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House GOP Tax Bill Guts Inflation Reduction Act’s Clean Energy Credits

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May 24, 2025 3 Negative General
House GOP Tax Bill Guts Inflation Reduction Act’s Clean Energy Credits
Washington, D.C., USA: The House’s newly passed bill slashes core components of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), drastically curtailing clean energy tax credits originally set to run through 2032. Advocates warn this jeopardizes hundreds of billions in renewable investments and the 400,000 clean energy jobs the IRA reportedly generated. Proponents of the rollback say the credits are too expensive and favor nuclear power only. The abrupt changes could derail consumer-facing incentives for solar, EVs, and energy-efficient home improvements, effective almost immediately.
What this means for you:
Within 2–4 weeks, clarify if you still qualify for IRA incentives on solar panels, EV purchases, or home weatherization.
Over 1–3 months, large-scale renewable developments may halt or be postponed, potentially reducing local green job opportunities.
In the longer term, expect possible cost hikes for clean energy if the federal tax credits vanish.
In the meantime, check state or utility rebates that remain unaffected.

Key Entities

  • U.S. House of Representatives: Passed the bill to reduce or eliminate IRA’s green credits.
  • Inflation Reduction Act (IRA): Landmark 2022 legislation fueling U.S. renewable energy surge.
  • Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA): Industry group tracking the bill’s impact.

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