JOURNAL ARTICLE
How Biden's Climate Tax Breaks Keep Some Americans Paying More Than Their Fair Share.
Published In: Time.com, 2023. P. 1 1 of 3
Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3
Authored By: Semuels, Alana 3 of 3
Abstract
The article discusses the implications of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) on energy efficiency and economic inequality in the United States. It highlights how the IRA incentivizes homeowners to upgrade their properties with energy-efficient technologies, such as solar panels and heat pumps, through tax credits and rebates. However, this creates a disparity where homeowners benefit more, while renters and lower-income households may face increased costs for grid maintenance as energy-efficient homes contribute less to these expenses. The article suggests that without changes to utility billing practices, the benefits of the IRA could exacerbate existing inequalities, as wealthier homeowners could potentially reduce their energy bills significantly, leaving lower-income individuals to shoulder a greater financial burden. [Extracted from the article]
Additional Information
- Source:Time.com. 2023/04, p1
- Document Type:Article
- Subject Area:Environmental Sciences
- Publication Date:2023
- ISSN:2476-2679
- Accession Number:163066076
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