U.S. Senator Bob Casey has called on the U.S. Treasury Department and the U.S. Department of Energy to provide clear guidance on eligibility for a clean energy tax credit included in the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). The credit is intended to boost clean energy projects in areas previously dependent on the fossil fuel industry. Casey’s request addresses current ambiguities that could exclude certain Pennsylvania “energy communities” from benefiting. He emphasizes the need for this clarification to prevent potential investment and job losses in these communities that have historically powered the nation.

Casey also reiterated his continued efforts to promote economic revitalization and workforce development in Pennsylvania through federal initiatives. Specifically, he has been involved in securing Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act funds for the state, supporting various infrastructure and clean energy projects, and advocating for domestic production incentives in clean energy production.

In addition, Casey has been active on national security issues and has pushed for the screening of U.S. investments in other countries considered threats, especially China. His legislative efforts culminated in the launch of two hydrogen hubs in Pennsylvania and nearby states, designed to spur economic growth and energy innovation. The Senator’s initiatives underscore a strategic approach to advancing clean energy transitions in traditional fossil fuel regions while advocating for America’s labor and manufacturing sectors.