Trump's attacks on clean energy hurt New Mexicans
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Here are the facts:
Trump's infrastructure cuts hurt New Mexico's economy and health.
Trump Targets Democratic Districts by Halting Billions During Shutdown
The cancellations were the latest attempt by Mr. Trump and his top aides to revoke climate- and infrastructure-related funding adopted under President Joseph R. Biden Jr. … Many of the projects are located in Democratic-led congressional districts, prompting lawmakers to question in recent days if there might be political motivations behind the administration’s actions.
Rep. Vasquez Condemns Administration’s $135M Cuts to New Mexico Energy Modernization Projects
By cutting these projects, the administration has hamstrung our state’s ability to modernize oil and gas development in places like the Four Corners and the Permian Basins,” said Rep. Gabe Vasquez.
These projects in NM-02 included:
U.S. Congressman Gabe Vasquez responds to green energy cuts
“... We have one of the largest methane clouds in the world right here in the Permian Basin. So, this means that we're going to lose out on research projects, jobs, students are going to miss out on this opportunity. And not just that, but the most important thing is that having cleaner oil and gas development contributes to cleaner air for all New Mexicans. And that's one of the things that we absolutely need, especially in communities like Hobbs and Carlsbad right here in my district, but also areas like Farmington and Gallup up north. So, it really impedes our ability to move forward with that technology and that includes retrofitting existing oil and gas wells. So, we're not moving in the right direction. And those folks at New Mexico Tech deserve to continue with this important research that's going to benefit all New Mexicans and the companies as well.”
Trump’s Opposition to Clean Energy Is Costing You Money (Washington Monthly, Oct. 2025)
By not spending monies appropriated for Biden-era energy bills, the president is helping China win the global race for clean and affordable energy technologies. Every dollar withheld from modernizing our energy system is a gift to our economic rivals.
One Big Beautiful Bill Signed into Law – Impact on IRA Tax Credits
While the OBBBA is undoubtedly big, it is far from beautiful for the clean energy industry. Notably, OBBBA terminates consumer tax credits for renewable energy (under Section 25D) and energy efficiency improvements (under Sections 25C, 45L, and 179D) and eliminates electric vehicle credits previously available for new and used electric vehicles and commercial fleets."
“...wind and solar facilities, which are denied tax credits if they are placed in service after 2027, unless they began construction prior to July 4, 2026.
Environmental and health impacts
By eliminating clean energy programs aside and clean energy incentives, the federal government will deepen the nation’s reliance on fossil fuels and increase pollution associated with fossil fuels in communities.
Trump’s policies hamstring America’s ability to compete.
One Big Beautiful Bill Energy Tax Credits
Several clean energy-related tax credits and deductions—including those for clean vehicles, commercial clean vehicles, alternative fuel refueling property, residential clean energy, energy-efficient commercial buildings and homes and clean hydrogen production—are scheduled to terminate between September 30, 2025, and December 31, 2027.
Renewable energy is the largest source of New Mexico’s in-state electricity generation.
New Mexico ranks seventh in the nation in electricity generation from wind power. About 37% of New Mexico’s total electricity net generation came from wind in 2024, and the state's wind power generation was almost seven times greater than in 2014.New Mexico ranks seventh in the nation in electricity generation from wind power. About 37% of New Mexico’s total electricity net generation came from wind in 2024, and the state’s wind power generation was almost seven times greater than in 2014.
Why? To give more money to the ultra-wealthy and corporations, including roughly $15 billion in tax breaks for the fossil fuel industry.
Specific impacts on clean energy and consumers:
Reduced clean energy deployment: The bill will cause a significant decrease in new, cost-effective electricity capacity additions, hindering clean energy projects like solar and wind farms.
Losing affordable clean energy means higher energy bills.
Higher energy prices: By reducing the generation of the affordable clean energy added to the grid, the bill will leave Americans with higher energy bills.
Higher gasoline prices: The OBBBA’s rollback of vehicle emission regulations will increase the demand for oil, leading to higher gasoline costs for New Mexico households.
Loss of incentives: The OBBBA accelerates deadlines for many clean energy tax credits forvautomobiles, homes and commercial buildings. Some examples are:
• Vehicle credits: Expired on September 30, 2025.
• Residential clean energy credits: Expire on December 31, 2025.
• Commercial building and new home efficiency credits: Expire on June 30, 2026.
Economic consequences:
Increased costs for consumers:
By eliminating certain credits, the OBBBA will result in higher costs for consumers.
