The Republican-backed megabill awaiting former President Donald Trump’s signature significantly curtails support for clean energy while boosting fossil fuel industries.

The legislation slashes tax credits for home solar, energy efficiency upgrades, and electric vehicles, making green technologies costlier for consumers. Large-scale wind and solar projects also face tighter deadlines to qualify for tax incentives, risking delays or cancellations. Critics warn the bill will increase household energy costs, slow climate progress, and heighten U.S. dependence on fossil fuels. Proponents argue it ensures reliable, affordable energy by supporting traditional sources like oil, gas, coal, and nuclear power. Clean energy advocates caution that the cuts will hinder innovation, grid reliability, and emissions reduction efforts at a time when climate change and rising energy demand are already straining infrastructure. The bill reflects a broader rollback of green policies, jeopardizing the U.S.’s renewable energy targets and global climate commitments under the Paris Agreement.