Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been tagged as “Inflation Reduction Act (IRA)”
ICAST Partners with New Mexico for Electrification Rebate Program ICAST recently signed a contract to help implement New Mexico’s approx. 43.7 million-dollar Home Electrification and Appliance Rebate (HEAR) program. HEAR is one of two funding buckets under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA)-funded Home Energy Rebate Program; HEAR funds are allocated to states and tribes that provide rebates for electrification upgrades …
ICAST’s Vice President of Grant Programs, Ryan Kristoff, recently attended the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy’s (ACEEE) biennial conference on decarbonizing the building sector. This conference brings together professionals, policymakers, researchers, and other stakeholders from across the world to discuss evolving best practices for designing and implementing energy efficiency solutions in buildings. In addition to receiving an award for …
By Ravi Malhotra Originally published in NH&RA’s Tax Credit Advisor Magazine Federal Funds for Multifamily Solar Projects En Route The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) is expected to fund approximately $1 trillion in tax credits for clean energy. A significant portion of the funding is for the solar investment tax credits (ITC)—the base ITC was expanded to 30% and multifamily affordable …
By Kristen Cheriegate, ICAST Policy Manager | Ms. Cheriegate navigates ICAST through the policy world to obtain real-world solutions, funding resources, and networks with potential partners to provide more services to low- and moderate-income households. The Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 budget is gearing up to be a show in Congress, with both the Republican-controlled House and the Democratic Caucus-controlled Senate pushing …
ICAST Staff Recognized for Accomplishments in Improving Buildings’ Efficiency: ICAST is thrilled to announce that Ryan Kristoff, our Vice President of Grant Programs, has received an award from the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE). ACEEE’s Champions of Energy Efficiency in Buildings awardees are chosen for their innovation, impact, and leadership. Ryan has been recognized in the Young Professionals …
TBL Fund’s new Bridge Loan product is designed to help customers take advantage of the various incentives created by the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL). After project completion and validation, many of these dollars are only disbursed to customers. Bridge loans provide essential capital upfront, enabling stakeholders to initiate and advance their green projects and repay …
By Ravi Malhotra Originally published in Utah Rental Housing Journal More funds from the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) are working their way toward communities. For example, Utah’s Office of Energy Development is currently preparing its applications for the U.S. Dept. of Energy’s funded Home Energy Rebate programs. The Environmental Protection Agency is considering applications under …
Thank you to our staff, customers, contractors, investors, donors, and board members for your continued support of ICAST. Last year was an eventful one, featuring highlights such as: We continued our innovative work to increase the adoption of solar and very high-efficiency heat pump technologies in multifamily affordable housing properties. We also developed and disseminated resources to help other stakeholders …
By Kristen Cheriegate: Senior Policy Analyst | Ms. Cheriegate navigates ICAST through the policy world to obtain real-world solutions, funding resources, and networks with potential partners to provide more services to low- and moderate-income households. ICAST’s mission never falters, and we continue to scale the delivery of green solutions to positively impact vulnerable households in low-income and disadvantaged communities (LIDACs). In …
Rapid market, regulatory, and policy evolutions are creating opportunities for utilities to coordinate with key stakeholders to identify and harness untapped methods of achieving their program goals. The U.S. is beginning to see a slow transition away from natural gas-based efficiency measures as electrification has emerged as a leading decarbonization strategy and a growing pathway for utility energy efficiency programs. …