In late February 2025, the U.S. House of Representatives adopted an outline for the federal budget, aiming to extend $4.5 trillion worth of tax cuts while cutting at least $1.5 trillion in federal spending over the next 10 years. Where is all of that money going to come from? Your guess is as good as ours. However, some ideas under consideration would set America and the Southwest back when it comes to energy efficiency, costing us all more in the long run. For example, repealing federal tax credits that support advanced energy manufacturing and efficient transportation would be counterproductive and harmful.