GOP plan aims to axe Biden’s clean energy act benefiting red states

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Conservative organizations have released a proposed plan for the next Republican president, known as Project 2025, which includes ending the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). The IRA, passed in 2022, allocates $370 billion for investment in clean energy and has significantly benefited red states with major clean energy projects, such as Oklahoma and Texas. However, some conservatives believe cutting the IRA would go against constituents’ wishes, as many Republicans in red states support the provisions of the IRA.

Conservative Groups Plan Strategy for Next Republican President

Several conservative organizations are rallying behind a proposed strategy for the next Republican president, known as Project 2025. The plan suggests axing the Inflation Reduction Act – a law that notably benefits red states.

This 2022 Act, setting aside $370 billion for clean energy investments, was labelled as a crucial step in addressing the climate crisis. Major clean-energy states like Oklahoma and Texas, which are leading in wind power and clean energy job growth, benefit enormously from the Act, despite opposition from some Republicans.

Project 2025, and the proposed repeal of the Inflation Reduction Act, are supported by a network of conservative organizations, including the Heritage Foundation. The so-called “battle plan” is being shared with all Republican presidential candidates, according to Paul Dans from the Heritage Foundation.

However, some conservative strategists working closely with state energy policies caution that the proposed axing of the Inflation Reduction Act might not align with constituents’ wishes. Sarah Hunt, president of the Joseph Rainey Center for Public Policy, noted strong support for the Act among red state Republicans.

When questioned about concerns regarding the repeal of the Inflation Reduction Act, Heritage Foundation spokesperson Ellen Wittman referred to Chapter 13 of the Project 2025 document, stating that “A conservative U.S. EPA will take a more supportive role toward local and state efforts…including the sharing of federal resources and agency expertise.”

Story updated to include comment from the Heritage Foundation.

Originally featured on Business Insider.

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