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Three Key Outcomes of the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” on US Manufacturing and Innovation
The budget reconciliation bill passed by the House has important implications for US technology investment, manufacturing, and innovation.
Michael Gaffney
Research Analyst
Michael Gaffney is a Research Analyst with Rhodium Group’s Energy & Climate practice.
Energy & ClimateMichael joined Rhodium from the UC San Diego School of Global Policy and Strategy (GPS), where he earned a Master of Public Policy. At GPS, he specialized in energy and environmental policy and conducted research on electric vehicle charging behavior and policy in California. Prior to graduate school, he worked as a Senior Associate at TDC, a Boston-based nonprofit management consulting firm. Michael holds a Bachelor’s degree in Political Economy from UC Berkeley.
Research by Michael Gaffney
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Ways and Means Brings the Hammer Down on Energy Credits
The House Ways and Means Committee's proposed language will raise energy costs for American households by as much as 7% in 2035, stifle energy technology innovation, increase pollution, and could put significant investment at risk.
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The Stakes for Energy Costs in Budget Reconciliation
We estimate how much energy costs could rise for households and industry if Congress chooses to roll back and repeal key pollution regulations and energy tax credits.
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Assessing the Greenhouse Gas Emissions of the US Petrochemical Industry
One key driver of sustained industrial emissions is the growth of emissions associated with petrochemical manufacturing in the US, which we estimate could rise by 6-32% by 2030 over today's levels.