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CICE releases policy brief series on clean energy provisions in the IRA
The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 provides a number of opportunities for small and medium-sized businesses to take advantage of tax credits related to clean energy. To assist chambers of commerce and economic development organizations in helping their communities seek these economic benefits, CICE presents this new policy brief series on the IRA.
In this new CICE policy brief series, Emily Burlinghaus, director of policy and research, breaks down a number of key provisions in the IRA that chambers of commerce, economic development groups, and the business community should be aware of.
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The Tucson Hispanic Chamber of Commerce hosted two events during August and September, shining light on the jobs and economic opportunities with the clean energy economy.
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Currituck (NC) Chamber Celebrates New Oak Trail Solar Project
The project created 300 jobs during peak construction and will continue to provide long-term clean energy jobs and property tax contributions to Currituck County.
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Communities LEAP accepting applications for Cohort 2
The DOE Communities LEAP (Local Energy Action Program) matches selected communities with technical assistance providers who assists with bringing clean energy planning and economic development vision to life. Applications for Cohort 2 are due Dec 14.
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www.energy.gov
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NYC Developer Launches $1.2 Billion Renewable Energy Fund
The renewable energy developer energyRe is aiming a new $1.2 billion fund at the USA, aimed at taking on tough decarbonization chores.
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cleantechnica.com
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First Commercial-Scale Offshore Wind Farm in US Powers Up
New York State has reached a significant milestone in its clean energy efforts with the successful delivery of power from the first operational wind turbine at the South Fork Wind project.
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gcaptain.com
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First CHIPS Act award includes $24.3M for Ohio-led coalition
The Defense Department has carved out $238 million to establish microelectronics commons regional innovation hubs, including the $24.3 million for the Midwest Microelectronics Consortium, a multistate, regional initiative led by Ohio.
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www.msn.com
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E2 releases Clean Economy Works impact report
Large-scale clean energy projects announced in the first year of the IRA are estimated to create more than 400,000 new jobs and hundreds of billions of dollars in new wages, tax revenues, and economic growth, according to a first-of-its kind economic analysis produced by BW Research Partnership and released by E2.
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CICE staff visits NC, OH to promote clean energy business leaders
Recently, CICE was on the ground at two big clean energy events, representing the work of chambers and economic development as clean energy leaders.
Second, Emily Burlinghaus, Logan O'Neill, IOM, OCED, and Kelsey Pepitone attended the Ohio Energy Conference to present and meet with chambers and business leaders across the state. Hosted by the Energy Coalition of Ohio, the OEC is the state's fastest growing energy education and networking event. (LinkedIn recap here)
CICE welcomes new team members
Thanks to some recent new investors and grants, the CICE team has grown to 11 staff members. Most recently, CICE has added:
- Kate Teel, IOM, director of business engagement & partnerships
- Logan O'Neill, IOM, OCED, midwest regional director
- Kelsey Pepitone, clean energy outreach manager, Ohio
You can read more about each new staff member on the Our Team page.
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If you'd like to submit content for this newsletter or have questions for our team of clean energy experts, please email us at cicecoordinator@chambersforinnovation.com. |
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