Inflation Reduction Act

Weekly data: the top ten countries for investment in new lithium-ion battery projects

There are three major players in the global race to secure the electric vehicle (EV) supply chain: China and the…

The US Inflation Reduction Act one year on: a boost for US cleantech?

In August 2022, US President Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) into law. With a raft of subsidies and…

Opinion: clueless voters risk returning Donald Trump to the White House

For US voters, every national election since 2016 has been “the most important election in our lifetime” for one reason:…

Opinion: lessons for Europe from the US Inflation Reduction Act

In spite of the differences between political systems in the US and Europe, transatlantic policymakers can and should learn from…

European carbon removal pioneer lured by US subsidies

Swiss-based carbon dioxide removal (CDR) company Climeworks, a global leader in direct air capture (DAC) technology, recently revealed a key…

France to offer tax credit for renewable technology investment

French President Emmanuel Macron announced on Thursday that his government will offer a tax credit for renewable and low-carbon investments,…

Global Thermostat unveils direct air capture plant in Colorado

US-based carbon removal company Global Thermostat has unveiled one of the world’s largest direct air capture (DAC) machines, in Adams…

Canada’s Inflation Reduction Act response: An $80bn clean energy plan

Canada has announced $60bn in clean energy tax credits and $20bn in sustainable infrastructure investments as part of its 2023…

Opinion: Green hydrogen is having a breakthrough moment. How do we make the most of it?

Landmark federal legislation is now mobilising billions of dollars to energise a fledgling industry around green hydrogen, a carbon-free fuel…

Opinion: Transatlantic policymakers give hydrogen a clear mandate: Scale now

Green hydrogen regulations proposed by the European Commission on 13 February offer crucial clarity to prospective US suppliers – and…