Disproportionate impact: The elimination of community solar tax credits disproportionately affects renters and low-income families, limiting their access to renewable energy.
Sources:
Trump Targets Democratic Districts by Halting Billions During Shutdown
The cancellations were the latest attempt by Mr. Trump and his top aides to revoke climate- and infrastructure-related funding adopted under President Joseph R. Biden Jr. … Many of the projects are located in Democratic-led congressional districts, prompting lawmakers to question in recent days if there might be political motivations behind the administration’s actions.
Rep. Vasquez Condemns Administration’s $135M Cuts to New Mexico Energy Modernization Projects
By cutting these projects, the administration has hamstrung our state’s ability to modernize oil and gas development in places like the Four Corners and the Permian Basins,” said Rep. Gabe Vasquez. These projects in NM-02 included:
U.S. Congressman Gabe Vasquez responds to green energy cuts
“... We have one of the largest methane clouds in the world right here in the Permian Basin. So, this means that we're going to lose out on research projects, jobs, students are going to miss out on this opportunity. And not just that, but the most important thing is that having cleaner oil and gas development contributes to cleaner air for all New Mexicans. And that's one of the things that we absolutely need, especially in communities like Hobbs and Carlsbad right here in my district, but also areas like Farmington and Gallup up north. So, it really impedes our ability to move forward with that technology and that includes retrofitting existing oil and gas wells. So, we're not moving in the right direction. And those folks at New Mexico Tech deserve to continue with this important research that's going to benefit all New Mexicans and the companies as well.”
Trump’s Opposition to Clean Energy Is Costing You Money (Washington Monthly, Oct. 2025)
By not spending monies appropriated for Biden-era energy bills, the president is helping China win the global race for clean and affordable energy technologies. Every dollar withheld from modernizing our energy system is a gift to our economic rivals.
One Big Beautiful Bill Signed into Law – Impact on IRA Tax Credits
While the OBBBA is undoubtedly big, it is far from beautiful for the clean energy industry. Notably, OBBBA terminates consumer tax credits for renewable energy (under Section 25D) and energy efficiency improvements (under Sections 25C, 45L, and 179D) and eliminates electric vehicle credits previously available for new and used electric vehicles and commercial fleets."
“...wind and solar facilities, which are denied tax credits if they are placed in service after 2027, unless they began construction prior to July 4, 2026.
One Big Beautiful Bill Energy Tax Credits
Several clean energy-related tax credits and deductions—including those for clean vehicles, commercial clean vehicles, alternative fuel refueling property, residential clean energy, energy-efficient commercial buildings and homes and clean hydrogen production—are scheduled to terminate between September 30, 2025, and December 31, 2027.
Renewable energy is the largest source of New Mexico’s in-state electricity generation.
New Mexico ranks seventh in the nation in electricity generation from wind power. About 37% of New Mexico’s total electricity net generation came from wind in 2024, and the state's wind power generation was almost seven times greater than in 2014.New Mexico ranks seventh in the nation in electricity generation from wind power. About 37% of New Mexico’s total electricity net generation came from wind in 2024, and the state’s wind power generation was almost seven times greater than in 2014.
Why? To give more money to the ultra-wealthy and corporations, including roughly $15 billion in tax breaks for the fossil fuel industry.
Specific impacts on clean energy and consumers:
Reduced clean energy deployment: The bill will cause a significant decrease in new, cost-effective electricity capacity additions, hindering clean energy projects like solar and wind farms.
Losing affordable clean energy means higher energy bills.
Higher energy prices: By reducing the generation of the affordable clean energy added to the grid, the bill will leave Americans with higher energy bills.
Higher gasoline prices: The OBBBA’s rollback of vehicle emission regulations will increase the demand for oil, leading to higher gasoline costs for New Mexico households.
Loss of incentives: The OBBBA accelerates deadlines for many clean energy tax credits for automobiles, homes and commercial buildings. Some examples are:
• Vehicle credits: Expired on September 30, 2025.
• Residential clean energy credits: Expire on December 31, 2025.
• Commercial building and new home efficiency credits: Expire on June 30, 2026.
Economic consequences:
Increased costs for consumers:
By eliminating certain credits, the OBBBA will result in higher costs for consumers.
Disproportionate impact: The elimination of community solar tax credits disproportionately affects renters and low-income families, limiting their access to renewable energy.
Environmental and health impacts: By eliminating clean energy programs aside and clean energy incentives, the federal government will deepen the nation’s reliance on fossil fuels and increase pollution associated with fossil fuels in communities.
