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Tax filers: If you’re claiming IRA tax credits, then you need this free tool

Baua Electric

Photo: Tesla If you bought an EV or made electric upgrades in 2023, then use this Rewiring America tool to confirm which Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) tax credits you qualify for. The IRA tax credits are new, so it’s good to have a tool to refer to during tax preparation. The tool tells me that I get 30% of qualifying costs.

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Walmart just funded 15 community solar projects across the US

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Photo: Pivot Energy Walmart is investing in 19 solar projects under development across the US, including 15 community solar projects. Walmart’s strategic tax equity investment will drive the construction, operation, and maintenance of solar projects across five states – Illinois, Colorado, Maryland, Delaware, and California.

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The first entirely US-made crystalline solar panels are coming to market

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Photo: Heliene All US-made solar panels featured only imported solar cells until now, but two US manufacturers just struck a three-year, $400 million deal. Heliene’s modules will be the first crystalline solar panels with US-made solar cells. Between 2016 and 2020, nearly 20% of solar manufacturing jobs were lost.

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EGEB: Solar could make up 40% of US power by 2035 – Biden administration

Electrek

In today’s Electrek Green Energy Brief (EGEB): If Congress provides tax credits for the solar industry, it could grow rapidly by 2035. First Solar breaks ground on a $680 million, 3.3 GW solar factory in Ohio. Tesla now offers price matching, so it’s important to shop for the best quotes.

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With gas phase-out in view, Europe could lose $160 billion in fuel taxes

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With Europe’s gas phase-out plans now within view, the countries there could be set to lose significant funding from fuel taxes in the coming years. Still, the change could have some latent effects, especially as most countries get crucial revenue from taxes on gas. What about in other countries?

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Texas installs another big solar + battery storage project

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Photo: Enel North America Power-hungry Texas needs solar and battery storage to help meet demand and balance the grid, so its largest utility-scale storage operator is delivering. Enel North America has started constructing the Ables Springs Solar + Storage Project in Kaufman County, near Dallas. Get started here. –ad*

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VW says ‘most’ 2023, 2024 ID.4s will get full $7,500 EV tax credit

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4s will qualify for the full US EV tax credit in 2024 – here’s the lowdown on eligibility. 4s with US-manufactured SK On battery components placed in service in 2024 will be eligible for the full $7,500 federal tax credit. 4s will get full $7,500 EV tax credit appeared first on Bauaelectric Auto News. VW 2023 and 2024 ID.4s