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What are the clean energy elements discussed within the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA)?

What are the clean energy elements discussed within the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA)? The IRA invests $369 billion in clean energy and energy efficiency programs. This investment is designed to reduce the United States' reliance on foreign oil and bring down energy prices.

Clean Energy, environmentRon LantonAugust 18, 2023Green Energy, Clean Energy, Inflation Reduction Act

What's in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal?

The Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal is a $1.2 trillion investment in the nation's infrastructure, including roads, bridges, public transit, broadband internet, clean water, and power grids.

Clean Energy, communications, Congress, electric battery, Electric VehiclesRon LantonAugust 18, 2023Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal, Clean Energy, power grid, broadband access

President Biden Invokes Defense Production Act to Help Issues Related to EV Battery Materials

President Biden has invoked the Defense Production Act as a means to increase mineral production that is used to manufacture electric vehicle batteries.

Electric Vehicles, Clean Energy, BatteriesRon LantonMarch 31, 2022electric vehicles, electric vehicle battery, EV, Defense Production Act, Clean Energy, supply chain, supply chain security

Massachusetts Enacts New Climate Law

This month, Governor Baker (R-MA) signed SB 9 titled “An Act Creating a Next Generation Roadmap for Massachusetts Climate Policy.”

Clean Energy, Green Energy, offshore windRon LantonMarch 31, 2021Green Energy, Massachusetts Climate Policy, energy efficient building codes, emissions, Environmental Justice Communities, offshore wind energy, Massachusetts

New York Powers Ahead with Clean Energy Standard

New York State is on an aggressive path towards zero-carbon emissions along with pursuing ambitious goals to fight climate change.

Clean Energy, Renewable Energy, technologyRon LantonFebruary 7, 2021Clean Energy, zero carbon emissions, New York, PSC, Renewable Energy

Senator Klobuchar Introduces Sweeping Omnibus Antitrust Reform Legislation

U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), the lead Democrat on the Judiciary Subcommittee on Antitrust, Competition Policy and Consumer Rights, recently introduced sweeping proposed legislation targeting antitrust reform.

Lanton Strategies: D.C. Based Lobbying Firm with No State Boundaries

COVID-19 has changed the way that we interact in a variety of ways. One of them being the way that businesses large and small interact with the government. Gone are the days where we can meet people in person without having to worry about travel restrictions and COVID-19 protocol. What remains is that businesses still need to get their voices heard. This is where Lanton Strategies has a strategic advantage.

5G, antitrust, agriculture, banking, biologics, Biosimilars, biotechnology, cannabis, CBD, Clean Energy, CMS, Congress, digital health, FDA, fintech, Green Energy, healthcare, HealthIT, HHS, life sciences, mobile health, pharmaceuticals, pharmacy, technology, telehealthRon LantonJanuary 28, 2021lobbyist, lobbying, legislation, regulation, regulatory, digital lobbying

Will 2021 Witness the Creation of More State Green Banks?

With the incoming Biden Administration, the President elect has announced his new environmental plan “To Build a Modern, Sustainable Infrastructure and Equitable Clean Energy Future.” Among the various policy points discussed in the plan, one interesting initiative describes the development of “innovative financing mechanisms that leverage private sector dollars to maximize investment in the clean energy revolution.” This last sentence reminds me of what happened in Connecticut with regards to their Green Bank.

Green Energy, Clean Energy, Infrastructure, banking, fintech, financeRon LantonNovember 29, 2020Infrastructure, Clean Energy, Sustainable, Green Bank, Connecticut, green energy