The American Clean Power Association (ACP) released the following statement from CEO Jason Grumet after the House Ways and Means Committee moved forward with the tax portion of the budget reconciliation bill:
“When Congress plays Red Light / Green Light with domestic energy production, American companies lose billions of dollars, investment stalls, and our economy suffers.The legislation advanced today out of House Ways and Means does not deliver an orderly phase-down of clean energy tax credits. It imposes a sudden policy shift that would raise energy costs, take paychecks away from tens of thousands of American workers, and harm the economies of small towns across the nation.
We embrace the Administration’s goal to spur job growth and innovation through lower taxes. The Ways and Means bill would significantly raise taxes on the fastest-growing energy sector, undercutting Congress’ and the Trump Administration’s economic goals.America is in a race with China for digital dominance. We cannot win this race without the energy required to power AI data centers. Over 90% of the electricity added to the grid last year came from the clean sources threatened by this legislation. Now is not the time for disruptive policy that will reduce American energy production and threaten our security.
There is a sensible way to phase down clean energy incentives. We remain committed to working with lawmakers on a path that achieves their legitimate policy goals without harming American companies, consumers, and communities.”
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