The US utility industry, through its CEO Pedro Pizarro, is advocating for the preservation of clean energy and electric vehicle (EV) tax credits in the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) with the new Trump administration and Republican-led Congress. The IRA, a significant component of President Biden's climate change initiatives, offers substantial subsidies for clean energy. The industry stresses that maintaining these tax credits is beneficial for businesses, consumers, and even states that traditionally support the Republican party. One of the key priorities for the industry is to highlight the advantages of the IRA, especially emphasizing benefits that directly lower energy bills for customers. The looming possibility of the Trump administration revoking the $7,500 consumer tax credit for EV purchases has raised concerns among major EV and battery manufacturers like Rivian, Tesla, and Panasonic. These manufacturers have urged Trump not to eliminate the tax credits, underlining the impact on states that have historically favored the Republican party. Former energy secretary Dan Brouillette, who recently held the position of CEO at the Edison Electric Institute (EEI), stepped down before the US election and is now assisting the transition team in shaping energy policies and making cabinet appointments. EEI, which represents a range of US and international utilities such as AES, Duke Energy, and Southern Company, considers maintaining IRA tax credits for various sectors including energy storage, transmission, nuclear power, hydrogen, and EVs as crucial for sustained growth. In the upcoming months, EEI members plan to actively engage with Congress members to explain the merits of retaining the IRA tax credits. The industry's efforts aim to ensure that the benefits of these tax credits are recognized and preserved for the continued development and expansion of clean energy and electric vehicles in the United States.