The Big Beautiful DisasterHow One Bill Threatens Arizona's Economy

The Hidden Cost of "Savings"

While your utility bills are already rising, Washington is eliminating the tools that help you fight back.

The U.S. Senate passed the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" (OBBBA) on July 1, 2025, with a narrow 51-50 vote, signaling a significant shift in national energy policy.1 This budget reconciliation bill introduces substantial modifications and outright eliminations of numerous clean energy tax credits previously established under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA).1 Proponents of the bill, primarily Republicans, assert that these changes will deliver historic savings for taxpayers and bolster traditional fossil fuel industries, thereby enhancing energy reliability.5However, a comprehensive analysis of these legislative changes reveals profound and interconnected consequences, particularly for states like Arizona. The proposed rollbacks are projected to escalate household energy costs, impede the growth of the clean energy sector, lead to the loss of hundreds of thousands of jobs, and diminish overall grid reliability. Furthermore, the policy is poised to disproportionately affect rural communities, by simultaneously cutting essential services and promoting a narrow focus on fossil fuels. This report argues that the OBBBA represents a substantial retreat from the nation's clean energy progress, jeopardizing economic opportunity, energy affordability, and global competitiveness.

Tax Breaks for Some,Devastation for Many

The bill's tax savings aren't distributed equally—and rural communities pay the highest price while receiving the smallest benefits.