Sources:
American Progress: What Trump’s Anti-Environment One Big Beautiful Bill Act Means for Your Wallet, Health, and Safety
American Progress: The Trump Administration’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act Will Drive Up Costs in New Mexico
Daily Lobo: How the One Big Beautiful Bill Could Impact New Mexico's Renewable Energy Infrastructure
Energy Innovation: Assessing Impacts of the-One Big Beautiful Bill On New Mexico's Energy Costs, Jobs, Health, and Emissions
Energy Innovation: Economic Impacts of the U.S. “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” Energy Provisions on New Mexico
Novogradac: OBBBA and the Clean Energy Race Against the Clock
U.S, Energy Information Administration
Vinson & Elkins: One Big Beautiful Bill Signed into Law – Impact on IRA Tax Credits
Warren Averett: The One Big Beautiful Bill Breakdown: Energy Tax Credits
Trump Targets Democratic Districts by Halting Billions During Shutdown
The cancellations were the latest attempt by Mr. Trump and his top aides to revoke climate- and infrastructure-related funding adopted under President Joseph R. Biden Jr. … Many of the projects are located in Democratic-led congressional districts, prompting lawmakers to question in recent days if there might be political motivations behind the administration’s actions.
Rep. Vasquez Condemns Administration’s $135M Cuts to New Mexico Energy Modernization Projects
By cutting these projects, the administration has hamstrung our state’s ability to modernize oil and gas development in places like the Four Corners and the Permian Basins,” said Rep. Gabe Vasquez.
These projects in NM-02 included:
- $42.7M: Four Corners Carbon Storage Hub: CarbonSAFE Phase III Project
- $1.4M: Engineering Highly-Scalable and Efficient Sorption Materials for Direct Air Capture
- $5.98M: Advanced Retrofit Technologies for Methane (ART-CH4) Emission Mitigation from Compressor Stations: Multiple Field Deployments and Demonstrations
- $5.9M: Methane Emission Mitigation by Field Deployment of Innovative Controlled Combustion Technology
U.S. Congressman Gabe Vasquez responds to green energy cuts
“... We have one of the largest methane clouds in the world right here in the Permian Basin. So, this means that we're going to lose out on research projects, jobs, students are going to miss out on this opportunity. And not just that, but the most important thing is that having cleaner oil and gas development contributes to cleaner air for all New Mexicans. And that's one of the things that we absolutely need, especially in communities like Hobbs and Carlsbad right here in my district, but also areas like Farmington and Gallup up north. So, it really impedes our ability to move forward with that technology and that includes retrofitting existing oil and gas wells. So, we're not moving in the right direction. And those folks at New Mexico Tech deserve to continue with this important research that's going to benefit all New Mexicans and the companies as well.”
Trump’s Opposition to Clean Energy Is Costing You Money (Washington Monthly, Oct. 2025)
By not spending monies appropriated for Biden-era energy bills, the president is helping China win the global race for clean and affordable energy technologies. Every dollar withheld from modernizing our energy system is a gift to our economic rivals.
One Big Beautiful Bill Signed into Law – Impact on IRA Tax Credits
While the OBBBA is undoubtedly big, it is far from beautiful for the clean energy industry. Notably, OBBBA terminates consumer tax credits for renewable energy (under Section 25D) and energy efficiency improvements (under Sections 25C, 45L, and 179D) and eliminates electric vehicle credits previously available for new and used electric vehicles and commercial fleets."
“...wind and solar facilities, which are denied tax credits if they are placed in service after 2027, unless they began construction prior to July 4, 2026.
Environmental and health impacts
By eliminating clean energy programs aside and clean energy incentives, the federal government will deepen the nation’s reliance on fossil fuels and increase pollution associated with fossil fuels in communities.
- Fossil fuel emissions, which include planet-warming carbon dioxide, as well as cancer- and asthma-inducing particulate matter, nitrogen oxides, and sulfur oxides, will increase by 160 million metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent—equal to cutting down more than 2.6 billion new trees grown in urban and suburban areas.
- Increases in local air pollution as a result of the OBBBA will likely lead to 430 avoidable deaths every year by 2030 and 930 by 2035.
- Fossil-fueled air pollution already costs each American an average of $2,500 per year in extra medical bills. The OBBBA’s repeal of emissions-reducing incentives only increases the threat level and strain of air pollution on Americans’ public health.
Trump’s policies hamstring America’s ability to compete.
