Inflation Reduction Act Tracker

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Inflation Reduction Act Tracker

This tracker records steps taken by federal agencies to implement, or rollback implementation of, the climate change-related provisions of the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). The tracker is linked to the IRA database, which provides more information about the IRA, and its climate-related provisions.

In the tracker, agency actions are listed in order of date (from newest to oldest) and can be filtered by IRA section, agency, eligible entity, type of action (explanation), and more. Additionally, actions can be searched by entering keywords in the box below. More information about each listed action, and links to relevant documents, can be obtained by clicking on the title of the action.

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IRS Finalizes Clean Energy Direct Pay Rules for Tribes

Date: 12/15/2025
Agencies: Treasury
Type: Implementation of IRA
Explanation: Final Rule / Regulation
IRA Sections: 13801
Entities: Native American/Indigenous Community
Summary: IRS finalized regulations governing tribally owned businesses allowing such entities to monetize clean energy tax credits under section 6417.

DOT Proposes New Rule to Strengthen Safety Requirements for Carbon Dioxide Pipelines

Date: 01/15/2025
Agencies: DOT
Type: Implementation of IRA
Explanation: Proposed Rule
IRA Sections: 13104
Entities: Energy Company, Corporate Entity
Summary: PHMSA issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking strengthening standards for hazardous liquid and carbon dioxide pipelines. The NPRM also created new proposed standards for transporting gaseous carbon dioxide via pipeline.

Treasury Releases Proposed Rules for Commercial Clean Vehicle Tax Credit

Date: 01/10/2025
Agencies: Treasury
Type: Implementation of IRA
Explanation: Proposed Rule
IRA Sections: 13403
Entities: Corporate Entity
Summary: Treasury proposed rules for Section 45W Qualified Commercial Clean Vehicle Credits, outlining vehicle qualifications and maximum credit amounts at $7,500 for cars and light-duty trucks or $14,000 for electric buses and trucks.

Treasury Releases Final Rules to Expand Clean Energy Investments and Lower Costs in Low-Income Communities

Date: 01/08/2025
Agencies: Treasury
Type: Implementation of IRA
Explanation: Final Rule / Regulation
IRA Sections: 13702
Entities: Native American/Indigenous Community, Other
Summary: Treasury issued final regulations for Section 48E(h) Clean Energy Investment Credits available to low-income communities. Projects in low-income areas are eligible for additional 10% or 20% bonus credits on top of the 30% Section 48E credit.

Treasury Releases Final Rules for Technology-Neutral Clean Electricity Credits

Date: 01/07/2025
Agencies: Treasury
Type: Implementation of IRA
Explanation: Final Rule / Regulation
IRA Sections: 13701, 13702
Entities: Energy Company, Corporate Entity
Summary: Treasury and IRS issued final regulations for Sections 45Y and 48E technology-neutral Clean Electricity Investment and Production Tax Credits, clarifying the forms of energy eligible for these credits.

Treasury Final Rules Provide Clarity on Direct Pay Eligibility for Tax Exempt Entities in Partnerships

Date: 11/19/2024
Agencies: Treasury
Type: Implementation of IRA
Explanation: Final Rule / Regulation
IRA Sections: 13801
Entities: Non-profit Organization, State/Territorial Government, Local Government, Native American/Indigenous Community
Summary: Treasury released final rules providing clarity that co-owned clean energy projects may qualify for direct pay, a mechanism created by IRA section 13801 that provides entities lacking federal tax liability the opportunity to realize the benefits of clean energy tax credits.

Treasury Releases Proposed Rules for Unincorporated Organizations Seeking Direct Pay

Date: 11/19/2024
Agencies: Treasury
Type: Implementation of IRA
Explanation: Proposed Rule, Notice of Public Meeting
IRA Sections: 13801
Entities: Non-profit Organization, State/Territorial Government, Local Government, Native American/Indigenous Community
Summary: Treasury and IRS released proposed rules that would provide administrative requirements for unincorporated organizations opting out of partnership treatment for purposes of accessing clean energy tax credits through IRA section 13801 elective pay.