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The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) has emerged as a rare bipartisan success, transforming overlooked American communities through industrial-scale investment in renewable energy and advanced manufacturing. However, experts warn that if its cornerstone tax credits are eliminated, the momentum and thousands of potential jobs could vanish.
In rural towns like Sumter, South Carolina, IRA incentives drive significant economic development. A new permanent magnet plant by e-Vac, vital for electric vehicles and national defense, is creating hundreds of jobs and reducing U.S. dependence on China, which currently controls 92% of the world’s supply.
This story isn’t unique. Stanford researchers found that the IRA’s targeted tax credits are revitalizing regions across political lines, from tribal solar projects in Alaska to geothermal sites in former fossil fuel hubs, many of which are in Republican-leaning states. These credits incentivize local manufacturing, clean energy deployment, and grid resilience.
The researchers interviewed 75 industry experts throughout 2024, confirming that these incentives are the difference-maker for corporate investment decisions. Unlike discretionary federal funding, IRA tax credits are enshrined in law, making them challenging to revoke via executive order but not immune to political opposition in Congress.
Tax credits under the IRA lower corporate tax liability when companies invest in renewable projects such as wind, solar, nuclear, geothermal, and energy community redevelopment. Their removal, developers warn, could halt construction, slash job creation, and delay the U.S. industrial comeback.
The IRA is not just about environmentalism. It’s about reclaiming America’s leadership in global manufacturing and securing energy independence. Experts urge lawmakers to preserve this tool before its impact is undone.
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