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Industrial Innovation Initiative Statement on the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R.1)

The following statement can be attributed to David Soll, Industrial Decarbonization Manager of the Great Plains Institute, regarding the final passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R.1). The Industrial Innovation Initiative (I3) is a coalition of leaders from industry, labor, and nonprofit organizations focused on strengthening American industry and reducing industrial emissions.   

“The reconciliation bill, as amended and passed by the Senate on Tuesday, July 1st, and passed through the House of Representatives on Thursday, July 3rd, makes changes to several energy tax credits critical to industrial transformation.

The bill preserves and strengthens two important industrial tax credits: 
  • 45Q: Preserving the basic structure of the 45Q tax credit provides momentum for carbon capture, removal, reuse, transport, and storage applications across industries. The bill also creates level parity for all end uses of captured carbon, which is likely to increase the use of carbon management across the industrial spectrum. 
  • 45Z: The Senate’s decision to extend 45Z from 2027 to the end of 2029 will encourage clean fuel manufacturers to make investments that reduce the carbon intensity of their products. 
The bill weakens several important INDUSTRIAL tax credits that are critical for American industry:
  • 45V: Changing the deadline to begin project construction from 2033 to January 1, 2028, for taxpayers to qualify for the 45V Clean Hydrogen Production Tax Credit runs the risk of undermining America’s competitive advantage in producing clean hydrogen. While the final text is a vast improvement over the original House bill (requiring developers to begin construction by the end of 2025), moving back the deadline for project construction injects significant uncertainty into the clean hydrogen market, which will be critical to modernize American steel and other materials.
  • 48C: The language restricting the Secretary of Energy from reallocating funds from projects unable to meet certification requirements to new projects may result in some portion of the last $10 billion allocation to 48C projects going unclaimed, reducing federal support for American manufacturing. 
  • 48E/45Y: Termination and restrictions to the Clean Electricity Investment and Production Credits (48E/45Y) requiring wind and solar projects be “placed in service” no later than December 31, 2027 (from the original December 31, 2033, expiration date) could significantly diminish production of electricity required to power American industry and households. At a time of skyrocketing demand for power, reducing incentives for electricity production is counterproductive. (The final language provides a delay in the effective date for one year from enactment, seeming to leave the existing “commence construction” safe harbor in place for the next year.) 

I3 was disappointed that the final bill rescinds more than $3 billion in unobligated balances from the Industrial Demonstrations Program (IDP). This language, along with the Department of Energy’s abrupt cancellation of 18 IDP awards, will make it difficult for manufacturers and producers of chemicals, glass, cement, iron, and other essential materials to complete these important projects, which were on track to demonstrate the viability of cross-cutting technologies required to modernize American industry, while increasing global competitiveness and creating thousands of local, well-paying jobs. Rescinding these funds increases the likelihood that these technologies will be developed and deployed outside of the United States. 

I3 looks forward to continuing to work with Congress and the Administration to develop and support the policies and programs required to ensure a thriving American industrial sector.”

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The Industrial Innovation Initiative (I3) is an ambitious coalition focused on strengthening American industry and reducing industrial emissions through policy development and implementation, technology demonstration and adoption, and demand-side market development. The Initiative builds on years of stakeholder engagement by its co-conveners, Great Plains Institute and World Resources Institute, to establish consensus around and advocate for key industrial policies and initiatives.  

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Labor Engagement Manager for Industrial Innovation and Carbon Management, GPI

Alejandro comes to GPI from Labor Union SEIU-United Service Workers West. He represented union workers from downtown Los Angeles and LA’s westside corridor of Century City, Westwood, and Beverly Hills. Alejandro enforced various collective bargaining agreements for union workers, ensuring annual wage increases, health insurance, and other benefits and protections. In addition, he worked with union leaders and outside stakeholders, such as community partners, public agencies, politicians, and industry experts, to develop and execute union campaigns. Alejandro was also part of the Los Angeles-Justice for Janitors 2021 union contract campaign—he helped execute and coordinate large-scale actions across LA’s metropolitan area. Previously, he served as the Nevada state canvassing director at For Our Future Action Fund. He holds a BA in international studies and Italian from the University of Kansas.

