In Citizens Climate Radio's latest installment of our policy series, hosts Elissa Tennant and Dana Nuccitelli dive deep into the latest updates from Capitol Hill. With the Senate Finance Committee’s budget proposal now public, they unpack what it means for the clean energy tax credits created by the Inflation Reduction Act.
How do the House and Senate versions compare? What would repealing these tax credits cost American households and jobs? What role does energy security—and even AI—play in the clean energy conversation? Elissa and Dana bring clarity to a complex policy moment and offer listeners tangible next steps for action.
You’ll also hear about upcoming CCL leadership changes, summer conference plans, and two thoughtful listener voicemails—including one from someone who really wants to bring back Energy Star.
🎧 Topics Covered:
Senate vs. House proposals on clean energy tax credits
The mysterious “bird bath” process
Projected increases in household energy costs
Threats to clean energy manufacturing and jobs
What to expect next in Congress
How you can make your voice heard
📞 Call or text us with your questions or comments: +1 (619) 512-9646
🗳️ Take action to defend clean energy tax credits: https://cclusa.org/IRAdefense
🎟️ Join us at the Summer Conference in Washington, D.C., July 20–22: https://cclusa.org/conference
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In Citizens Climate Radio's latest installment of our policy series, hosts Elissa Tennant and Dana Nuccitelli dive deep into the latest updates from Capitol Hill. With the Senate Finance Committee’s budget proposal now public, they unpack what it means for the clean energy tax credits created by the Inflation Reduction Act.
How do the House and Senate versions compare? What would repealing these tax credits cost American households and jobs? What role does energy security—and even AI—play in the clean energy conversation? Elissa and Dana bring clarity to a complex policy moment and offer listeners tangible next steps for action.
You’ll also hear about upcoming CCL leadership changes, summer conference plans, and two thoughtful listener voicemails—including one from someone who really wants to bring back Energy Star.
🎧 Topics Covered:
Senate vs. House proposals on clean energy tax credits
The mysterious “bird bath” process
Projected increases in household energy costs
Threats to clean energy manufacturing and jobs
What to expect next in Congress
How you can make your voice heard
📞 Call or text us with your questions or comments: +1 (619) 512-9646
🗳️ Take action to defend clean energy tax credits: https://cclusa.org/IRAdefense
🎟️ Join us at the Summer Conference in Washington, D.C., July 20–22: https://cclusa.org/conference
🎙️ Citizens Climate Radio is a project of Citizens’ Climate Education.
Saving Clean Energy Tax Credits-- Inside the Inflation Reduction Act Fight
Citizens Climate Radio Climate Change Podcast
30 minutes 52 seconds
7 months ago
Saving Clean Energy Tax Credits-- Inside the Inflation Reduction Act Fight
In this episode of Citizens Climate Radio, we dive into the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA)—the biggest climate legislation in U.S. history—and the urgent effort underway to protect its clean energy tax credits.
CCL’s Content Marketing Manager Elissa Tennant joins CCL’s Research Manager Dana Nuccitelli to break it all down. You’ll learn what the IRA funds, how clean energy tax credits work for individuals and businesses, and why these programs are now under threat. Dana also explains the budget reconciliation process, the challenges in Congress, and the surprising level of bipartisan public support for clean energy investment.
You'll leave this episode knowing exactly why the IRA matters—and what simple actions you can take to defend it.
Featured Guests:
Elissa Tennant is CCL’s Content Marketing Manager, leading strategy and creation for web, social media, and volunteer resources.
Dana Nuccitelli is CCL’s Research Manager, an environmental scientist, and an award-winning climate journalist with a background in physics and over a decade of science communication experience.
Full transcript and more: visit www.cclusa.org/radio
Resources Mentioned:
📄 Take action to defend clean energy tax credits: cclusa.org/IRAdefense
📅 Register for the 2025 Citizens' Climate Lobby Summer Conference: cclusa.org/conference
🌟 Get involved with other climate actions: cclusa.org/action
🦖 Schoolhouse Rock: Tyrannosaurus Debt (explainer video): Watch on YouTube
🧠 Join CCL’s Nerd Corner (for policy deep dives): CCL Community - Nerd Corner
Highlights:
Why the Inflation Reduction Act focuses so heavily on clean energy.
What “tax credits” mean for individuals, businesses, and the broader economy.
How budget reconciliation works—and why it's mostly a partisan process today.
Why Republicans and Democrats alike have reasons to support clean energy tax credits.
How CCL volunteers are defending climate investments—and how you can help.
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Citizens Climate Radio Climate Change Podcast
In Citizens Climate Radio's latest installment of our policy series, hosts Elissa Tennant and Dana Nuccitelli dive deep into the latest updates from Capitol Hill. With the Senate Finance Committee’s budget proposal now public, they unpack what it means for the clean energy tax credits created by the Inflation Reduction Act.
How do the House and Senate versions compare? What would repealing these tax credits cost American households and jobs? What role does energy security—and even AI—play in the clean energy conversation? Elissa and Dana bring clarity to a complex policy moment and offer listeners tangible next steps for action.
You’ll also hear about upcoming CCL leadership changes, summer conference plans, and two thoughtful listener voicemails—including one from someone who really wants to bring back Energy Star.
🎧 Topics Covered:
Senate vs. House proposals on clean energy tax credits
The mysterious “bird bath” process
Projected increases in household energy costs
Threats to clean energy manufacturing and jobs
What to expect next in Congress
How you can make your voice heard
📞 Call or text us with your questions or comments: +1 (619) 512-9646
🗳️ Take action to defend clean energy tax credits: https://cclusa.org/IRAdefense
🎟️ Join us at the Summer Conference in Washington, D.C., July 20–22: https://cclusa.org/conference
🎙️ Citizens Climate Radio is a project of Citizens’ Climate Education.
