GOP agenda may alter tax incentives for clean energy

A second Trump administration might curtail tax credits under the Inflation Reduction Act, threatening clean energy investments and job growth in the U.S.

Jeff St. John reports for Canary Media.

In short:

The GOP plans to extend corporate tax cuts from the first Trump administration, potentially offsetting costs by limiting Inflation Reduction Act tax credits.
Tax credits for bipartisan-supported industries like nuclear energy may remain, but those for electric vehicles and offshore wind face challenges.
Accelerating deadlines for clean energy tax credits could increase costs and disrupt project development, especially for solar and wind energy.

Key quote:

“Even if you don’t think a sledgehammer is coming in terms of policy, it’s been a sledgehammer for the stocks because of the uncertainty we’re facing.”

— Joe Osha, senior managing director, Guggenheim Partners

Why this matters:

Cutting or altering tax credits for clean energy could slow the U.S. transition to a low-carbon economy and weaken its global competitiveness. Changes could also undermine significant investments in clean technology manufacturing, affecting jobs in regions that supported the Trump campaign.

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GOP agenda may alter tax incentives for clean energy

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