The U.S. Department of the Treasury and the IRS have finalized rules under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) to promote clean energy investments and job creation. The IRA offers increased tax credits for projects utilizing the investment and production tax credits, including those for wind, solar, battery storage, carbon capture, utilization, storage, and clean hydrogen projects. By following prevailing wage and registered apprenticeship requirements, developers can claim an increased credit equal to five times the base incentive. These provisions aim to ensure fair pay in the clean energy industry and foster apprenticeship programs for a skilled workforce. The Treasury Department highlighted that clean energy projects resulting from the IRA have already generated over 270,000 jobs, with predictions of an additional 1.5 million jobs in the next decade. Secretary of the Treasury Janet L. Yellen emphasized the importance of skilled workers benefiting from the clean energy economy's growth. The final rules include guidelines for prevailing wage rate determinations, incentivizing compliance, recordkeeping, penalties, and apprenticeship definitions. To support compliance, the IRS plans to dedicate resources to promote and enforce the clean energy rules. The agency will release a PWA fact sheet and collaborate with the Labor Department by signing a Memorandum of Understanding. This partnership aims to enhance public outreach, education, and training content for ensuring compliance with prevailing wage and apprenticeship standards. The BlueGreen Alliance expressed optimism about the IRA's potential to create well-paying union jobs and inclusive career pathways in the clean economy. The collaboration between government agencies, advocacy organizations, and developers is crucial for maximizing the Inflation Reduction Act's benefits for workers and communities across the United States.