Aug 14, 2025
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) introduces drastic changes to the clean energy tax credits that were originally created under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). These new revisions encourage utility-scale energy development and domestic manufacturing while eliminating most consumer incentives. This brief discusses the republican vision of a clean future, residential and utility-scale renewable energy projects, storage and baseload, emerging technologies, clean fuels, domestic manufacturing, compliance, uncertainty, and opportunity.
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) introduces drastic changes to the clean energy tax credits that were originally created under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). These new revisions encourage utility-scale energy development and domestic manufacturing while eliminating most consumer incentives.
The OBBBA marks a new era in energy policy. Republicans have fully embraced all of the above energy strategy. Republicans did not touch incentives for nuclear, geothermal, battery storage and other emerging technologies. Both parties have visions for a clean energy future, with Republicans more focused on baseload energy (such as geothermal and nuclear), domestic supply chains and national security concerns. Democrats prefer renewables (such as wind and solar) and consumer-focused incentives.
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