One Big Beautiful Bill Energy Tax Credits
Several clean energy-related tax credits and deductions—including those for clean vehicles, commercial clean vehicles, alternative fuel refueling property, residential clean energy, energy-efficient commercial buildings and homes and clean hydrogen production—are scheduled to terminate between September 30, 2025, and December 31, 2027.
Renewable energy is the largest source of New Mexico’s in-state electricity generation.
New Mexico ranks seventh in the nation in electricity generation from wind power. About 37% of New Mexico’s total electricity net generation came from wind in 2024, and the state's wind power generation was almost seven times greater than in 2014.New Mexico ranks seventh in the nation in electricity generation from wind power. About 37% of New Mexico’s total electricity net generation came from wind in 2024, and the state’s wind power generation was almost seven times greater than in 2014.
- Solar power accounted for 13% of New Mexico’s energy generation, behind natural gas and coal.
- The “One Big Beautiful Bill” (OBBBA) has a negative impact on clean energy in New Mexico by phasing out tax credits, eliminating incentives for clean energy and efficiency projects, and potentially raising electricity and gasoline prices. This will stifle the growth of renewable energy, leading to reduced job growth in the sector and a significant drop in New Mexico’s GDP.
- Additionally, early expiration dates for energy credits for automobiles, homes and commercial buildings mean that families and businesses have less time to take advantage of these incentives.
Why? To give more money to the ultra-wealthy and corporations, including roughly $15 billion in tax breaks for the fossil fuel industry.
Specific impacts on clean energy and consumers:
Reduced clean energy deployment: The bill will cause a significant decrease in new, cost-effective electricity capacity additions, hindering clean energy projects like solar and wind farms.
- Wind and solar facilities will be denied tax credits if they are placed in service after 2027, unless they began construction prior to July 4, 2026.
- These clean energy tax credits passed by Congress in 2022, have to date have generated $4.43 billion in new private-led investment across 22 domestic energy and manufacturing facilities in New Mexico. An additional $9.96 billion of outstanding private investment has been announced across 52 facilities in New Mexico.
- The OBBBA termination of federal clean tax energy credits undercuts these 74 projects and threatens billions in future private investment in New Mexico.
Losing affordable clean energy means higher energy bills.
Higher energy prices: By reducing the generation of the affordable clean energy added to the grid, the bill will leave Americans with higher energy bills.
- The loss of low-cost renewables is projected to increase wholesale electricity costs by $340 million in New Mexico, with utilities likely passing these costs onto consumers, leading to a 7% to 26% rise in residential rates.
- Increase annual energy bills by $220 million across New Mexico households annually in 2030, swelling to more than $450 million in higher energy costs by 2035.
- Households in New Mexico will face significantly increased energy costs. The electricity rate hike will increase electricity costs in New Mexico by an average of $210 per year starting in 2026.
Higher gasoline prices: The OBBBA’s rollback of vehicle emission regulations will increase the demand for oil, leading to higher gasoline costs for New Mexico households.
- The bill raises gasoline prices by between 25 cents to 37 cents per gallon by 2035, meaning that Americans will pay the oil industry an additional $339 billion in gasoline revenues by 2035
- As a result, New Mexico households will spend an average of $390 more on gasoline annually by 2030.
Loss of incentives: The OBBBA accelerates deadlines for many clean energy tax credits forvautomobiles, homes and commercial buildings. Some examples are:
• Vehicle credits: Expired on September 30, 2025.
• Residential clean energy credits: Expire on December 31, 2025.
• Commercial building and new home efficiency credits: Expire on June 30, 2026.
Economic consequences:
- The bill will reduce job growth in the clean energy sector and lead to estimated annual losses of $220 million in GDP by 2030 in New Mexico. By 2035, the energy provisions in the final bill would cost New Mexico $1.5 billion in GDP.
- Workers will suffer from factory closures and construction halts. Job losses are estimated to be 2,200 jobs in 2030 and 1,300 jobs in 2035 in New Mexico due to the OBBBA
Increased costs for consumers:
By eliminating certain credits, the OBBBA will result in higher costs for consumers.
- Businesses also face increased costs of nearly 10 percent by 2026, and these additional costs would likely be passed on to consumers.
- Increased costs for energy-efficient home improvements: The OBBBA terminates the Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit at the end of 2025 – replacing an HVAC unit could cost an additional $2,000. Upgrading windows and insulation in homes will cost $1,200 more next year.
Disproportionate impact: The elimination of community solar tax credits disproportionately affects renters and low-income families, limiting their access to renewable energy.
