A novel Inflation Reduction Act program to bring economic development and lower cost energy to rural communities received applications from 157 electric cooperatives.
Harnessing the Power of the Inflation Reduction Act
Harnessing the Power of the Inflation Reduction Act
Together, we achieved the largest investment in our climate and clean energy in US history through the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act. Now, it’s up to all of us to ensure this landmark law lives up to its promise and creates meaningful, long lasting change across the country.
The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 includes more than 100 programs that will invest about $370 billion in climate action, clean energy jobs, and environmental justice. Collectively, these unprecedented investments will put us on a path to cutting climate pollution by 40% by 2030 while creating over 9 million family-sustaining jobs over the next decade and advancing racial, economic, and environmental justice. Learn more about getting involved locally to fight for the change and investments our communities deserve here.
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The Inflation Reduction Act Can Help You and Your Household
Whether you need new windows or are considering buying an electric vehicle, this new law can bring down up-front costs and save you money in the long run—all while reducing harmful pollution in your home and community.
Save Money Thanks to the Inflation Reduction Act
A guide to navigating the benefits of the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, which includes many programs that can help you and your family save money while reducing pollution.
Find Out MoreBenefits of the Inflation Reduction Act’s Historic Climate Investments
The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 includes more than 100 programs that will invest about $370 billion in climate action, clean energy jobs, and environmental justice.
Find Out MoreUnderstanding the IRA Home Energy Rebates
The Home Energy Rebate Programs include $8.8 billion dollars in grant funding to help American households save money on energy bills, upgrade to clean energy equipment and improve energy efficiency, reduce indoor and outdoor air pollution, and create workforce training programs.
Find Out MoreThe Inflation Reduction Act Can Help Your Community
The Inflation Reduction Act is full of programs and investments for states, Tribes, municipalities, electric utilities, and more. See how the Inflation Reduction Act can make a difference in your community.
Rural Cooperative Utilities and the Inflation Reduction Act
The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 provides powerful new tools for rural electric cooperatives to tap low cost clean energy. From direct pay tax credits for clean energy to grants and loans, cooperatives have a unique new opportunity to build and own clean energy, driving lower bills for members, clean energy jobs - both at the local and utility scale, and rural economic development.
Find Out MoreUnderstanding the IRA Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund
The Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund can help achieve essential climate emission reductions, advance environmental justice, and create climate and clean energy jobs, making this fund an important part of a fair and equitable transition to a clean economy.
Find Out MoreCities and Towns Can Reach Clean Energy Goals Thanks to the IRA
The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 includes programs and investments for towns and cities, not just for states. Here you can find information about the new programs local leaders can apply to that will help their cities and towns reach their climate goals.
Find Out MorePublic Power Utilities and the Inflation Reduction Act
The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 provides powerful new tools for public power utilities to tap low cost clean energy. Towns and cities can support local investments in residential and commercial efficiency, build and own clean energy, and improve public infrastructure.
Find Out MoreInflation Reduction Act Benefits for Energy Communities
The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) includes numerous programs and investments to support energy communities, or communities that have historically relied on fossil fuel extraction and production to power their local economies.
Find Out MoreLeveraging the Inflation Reduction Act for the Outdoors
How communities, organizations, and states can access IRA-funded programs to support outdoor programs and facilities
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Press Releases
Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture opened applications for a new grant program for rural electric cooperatives called “New ERA,” designed to promote clean energy, economic development, and job growth in rural areas.
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, EPA released an implementation framework for the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund, a program created by the Inflation Reduction Act that invests $27 billion in projects to reduce greenhouse gasses and other pollution and…
The Biden administration released additional details surrounding a variety of Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) programs designed to create family-sustaining manufacturing jobs in hard-hit communities, lower costs on energy efficient appliances like…
NASHVILLE, TENN. – This week, President Biden outlined the path forward for a $9.7 billion competitive grant program called “Empowering Rural America”–or the “New ERA” program–designed to bring good-paying jobs, investment, and clean energy to…