Repealing or weakening these investments would slam the brakes on job growth, forcing workers to bear the brunt of political dysfunction in Washington
America stands at a crossroads: We can either build a stronger, cleaner and more resilient energy economy, or we can allow short-sighted political decisions to cut funding for federal clean energy incentives that have produced some of the most transformative job-creating policies and major energy investments in a generation.
These federal incentives aren’t just about climate policy — they’re an economic strategy that strengthens America’s competitiveness while ensuring affordability for consumers. Nationwide, they have already spurred over $300 billion in private-sector investment in clean energy and manufacturing. Here in Illinois, new projects in Peoria, Joliet and Chicago’s South Side are revitalizing communities that have long been left behind in the energy economy, creating new job opportunities in wind, solar, battery storage and electric vehicle manufacturing.
With these investments, labor unions and apprenticeship programs are preparing the next generation of workers for careers that offer family-sustaining wages and a pathway into the middle class. At the same time, these investments are making our energy grid more resilient and less dependent on volatile fossil fuel markets while helping keep energy bills down for families and businesses alike.
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