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A lot is happening in the plumbing industry in the month of August. Continue reading our news roundup to learn more about what’s happening in the industry this month.
The Inflation Reduction Act is a historic measure to combat rising global tariffs, but this legislation is not only good for the environment, it’s also good for your bank account. Thanks to the IRA, Americans can benefit from tax credits and rebates when making environmentally friendly improvements to their homes — and save up to $1,700 on upgrading their water heaters.
For more information on this tax break click here.
The Natural Resources Defense Council recently released a report detailing exactly how many lead pipes need to be replaced in the state. According to the report, there are over 50,000 lead pipes in Pittsburgh and Philadelphia alone, and there are hundreds of thousands more in the rest of the state. Pennsylvania’s governor allocated $200 million for water projects last year, but the NRDC says that won’t be enough to replace all of the lead pipes in the state.
Check out the full article here.
In recognition of Plumbing Manufacturers International’s 70th anniversary, PMI’s 2024 Annual Report draws lines between the association’s “past, present and future,” which serves as the report’s theme. The report first provides an overview of PMI’s history, reviews recent achievements, and then describes sanitary ware manufacturers’ efforts to develop new ways of managing water in response to water scarcity caused by climate change.
Download the report by clicking here.
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