The Inflation Reduction Act is the largest climate action ever taken by the federal government. In this episode of Building Tomorrow, hear from Amanda Clevinger and Ion Simonides about the IRA’s substantial incentives for green building initiatives, including tax credits and rebates for energy-efficient upgrades and renewable energy installations.

HOSTS:

Ellen Honingstock, Senior Direction, Education, Urban Green Council

Amanda Clevenger, Policy and Programs Director, Bright Power

SPEAKER:

Ion Simonides, Senior Policy and Programs Analyst, Bright Power

RESOURCES: 

NYS Guide to Inflation Reduction Act Savings

Rewiring America’s Incentive Calculator ⁠

⁠⁠⁠⁠Bright Power: Energy Efficiency Federal Tax Credit for Condos and Co-ops⁠⁠

Bright Power: The Inflation Reduction Act - A Guide for Multifamily Building Owners (Webinar)

Bright Power: Unlocking Tax Credits with Energy Star and Zero Energy Ready Homes (Webinar)

Abbreviations used in the episode:

IRA - Inflation Reduction Act

ITC - Investment Tax Credit 

LIHTC - Low-Income Housing Tax Credit

45L - New Energy Efficient Home Tax Credit 

25C - Energy Efficient Home Improvement Tax Credit

EPA GGRF - EPA Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund