New York Times Opinion: Biden Left Us With a ‘Prius Economy.’ It’s Time for Something Different.
In the lead-up to the November election, Donald Trump threatened to “terminate” President Biden’s signature climate law, the Inflation Reduction Act, calling it the “Green New Scam.” Whether or not he kills the law, he is committed to slowing America’s transition from fossil fuels to clean energy — and few Americans seem concerned….
On energy, lawmakers can both boost renewables and reduce household bills. Lawmakers in Illinois recently made it illegal for utilities to shut off power for nonpayment when temperatures exceed 90 degrees. In New York, the Build Public Renewables Act directs a state-owned public power utility to build wind and solar infrastructure using union labor and to help working-class households cover energy costs. Tribe-owned companies are developing renewable energy to cut bills and support community development.