• Wed, December 25, 2024

by: WFAE

Want government money for a heat pump? Time might be running out

by: CNN

The Supreme Court enters its teenager era

Like millions of American teens, Kailey Corum is savvy about the dangers of TikTok - but she's also wary about government efforts to shut it down.

by: i

UK flood risk growing from extreme weather as vital defences not maintained

Around 6.3 million properties in England are currently at risk of flooding, however this is expected to increase to eight million - or one in four - by 2050, a recent report by the EA found. Climate change is the main driver behind the growing flood threat - a warmer atmosphere holds more moisture, resulting in more extreme rainfall.

by: MSN

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President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy held talks with Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba. The parties, in particular, discussed sanctions against Russia, according to the press service of the Office of the President of Ukraine.

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by: MSN

Elon Musk urges supporters not to donate to Wikipedia after it spent $50M on DEI: 'Wokepedia'

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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Again Fubara approves N100,000 Christmas bonus

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Want government money for a heat pump? Time might be running out

The Biden administration introduced new consumer tax credits for climate-friendly heat pumps. What does a Trump administration and GOP-led Congress mean for that money?
The article from WFAE discusses the potential changes to federal incentives for installing heat pumps, which are energy-efficient heating and cooling systems. Currently, there are significant tax credits and rebates available under the Inflation Reduction Act, aimed at promoting the adoption of green technology. However, with the possibility of a change in administration following the 2024 election, these incentives could be at risk. The article highlights that if Republicans gain control, they might repeal or reduce these subsidies, as some have criticized them as wasteful spending. Homeowners and businesses are thus urged to take advantage of these financial benefits while they are still available, as the future of such programs remains uncertain.

Read the Full WFAE Article at:
https://www.wfae.org/politics/2024-12-25/want-government-money-for-a-heat-pump-time-might-be-running-out

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