Friend — we’ve messaged you a lot about the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), the historical climate bill that became law last year, thanks to pressure from our grassroots movement. Now that the IRA is law, what happens next?

Passing this historic federal clean energy plan was only the first step to advancing climate action and environmental justice. Together with our 30+ state affiliates in the Conservation Voters Movement, we’re working to ensure that the IRA is implemented swiftly, effectively, and equitably. Our planet depends on it.

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Why is swift implementation important?

Swift implementation of the Inflation Reduction Act is important for several reasons:

	With each passing minute, the planet is getting warmer. We’re up against a rapidly ticking climate clock, and there’s no time to waste when it comes to reducing emissions from fossil fuels and transitioning to a clean energy economy.
	Some federal clean energy investments and programs have mandated timelines. For states, cities, and communities to take advantage of some of the roughly $370 billion dollars in clean energy investments, they must apply for funds or begin projects before these mandated deadlines are up.
	We also face a political clock. Anti-environment members of Congress have already shown they’re determined to block progress any way they can. With an election year approaching, there’s that much more pressure to implement federal clean energy investments quickly.

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What’s LCV doing to ensure effective implementation of the IRA?

	We’re raising public awareness. We’re working to ensure that the story we tell about clean energy progress resonates with constituents, highlighting its affordability, its health benefits, and how it will create millions of jobs.
	We’re amplifying the IRA’s benefits among elected officials. LCV and our state affiliates are launching a training and mobilization program to ensure that pro-climate elected officials — from city halls to state houses, to Congress, to the White House — are effectively and frequently communicating about climate action and its benefits.
	We’re defending the IRA against legislative attacks. In negotiations on key bills — including the debt ceiling, appropriations bill, Farm Bill, and others — LCV is pushing back against efforts by extreme anti-environment members of Congress to eliminate nearly all of the $370 billion in federal clean energy plan investments.
	We’re making it politically popular. We’re running TV, radio, and digital ads that praise leaders who are doing the right thing — and hold accountable opponents who vote against clean energy investments in favor of polluter profits. We’re also mobilizing climate action supporters to attend hearings, meetings, and town halls with elected officials.

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What can you do to help ensure effective implementation?

Passing the Inflation Reduction Act was only half of the work we need to do. Now, we must do all we can to ensure this once-in-a-generation federal clean energy plan is implemented swiftly, equitably, and effectively. Our families, our communities, and our planet are depending on us.

So what can you do personally?

You can make a gift in support of LCV’s work. Our ability to execute our plans relies on the generosity of supporters like you. Donate today to help us succeed in our efforts to build a healthier, safer, more just climate future for all.

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Onward,

LCV Membership Team
Alex, Annie, and Norita