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Texas Workshop Connects Small Businesses to Free Training
Solutions3d ago

Texas Workshop Connects Small Businesses to Free Training

Small business owners in Three Rivers learned about no-cost hiring help, training programs, and tax credits designed to grow their teams. The workshop revealed hidden resources many employers didn't know existed.

Google News - Small Business Success3 min read
Ann Arbor Offers $7,500 Rebates to Electric Vehicle Buyers
Solutions4d ago

Ann Arbor Offers $7,500 Rebates to Electric Vehicle Buyers

When federal EV tax credits expired and gas prices surged, Ann Arbor, Michigan stepped up with rebates up to $7,500 for residents buying electric vehicles. City leaders hope their program becomes a blueprint for communities nationwide.

Google News - Electric Vehicle2 min read
Ann Arbor Launches $600/Year Solar Lease Program
VideosMay 21

Ann Arbor Launches $600/Year Solar Lease Program

Michigan residents can now get rooftop solar panels and battery storage for just $600 a year through their city's innovative new energy program. After federal tax credits disappeared, Ann Arbor created a community solution that makes clean energy affordable for everyone.

CleanTechnica2 min read
NY Boosts Tax Credit for Volunteer Firefighters and EMS
SolutionsMay 16

NY Boosts Tax Credit for Volunteer Firefighters and EMS

New York's state Assembly just passed a bill to increase tax credits for volunteer firefighters and emergency medical workers. This financial boost could help recruit and retain the volunteers who keep communities safe.

Google: volunteers help2 min read
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SolutionsMay 7

Colorado Extends Tax Credits for Childcare and Jobs

Colorado lawmakers just advanced two bills that will funnel millions into affordable childcare and create hundreds of well-paying jobs across the state. The tax credits have already generated $66 million for families and are bringing quantum tech companies and manufacturers to rural communities.

Google News - Jobs Created3 min read
California Tax Credits Generate $1B, 4,500 Jobs Across State
SolutionsMay 6

California Tax Credits Generate $1B, 4,500 Jobs Across State

Seventeen innovative companies across California are receiving tax credits that will create 4,500 new jobs with an average salary of $132,000 and generate $1 billion in private investment. The awards span aerospace, clean energy, manufacturing, and tech sectors, strengthening the state's economic future.

Google News - Economic Growth3 min read
Solar Funding Hits $11.1B as Clean Energy Surges Forward
Planet WinsMay 6

Solar Funding Hits $11.1B as Clean Energy Surges Forward

Solar energy just attracted $11.1 billion in the first quarter of 2026, with debt financing reaching its highest level in over a decade. The surge signals growing confidence in renewable energy as developers race to meet demand and secure tax credits.

PV Magazine2 min read
Republicans Push to Restore Clean Energy Tax Credits
Planet WinsApr 28

Republicans Push to Restore Clean Energy Tax Credits

Four Republican lawmakers introduced a bill to reverse cuts to renewable energy tax credits that killed $34.8 billion in clean energy projects last year. The bipartisan-backed legislation aims to bring stability back to the solar, wind, and hydrogen industries.

Google News - Clean Energy2 min read
Nonprofits Can Now Get Cash Back for Going Solar
SolutionsApr 27

Nonprofits Can Now Get Cash Back for Going Solar

Thanks to a federal program change, schools, hospitals, and charities can finally afford clean energy projects that were once out of reach. The Direct Pay program turns tax credits into actual money these organizations can use.

Google: clean energy investment2 min read
States Rush Clean Energy Projects to Save Billions
Planet WinsApr 18

States Rush Clean Energy Projects to Save Billions

Seven states are racing to lock in billions of dollars in federal clean energy tax credits before they expire on July 4, 2026. The rush could mean lower electricity bills for millions of Americans as power costs become a hot campaign issue.

Google News - Clean Energy2 min read
South Korea Expands Tax Breaks for Clean Solar Manufacturing
Planet WinsApr 16

South Korea Expands Tax Breaks for Clean Solar Manufacturing

South Korea just made it easier for solar manufacturers to get tax credits by going green. The new rules reward companies that keep carbon emissions low across their entire production process.

PV Magazine2 min read
Tampa Bay Drivers Ditch Gas for EVs Despite Lost Tax Credit
SolutionsApr 9

Tampa Bay Drivers Ditch Gas for EVs Despite Lost Tax Credit

When gas prices hit $4.27 per gallon in Tampa Bay, drivers like Valerie Didonato discovered electric vehicles could save them hundreds monthly. Even without federal tax credits, the math is finally making sense for everyday commuters.

Google News - Electric Vehicle3 min read
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SolutionsApr 6

Oregon Fast-Tracks Clean Energy Permits to Save Tax Credits

Oregon just gave renewable energy developers a faster path to build solar and wind farms before federal tax credits disappear. The new law lets them skip slow state approvals and work directly with local governments through 2028.

Google News - Clean Energy2 min read
New Bill Could Cut Maine Energy Bills, Restore Clean Jobs
SolutionsMar 25

New Bill Could Cut Maine Energy Bills, Restore Clean Jobs

A new federal bill aims to reverse clean energy cuts and lower electricity prices for Maine households. The Energy Bills Relief Act would restore tax credits and speed up renewable projects in a state facing some of the nation's highest energy costs.

Google News - Clean Energy2 min read
Montana Senator Uses Solar at Home, Votes to Cut Tax Credits
Daily MixMar 9

Montana Senator Uses Solar at Home, Votes to Cut Tax Credits

Sen. Tim Sheehy installed solar panels and battery storage on his Montana home years before voting to eliminate the tax credits that helped millions of Americans afford similar systems. His vote reflects a growing divide between personal energy choices and political positions on clean energy.

Google News - Clean Energy3 min read
New Solar Program Cuts Costs, Boosts Tax Credits to 40%
SolutionsMar 6

New Solar Program Cuts Costs, Boosts Tax Credits to 40%

A new solar financing platform makes rooftop panels more affordable while helping homeowners claim bigger tax credits. The program eliminates hidden fees and annual price hikes that have long frustrated solar buyers.

PV Magazine2 min read
US Solar Manufacturing Soars 50% in Under a Year
Planet WinsMar 6

US Solar Manufacturing Soars 50% in Under a Year

America's solar panel manufacturing capacity just jumped from 42.5 to 60 gigawatts in nine months, marking a massive shift toward homegrown clean energy. Tax credits and new policies are turning the US into a solar manufacturing powerhouse.

PV Magazine3 min read
US Renewables Hit 26% of Grid Despite Lost Tax Credits
Planet WinsMar 4

US Renewables Hit 26% of Grid Despite Lost Tax Credits

Clean energy just powered more than a quarter of America's electricity for the first time, proving that solar and wind have become unstoppable forces even without government help. The economics have shifted so dramatically that investors are betting big on a renewable future.

Google: renewable energy record2 min read
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SolutionsMar 3

Washington Program Unlocks Millions in Clean Energy Credits

Local governments in Washington are recouping millions of dollars on clean energy projects through a free state program that helps them claim federal tax credits. King County alone has received $4.9 million back on solar panels and battery storage systems.

Google News - Clean Energy2 min read
U.S. Clean Energy Investment Hits $120B Record in 2025
Planet WinsMar 2

U.S. Clean Energy Investment Hits $120B Record in 2025

American clean energy projects attracted a record $120 billion in financing last year, showing the renewable revolution is charging ahead despite political uncertainty. Storage batteries, tax credits, and innovative funding structures powered the 6% surge.

Google: clean energy investment2 min read

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