WASHINGTON, Oct. 19 (TNSres) -- The Center for Strategic and International Studies issued the following brief on Oct. 7, 2024 by Gracelin Baskaran and Meredith Schwartz entitled "From Mine to Microchip." Here is the introduction: * * * Semiconductors are a critical technology for economic security, and they are also incredibly mineral intensive. Semiconductors are present in all types of electronics, including smartphones, computers, automotives, energy storage, medical devices, lighting, and  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 -- The International Energy Agency issued a 143-page report in January 2024 entitled "Renewables 2023: Analysis and Forecast to 2028." Here are excerpts: * * * Abstract Renewables 2023 is the IEA's primary analysis on the sector, based on current policies and market developments. It forecasts the deployment of renewable energy technologies in electricity, transport and heat to 2028 while also exploring key challenges to the industry and identifying barriers to faster grow  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 20 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service has released the following public communication dated Oct. 15, 2024, from the NYU Tax Law Center: * * * To: The Honorable Aviva Aron-Dine Performing the Duties of Assistant Secretary (Tax Policy) Department of the Treasury 1500 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20220 The Honorable Daniel Werfel Commissioner * To: Internal Revenue Service 1111 Constitution Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20224 * To: T  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 19 -- The National Association of State Energy Officials posted the following news: By Delaney Dixon On October 8, 2024, MEA published a NOI for a Fiscal Year 2025 EVSE Equity Program and an RFI to inform and seek feedback from the public on the upcoming funding opportunity. The program is part of Governor Moore's commitment to invest $23 million in EV charging infrastructure in low and moderate income, historically overburdened, and historically underserved communit  more