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 changes, the report estimates, including 82% of utility-scale solar generation.

First covered Jul 8, 2026 · 7:08 AM PT · 1 article · no longer in the live window

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80d 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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