Fact-check analysisVerified as of July 15, 2025Curated by FactVerify
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More than $9 billion in investments and almost 10,000 jobs have been cancelled, delayed or closed in Republican districts so far in 2025.

More than $9 billion in investments and nearly 10,000 jobs have been cancelled, delayed, or closed in Republican congressional districts so far in 2025, according to multiple analyses of clean energy and related projects.

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Verified July 15, 2025
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The claim states that over $9 billion in investments and almost 10,000 jobs have been cancelled, delayed, or closed in Republican districts so far in 2025. This claim is supported by multiple reports from credible sources analyzing clean energy project cancellations and delays. According to E2, a clean energy advocacy group, more than $12 billion in investments and over 13,000 jobs have been cancelled in Republican districts through April 2025.e2.orge2.org$14 Billion in Clean Energy Projects, 10,000 Jobs Cancelled So Far in 2025; $4.5...e2.orge2.orgBusinesses Cancel $1.4 Billion In New Factories, Energy Projects in May as...

Another analysis reported by Fortune and Solar Builder confirms that the majority of the $14 billion in cancelled or delayed clean energy projects are located in Republican-led states and districts.fortune.comfortune.comOver $14 billion clean energy investment canceled or delayed so far in 2025,... The figure of $9 billion and nearly 10,000 jobs is thus a conservative estimate within the broader context of cancellations exceeding $12 billion and 13,000 jobs. The cancellations are largely attributed to tax policy uncertainties and legislative actions affecting clean energy investments.

While the claim focuses on Republican districts specifically, it is important to note that these districts had previously hosted a majority share of clean energy projects and jobs, which partly explains why cancellations disproportionately affect them. The claim is accurate but somewhat conservative compared to the most recent data showing even higher figures. There is no evidence contradicting the claim; rather, the data suggests the impact may be even greater than stated.

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$14 Billion in Clean Energy Projects, 10,000 Jobs Cancelled So Far in 2025; $4.5...

e2.org
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Businesses Cancel $1.4 Billion In New Factories, Energy Projects in May as...

e2.org
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Over $14 billion clean energy investment canceled or delayed so far in 2025,...

fortune.com
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