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Nov 19, 2024
Apartment Buildings Wrap Up $1B in HUD Funds for Lower Utility Bills and Climate Upgrades
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has completed the distribution of over $1 billion to modernize older apartment buildings for low-income renters, enhancing energy efficiency and climate resilience.
This initiative, part of the Green and Resilient Retrofit Program under the Inflation Reduction Act, funds upgrades such as energy-efficient windows, heaters, air conditioners, solar panels, and structural fortifications against extreme weather. Significant allocations have been made to properties nationwide, including New Orleans’ St. John Berchman’s Manor and Pittsburgh’s Crafton Towers, impacting over 30,000 rental homes across 42 states. These improvements aim to provide immediate benefits in comfort and safety while contributing to the long-term sustainability of affordable housing units. Read more.
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Jun 16, 2025
U.S. Senate Proposes Phasing Out Solar & Wind Tax Credits by 2028
The U.S. Senate is advancing a draft budget bill to phase out solar and wind production tax credits by 2028—gradually reducing them to 0%—while preserving incentives for hydropower, nuclear, and geothermal through 2033–2036.
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Jun 9, 2025
Europe’s Transition to Cheap, Clean Power Hits Roadblocks as Grid Infrastructure Lags
Despite record growth in renewables, Europe’s push for affordable clean energy is stalling due to underinvestment in grid upgrades and system stability technologies.