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US Sen. Brown introduces legislation to extend advanced energy manufacturing tax credit

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Sherrod Brown (D-OH), would extend the advanced energy manufacturing tax credit (48C credit). The program provides investment tax credits of 30% for facilities that manufacture energy equipment. The SEAM Act is also cosponsored by Senators Debbie Stabenow (D-MI), Maria Cantwell (D-WA), and Bob Casey (D-PA).

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The Economics of Solar Energy: Is It Worth the Investment?

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As solar energy becomes more popular, many people wonder whether investing in solar panels is truly worth it. While solar power promises clean and renewable energy, the financial side of things is a key factor for homeowners and businesses. In some cases, homeowners can eliminate their electricity bills entirely.

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Tesla cancels its cheapest electric car

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Photo: Tesla Tesla has discontinued its cheapest electric car model: the Model 3 Standard Range Rear-Wheel-Drive. Chinese battery cells recently received increased tariffs on imports into the US, and those batteries also make it more difficult for electric vehicles to access the $7,500 tax credit. Get started here.

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Here’s how much money you’ll get with the Inflation Reduction Act

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Credit: Tesla The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) is a “free electric bank account with your name on it.” It’s packed with rebates and tax credits that help Americans purchase everything from EVs to solar and electrical appliances to heat pumps. It also told me which tax forms to use.

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This solar company just put its people in 100 VW ID. Buzz Cargos

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Photo: Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Renewables firm Helion just switched its entire commercial fleet to fully electric with 100 VW ID. Helion folks are now cruising around Switzerland in one of the largest electric fleets in the country. Helion will be charging its fleet with solar, making it carbon neutral. Buzz Cargo vans.

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Solar, wind to lead US power generation growth for the next 2 years

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The US Energy Information Administration (EIA) forecasts that solar and wind will lead US power generation growth for the next two years in its latest Short-Term Energy Outlook. In 2023, the US electric power sector produced 4,017 billion kWh of power. Get started here. –ad* ad* FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links.

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Here’s how much money you’ll get with the Inflation Reduction Act

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Credit: Tesla The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) is a “free electric bank account with your name on it.” It’s packed with rebates and tax credits that will help Americans purchase everything from EVs to solar and electrical appliances to heat pumps. We’re saving up for a heat pump.)