Senior Program Coordinator for Industrial Innovation and Carbon Management, GPI

Carrie Danner joined the Great Plains Institute in 2023 and serves as the operations coordinator for the Industrial Innovation and Carbon Management team. In her work, she supports all projects within the program to elevate operations, particularly in grant-making and event planning. Carrie earned a bachelor’s degree from Knox College in environmental studies. Prior to joining GPI, she supported programs at the Conservation Corps of Minnesota & Iowa as their member experience administrator.

Industry Program Coordinator, GPI

Alana joined GPI in 2024 as a program associate on the Industrial Innovation and Carbon Management team, specifically supporting the Industrial Innovation Initiative, where she helps to advance industrial decarbonization through GPI’s consensus-building approach. Alana previously worked as an account executive at Jamf, where she helped current K-12 education customers improve and scale the management and security of their Apple device deployments. Alana has spent most of her professional years working with Minnesota nonprofits, including two years as an AmeriCorps member with Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity. She holds a bachelor’s degree in community environmental studies from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire.

Zachary Byrum, Research Analyst, WRI

Zachary Byrum is a Research Analyst in WRI's U.S. Climate Program, where he provides technology and policy analysis for carbon removal and deep decarbonization. His work focuses on pathways to reduce industrial emissions as well as bolstering technological carbon removal. Prior to WRI, Zach was a research assistant in the Carbon Management Research Initiative at the Center on Global Energy Policy. In the preceding years, he served as White House Intern in the National Economic Council under the Obama Administration and then an assistant analyst at the Congressional Budget Office. Zach holds a Master of Public Administration in Environmental Science and Policy from the School of International and Public Affairs at Columbia University and a B.A. in Economics and Political Science from Goucher College.

Senior Advisor of Industrial Innovation, WRI United States

Angela Anderson is the Director of Industrial Innovation and Carbon Removal in the Climate Program. She leads WRI's growing portfolio of work in industrial decarbonization and carbon removal and aims to change narratives around “hard-to-abate” sectors and promote the natural and technological interventions required to achieve net-zero targets. Prior to joining WRI, Angela worked as a program director, coalition builder, international advocate, and campaign strategist. She led the Climate and Energy Program at the Union of Concerned Scientists for ten years; facilitated US-NGO engagement in the international climate negotiations while at US Climate Action Network and at the Pew Environmental Trust; and founded Clear the Air, a national coalition to reduce pollution from power plants. Angela holds a B.A. in political science from Colorado State University.

Vice President of Industrial Innovation and Carbon Management, GPI

Patrice Lahlum is the Vice President of the Industrial Innovation and Carbon Management program at the Great Plains Institute. The Institute, headquartered in Minneapolis, MN, works with diverse stakeholders and communities across the country to transform the energy system to benefit people, the economy, and the environment. We strive to combine our unique consensus-building approach, expert knowledge and analysis, and local action to promote solutions that strengthen communities, shore up the nation’s industrial base, and enhance domestic energy independence, all while eliminating carbon emissions. Patrice oversees several initiatives, including the Carbon Capture Coalition, Industrial Innovation Initiative, Carbon Action Alliance, and the Regional Carbon Capture Deployment Initiative.

Senior Content Specialist for Industrial Innovation and Carbon Management, GPI

Kate Sullivan joined the Great Plains Institute in 2019. As Senior Content Specialist, Kate uses her analytical and design skills to provide research, writing, and logistical support across the Industrial Innovation and Carbon Management team. Prior to joining GPI, Kate worked as an Energy Counselor in the Center for Energy and Environment’s residential department, assisting homeowners with their energy needs and providing resources for efficiency upgrades. Kate earned her BA in Biology from St. Olaf College with an emphasis in Environmental Studies.

Senior Program Manager for Industrial Innovation and Carbon Management, GPI

Jill Syvrud joined the Great Plains Institute in 2017 and serves as the program manager for the Industrial Innovation and Carbon Management Program. In addition to overseeing the overall program, Jill directly supports the Industrial Innovation Initiative, a coalition advancing decarbonization solutions for the Midcontinent region’s most important industrial sectors. Jill earned a bachelor of science in biology from the University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire and a master of science degree in science technology and environmental policy from the University of Minnesota’s Humphrey School of Public Affairs. Jill’s past experience includes multiple graduate research assistantships concentrating on technology innovation and sustainable megacities, as well as a previous position as an administrative and outreach coordination intern with the Midwest Renewable Energy Association.