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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NOAA Requests Input on Equitable Delivery of IRA-Funded Climate Services

Date: 07/20/2023
Agencies: NOAA
Type: Implementation of IRA
Explanation: Request for Information
IRA Sections: 40001
Entities: State/Territorial Government, Local Government, Native American/Indigenous Community, Non-profit Organization, Educational Institution, Corporate Entity
Summary: The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration issued a request for information seeking public input about how to make NOAA's delivery of climate services, including data, information, science, and tools, more equitable and effective.

Interior Department Takes Steps to Modernize Oil & Gas Leasing on Public Lands

Date: 07/20/2023
Agencies: DOI
Type: Implementation of IRA
Explanation: Proposed Rule
IRA Sections: 50262
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Summary: DOI announces a proposed rule, which would revise outdated fiscal terms of the onshore federal oil and gas leasing program – including for bonding requirements, royalty rates, and minimum bids. The rule aims to increase returns to the public and disincentive speculators or less responsible actors.

DOI Announces Investment of $120 Million to Support Tribal Climate Resilience

Date: 07/19/2023
Agencies: DOI
Type: Implementation of IRA
Explanation: Agency Announcement
IRA Sections: 80001
Entities: Native American/Indigenous Community
Summary: DOI announced the availability of $120 million in IRA, BIL, and annual appropriations funding to help Tribal communities plan for severe climate-related threats.

DOE Announces $150 Million in Grant Funding for Contractor Energy Efficiency Training

Date: 07/17/2023
Agencies: DOE
Type: Implementation of IRA
Explanation: Agency Announcement
IRA Sections: 50123
Entities: State/Territorial Government
Summary: DOE announces $150 million in funding for State Energy Efficiency Contractor Training Grants program for residential energy efficiency and electrification contractors, aiding the implementation of the Home Energy Rebates Program.

USDA Announces it is Accepting 2023 REAP TAG Program Applications

Date: 07/14/2023
Agencies: USDA
Type: Implementation of IRA
Explanation: Agency Announcement
IRA Sections: 22002
Entities: Corporate Entity, Other
Summary: USDA announced it is accepting applications under the REAP TAG Program for fiscal year 2023 with $21,250,000 available for FY 2023.

USDA Announces New Investments to Improve Measurement, Monitoring, Reporting and Verification of GHG Emissions

Date: 07/12/2023
Agencies: USDA
Type: Implementation of IRA
Explanation: Agency Announcement
IRA Sections: 21001
Entities: State/Territorial Government, Local Government, Native American/Indigenous Community, Non-profit Organization
Summary: USDA announced the investment of $300 million to improve measurement, monitoring, reporting and verification of greenhouse gas emissions and carbon sequestration in climate-smart agriculture and forestry.

NOAA Announces $60 Million to Create a Climate Resilient Oceans Accelerator Program

Date: 07/10/2023
Agencies: NOAA
Type: Implementation of IRA
Explanation: Agency Announcement
IRA Sections: 40001
Entities: State/Territorial Government, Local Government, Native American/Indigenous Community, Non-profit Organization, Educational Institution
Summary: Department of Commerce and NOAA are launching the Ocean-Based Climate Resilience Accelerators program. The program will foster public-private partnerships to help support small businesses that are developing sustainable technologies geared toward climate resilience to attract capital, mature their technologies, and scale their business models for climate impact.

USDA Announces Opening of Financial Assistance Application Process for Borrowers Who Faced Discrimination

Date: 07/07/2023
Agencies: USDA
Type: Implementation of IRA
Explanation: Agency Announcement
IRA Sections: 22007
Entities: Property Owner, Non-profit Organization, Native American/Indigenous Community, Educational Institution, Other
Summary: USDA announced the opening of the application for farmers who experienced discrimination in USDA farm lending programs prior to January 2021 to obtain financial assistance.