Passed in 2022, the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) features unprecedented federal investment in environmental initiatives. It provides around $370 billion in resources for clean energy technology. To better understand local communities’ experience of the IRA, Boston University’s Initiative on Cities surveyed a nationally representative sample of 118 mayors leading cities. These interviews give us insights into mayoral experiences, as well as the experiences of individual households trying to access IRA resources.
The Menino Survey of Mayors is an annual project to understand the most pressing needs and policy priorities of America’s mayors from large and mid-size (over 75,000 residents) cities. In total, 118 mayors from 39 states were interviewed throughout the summer of 2023.
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Impact Report 2024 
Delivering results for people in the United States and around the world has not been easy. Across energy, food, health, finance, and economic opportunity, the Foundation uses its convening power to show that collaboration is the fastest route to impact. The American Dream Even though the United States is among the wealthiest nations in the world, for some the opportunity for a better future feels further away than ever. We are working to change that. Unlocking Finance We are working to tap new sources of capital for renewable energy while funding partners committed to global ecological restoration.