Press Release: Arizona’s Clean Energy Sector Faces Unprecedented Threats Under Trump Administration
In just 100 days, President Trump’s policies have jeopardized Arizona’s clean energy boom, with 10,000 jobs at risk—the highest in the nation. Recent findings by Climate Power reveal that 95 clean energy projects, totaling $71.24 billion in investment and affecting over 62,000 jobs nationwide, have been delayed or canceled since Trump took office. Arizona’s job losses include 6,400 positions tied to KORE Power’s halted battery manufacturing project.
Experts warn that proposed repeals of clean energy tax credits could lead to further job losses and higher energy costs for residents. Since the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, Arizona gained 13,533 clean energy jobs and over $13 billion in investment, both now at stake. Maren Mahoney from the Governor’s Office of Resiliency emphasizes the economic and environmental benefits of clean energy, urging for increased investments instead of cuts.
Lori Lodes of Climate Power warns that Trump’s tariff policies threaten the state’s manufacturing sector, potentially causing $3,800 in losses per household and increasing utility rates. If clean energy tax credits are repealed, Arizona could face severe setbacks in both job creation and energy independence.
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