The Inflation Reduction Act: A Threat to Affordable Energy in San Antonio 

The Inflation Reduction Act, passed in 2022, is set to raise taxes on natural gas and coal as early as January 1st, 2023. This new law will have a significant impact on American households, as the American Gas Association has warned that the methane tax alone would amount to a 17% increase in an average family’s natural gas bill.

In addition, the new law includes a $1.2 billion coal tax which will also increase household energy bills, making electricity more expensive for average homeowners in cities like San Antonio and Houston.

The question is, why is the government taking such drastic measures to tax these resources? Some argue that the government is using taxes to punish or put certain industries out of existence. It is important to note that most of the electricity produced by utilities is generated from natural gas and coal. This means that the government’s actions are diametrically opposed to the resources that Texas relies on for cheap electricity. Now, with the added burden of increased taxes, the cost of electricity in Texas is set to rise exponentially.

But the threat does not stop there. As utilities are forced to replace their current energy production from natural gas and coal, which is already stretched to the limit, they will not be able to replace the same level of production with just solar and wind. This means that not only can we expect the cost of electricity to increase, but we can also expect rolling brownouts and blackouts to become a regular occurrence in the near future!

This is a dire situation for Texas residents, who have come to rely on cheap electricity to power their homes and businesses. The government’s actions will not only lead to higher energy bills but will also threaten the stability of the state’s electricity grid. The government’s misguided attempts to promote alternative energy sources will ultimately lead to more harm than good.

It’s time for the government to rethink its approach to energy policy. Instead of punishing traditional energy sources, they should focus on finding ways to make alternative energy sources more viable and cost-effective. Only then can we ensure a stable and affordable energy supply for all Americans.

In conclusion, the Inflation Reduction Act passed in 2022 is set to raise taxes on natural gas and coal as early as January 1st, 2023. The new law will increase household energy bills and make electricity more expensive for average homeowners in Texas. The government’s actions are diametrically opposed to the resources that Texas relies on for cheap electricity and will ultimately lead to more harm than good.

It is time for the government to rethink its approach to energy policy and focus on finding ways to make alternative energy sources more viable and cost-effective. Only then can we ensure a stable and affordable energy supply for all Americans.