Sources:
Trump Targets Democratic Districts by Halting Billions During Shutdown
The cancellations were the latest attempt by Mr. Trump and his top aides to revoke climate- and infrastructure-related funding adopted under President Joseph R. Biden Jr. … Many of the projects are located in Democratic-led congressional districts, prompting lawmakers to question in recent days if there might be political motivations behind the administration’s actions.
Rep. Vasquez Condemns Administration’s $135M Cuts to New Mexico Energy Modernization Projects
By cutting these projects, the administration has hamstrung our state’s ability to modernize oil and gas development in places like the Four Corners and the Permian Basins,” said Rep. Gabe Vasquez. These projects in NM-02 included:
- $42.7M: Four Corners Carbon Storage Hub: CarbonSAFE Phase III Project
- $1.4M: Engineering Highly-Scalable and Efficient Sorption Materials for Direct Air Capture
- $5.98M: Advanced Retrofit Technologies for Methane (ART-CH4) Emission Mitigation from Compressor Stations: Multiple Field Deployments and Demonstrations
- $5.9M: Methane Emission Mitigation by Field Deployment of Innovative Controlled Combustion Technology
U.S. Congressman Gabe Vasquez responds to green energy cuts
“... We have one of the largest methane clouds in the world right here in the Permian Basin. So, this means that we're going to lose out on research projects, jobs, students are going to miss out on this opportunity. And not just that, but the most important thing is that having cleaner oil and gas development contributes to cleaner air for all New Mexicans. And that's one of the things that we absolutely need, especially in communities like Hobbs and Carlsbad right here in my district, but also areas like Farmington and Gallup up north. So, it really impedes our ability to move forward with that technology and that includes retrofitting existing oil and gas wells. So, we're not moving in the right direction. And those folks at New Mexico Tech deserve to continue with this important research that's going to benefit all New Mexicans and the companies as well.”
Trump’s Opposition to Clean Energy Is Costing You Money (Washington Monthly, Oct. 2025)
By not spending monies appropriated for Biden-era energy bills, the president is helping China win the global race for clean and affordable energy technologies. Every dollar withheld from modernizing our energy system is a gift to our economic rivals.
One Big Beautiful Bill Signed into Law – Impact on IRA Tax Credits
While the OBBBA is undoubtedly big, it is far from beautiful for the clean energy industry. Notably, OBBBA terminates consumer tax credits for renewable energy (under Section 25D) and energy efficiency improvements (under Sections 25C, 45L, and 179D) and eliminates electric vehicle credits previously available for new and used electric vehicles and commercial fleets."
“...wind and solar facilities, which are denied tax credits if they are placed in service after 2027, unless they began construction prior to July 4, 2026.
One Big Beautiful Bill Energy Tax Credits
Several clean energy-related tax credits and deductions—including those for clean vehicles, commercial clean vehicles, alternative fuel refueling property, residential clean energy, energy-efficient commercial buildings and homes and clean hydrogen production—are scheduled to terminate between September 30, 2025, and December 31, 2027.
Renewable energy is the largest source of New Mexico’s in-state electricity generation.
New Mexico ranks seventh in the nation in electricity generation from wind power. About 37% of New Mexico’s total electricity net generation came from wind in 2024, and the state's wind power generation was almost seven times greater than in 2014.New Mexico ranks seventh in the nation in electricity generation from wind power. About 37% of New Mexico’s total electricity net generation came from wind in 2024, and the state’s wind power generation was almost seven times greater than in 2014.
- Solar power accounted for 13% of New Mexico’s energy generation, behind natural gas and coal.
- The “One Big Beautiful Bill” (OBBBA) has a negative impact on clean energy in New Mexico by phasing out tax credits, eliminating incentives for clean energy and efficiency projects, and potentially raising electricity and gasoline prices. This will stifle the growth of renewable energy, leading to reduced job growth in the sector and a significant drop in New Mexico’s GDP.
- Additionally, early expiration dates for energy credits for automobiles, homes and commercial buildings mean that families and businesses have less time to take advantage of these incentives.
Why? To give more money to the ultra-wealthy and corporations, including roughly $15 billion in tax breaks for the fossil fuel industry.
Specific impacts on clean energy and consumers:
Reduced clean energy deployment: The bill will cause a significant decrease in new, cost-effective electricity capacity additions, hindering clean energy projects like solar and wind farms.
- Wind and solar facilities will be denied tax credits if they are placed in service after 2027, unless they began construction prior to July 4, 2026.
