Category Archives: incentives

Finding Incentives for Renewables and Energy Efficiency

Government incentives remain crucial for supporting investment in renewable energy and energy efficiency in the U.S. But a welter of state, local and utility-specific incentives on top of federal programs make it a full-time job to keep up with what … Continue reading

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New Tools for Navigating Renewable Energy Incentives

The tools for navigating the bewildering array of renewable energy incentives in the U.S. just got a bit better. There are thousands of such incentives, and their purpose is to accelerate the adoption of renewable energy in the United States. There … Continue reading

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Two Approaches to Cleaning up Dirty Ports

Can targeted economic incentives clean up an industry? Or does real change require a fundamental, government-backed restructuring? That’s the question raised by two different clean-up approaches being pursued by U.S. ports. Ports are a vital link in international trade. But they … Continue reading

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