JOHNSON CO., Kan. (KCTV) – Notices for proposed property tax increases will soon be in the mailboxes of hundreds of thousands of Johnson County residents. Johnson County, Kansas, officials announced on Thursday, Aug. 8, that on or before Saturday more than 230,000 notices of proposed property tax increases will be sent as required by law.
Americans claimed more than $8 billion in climate-friendly tax credits under the Inflation Reduction Act last year, according to new data released by the Treasury Department, a “significant” number that is higher than initially expected, officials said. The bulk of the money, more than $6 billion, helped households install rooftop solar panels, small wind turbines
As financial advisors, we’re no strangers to the roller coaster of market volatility. This week’s sell-off is a stark reminder of how quickly market conditions can change and the need for proactive planning. Amidst this turbulence, estate planning is one area where advisors can truly add value. This often-overlooked aspect of financial planning becomes crucial when
Borough President Antonio Reynoso will launch a new fund for community baby showers in Brooklyn. File photo courtesy of Borough President Antonio Reynoso Sign up for our Brooklyn Paper email newsletter to get news, updates, and local insights delivered straight to your inbox! Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso has announced the creation of a $50,000
James Calder WAYLAND, MA – R.W. Holmes announced the addition of James Calder as the new Project and Property Manager. In this role, Mr. Calder will be responsible for overseeing a range of projects for R.W. Holmes and its clients. His duties will include managing tenant fit-outs, overseeing construction projects, and ensuring the successful execution
Gov. Maura Healey doubled down on a call for lawmakers to pass a bill that reforms permitting and siting for renewable energy projects and expands clean energy procurements after talks fell apart in a dramatic fashion last week among Beacon Hill Democrats. In the week since the Legislature ended formal business for the year, Healey
Solar panels. Photo: Getty Images. Investments in clean energy can act as hedging tools, offering potential stability and growth, particularly during volatile market conditions, according to new research. In a paper published in the Energy Economics journal, researchers at Pusan National University in South Korea looked at the relationship between clean energy indices and major
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is awarding $57 million to the North Carolina Innovative Transmission Rebuild project, led by Duke Energy in partnership with the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality and the State Energy Office.This funding, part of the Grid Resilience and Innovation Partnerships (GRIP) program, aims to strengthen the resilience and reliability
Stock photo and footage/iStock via Getty Images Dear Partners, Fairlight Alpha Fund’s second quarter 2024 returns were 14.6% net of fees. This compares to 4.3% for the S&P 500 (SP500, SPX) Total Return index. Overall, since inception the fund has returned 598.2% net of fees and 43.9% on an annualized basis. Performance vs. the S&P
A new type of paint could lower vehicle cabin temperatures Lower cabin temperatures could reduce EV energy consumption The paint might make it to production, but on a special-order basis Nissan is testing paint that could help lower cabin temperatures and reduce energy use from air conditioning. The paint incorporates “metamaterial,” a composite that contains