SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Congressional Republicans are considering repealing Clean Energy tax credits as a part of their proposed budget package.

According to a new report by Georgia Democratic Senator Raphael Warnock, nearly 42,000 jobs could be lost statewide if this happens.

“I‘m here in my hometown of Savannah, Georgia to speak out about efforts to eliminate up to 42,000 good-paying jobs right here in Georgia. That includes 7,400 jobs right here...,” said Senator Raphael Warnock.

The Senator said that without them, Georgia workers, families, and the economy would all take a hit.

“It’s a job killer. It’s pure and simple. And, you know, I just hope we will center the people rather than the politics because the economics is clear,” said Senator Warnock.

Congress passed the Inflation Reduction Act in 2022. It was meant to create and expand clean energy programs statewide.

According to the senator’s report, Georgia has been the top beneficiary of the IRA’s clean energy incentives.

He’s calling out his republican colleagues in Congress, who are looking to repeal these tax credits.

“Georgia Republicans have a choice to make. These credits have benefited their districts more than blue districts. And I think the people of Georgia are waiting to see are they going to stand up for them,” said Senator Warnock.

Republican Congressman Buddy Carter, who is running for Senate, responded to Warnock’s remarks, calling the clean energy tax credits “inflationary and reckless.”

He sent us a statement that reads:

“House Republicans are rolling back inflationary and reckless spending courtesy of the Biden-Harris administration. Under Governor Kemp’s leadership, Georgia is becoming the e-mobility capital of the nation. I will continue to support policies that bring jobs, growth, and investment, like Hyundai’s metaplant in Bryan County, which predates the IRA, to our great state.”

Congress is expected to decide on the IRA and its future any day.

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