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PVF Market Overview

U.S. Considering Further Sanctions on ‘Dark Fleet’ Tankers

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has not ruled out sanctions on Chinese banks as the United States seeks to reduce Russia’s oil revenue.
February 3, 2025
Stephen Letko

With Mike Johnson re-elected as Speaker of the House (with the support of then President-elect Donald J. Trump) on the first ballot, it bodes well for the Trump agenda regarding the energy sector of the economy and the PVF industry. 


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Geothermal HVAC

An Update on the IRA and Geothermal Systems

The legislation made the Investment Tax Credit and Production Tax Credit more valuable and expanded the types of qualifying projects.
January 6, 2025
Jay Egg

The Inflation Reduction Act offers significant incentives for geothermal HVAC projects through 2032, including tax credits and direct funding.


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Green Ideas

The IRA’s Impact on the Future of Sustainable Progress

The legislation is creating good-paying jobs for tradesmen and industry workers in the clean energy sector.
December 2, 2024
Mimi Egg

he Inflation Reduction Act is expected to invest around $370 billion to improve energy security and reduce carbon pollution. The legislation is seen as a significant step toward combating climate change and promoting sustainable progress. 


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PVF Market Overview

Domestic Manufacturers Optimistic With New Trump Administration

For years, unfair trade practices have siphoned off billions of dollars’ worth of work from American forging companies.
December 2, 2024
Stephen Letko

We are approaching the end of calendar year 2024 and Donald J. Trump is our president-elect, giving the energy and PVF sectors a breath of fresh air for future development and lower-cost energy.


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PVF Market Overview

Higher Energy Costs or Energy Independence?

The voters have spoken.
November 1, 2024
Stephen Letko

By the time this article is published and read, the November elections have been decided, and the future direction for the energy sector is defined


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PVF Market Overview

November Presidential Election to Influence U.S. Energy Sector

A Republican victory means reduced useless, redundant and nonproductive regulations, and more oil and gas drilling for energy independence.
October 2, 2024
Stephen Letko

This month begins the final quarter of the calendar year 2024, with an election only a few weeks from when you read this column. 


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Legal Pipeline

Don’t Be a Discovery Doofus

Take document drudgery seriously or be prepared to pay the price.
October 2, 2024
Steven Nudelman

In litigation, courts view the failure to take discovery obligations seriously, such as failing to preserve electronically stored information.


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Feature

PHCC Members Gather in D.C. for Annual Legislative Conference

Attendees from 27 states and the District of Columbia had appointments at more than 125 House and Senate offices.
August 5, 2024
Steve Smith

PHCC members from 27 states and D.C. had appointments at more than 125 House and Senate offices to talk gas bans and skilled trades careers


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Legal Perspective

Focusing On the Law

The new CTA reporting requirements will likely not be overly burdensome for small businesses with simple ownership and operating structures.
March 4, 2024
Daniel Beederman

Maybe it’s me, but nothing rings in the new year quite like a new batch of compliance regulations.


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PVF Market Overview

Biden Administration Delays New NG Export Terminals

U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm notes that the pause will have no immediate effect on U.S. gas exports to Europe or Asia.
March 4, 2024
Stephen Letko

In the middle of 2024’s first quarter, the Biden administration targeted Texas in retaliation to Gov. Greg Abbott’s stand on the border crises by asserting world environmental concerns. 


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