14 Days ‘til Default: GOP House Members Looking to Thwart Clean Energy Projects in Key States

Washington, D.C. – While Congressional Republicans have been busy attempting to repeal the Inflation Reduction Act, Americans, particularly in red states, have been reaping the economic dividends of new clean energy projects. 

With 14 days to go until a national default, Georgia, Michigan, and South Carolina have each already seen 14 new projects announced or advanced – just in the time since the Inflation Reduction Act was passed. These jobs are bringing investments, spurring job growth, and bolstering local economies.

Here are some facts about our turbocharged economy in these red and purple states: 

• Georgia has seen $13.34 billion in investments in clean energy projects, and over 12,000 jobs in the state since the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act. 
• Michigan has seen $20.23 billion in investments in clean energy projects, over 13,000 jobs since the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act, and 167,000 clean energy jobs are projected in the state in the next 10 years. 
• South Carolina has seen $10.92 billion in investments in clean energy projects, and over 11,000 jobs in the state since the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act. 

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