IRA Prevailing Wage Compliance in 2026: The Tax Benefit Depends on What Happens During Construction
For developers pursuing clean-energy incentives under the Inflation Reduction Act, prevailing wage compliance can have consequences far beyond payroll. For many qualifying Inflation Reduction Act tax incentives, satisfying federal prevailing wage and registered apprenticeship requirements can increase the base credit or deduction amount by five times. That makes labor compliance a potentially significant financial component […]
HUD’s Green and Resilient Retrofit Program: A $1.4B Milestone in Affordable Housing and Climate Resilience
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) recently announced the culmination of its Green and Resilient Retrofit Program (GRRP), delivering over $1.43 billion in funding from the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). This historic investment, the largest of its kind, spans 42 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico. Through 12 funding rounds […]