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DECEMBER: Currently, the federal government offers up to $7,500 in rebates in support of Americans buying an electric vehicle. In addition, Massachusetts and many other states offer up to $16,000 to help residents switch from fossil fuel heating systems to much cleaner heat pump systems which provide both cooling and heating. Some of these are known as ‘mini-splits’. Consult Federal and State government websites for rebates in your area. Most of these incentives are funded through the Inflation Reduction Act which incoming Pres. Trump has vowed to shut down.
Trump also has said he would "slap" 20% tariffs on heat pumps from Japan and South Korea where many heat pumps are manufactured, which can be expected to raise their prices by 20%.
ACTION:
Revoking existing incentives to buy and install heat pumps and to purchase electric vehicles has in the past, required congressional action, which after January 20 could be swift. Tariffs on heat pumps and all other imported items can be imposed quickly by the President. Trump says he will revoke the incentives and impose tariffs by executive action as soon as he takes office. Don't delay to purchase a heat pump system and an electric vehicle!
Act before the rebates are pulled off the table!
Use the info in this Action Alert to write a letter-to-the-editor of your local paper.