ACTION ALERT: Protect Clean Energy Jobs and Investments in the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act”

Join us in asking senators to keep investments in clean energy for individuals, churches and communities!  

The clean energy tax credits passed under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) (Public Law 117-169) are essential. Tax credits support transition to more sustainable energy investment and the meeting of power requirements of a growing economy, including a U.S. manufacturing revival, building and transportation electrification, AI technology and next generation data centers.   

Before the IRA, these credits’ predecessors enjoyed long-standing bipartisan support for their benefits to communities around the country. Recent research has shown the threats to the U.S. economy posed by repealing the IRA’s energy tax credits include: $336 billion in less investment over the next 15 years; 97,000 fewer American energy jobs created; and an average 10% increase in electricity bills.  

We urge senators to oppose the rushed repeal of IRA investments in affordable clean energy, American jobs, and economic development in the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act”.  Examples of tax credits which meet this nation’s needs are:   

  • Energy Investment Tax Credit (IRC Sec. 48E): Lowers the cost of building clean energy infrastructure. Churches have made use of these credits.  

  • Production Tax Credit (IRC Sec. 45Y): Provides credits per kilowatt hour of clean energy.  

  • Advanced Manufacturing Tax Credit (IRC Sec. 45X): Lowers the cost of making solar, wind and battery components as well as producing power inverters and critical minerals.  

  • Electric Vehicle Tax Credits (IRC Sec. 30D and Sec. 25E): Sec. 30D provides up to $7,500 for qualified new EV purchases. Sec. 25E provides up to $4,000 for pre-owned EVs.  

  • Residential Clean Energy and Energy Efficiency Tax Credits (IRC Sec. 25D and Sec. 25C): Sec. 25D lowers the cost of home projects like rooftop solar, battery storage, or geothermal heat pump installation. Sec. 25C lowers the costs of projects like home weatherization, heat pump installation, or electric water heater installation.  

 The ELCA social statement Caring for Creation: Vision, Hope, and Justice reads: “As Lutheran Christians, we confess that both our witness to God’s goodness in creation and our acceptance of caregiving responsibility have often been weak and uncertain” (p. 1). This is an opportunity to share your values and convictions with elected officials to urge senators to oppose the repeal of IRA investments in affordable clean energy, American jobs and economic development in the upcoming budget reconciliation bill. Expand your impact by sharing specific experiences of you or your congregation’s experience with these tax credits.  

Thank you for adding your voice!

[Posted: 6/12/2025]

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