4 billion in tax credits for over 100 projects across 35 states. This initiative aims to accelerate domestic clean energy manufacturing and reduce greenhouse gas emissions at industrial facilities.Find out more about the Clean Energy Tax Credits Initiative

Support for Rural and Remote Communities

• Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations Funding: The Department of Energy’s Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations has opened applications for up to $400 million to promote innovative, community-focused clean energy solutions in rural and remote areas across the United States. This funding is part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s Investing in America agenda. Learn more about the Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations Funding

Nuclear Energy Advancement

• ADVANCE Act of 2024: Signed into law to accelerate the development of advanced nuclear reactor technologies and support existing nuclear power plants, the ADVANCE Act is considered a significant federal clean energy measure, complementing efforts initiated by the Inflation Reduction Act. Explore details on the ADVANCE Act and Nuclear Power Support

Industry Responses and Investments

• Corporate Initiatives: Companies like Meta are exploring nuclear energy to support energy-intensive operations, such as artificial intelligence developments. Meta has issued requests for proposals to partner with nuclear energy developers, aiming to add significant nuclear generation capacity in the U.S. by the early 2030s. Explore Meta’s nuclear energy plans for AI and data centers

• International Investments: Korean companies are heavily investing in U.S. clean technology manufacturing, leading to the emergence of new “Koreatowns” in industrial and rural areas. This trend is driven by incentives provided by the Inflation Reduction Act, fostering the establishment of factories and related communities. Learn about Korean investments driving U.S. clean energy

Regulatory Changes

• Mineral Production Incentives: The U.S. Treasury Department has revised rules to allow mining companies access to the 45X tax credit, intended to boost domestic production of clean energy components. This change aims to increase U.S. production of critical minerals like lithium and cobalt, reducing reliance on foreign suppliers. Discover the impact of the 45X tax credit on mineral production