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Bridge Loans Can Unlock Your Property’s Energy Efficiency Potential In the rapidly evolving landscape of green energy, timing is everything. The current influx of investment tax credits and incentives under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) presents an opportunity for multifamily affordable housing, disadvantaged, and Tribal communities to implement solar and energy efficiency upgrades. However, these financial benefits often arrive after …
As the years pass, technologies that were once cutting-edge reach a critical mass of affordability that leads to widespread adoption throughout the market. Solar energy technologies are reaching such a critical mass of affordability and widespread adoption: Every rooftop and parking lot in America is now potentially a site for generating cheap, clean, and renewable energy. According to PR Newswire, …
By Kristen Cheriegate | ICAST Policy Manager With Donald Trump as the President-elect of 2025, many fear his campaign claims of repealing green energy and environmental subsidies, clawing back related funds in favor of deregulation, and increasing the domestic production of oil. The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) is the single largest climate and energy investment in American history and was …
ICAST Partners with Pennsylvania for Multifamily Weatherization Program ICAST recently signed a contract with Pennsylvania to implement the state’s Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) for multifamily communities across the state. WAP is a federal program, administered individually by states and their chosen partners, dedicated to lowering energy costs for low-income households while ensuring their health and safety. ICAST will collaborate with …
ICAST was recently invited to present at the E Source 2024 Forum in early October. E Source is a utilities-focused research and consultation firm that annually holds the E Source Forum to bring together utility professionals to learn, innovate, and grow the utility industry. Our presentation, titled “Equitable Access to the Benefits of DSM,” was delivered by Ryan Kristoff, ICAST’s …
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 …
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 …
Influencing vs. Merely Accessing Available Funding Programs By Ravi Malhotra Originally published in NH&RA’s Tax Credit Advisor, May 2024 Government agencies are still racing to get their Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) funds out the door, and they remain open to input from various stakeholders to help guide this process. In advocating for increased investment …
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 …