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四色AVs and the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL)
The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) delivered unprecedented incentives and policy support for green buildings. The IRA and BIL establish a myriad of tax incentives and grant funding for building efficiency, distributed clean energy, and EV charging, along with programs investing in building product manufacturing, grid modernization, and decarbonizing manufacturing. USGBC was extensively engaged in the passage of these provisions and, in an ever-evolving political climate, to defend them and promote successful implementation.
While many of the IRA building provisions are terminating in 2025 or 2026, some important buildings provisions, including the Investment Tax Credit for on-site renewables, were maintained long-term or have more complicated phasedowns. Additionally, many grant and financing programs remain active with some funding already disbursed in communities. Thank you to all the members, partners, and stakeholders who contributed to our IRA defense efforts.
IRA resources
Whether you are involved with LEED project teams, state or local government, LEED Cities and Communities, member companies, or just as a consumer looking to green your home or business, read our guides to find opportunities.
OBBBA Changes to the IRA: Impacts for Buildings Incentives
Read our comprehensive guide to green buildings-related IRA provisions and how they were impacted by the 鈥淥ne Big Beautiful Bill鈥 Act (OBBBA) enacted in 2025. With sweeping tax incentives and rebates, to investments in better building codes and improvements to public buildings, the IRA was projected to drive market transformation and massive reductions in GHG and energy costs of homes and buildings across the U.S. While many provisions were terminated under the OBBBA, some important buildings programs and incentives were maintained.
Inflation Reduction Act: Buildings Provisions
Read our original guide to the IRA buildings provisions, prior to the changes enacted under OBBBA.
USGBC Guide to the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law
Read our guide to the BIL, a $550B package focused largely on modernizing traditional infrastructure, particularly transportation, including rail and mass transit, broadband, grid, water and sewer, stormwater, etc., with some clean energy and buildings provisions.
Buildings and the Inflation Reduction Act Policy Guidebook
How federal incentives can help states and local governments meet their climate action goals by decarbonizing their built environment