The Energizing Our Communities Act
The Energizing Our Communities Act
In 2022, the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) invested $369 billion in clean energy infrastructure. It’s a solid move, but we aren’t at the summit yet. To reach our climate goals, we need to unlock the full potential of the IRA and we’re ready for the summit push! We have nearly 1,400 gigawatts (GW) of generation and storage capacity that is waiting to be connected to the grid, but we need rapid transmission development to reach its full potential. The Energizing Our Communities Act, sponsored by Senator Peter Welch (D-VT) and Representative Annie Kuster (D-NH), aims to overcome local opposition by reinvesting federal funds back into hosting communities, including tribal governments, for vital needs like roads, schools, libraries, hospitals, and of course, outdoor recreation. As members of the Outdoor State™, we’ll be the ones recreating in the shadows of transmission lines and clean energy infrastructure and we want responsible development that will prioritize our communities and the landscapes we love. Your voice is key to powering the clean energy transition.
