A Deeper Dive into the IRA
The historic climate legislation is full of impressive features that will directly affect American households, communities and companies | nov4.2022
Greetings. I have been re-orienting this newsletter more toward climate issues seen through the lens of the state where I live — West Virginia — and the Mid-Atlantic/Appalachian region in which it sits. Yet while the following close-up examination of the historic climate elements of the Inflation Reducation Act (IRA) was compiled by West Virginia Climate Alliance founder Perry Bryant — who’ll present it in the state’s capital city Saturday, Nov. 5 (Details above) — his deep dive into the bill’s details will be of interest across America.
In short, this is one impressive bill, packed with remarkable features that will touch on all aspects of American life, even if far slimmed-down from the high hopes around the Build Back Better bill from which it sprang. Read on. | Douglas John Imbrogno
Some of the slides from Saturday’s presentation on the IRA
Yet if your media nourishment comes from superficial, fiber-free sources — or worse, from poisonous, faux-news chaos agents like FOX News — you might not get how truly substantial are the climate and clean energy elements of the IRA. The bill will benefit individuals, communities and businesses across West Virginia and the country, at a personal, household, community and business operation level.
“The energy and environmental portions of the Inflation Reduction Act are extensive and frankly can be confusing,” says Bryant. “I hope with this presentation to make the historic investments in clean energy as understandable as possible.”
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BIG CHANGES ON THE WAY
“Many West Virginians will benefit from the tax incentives in the IRA, if they are aware of how substantial they are,” says Bryant. “In particular, the tax incentives for homeowner’s energy efficiency (the state has some of the least energy efficient housing stock in the country) and the tax credits for rooftop solar have the ability to make substantial changes in our state.”
And for a differently succint overview of this historic legislation, download the .pdf Bryant created about the IRA by clicking the link below:
Summary Of The IRA | 673KB | pdf file Download here
“The tax credits for rooftop solar have the ability to make substantial changes in our state.” ~ Perry Bryant
Advocates for the many remarkable features in the IRA have their work cut out for them, says Bryant.
“It is clear to me that if the Republicans regain power, they will attempt to repeal the investments in clear energy in the IRA. The best means of overcoming their efforts to repeal the IRA is to arm folks with information on the benefits and impacts of the IRA. Please circulate these educational materials so people will have a clearer understanding of what’s in the IRA and how it will impact West Virginia and the country.”