双碳研究 | 美国拟取消清洁能源补贴或致数十万岗位流失

Core Viewpoint - The proposed legislation by the U.S. Senate Finance Committee aims to significantly cut or terminate tax credits for clean energy, solar panels, and electric vehicles, which could lead to job losses and increased energy costs across the country [3][5]. Group 1: Legislative Changes - The Senate proposal plans to eliminate the $7,500 tax credit for electric vehicle purchases within 180 days and terminate subsidies for home energy products like heat pumps [3]. - Tax credits for rooftop solar panels will expire six months after the bill's passage, with a rapid decline in federal tax credits for wind and solar energy projects [3]. - The tax credit for critical mineral refining or recycling will gradually decrease starting in 2031, ultimately ending in 2034, impacting the financing feasibility of mineral processing projects [4]. Group 2: Industry Impact - The clean energy sector warns that the legislation could lead to increased household energy costs and threaten hundreds of thousands of jobs, with high-paying positions and technological innovations potentially moving overseas [3][5]. - Analysts predict a significant contraction in the rooftop solar market due to the removal of federal tax credits for leasing solar systems [4]. - The modifications to the tax credits are viewed as detrimental to the U.S. manufacturing sector, with potential job losses and factory closures anticipated [5]. Group 3: Reactions and Predictions - Clean energy groups and Democratic lawmakers have condemned the proposal as a "disastrous plan" that could destroy U.S. manufacturing and lead to widespread unemployment [5]. - Experts believe that these changes will hinder the U.S. from achieving its goal of halving carbon emissions by 2030 compared to 2005 levels [5].