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August 15, 2022

"The most generous rebates are–as they should be–for those who need them the most."

This article by Greg Iacurci originally appeared in CNBC on August 15, 2022:

The Inflation Reduction Act, passed by House Democrats on Friday and headed to President Joe Biden’s desk for his signature, is the most ambitious climate spending package in U.S. history — and households that take steps to improve their energy efficiency stand to reap financial benefits.

The package would pump $369 billion into measures to fight climate change, boost energy security and lower electricity costs for consumers.

Largely, those investments take the form of financial incentives — such as tax breaks and rebates — for households and businesses.

For households, the incentives help make things like rooftop solar panels, electric vehicles and energy-efficient appliances more affordable, in a bid to more quickly transition the U.S. toward cleaner sources of energy. Some of the tax breaks are new, while others are enhancements or extensions of existing credits.

In all, consumers may qualify for up to $10,000 — or more — in tax breaks and rebates, depending on the scope of their purchases.

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