FMCSA Limits Scope of Emergency Exemptions

Posted: October 17, 2023

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has issued a final rule that limits the duration and the scope of regulatory… Read More»

A New Issue Regarding IRA Heat Pump Eligibility

Posted: October 11, 2023

NEFI has learned that some states are proposing to require that the existing heating system be removed - or otherwise made… Read More»

EPA Sets Enforcement Priorities to Address Climate Change

Posted: October 3, 2023

The Environmental Protection Agency has released its Climate Enforcement and Compliance Strategy to address climate change via… Read More»

Biden Admin. Proposes Most Restrictive Offshore Leasing Plan in History

Posted: October 3, 2023

The U.S. Bureau of Land Management announced the most restrictive offshore oil and gas leasing plan ever last week. It proposes… Read More»

25 Governors Announce Building Electrification Pledge

Posted: September 26, 2023

Governors from 25 states have collectively pledged to install at least 20 million heat pumps by 2030, with the aim of "ensuring… Read More»

DOT Excludes Electric Vehicle Charging Stations from Environmental Review

Posted: September 26, 2023

The U.S. Department of Transportation has issued a notice that it is adopting the Department of Energy's categorical exclusion… Read More»

House of Representatives Holds Hearings on Consumer Energy Choice

Posted: September 19, 2023

Last week, NEFI attended two important hearings in the U.S. House of Representatives on home energy and consumer choice. These… Read More»

IRS Outlines Proposed Rules For Full Commercial Building Efficiency Tax Deduction

Posted: September 12, 2023

The Notice of Proposed Rulemaking Sets Forth Prevailing Wage and Apprenticeship Requirements for Federal Tax Deductions for… Read More»

IRS Releases Guidance For Home Energy Audit Tax Credit

Posted: September 6, 2023

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has published guidance for contractors and homeowners with respect to the new federal tax… Read More»

PHMSA Publishes FAQ on Incident Reporting Requirements

Posted: August 22, 2023

The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration has published a set of Frequently Asked Questions on the agency's… Read More»