MIT study: 74% of IRA clean energy capacity gains would survive policy shifts

A new report suggests that despite potential Trump administration changes to clean energy incentives, most of the renewable generation capacity spurred by the Inflation Reduction Act would remain economically viable, with utility-scale sola

First covered Jul 8, 2026 · 7:08 AM PT · 1 article

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7h Utility Dive IRA clean energy gains mostly on track despite OBBBA, says MIT study — 74% of all new clean electricity capacity that would have been added under the Inflation Reduction Act will be preserved despite Trump administration policy…

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Appeared in: 2026-07-08 (#2)

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