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The Inflation Reduction Act, The Big Beautiful Bill, & What’s at Stake for Clean Energy

The Inflation Reduction Act, The Big Beautiful Bill, & What’s at Stake for Clean Energy

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In this episode of Energy Matters With Claire & Dan, hosts Claire Broido Johnson and Dan Kammen unpack the legacy of the Inflation Reduction Act — the largest clean energy investment in U.S. history — and contrast it with the current administration’s push for fossil fuel–friendly policies. They explore the trillion-dollar impacts on electric vehicles, solar, storage, and community energy justice, while also digging into the flaws, political compromises, and the global ripple effects of America’s shifting energy priorities.

From Norway’s near-total EV adoption to Texas emerging as a renewable leader, the conversation highlights both progress and peril: how the IRA spurred innovation and investment, and how today’s “Big Beautiful Bill” and threats to the EPA’s endangerment finding could derail that momentum.

If you care about where our energy dollars go — and what it means for the climate, the economy, and our daily lives — this is a conversation you won’t want to miss!

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