Presbyterians for Earth Care issued a “Call to Action” for Presbyterians to write their congressional representatives in support of maintaining tax credits.
As congress considers cuts to the national budget as part of their current consultation process, it is imperative that people of faith let them know that we feel the current system of tax credits, adopted in 2022 as a part of the Inflation Reduction Act are crucial to faithful earth stewardship in the face of the climate crisis and its devastating impacts on the most vulnerable and the earth entrusted to our care. The House Way and Means Committee is starting to talk about the clean energy tax credits adopted by congress in 2022 as part of the Inflation Reduction Act, so it is important that we make every effort to contact our representatives and senators as soon as possible.
Climate: The Clean energy tax credits that Congress passed in 2022 as part of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), which have garnered significant bi-partisan support, have been a transformative tool in supporting the transition to clean energy, putting the US on track to reduce our carbon pollution 40% by 2030.
People: The IRA also lowers energy costs, making it more affordable for Americans to electrify their homes and transportation. One estimation finds that repealing the clean energy tax credits would lead to an increase of 10% higher electricity rates.
Businesses: Since the law’s passage, America’s businesses have jumped at the new opportunity to build clean energy. Billions of dollars in investments for things like solar manufacturing and battery storage plants have poured into districts across the country. Check out this database of projects at cclusa.org/defend-IRA-data
Despite all of these benefits, the clean energy tax credits could be on the chopping block as lawmakers work toward a budget reconciliation bill. Let’s make sure lawmakers know that Clean energy tax credits are driving jobs, investment, and pollution cuts across the country.
Please use this link to find contact information and write or call your members of Congress.
Here are sample letters to get you started.
The Earth Care team would love to know if you sent a letter or email to your representative. You can follow up with Shannon Klug, or any Earth Care Team member to let us know of your support. Collective action is key to solving big issues!