Julie Fedorchak (R-ND)
Ending Intermittent Energy Subsidies Act of 2025
A Republican bill with 4 Republican cosponsors · See all 4 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, titled the "Ending Intermittent Energy Subsidies Act of 2025," aims to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. It seeks to phase out clean electricity production and investment credits specifically for wind and solar energy. The legislation modifies the transferability of these credits. It establishes a schedule where the credits for solar and wind energy decrease by 20 percent each year. Eventually, these credits are intended to reach zero percent.
Yes
- Scored +2
Does this reduce what the federal government owes?
Phasing out tax credits reduces federal revenue loss, thereby contributing to deficit reduction.
- Scored +2
Does this make the government pay for what it commits to?
The bill reduces long-term tax expenditures by eliminating specific subsidies.
- Scored +1
Does this reduce what the federal government spends?
Reducing tax expenditures is a form of reducing government revenue foregone.
The opposite· 3 of 8
- Scored -6
Does this put more money into wind, solar and other renewable power?
The bill directly aims to reduce investment in renewable energy by phasing out key tax credits.
- Scored -5
Does this cut the pollution that drives climate change?
Phasing out wind and solar subsidies may reduce the incentive for clean energy production, potentially leading to higher carbon emissions.
- Scored -4
Would business owners be better off under this?
Energy sector business owners will face reduced financial incentives due to the phase-out of credits.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Termination of Transferability of Specific Credits: Under Section 2, the bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to change how clean electricity production and investment credits are handled regarding wind and solar energy.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Reduction of Clean Electricity Production Credit: According to Section 3, the credit for electricity produced from solar or wind energy will be reduced to 80 percent in the first year, 60 percent in the second, 40 percent in the third, 20 percent in the fourth, and zero percent thereafter.
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Reduction of Clean Electricity Investment Credit: Under Section 4, the investment credit for facilities generating electricity via wind or solar energy will follow a similar phase-out schedule, starting at 80 percent in the first year and dropping to zero percent after the fourth year.
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Changes to Credit Transferability: Section 2 amends the Internal Revenue Code to limit the portion of clean electricity production and investment credits that can be transferred when those credits are attributable to wind or solar energy.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this put more money into wind, solar and other renewable power? — The bill directly aims to reduce investment in renewable energy by phasing out key tax credits. Does this cut the pollution that drives climate change? — Phasing out wind and solar subsidies may reduce the incentive for clean energy production, potentially leading to higher carbon emissions. Does this better protect air, water and wildlife? — The reduction of renewable energy incentives may hinder environmental conservation efforts.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would business owners be better off under this? — Energy sector business owners will face reduced financial incentives due to the phase-out of credits. Would union members be better off under this? — The reduction in clean energy subsidies may negatively affect labor demand in the renewable energy sector.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this make the government pay for what it commits to? — The bill reduces long-term tax expenditures by eliminating specific subsidies. Does this reduce what the federal government owes? — Phasing out tax credits reduces federal revenue loss, thereby contributing to deficit reduction. Does this reduce what the federal government spends? — Reducing tax expenditures is a form of reducing government revenue foregone. Does this raise the taxes companies pay? — The phase-out of tax credits increases the effective tax burden on companies invested in wind and solar energy. Is this likely to create jobs? — Reducing subsidies may discourage investment and job growth within the renewable energy sector. Is this likely to grow the economy? — Decreased incentives for renewable energy may slow growth in the green energy economy.
- 4/24/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/10/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Craig GoldmanRepublican · Texas
August PflugerRepublican · Texas
Gary PalmerRepublican · Alabama
Randy WeberRepublican · Texas