Securing Environmental Justice for All ReportMar 25, 2024 Securing Environmental Justice for All The Biden administration has launched the most ambitious climate and environmental justice agenda in history to ensure that every community has clean air and water, can access living-wage jobs and affordable clean energy, and is protected from climate change threats. Mar 25, 2024 Cathleen Kelly, Michele Roberts, Rachel Chang
The Biden Administration Has Taken More Climate Action Than Any Other in History ArticleMar 6, 2024 The Biden Administration Has Taken More Climate Action Than Any Other in History The United States has accomplished more on climate change under the Biden administration than during any other presidential administration—and there’s still more to come. Mar 6, 2024 Trevor Higgins, Rachel Chang, Devon Lespier
CAP Leads Letter to Administration Urging Clean Energy Incentive Eligibility for U.S. Territories Sign-On LetterJan 11, 2024 CAP Leads Letter to Administration Urging Clean Energy Incentive Eligibility for U.S. Territories The Center for American Progress coordinated a letter from civil society organizations to the administration, urging the Treasury Department to allow territories to fully access direct pay and transferability for clean energy tax credits. Jan 11, 2024 Frances Colón, Rachel Chang
A Green Buyers Club In the NewsJan 10, 2024 A Green Buyers Club In this report published by Clean Energy Canada, Mike Williams, Rachel Chang, and their co-authors Jana Elbrecht, Ollie Sheldrick, and Mary Hellmich, analyze the status of green public procurement for construction materials in Germany, Canada, and the United States. Jan 10, 2024 Clean Energy Canada Rachel Chang, Jana Elbrecht, Mary Hellmich, 2 More Ollie Sheldrick, Mike Williams
How Cities Can Take Advantage of Direct Pay Past EventJan 4, 2024 How Cities Can Take Advantage of Direct Pay Please join the BlueGreen Alliance, the Center for American Progress, Lawyers for Good Government, and the National League of Cities for a virtual briefing on how cities, towns, and villages can take advantage of direct pay programs and tax credit bonuses. Jan 4, 2024 Rachel Chang, Jillian Blanchard, Brennen Cain, 4 More Jaron Goddard, Jason Walsh, Mike Williams, Carolyn Berndt
Renewable Energy Is the Key to Building a More Resilient and Reliable Electricity Grid ArticleNov 7, 2023 Renewable Energy Is the Key to Building a More Resilient and Reliable Electricity Grid Renewable energy resources are well-equipped to maintain and improve grid reliability. Nov 7, 2023 Rachel Chang
5 Ways the EPA Can Strengthen Carbon Standards for Power Plants ArticleAug 8, 2023 5 Ways the EPA Can Strengthen Carbon Standards for Power Plants The Environmental Protection Agency must strengthen the standards for carbon emissions from fossil fuel-fired power plants. Aug 8, 2023 Rachel Chang, Shannon Baker-Branstetter, Trevor Higgins
Maximizing the Benefits of Direct Pay for Clean Energy Tax Credits ReportJul 27, 2023 Maximizing the Benefits of Direct Pay for Clean Energy Tax Credits To fully realize the potential of direct pay and maximize the deployment of clean energy tax credits, the Treasury and IRS must make the program as accessible as possible. Jul 27, 2023 Rachel Chang
CAP Leads Letter to Treasury on Puerto Rico’s Eligibility for Critical Inflation Reduction Act Investments Sign-On LetterJun 7, 2023 CAP Leads Letter to Treasury on Puerto Rico’s Eligibility for Critical Inflation Reduction Act Investments The Center for American Progress submitted a letter to the Department of Treasury requesting guidance on Puerto Rico’s eligibility for investments in the Inflation Reduction Act. Jun 7, 2023 Frances Colón, Rachel Chang
Understanding Direct Pay and Transferability for Tax Credits in the Inflation Reduction Act ReportJun 5, 2023 Understanding Direct Pay and Transferability for Tax Credits in the Inflation Reduction Act The Inflation Reduction Act’s tax credit monetization provisions have the potential to transform the landscape of clean energy finance. Jun 5, 2023 Rachel Chang
Speaker McCarthy’s Debt Ceiling Proposal Would Undo Benefits of Inflation Reduction Act ArticleApr 26, 2023 Speaker McCarthy’s Debt Ceiling Proposal Would Undo Benefits of Inflation Reduction Act Leaders in the House Republican caucus are trying to gut the Biden administration’s climate law; here’s what Americans stand to lose. Apr 26, 2023 Rachel Chang
The Inflation Reduction Act Reduces Emissions and Income Inequality ReportApr 11, 2023 The Inflation Reduction Act Reduces Emissions and Income Inequality The Inflation Reduction Act helps low-income households save money on clean energy, home retrofits, and transportation, while building resilience to climate change and economic insecurity. Apr 11, 2023 Shannon Baker-Branstetter, Rachel Chang