U.S. Swing States See Job Growth from Clean Energy Boom; Election Poses Risk

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The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) by the Biden administration, which entails spending hundreds of billions of dollars to make the US a world leader in fighting climate change, has attracted more than 30 related industrial projects worth over $15 billion to Georgia. However, the future of the IRA is uncertain, with Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump calling the IRA a scam and vowing to roll back as much of it as possible. While many companies and Democrats are reluctant to discuss the issue, there is a cautious optimism that a quiet cross-partisan consensus around clean industries may be taking hold.

Georgia’s Stake in the US Clean Energy Revolution Amid Election Uncertainty

As the US presidential election approaches, the future of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), a pivotal component of America’s clean energy revolution, remains uncertain. Georgia, a key beneficiary of the IRA, has seen a significant investment in industrial projects since the legislation was passed in 2022, with hundreds of billions of dollars funneled into sectors including electric vehicles, batteries, and solar.

Georgia’s Clean Energy Boom

Thanks to the IRA, Georgia has attracted more than $15 billion in industrial projects, including the construction of North America’s largest solar panel hub by South Korea’s Qcells and a landmark Hyundai electric vehicle manufacturing site. However, Donald Trump, the Republican presidential nominee, is threatening to roll back the IRA, calling it a scam.

Electoral Battle Over Clean Energy

The Democrats, represented by Kamala Harris
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