The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) has been an economic engine for the U.S.– more than 400,000 new jobs have been created and $600 billion of private investment in clean energy has been generated since Congress passed the IRA. But repealing it will force consumers to pay more for energy and will cost Americans jobs. Our analysis finds IRA repeal will:
- Increase cumulative household energy costs by $32 billion from 2025-2035.
- Cost America nearly 790,000 jobs in 2030 and more than 700,000 jobs in 2035.
- Decrease GDP more than $160 billion in 2030 and nearly $190 billion in 2035.
- Increase climate pollution more than 530 million metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent in 2035, equal to adding 116 million cars to the road.
Texas, California, Pennsylvania, Florida, and Georgia stand out as the biggest losers from IRA repeal due to their poor combination of lost jobs and increased household energy costs. To download a specific state’s fact sheet, click that state’s name on the map below.
