Next Steps from Rewiring America – “We are closer than we have ever been to the most significant climate legislation in our nation’s history…news that Senator Sinema would support the Inflation Reduction Act was welcomed by so many people who have worked towards the passage of this bill for so long. And, without doubt, it is very good news, supported by an overwhelming majority of Americans. But our work is not done. It’s up to us to see this legislation through over the next few days. We’re running the last mile of the marathon, but we can’t slow down or stop if we want to win. Now that Senator Sinema has indicated she’ll support the bill, it will go to the Senate for a preliminary floor vote on Saturday, commencing at 12:30 PM. This begins a 20-hour clock of debate and amendments. Upon passage in the Senate, it will go to the House, where members are able to vote by proxy. This could happen as early as Monday or Tuesday of next week. And if the Inflation Reduction Act passes in the House, it will go to the President.”

NY Invests $70 Million in Window Air Source Heat Pumps – Maria Gallucci – Canary Media – “On Tuesday, New York leaders announced a $70 million initial investment to deploy 30,000 window-sized electric heat pumps in apartments citywide. Gradient and another company, the global appliance maker Midea America, each won seven-year contracts to develop and produce devices for the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA), which provides affordable housing. Leaders in other cities, including Jersey City, Boston and Seattle, say they’re tracking the project’s progress closely.” Full article here.

NGRID: 25% Clean Heat Incentive Increase in Gas Constrained Zip Codes – National Grid has “announced a new initiative to increase incentives in gas-constrained communities identified as high priority for electrification… Our residential, multi-family* and small business customers in the 53 designated priority electrification zip codes will receive an additional 25% incentive on installations after September 1, 2022. This increased incentive combined with federal tax credits can reduce the cost barriers to help customers achieve their energy goals while bringing us closer to a fossil-free future. Please use the downloadable zip code list or search the highlighted areas in the interactive map to verify your customers’ eligibility for the increased incentive.