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6 places with future-friendly heat solutions

Grist

Cool roofs lowering home temperatures in India: The city of Ahmedabad was the first in India to develop a heat action plan, following a devastating heat wave in 2010. The plan has been through several iterations over the past decade — and one of the latest initiatives is a focus on “cool roofs.”

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Inflation Reduction Act Activation Guide: Building Energy Efficiency

EDF + Business

Key Takeaways Lowers the qualification threshold from 50% energy efficiency improvement to 25% Increases deduction amount from $1.80/sq sq ft to sliding scale of $2.50-$5.00 Sources: Deloitte Analysis, P.L. 117-119 , WH IRA Guidebook , IRS , IRC. ยง48: