SEEC Celebrates Two Years of Democrats’ Clean Energy Plan Delivering for the American People

Washington, D.C. – The leaders of the House Sustainable Energy and Environment Coalition (SEEC), including Co-Chairs Reps. Doris Matsui, Mike Quigley, and Paul Tonko, Vice Chairs Reps. Don Beyer, Matt Cartwright, Sean Casten, Chellie Pingree, and Katie Porter, and Chair Emeritus Rep. Gerry Connolly, released the following statement in celebration of the two-year anniversary of the Inflation Reduction Act.  

“Two years ago, Democrats passed the most ambitious clean energy investments ever – and our Clean Energy Plan is already delivering for the American people. Thanks to the leadership of President Biden and Vice President Harris, we are not only bringing American jobs back home and reducing energy costs for hardworking families, but we are also achieving energy independence and emerging as a clean energy industrial powerhouse.

“Our clean energy future has never looked so bright. In the most recent tally, our Clean Energy Plan has already mobilized $372 billion in private investments for clean energy while creating 334,565 new good-paying clean jobs, and the numbers are only going up from here.

“Democrats’ Clean Energy Plan is helping everyday Americans in every zip code reduce burdensome energy bills and save money on gas by going electric. The electric vehicle tax credits have already saved consumers a staggering $1.5 billion. Meanwhile, new home energy rebate programs and residential tax credits are helping families upgrade to energy-efficient appliances, home batteries, and clean energy that will keep the lights on and the AC running even in severe weather.

“These transformative investments are paired with more than 300 environmental and climate actions taken by the Biden-Harris Administration, from cutting pollution from fossil fuel-fired power plants to delivering clean drinking water for all Americans. This makes President Biden the most consequential president on climate action in American history.

“Passing America’s most important climate law to date is just the first step. We at SEEC will continue to fight for critical climate and clean energy investments and ensure Republicans don’t roll back the hard-won progress we have made. We wish a happy second Inflation Reduction Act anniversary to you all as we celebrate the priceless gift of clean air, clean water, and a healthy environment for generations to come.”