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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USDA Announces Selection of 49 Grazing Lands Conservation Initiative Projects

Date: 04/07/2023
Agencies: USDA
Type: Implementation of IRA
Explanation: Agency Announcement
IRA Sections: 21001
Entities: State/Territorial Government, Native American/Indigenous Community, Non-profit Organization
Summary: USDA announced the selection of 49 Grazing Lands Conservation Initiative (GLCI) projects awarded a total of $12 million through cooperative agreements.

EPA Announces Climate Pollution Reduction Grants for Maine, Washington State, and Seattle

Date: 04/06/2023
Agencies: EPA
Type: Implementation of IRA
Explanation: Agency Announcement
IRA Sections: 60114
Entities: State/Territorial Government, Local Government
Summary: EPA announced the award of $3 million each to Maine and Washington State and $1 million to the Seattle Metro Area from the IRA's Climate Pollution Reduction Grant program. The program is designed to help states develop innovative strategies to cut pollution and build clean energy across the state.

NETL Receives $150 Million to Support Research and Infrastructure Upgrades

Date: 04/05/2023
Agencies: DOE
Type: Implementation of IRA
Explanation: Agency Announcement
IRA Sections: 50172
Entities: Educational Institution, Other
Summary: DOE's National Energy Technology Laboratory sites received $150 million in IRA funding to support site-wide infrastructure and laboratory modernization updates.

White House Releases IRA Guidebook for Tribes

Date: 04/04/2023
Agencies: DOE, DOI, EPA, USDA, DOT, NOAA, HUD
Type: Implementation of IRA
Explanation: Agency Guidance
IRA Sections: 50122, 50145, 80003, 80001, 80002, 80004, 60103, 22002, 50141, 50151, 50152, 50144, 60114, 60201, 60113, 60501, 60506, 60101, 60105, 23001, 23002, 23003, 40001, 50221, 50231, 50232, 50233, 60301, 21001, 21002, 22007, 30002, 50161, 50142, 22003
Entities: Native American/Indigenous Community, State/Territorial Government, Local Government, Non-profit Organization
Summary: The White House Released an IRA Guidebook for Tribes and Native American Communities providing summaries and key information on clean energy and climate investments in Indian Country.

Treasury Issues Guidance on Energy Community Bonus Credit

Date: 04/04/2023
Agencies: Treasury
Type: Implementation of IRA
Explanation: Agency Guidance
IRA Sections: 13101, 13102, 13701, 13702
Entities: Corporate Entity, Energy Company
Summary: Treasury released guidance on the IRA’s Energy Community Bonus, which adds a 10% bonus to the tax credits available under IRC sections 45 and 45Y for clean electricity production, and sections 48 and 48E for clean electricity investments.

USDA Announces Opening of Application Period for Rural Energy for America Program

Date: 03/31/2023
Agencies: USDA
Type: Implementation of IRA
Explanation: Agency Announcement
IRA Sections: 22002
Entities: Corporate Entity
Summary: USDA announced the opening of its REAP application period to provide agricultural producers and rural small businesses with funding for clean energy investments and energy efficiency improvements.

Treasury Issues New Clean Vehicle Critical Mineral and Battery Component Requirements

Date: 03/31/2023
Agencies: Treasury
Type: Implementation of IRA
Explanation: Proposed Rule
IRA Sections: 13401
Entities: Vehicle Owner/Seller/Purchaser
Summary: Treasury released an unpublished proposed rule providing processes for manufacturers to calculate whether new clean vehicles meet IRA section 13401 critical mineral and battery component requirements. By purchasing vehicles meeting these requirements, new clean vehicle buyers are eligible for tax credits of up to $7,500 under Internal Revenue Code section 30D.

EPA Awards New York and Wisconsin Climate Pollution Reduction Grants

Date: 03/30/2023
Agencies: EPA
Type: Implementation of IRA
Explanation: Agency Announcement
IRA Sections: 60114
Entities: State/Territorial Government
Summary: EPA announced the award of $3 million each to New York and Wisconsin from the IRA's Climate Pollution Reduction Grant program to develop innovative strategies to cut pollution and build clean energy.

IRS Announces Implementation of Increased Hazardous Substance Superfund Tax

Date: 03/29/2023
Agencies: Treasury
Type: Implementation of IRA
Explanation: Agency Announcement
IRA Sections: 13601
Entities:
Summary: The Superfund tax, a tax on certain importers of crude oil and imported petroleum products, was increased by the IRA. The IRS recently announced how the tax would be implemented, including an explanation on a safe harbor rule and how much affected companies will be expected to pay in 2023.