By Kristan Kirsh
While you may have heard of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), our new Workers Stories video series actually shows you its positive impact up close. Thanks to $500 billion in capital investments, the clean energy industry is a source of good-quality jobs, economic growth, and energy independence – with the addition of over 160 manufacturing facilities openings or expansions (and counting).
And we’ve got the proof right here! Sit back and take in the journeys of these clean energy professionals, who represent just six of over 100,000 new manufacturing jobs since the legislation took hold in 2022.
See more of the IRA’s real-world impact through the eyes of Justina Whipkey, JM Steel Plant Supervisor. Get to know about her transition to the manufacturing side of solar, and the benefits she sees in having good jobs in the community that also help the environment.
Hear from Cyriaque Levreux, a process engineer for Asteelflash in Fremont, CA, about why he believes his role and solar farms are important for the future.
Tyler Deogny is a Machine Operator Lead at Unimacts, a factory partnering with Nextracker to manufacture American-made steel. Follow his path from welding to solar manufacturing and hear why he’s proud to work for a company that is helping create a cleaner world.
This is the story of John Sherrock, Maintenance Mechanic at JM Steel. Hear how his dad inspired him to become a mechanic, and see why he enjoys building a better, cleaner, and safer future for children.
Explore a day in the life of Malcom Fraser, Material Handler at JM Steel, and hear about the benefits of working in the solar industry – as well as his thoughts on making products that reduce air pollution.
This video features the story of Jeremy Mendes, Electrician at JM Steel, who made his way to the solar industry by completing on-the-job training after high school. Hear about his experience working in a supportive environment and making a difference in clean energy.
This is Jake Henke, Line Lead at JM Steel – a factory partnering with Nextracker to produce American-made green steel. As a proud, third-generation steel worker, Jake is committed to making his generation “the best one yet” for American manufacturing.
Since 2022, the IRA, along with $500 billion in capital investments, has helped give American manufacturing a tremendous boost, while helping to advance American energy security. As we can see from these real-life stories, investing in clean energy is positively impacting daily life.
By promoting sustainable manufacturing across the U.S., legislation like the IRA can enable higher-quality jobs, happier American families, and a healthier future for us all.