- These clean energy tax credits passed by Congress in 2022, have to date have generated $4.43 billion in new private-led investment across 22 domestic energy and manufacturing facilities in New Mexico. An additional $9.96 billion of outstanding private investment has been announced across 52 facilities in New Mexico.
- The OBBBA termination of federal clean tax energy credits undercuts these 74 projects and threatens billions in future private investment in New Mexico.
Losing affordable clean energy means higher energy bills.
Higher energy prices: By reducing the generation of the affordable clean energy added to the grid, the bill will leave Americans with higher energy bills.
- The loss of low-cost renewables is projected to increase wholesale electricity costs by $340 million in New Mexico, with utilities likely passing these costs onto consumers, leading to a 7% to 26% rise in residential rates.
- Increase annual energy bills by $220 million across New Mexico households annually in 2030, swelling to more than $450 million in higher energy costs by 2035.
- Households in New Mexico will face significantly increased energy costs. The electricity rate hike will increase electricity costs in New Mexico by an average of $210 per year starting in 2026.
Higher gasoline prices: The OBBBA’s rollback of vehicle emission regulations will increase the demand for oil, leading to higher gasoline costs for New Mexico households.
- The bill raises gasoline prices by between 25 cents to 37 cents per gallon by 2035, meaning that Americans will pay the oil industry an additional $339 billion in gasoline revenues by 2035
- As a result, New Mexico households will spend an average of $390 more on gasoline annually by 2030.
Loss of incentives: The OBBBA accelerates deadlines for many clean energy tax credits for automobiles, homes and commercial buildings. Some examples are:
• Vehicle credits: Expired on September 30, 2025.
• Residential clean energy credits: Expire on December 31, 2025.
• Commercial building and new home efficiency credits: Expire on June 30, 2026.
Economic consequences:
- The bill will reduce job growth in the clean energy sector and lead to estimated annual losses of $220 million in GDP by 2030 in New Mexico. By 2035, the energy provisions in the final bill would cost New Mexico $1.5 billion in GDP.
- Workers will suffer from factory closures and construction halts. Job losses are estimated to be 2,200 jobs in 2030 and 1,300 jobs in 2035 in New Mexico due to the OBBBA
Increased costs for consumers:
By eliminating certain credits, the OBBBA will result in higher costs for consumers.
- Businesses also face increased costs of nearly 10 percent by 2026, and these additional costs would likely be passed on to consumers.
- Increased costs for energy-efficient home improvements: The OBBBA terminates the Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit at the end of 2025 – replacing an HVAC unit could cost an additional $2,000. Upgrading windows and insulation in homes will cost $1,200 more next year.
Disproportionate impact: The elimination of community solar tax credits disproportionately affects renters and low-income families, limiting their access to renewable energy.
Environmental and health impacts: By eliminating clean energy programs aside and clean energy incentives, the federal government will deepen the nation’s reliance on fossil fuels and increase pollution associated with fossil fuels in communities.
- Fossil fuel emissions, which include planet-warming carbon dioxide, as well as cancer- and asthma-inducing particulate matter, nitrogen oxides, and sulfur oxides, will increase by 160 million metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent—equal to cutting down more than 2.6 billion new trees grown in urban and suburban areas.
- Increases in local air pollution as a result of the OBBBA will likely lead to 430 avoidable deaths every year by 2030 and 930 by 2035.
- Fossil-fueled air pollution already costs each American an average of $2,500 per year in extra medical bills. The OBBBA’s repeal of emissions-reducing incentives only increases thethreat level and strain of air pollution on Americans’ public health.
Sources:
American Progress: What Trump’s Anti-Environment One Big Beautiful Bill Act Means for Your Wallet, Health, and Safety
American Progress: The Trump Administration’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act Will Drive Up Costs in New Mexico
Daily Lobo: How the One Big Beautiful Bill Could Impact New Mexico's Renewable Energy Infrastructure
Energy Innovation: Assessing Impacts of the-One Big Beautiful Bill On New Mexico's Energy Costs, Jobs, Health, and Emissions
Energy Innovation: Economic Impacts of the U.S. “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” Energy Provisions on New Mexico
Novogradac: OBBBA and the Clean Energy Race Against the Clock
U.S, Energy Information Administration
Vinson & Elkins: One Big Beautiful Bill Signed into Law – Impact on IRA Tax Credits
Warren Averett: The One Big Beautiful Bill Breakdown: Energy Tax Credits