"Climate Law Sparks Energy Projects in GOP Districts, Prompting Backlash"

President Joe Biden's climate law, the Inflation Reduction Act, has led to a surge in clean energy spending across the United States, particularly in GOP-held districts. While some communities welcome the federal tax incentives aimed at accelerating renewable energy development and electric vehicle deployment, others view the law as a means of benefiting Chinese businesses and expanding their government's influence. The law's benefits are disproportionately benefiting conservative areas, potentially influencing voter perceptions of Biden as he seeks reelection. The law has sparked controversy in places like Michigan, where a battery manufacturing facility has faced opposition due to concerns over Chinese ties, and in Oklahoma, where a solar cell and panel manufacturing facility has drawn mixed reactions. In New York, the law is offering hope for an industrial reboot in the Hudson Valley, with a Canadian company planning to make batteries for electric vehicles and electric grids.